July 2008 Search Results
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Sat, 12 Apr 2008 to
Sun, 14 Sep 2008
Scotland Mountain Biking Downhill Series Championships
- Fort William
 The Scottish Downhill Association represents downhill mountain bikers in Scotland and also runs a six race series championships in various locations around Scotland. The race schedule and locations for 2008 are as follows:
- 13/04/08 - Dunkeld, Perthshire
- 18/05/08 - Fort William, Lochaber
- 15/06/08 - Aberfeldy, Perthshire
- 13/07/08 - Glencoe (Scottish Championships)
- 17/08/08 - Ae Forest, Dumfries & Galloway
- 14/09/08 - Innerleithen, Scottish Borders
If you'd like to take part in these testing and thrilling events or just prefer to spectate, click on the weblink below to find out more.
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Contact Details
Name: Alan Cathro, SDA Race Secretary
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Email: info@sda-races.com
Web: www.sda-races.com
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Sat, 28 Jun 2008 to
Fri, 04 Jul 2008
Hebridean Challenge
- Barra to Lewis
 The Hebridean Challenge is one of the toughest and most demanding adventure races in the world and takes place amidst the stunning setting of the Outer Hebrides - off Scotland's north-west coast.
It's a relay race using only human power to negotiate a course of up to 700 kilometres and although you have to have a modicum of fitness to take part 'a love of wild places' is often cited as being more important.
Over five days competing teams travel the length of the islands from Vatersay in the south to Lewis in the north with sections of hill running, road running, road and mountain biking, sea swimming and sea kayaking.
To find out more and to register for the challenge, click on the weblink below.
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Contact Details
Name: Stephanie Sargent
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Address: The Treehouse, 3 Leurbost, North Lochs, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9NX
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Tel: 01851 702206
Fax: 01851 702206
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Email: stephanie@hebrideanchallenge.com
Web: http://hebrideanchallenge.com
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Fri, 04 Jul 2008 to
Sat, 05 Jul 2008
Corrieyairack Challenge
- Fort Augustus to Kincraig
 The ultimate hill walking, mountain biking or duathlon run and bike challenge. Follow in Bonnie Prince Charlie's footsteps on Scotland's highest mountain road.
This event is held every July and involves traversing a 17-mile hill section over the historic Corrieyairack mountain pass (2350ft), followed by a 26-mile road section heading toward Kincraig on Speyside. Runners, bikers, duathletes and joggers/walkers of all levels take part so consequently there's great camaraderie and mix between 'elites' and 'have a go's'.
The race starts at Fort Augustus close to the well-known abbey and after 2 tarmac miles to warm up, turns off and begins to climb the winding hill track of the Corrieyairack Pass - Scotland's highest mountain road once used by Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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Contact Details
Name: Badaguish Outdoor Centre
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Address: The Corrieyairack Challenge, Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QU
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Tel: 01470 861285
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Email: craig.l@badaguish.org
Web: www.corrieyairack.org
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 to
Sun, 06 Jul 2008
Dirty Weekend 2008
- Traquair, Scottish Borders
 Dirty Weekend is a festival of adventure sports set in the stunning Scottish Borders and featuring some classic multi-sport event formats.
Choose from adventure racing (ACE Races - Sat and Sun), mountain biking (Polaris Challenge - Sat and Sun) or trail running (the 12km Dirty Dozen run - Sat, which organisers say is more Dad's Army than Saving Private Ryan!).
All the events are based around a bustling adventure village in the grounds of Traquair House, Scotland's oldest inhabited house.
NB. Access to Traquair House is not included in the event, however you can visit this fascinating attraction for a fee.
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Contact Details
Name: Detail Events
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Tel: 0845 009 4365
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Email: info@allinthedetail.com
Web: www.dirtyweekendadventure.com
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Fri, 11 Jul 2008 to
Fri, 11 Jul 2008
10 Under the Ben
- Kirroughtree
 Second in the three 10's series, organised by No Fuss Events, 10 at Kirroughtree enters its second year, and similar to 10 under the Ben, challenges mountain bikers of all levels to have a go at this endurance race, which takes place in Galloway Forest Park in the south-west of Scotland.
Kirroughtree is famous for its fast-flowing single-track and superb mountain bike trails and the No fuss team expect record numbers in 2008. No Fuss has been working with Forestry Commission to ensure that new natural sections of trail will make this event even better.
Participants compete as a solo or in relay teams of two, three or four. The race is an endurance format with teams and individuals competing to see who can complete the most laps in 10 hours.
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Contact Details
Name: Frazer Coupland
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Address: No Fuss Events, Fort William, PH33 7BP
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Tel: 01397 772899
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Email: info@nofussevents.co.uk
Web: www.nofussevents.co.uk
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Fri, 18 Jul 2008 to
Sun, 20 Jul 2008
Rat Race 2007
- Edinburgh
 Urban adventure racing again returns to the streets, buildings, hills, cliffs, canals and rivers of Edinburgh turning it into a giant adventure playground with the 2008 Rat Race Urban Challenge. Encompassing core disciplines of cycling, hiking, running, canoeing, rope-work and some special urban challenges, competitors will participate in a 3-hour prologue on Saturday and then complete an 80 kilometre course over the Sunday.
Definitely not your normal 9 'til 5!
This is a fantastic event and open to all who have a bit of fitness. To find out more and to enter online simply visit the Rat Race Edinburgh website below.
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Contact Details
Name: Entries Manager
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Address: Detail Events, 41 The Village, Strensall, York, YO32 5XR
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Tel: 0845 009 4365
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Email: info@ratraceadventure.com
Web: www.ratraceadventure.com
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