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January Newsletter 2010

November 14th 2009
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The usual Skedaddle round up of our latest offers and availability for our mountain bike holidays, cycling holidays and classic road cycling holidays. Plus the late spaces on our mountain biking weekends and road cycling weekends in the UK.  We’ve lots of holidays to choose from including self guided and bespoke options just call us with dates

 

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In This Issue
 
arrow Borneo - Cycling in Sabah
 
arrow Cuban -Salsa and Cycling
 
arrow Japan - Tea & Temples
 
arrow Morocco - Mountains and Marrakech
 
arrow UK Weekends  
 
arrow See Skedaddle at these  forthcoming events
 
arrow Late Availability  
 
arrow Valentine Voucher
 
 arrow Contact Skedaddle
By now you should have now received your Skedaddle 2010 brochure(s) - and be planning for the biking year ahead!      

But if not, then drop us over your details and we’ll pop one in the post. Or why not download them directly from our site and save a few trees in the process.

For 2010 as well as the Skedaddle usual favourites, we’ve introduced lots of new trips. 

Mountain bike wise trips we’ve  trips in the Lake District, Spain, France/ Switzerland and Nepal. If exploring quiet country lanes and taking things a little gentler is your thing, then we’ve cycling holidays in Northumberland, Holland and Portugal and if road cycling is your passion then check out the new trips in Spain, the Italian Lakes and Australia / New Zealand

Long Haul Early 2010 - Borneo, Cuba and Japan  
 

 
      

 

  Borneo - April, June, Oct, Nov 2010      

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.View photos from past Skedaddle trips - Click Here

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.Cuba - February, March, April 2010

2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.View photos from past Skedaddle trips - Click Here

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Japan  - May (FINAL PLACES) September and October

Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan.

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan.Classic Road Option - June ‘10 - More miles & just as wonderful!

This is a trip that combines not only some lovely biking, but also time in the jungle learning survival skills with local tribesmen, a hike up the legendary Mount Kinabalu and the option of a visit to the orangutan santuary of Sepolik. Whilst mainly off road this holiday is easy paced and has no tricky sections along the way.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan.2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan. - June ‘10 - More miles & just as wonderful!2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan. - June ‘10 - More miles & just as wonderful!View photos from past Skedaddle trips - Click Here

2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan. - June ‘10 - More miles & just as wonderful! 

2010 and Cuba is the place to be!! With the first Skedaddle trip currently taking place, we’ve still some space on the early 2010 departures, all of which are confirmed departures. This is a gently paced biking trip with plenty of time to relax after a day in the saddle. The trip includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad; you’ll stay in great hotels (many with pools) as well as casas particulars to get a real flavour of Cuban life.Consistently one of our best received trips, our guides Vincent and Masa never fail to make sure Skedaddlers have a memorable time in Japan. During the holiday you’ll combine cycling with a caligraphy lessons, learn how to cook Japanese style, soothe yourself in steaming hot baths or onsens most nights and no doubt belt out your favourite songs at the karaoke bars of downtown Kyoto. For 2010 we’ve tweaked the trip and they’ll now be no off road sections to contend during your time in Japan. - June ‘10 - More miles & just as wonderful!  

  
Morocco - Road Cycling and Mountain Biking Holidays 
 
      


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  Morocco - Road Atlas -  Feb 12th to 21st 2010 - LAST 3 PLACES
Our first outing of the Classic Road season this trip explores Morocco at its very best! With an ever-expanding network of quiet tarmac roads through the Atlas Mountains and convenient flights into Marrakech from numerous UK regional airports, there’s never been a better time to visit.      

