Scotland Trip 22nd to 31st August

I have offered to organise the Scotland Trip this year. Graham did such a fantastic job last year I have my work cut out to beat his organisational skills, but I shall try my best. (Graham you will be getting an email from me as a cry for help...hope you don't mind!)

We visit all the Seven Stanes trails, which have a lot of great single track, staying in shared, comfortable accommodation (no camping!), with a mixture of self catering and a few meals out to keep the costs down. (There will be a cooking rota, but don't let that put you off as cookery lessons are included....ask Andrew!)

For more details of last years trip (and photos) ask myself, Laura, Fizz, Gav, Andrew or Graham. (Or anyone that has been on previous years trips).

So, to start with I wanted to gauge the level of interest so I can find suitable accommodation. So far we have:

Me
Danny
Laura
Mike
Fizz
Gav
Andrew
Phil (showing interest)

Please reply to this message or email me directly if you have any questions.

You'll love it!

I'm definitely interested in a trip to Scotland!

If your staying near Glentress I can recommened the Craiguart B&B which is 1/2 a mile from the Car Park.They have Bike Storage and wash.The rooms are top notch the Breakie is excellent! All for the grand some of £30 pppn.

Bargin!


http://www.craiguart.co.uk/

Who's gonna do the steps at Inners ??

i am think of coming along and not doing the gorrick race on the 30 Aug

Proof must be supplied!

Or if you're wearing a cast at least you attempted it

N@th wrote:Who's gonna do the steps at Inners ??

Well I hit a tree and fell down a bank last year, must have missed the steps

Any thing I can do to help Caroline just let me know!

Phil (showing interest), i like it, i like it alot

N@th wrote:Who's gonna do the steps at Inners ??

Got any pics of this?

They are pretty much the biggest thing I have ever done.....I was proper pooin myself. From step to landing is 6ft.......

Have a go......

i am Interest i coming to scotland

Caroline if you need any help i geve me a bell
01442 824093

Woody

Can you organise some directions for us.

Can you organise some directions for us.[/quote]
up M1 anand onto the M6 i will use RAC rout finder to get me up there i am look forwould to it i hope i find scotland some were .......

i hope to do a ride on saturday at wobon sands as i have to do something for my mum and dad on sunday...
how for are you for wobon
as i may try to pick it up then

Book me in for Bonnie Scotland too! The trails there are the best In Europe and I can't miss out another year!

Give me a chance to try out my `new` steed aswell!

If I can remember how to do it!


bg

A quick message for Andrew ginger cakes are 2 for 1 at Tescos if your quick!

OK so this is the plan so far.

I have managed to book accommodation for the first five nights at Barend where we stayed last year.............but with a twist!

Due to the slightly delayed organisation, school holidays, bank holiday week, more takers than expected..........I think that's enough excuses for now, I have come up with the following:

1 chalet with a double and a twin room and then a cottage just near the entrance to the holiday village. The cottage has a master room with BATH (that's ours then!....the organiser has to have some perks! I'll rent it out!) and 2 twin rooms, with an additional Z bed in each. It has a pool table in the lounge a laundry room and apparently is very nice. Both have bike storage and a sea view.

This means that the following 10 people that have said they are definites have a bed.

Me
Danny
Fiz
Gav
Mike
Laura
Andrew
Big Gav
Ian
Aaron

The next 2 out of the maybies will get a Z bed at a reduced rate, but if all 6 are in and anyone else, I might be able to get another chalet.....but we'll have to be quick!

The maybes I have are :
Woody, Phil, Andy, Andrew's Friend and 2 of our friends.

The cost so far for the first 5 nights will be £115 pp with a bed and £80 for the Z beds. I have a few possibles for acommodation for the last 3 nights that should be around the same price per night £21 - £25 per night but it will be easier to book once I have a more exact number committed.

As it's only 11 weeks away I will need some money to secure your place. Please send me a private email with all your details so I can contact you and I can send you my address to send the money to.

I ask for a £60 non refundable deposit by next Sunday the 14th to secure your place. Please respond so I know you have read this message.

I am at Paulwoody1200 at yahoo.co.uk
01442 824093
HP23 6ER post code
i will give you the money when i see you
i am defanty coming

hey Caroline I've read it and am looking into it hard, im glad of the figures too very helpful.

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Ae Forest closed to riders Saturday 27th June

The Scottish Motor Rally is taking place in Ae Forest on Saturday 27th June. The forest will be exempted from access rights from 0600 to 2000. The mountain bike trails will be closed and no riding can take place within any part of Ae. Apologies for any incovenience this causes. Mabie and Dalbeattie are nearby alternatives.

Until next time - happy riding!

The 7stanes team

It's been bought to my attention that some occassional riders that have shown an interest in the Scotland trip have not paid their membership for the year.

As the trip is a club organised event, everyone needs to be covered by the insurance that is included in the membership fee. So if you are one of the guilty few please send your membership fee along with your deposit to secure you place.

Many thanks.

Hi Caroline,

I've read this, all seems good to me ! How can I get the deposit to you? I'm intending to be riding on Sunday, but wouldn't want to miss out if I ended up unable to make it.

Caroline

Count me in how much is the deposit? When do I need to pay it?

Andy

Come on Phil you are my last maybe! With you there will be 15 of us so it's going to be a blast.....and there are no Z beds in sight as we have enough people for another chalet.

Well done Andy,

Nice to see you have finally committed. Good news. You'll not regret it.