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	Sardinia

	Portugal

	Spain

	Croatia

	UK Weekends

	Scotland Off Road C2C

	South Downs Way

	Late Availability

	Competition with www.cyclestore.co.uk

	Montane Sponsorship

	See Skedaddle Here

	Contact Skedaddle

Skedaddle Early Season and Easter Availability

With the sun finally arriving and not just for a few hours, we've been busy at the Skedaddle office as lots of you re-aquaint yourselves with the neglected item that you lovingly know as your bike.

With many of out UK and European trips now confirmed in April and May, below is a snap-shot of some of the confirmed departure plus those which still have availability for our guided MTB trips.

For those of you who prefer to go it alone, or if our scheduled dates just don’t fit, then we’ve also a huge range of self guided mountain bike holidays throughout Europe to choose from.

Sardinia

		Naomi, Renato and Massimo are already telling us about just how warm and sunny it is in Sardinia and with lots of you booking your early season holidays to the island, spaces are getting scarce. Costa Verde 04 to 10 April - limited space 25 April to 01 May - limited space - ADDITIONAL DATE!! Explore the fun trails in the south of the island on a holiday that spends its time between accommodation in the hills and on the coast. Coast to Coast 21 to 29 May - limited space Ever popular this holiday, which splits it's time between off road trails and connecting road sections (80/20) is a superb place to place journey through Sardinia's most dramatic regions. Transardata 30 April to 09 May - Good availability Fancy tweaking up the energy levels and technical sections then plump for the north to south traverse and tick it off your wish list of classic mountain bike journeys.

Portugal

Roman Trails
15 to 22 May - Last three places
Once again Antonio and Jose Carlos have tweaked our Roman Trails trip and made it even better than before. Be prepared for fairly long days riding, plush accommodation with tasty meals and Berta's legendary snack bars fueling your days in the saddle. Cheap fights with easyJet into Lisbon from Gatwick are currently availablle too.

Mountains of Malcata
10 to 17 July - Good availability
A tad later in the year our Malcata trip takes us through some of the most scenic countryside and least visited areas of Portugal. This is a region that boast a strong cultural identity and miles upon miles of pristine cross country trails...you'll not be disappointed!!

Spain

		Dan and Philip have awaken from their winter hibernation and are busy preparing for the season ahead. Before they head north to run our Picos de Europa and Camino trips, they'll be down South guiding you around some of the best trails on offer - here's the run-down. Coast of Light 04 to 10 April - Good availability 23 to 29 May - Good availability Skedaddle Spain's new kid on the block that explore's the cork forest of the Alcornacales and ends the vibrant coastal town of Tarifa. Graded at 2-3 it's suitabe for those fairly new to mountain biking or if you've not quite 'got going' this year. Trans Andaluz 09 to 16 May - Limited availability With one trip already under our belts (actually happening right now) we'll be back in May for another foray to Andalucia. This place to place journey whilst not overly technical links fast trails and ancient roads with lashings of fresh air and singletrack routes. Sierras Singletrack 30 May to 05 June - Good availability Looking to up the anty a little then plump for Sierras Singletrack and blast the trails of the Serrania de Ronda. Without doubt a fun packed week of top class riding, spectacular scenery and gorgeous food for the rider who enjoys a technical test.

Croatia

		Istria Coast to Coast 08 to 15 May - Good availability Hop on a flight to either Pula or Trieste and we'll soon have you biking around the unspoilt sights of Istria during our Coast to Coast mountain biking trip here. This is a mid-level trip with few technical sections and your pound is going to go further as you'll be spending Kuna and not Euros! We've self guided mountain biking options too - just let us have your preferred dates and you'll soon be Skedaddlin' in Croatia.

UK Weekends

		With the trails clinging on to their snow a little longer this year, we've had an amazing week of bookings since the sun finally came out and here's a few early offerings that still have space. Awesome Ambleside Easter Long Weekend 02 to 04 April - Grade 4-5 Epic views and classic trails over the Easter weekend 5 places left Derbyshire White Peak 16 to 18 April - Grade 2-3 Easy off road trails, Bakewell Pudding and Nicks in charge 2 places left' Shropshire 23 to 25 April - Grade 3-4 A gem of a weekend in the ever lovely Shropshire 5 places left Lakes Introductory Weeklend 30 April to 02 May - Grade 1-2 Aimed at those just getting to grips with mountain biking 8 places left For all our UK Weekends from March till October click here

Scotland - Highlands Off Road Coast to Coast

		After a busy year in 2009 on our highlands trip, we've already two trips confirmed for 2010 and the others have lots of interest.. So if you fancy joining Steve and Tony on this Skedaddle classic that will see you Skedaddlin' the 235 miles of virtually off road trails from Loch Hourn to Montrose, then don't leave it too late. 05 to 12 June - 6 places left 10 to 17 July - 6 places left 07 to 14 Aug. - Good availability 04 to 11 Sept. - Good availability

South Downs Way

Our most popular UK Long Weekend & now in its 10th glorious year.

Covering just over 100 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne during three days of riding the South Downs Way is one of the UK's must do long distance trails. It's a route with limited tricky sections and one which requires a good level of bike fitness rather than superb technical riding now-how. Based mostly around Bank Holidays this means less days off work, but also means they do tend to sell-out - you've been warned!

30 Apr. to 03 May and 28 May to 31 May
27 Aug. to 30 Aug and 24 Sep. to 27 Sep.

Cyclestore Competition

Late Availability

To celebrate out partnership with cyclestore.co.uk one of the UK's leading online cycling suppliers, we're offering you the chance to win some great kit courtesy of Giant as well as 10 Skedaddle branded Buffs - click here for details - prize draw ends 22 04 2010

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

Ambleside MTB W'end - 02 to 05 April - Grade 4-5

Borneo - 17 April to 01 May - Grade 2-3

Cotswolds Road W'nd - 16 to 18 April - Grade 1-2

Shropshire MTB W'end - 23 to 25 April - Grade 3-4

Japan - 13 to 30 May - Grade 3

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

Scotland - Highlands - 05 to 12 June - Grade 4 - 5

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

Scotland - Highlands - 10 to 17 July - Grade 4 - 5

Austria / Italy Via Claud. - 18 to 25 July Grade 2-3

Pyrenees Road Cyc. - 25 July to 04 Aug. - Grade 4

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

Dolomites - Road - 3rd to 10th July - Grade 5

Peru / Machu Picchu - 24 July to 07 Aug - Grade 3

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

For all our late spaces - click here

Montane Sponsorship

Look out for our guides cycling around the a smug smile on their faces, proud as punch in their new riding kit. For 2010 Skedaddle will be sponsored by the renown outdoor clothing company Montane, who along with Skedaddle sponsor the epic the Kielder 100 event in Sept.

Come and Meet Us!

Looking to meet us for a chat, then we'll be at all the Gorrick Events (next event 28 March) and Test Valley Rides in 2010.

We'll also be at the below events too.
Whinlatter Challenge - 21 March
Clic24 - 8 to 9 May
24hrs of Exposure - 22 to 23 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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