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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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Bradley Wiggins meets David at road cycling event

June 24th 2009
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Road cycling legend and multi Olympic gold medal winner Bradley Wiggins took first place in the Northern Rock Cyclone Beaumont Trophy in Northumberland on June 14th. He was also the proud winner of the Saddle Skedaddle sponsored King of the Mountains contest and was noticeably overjoyed when Skedaddle’s own road legend / guru / charlatan, David “Little Dave” Hall presented him with his award.

Bradley commented ”I was honoured to receive the King of the Mountains from David. They say you should never meet your heroes, but David was everything I ever hoped for and more besides. Even after 5 Olympic medals this must surely be the highlight of my cycling life” 

David in return commented “My legs are much nicer than Bradley’s and i’ve recommended  to him a new razor. I hadn’t realised that he was so short. Do you know that one of his team mates carries a milk crate with him everywhere they go? They bring it out for every photo shoot - it’s a stroke of pure genius”

 (David’s the one on the left…. in case you wondered).

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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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