Check out some photos from past Skedaddle trips - Click Here

Morocco - Atlas to Desert - March, April & then Sept. & October
Mountain bike in the Atlas Mountains and finish at the fringes of the Sahara. This is a land of big skies and stark mountain ranges. Ride through traditional villages, stay in kasbahs and end the trip with desert camping. Check out some photos from past Skedaddle trips - Click HereMorocco Traverse - 14 to 23 May (LAST PLACES) & 03 to 12 Sept.
Looking to tweak up the skill level a few notches and add on a few more kms each day? Then plump for our Atlas Traverse. Be prepared for thrilling riding as we bike some of the best trails Morocco has to offer. 
Check out some photos from past Skedaddle trips - Click Here

 

UK Weekends
 
      

 
Easter Ambleside
- MTB - 02 to 05 April - Long Weekend       

Kicking off 2010 in style this year is our trip to the Lake District as we take on some of the most challenging and ellusive tracks that he Lake District has to offer! As it’s Easter weekend, we’ve added on an extra day of riding in order to get the most of your time here. Photos from previous Ambleside Weekends - Click Here

Derbyshire White Peak
 - Mountain Biking
- 16 to 18 April April arrives and we’ll be riding in the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Peak District once more. Suitable for most abilities, there’s just a smattering of tricky secions, with the emphasis on undulating cross-country riding. Combine this with friendly accommodation and the promise of great local ales and food and you won’t go far wrong. April arrives and we’ll be riding in the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Peak District once more. Suitable for most abilities, there’s just a smattering of tricky secions, with the emphasis on undulating cross-country riding. Combine this with friendly accommodation and the promise of great local ales and food and you won’t go far wrong. Photos from previous Derbyshire Weekends - Click Here April arrives and we’ll be riding in the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Peak District once more. Suitable for most abilities, there’s just a smattering of tricky secions, with the emphasis on undulating cross-country riding. Combine this with friendly accommodation and the promise of great local ales and food and you won’t go far wrong. Shropshire - Mountain Biking -23 to 25 April 2010
A fun mid-level mountain bike weekend for those with some mountain bike experience. The village of Church Stretton, otherwise known as “little Switzerland” is your base for a great mountain bike weekend.
Photos from previous Shropshire Weekends - Click Here Cotswolds - Road  - 16 to 18 April
Start as you mean to go on and we’ll soon have you tackling some of Europe’s classic road cycling areas. This introductory weekend is designed to provide a taste of what you might expect and introduce you to a full range of riding experiences. Photos from previous Cotswold Road Weekends - Click HereFor our full range of Mountain Bike Weekends - Click Here
For our full range of Road Cycling Weekends - Click Here
  

 
Got a Group? - Let us Help!! Late Availability
Looking to get a group together, whether family and friends or work colleagues for a special occasion?      

Then let us have your requirements, and we’ll do our best to make sure you have a memorable time at your chosen location, UK or otherwise and get Skedaddlin’

 

 

 
  Cuba - 06 Feb to 20 Feb - Grade 2 - 3

Morocco - Road Atlas
 
- 12 to 21 Feb - Grade 3 - 4      

Chile Lakes - 20 February to 06 March - Grade 3

Cuba - 06 March to 20 March - Grade 2 - 3

Morocco - MTB - 26 March - 04 April - Grade 3

Cuba - 03 April to 17 April  - Grade 2 - 3

Japan - 13 to 30 May - Grade 3

Morocco Traverse - 14 to 23 May - Grade 4 - 5

Portugal Roman Trails - 15 to 22 May - Grade 4 - 5

Sardinia Road - 05 to 12 June - Grade 2 - 3

Japan Road - 11 to 27 June - Grade 3

Alps  Passes - Road - 19 to 26 June - Grade 3 - 4

Spain - Camino  - 24 June to 03 July - Grade 2 - 3

Peru / Machu Picchu - 26 June to 10 July - Grade 3

Pyrenees Road Cycling - 03 to 12 Sept. - Grade 4

Lands End (3 Week Trip) - 04 Sept to 25 Sept. 

For all our late spaces - click here

 

 

 

 
Valentine Vouchers 
 
Come and Meet Skedaddle! 
Looking to meet us for a chat, then as well as being at the Test Valley Rides and Gorrick Events
we’ll also be at the below.      

Gorrick Spring Series - 14 February
Clic24 - 8 to 9 May
Northern Rock Cyclone - 11 to 13 June
Great North Bike Ride - 29 August
Kielder Montane 100 - September 4th

Or check us out on Skedaddle Facebook where you can also keep up to date with the latest photos, trip feedback and catch up with other Skedaddlers.

For lots of great photos then these can be found on the Skedaddle Flickr and don’t forget that if you send us some photos we’ll make sure you get a Skedaddle Buff in return to keep your ears toasty this winter.

Fancy reading about a certain trip?, then go to our blog Skedaddle Twaddle for the latest News and reviews

 

 

 
 Need to Contact Skedaddle?
 
If you’ve got a question about a trip or want to make a booking or just fancy having a chat then contact us on:
+44 (0)191 265 11 10 or email us at info@skedaddle.co.uk      

Hope to see you soon.

 

 

Andrew, Paul, David, Sophie, Adam, Lizzie, Andy, Naomi, Steve and the team
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Skedaddle at Clic24 Charity Cycling / Mountain Biking Weekend

September 09th 2008

The weather was fantastic in the Mendips earlier this month, which was just as well as I spent the hours between midnight and 3am Sunday morning waving a torch at riders in various stages of fatigue and mountain biking insanity at charity cycling CLIC24 event. All off this on my weekend off from guiding in Exmoor and the Quantocks for Skedaddle…do i get a medal??

The Start Area

Running from midday Saturday to midday Sunday, CLIC24 is held over a fast, 10 mile course over the Mendip Hills. At least, it’s fast when it’s dry, which it was this year and wasn’t in 2007, when it rained heavily for more or less the entire 24 hours. That didn’t seem to have deterred entrants, with 420 of them starting the race, either in teams of four or, for the insane, solo.

In the team stakes, it became clear that it was a local derby, with Wells-based Bike City and Cheddar Cycle Store running neck and neck: early laps were running at 38 minutes or so. In the event, Bike City completed 35 laps, and Cheddar 33. Bike City timed their finish to perfection, sending their last rider out at 11:20, returning precisely as the clock stood at 12:00.

This guy and his passenger got in a bit earlier !

Similarly, two of the soloists stood out: David Powell and Aidan Harding. Seemingly not needing to eat much or sleep much, these two piled on the laps, eventually completing 22 and 21 respectively. Yup, 220 miles of mostly off-road biking in 24 hours. How they can do this is beyond me: I rode one lap on Sunday to check the course out, and it knackered me.

A great event, admirably organized by Neil Wilkins and his team as usual, from the party on the Friday night to the speeches on the Sunday, by way of the bar, the food, the on-site massage therapists and the all-night tea and coffee, all of which were excellent. CLIC24 raised £56,000 for CLIC Sargent last year, with high hopes for this year, and they’d like to make it more. So, if you fancy a nice, laid-back 24 hours of cycling pain for a really good cause, bear it in mind for next year ! Go to www.clic24.org.uk for the details.

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Morocco - Atlas To Desert

March 07th 2007

Morocco - Atlas To Desert PictureThis superb desert biking adventure focuses on the deep south of Morocco, a land of big skies and stark mountain ranges where mud-brick kasbahs appear to rise up out of the desert, sitting in tranquil palm oases and framed by dramatic backdrops of snowcapped mountains. We ride along Morocco’s dirt roads, taking us from Marrakech to the Tichka Pass, the highest in the High Atlas, and then southward, descending along the Draa Valley to the fringes of the Sahara Desert.

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Favourite Links
  • Sustrans  UK’s leading sustainable transport charity providing loads of support and initiatives for new and experienced cyclists.
  • Cyclexpress  Skedaddle's favourite on-line supplier of biking kit
  • Gorrick Mountain Bike Events  Skedaddle are proud to be sponsoring the Gorrick Spring Series for 2009 - Fun day rides in the South and suitable for all
  • Cyclone 2009  Great weekend of road cycling in and around Newcastle that once again we are proud to support....we are even sponsoring the King Of The Mountains...so get training now!!
  • Great North Bike Ride  Skedaddle are once again supporting the cycle from Seahouses to Tynemouth (29th August 2009). Cycle 54 miles of beautiful Northumberland coastline and raise some money towards childhood cancer research.
  • Clic24  Fun charity ride in the Mendips on 17th May, in support of children and their families who are affected by cancer and leukaemia. Come and meet Skedaddle during this fun event and raise a few quid too!
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