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arrow Skedaddle - Beside the C Side beside the C 
 
arrow Lakes an Llamas
 
arrow Morroccan Roll
 
arrow Hide and Sikkim
 
arrow Sustrans Film Competition 
 
arrow Kielder 100 Free Places and Skedaddle Prizes
 
arrow Cyclestore Sportive
 
arrow Late Availability
 
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Looking to head off in the Autumn? Then we've lots of wonderful trips confirmed between now and the end of the year. 

In Europe there's lots of sunny options, both guided and self guided to choose from throughout our range, and with the summer starting in the southern hemisphere and Asia now just perfect for cycling, there is lots to choose from. 

In the UK we've still some mountain biking weekends with spaces on between now and October each offering fun riding in very different parts of the UK.
Skedaddle C - Side : Cuba and Costa Rica 
 
 
 
 		  

 Cuba - 06 to 20 Nov. + 27 Nov. to 11 Dec. and January to April 2011
Salsa the night away after a day in the saddle, during your visit  to this vibrant island. During the trip that includes time in Havana, Santiago and Trinidad you'll stay in small hotels as well as casa particulars (to get a real flavour of Cuban life) as Skedaddle show you the way around the island and all by bike. Limited space on both 2010 trips.

Check out some feedback and photos - Click here

Costa Rica - 08 to 19 Nov. + 23 December to 03 January 2011

Still a few places left on our November mountain biking departure to a country brimming with wildlife and bursting with dramatic vistas around every corner. If road cycling is more your thing, then our Rutas de los Volcanes departing 22 December is a must - very limited places now!!

Mountain Biking - Feedback and photos - Click here

Road Cycling - Feedback and photos - Click here
  
Lakes and Llamas - Chile & Argentina - Autumn, Christmas & 2011  
 
   

    		  Chile & Argentina - Lake District 
23 Oct. to 06 Nov. - 20 Nov. to 04 Dec. - 18 Dec. to 01 Jan. 2011
Looking to South America and some of the most breathtaking scenery on the planet? Then two weeks in the stunning Lake District of Chile and Argentina takes some beating. This is a holiday suitable for most levels and offers a wonderful insight into an area few explore by bike. We also have a trip here over Christmas if you fancy escaping the in-laws & we'll be back in February 2011.

Feedback and photos - Click here

Chile - Patagonia & Altiplano 
13 Dec. 10 to 04 January 2011 
True adventure in this the jewel of the Skedaddle crown. Starting in the north of Chile we bike in the sublime beauty of the Altiplano. Next, a complete change of scenery as we cruise through the island channels to the south of Puerto Montt, before time in Torres del Paine National Park for some hiking which rounds off the trip.

Feedback and photos - Click here
 
Moroccan Roll - Sikkim  - Nepal
 






 


 Morocco 

With some amazing feedback from recent trips, the word is spreading that the Skedaddle trips in Morocco are the best out there. 

Remaining for 2010 is our Atlas to Desert mountain biking holiday - a superb trip that takes in the Atlas Mountains & finishes at the fringes of the Sahara Desert.

For a superb story about the this trip - Click here

Mountain Biking - Feedback and photos - Click here

MTB Dates - 24 Sept. to 03 Oct : 08 to17 Oct : 22 Oct to 31 October

For the road cyclist out there our Road Atlas trip is perfect for some late season sun and we've added an extra date too due to the demand.

Road Dates - 05  to 14 November : 19 to 28 November

Road Cycling - Feedback and photos - Click here


Sikkim - Kanchenjunga and Kachhiuri 

09 October to 21 October 2010 - 12 March to 24 March 2011

Nestled to the east of Nepal, this special location offers you the chance to see this un-spoilt region and all by bike. With routes now with no off road sections this is the pefect trip for those looking for a little bit of a challenge - but not too much. Highlights include time in Darjeeling and the amazing views of the Himalayas including Kanchenjunga.

Feedback and photos - Click Here


Nepal - Kathmandu to Pokhara

24 October - 07 November 2010

Kathmandu to Pokhara - a classic mountain biking route done the Skedaddle way! Grab your mountain bike and join us on this spellbinding journey across one of the world's most stunning destinations. Amonst the highlights are the former capital Gorkha and of course Pokhara itself. Be prepared for awesome views and top-notch mountain biking!!
 
Sustrans Film Competition  Late Skedaddle Space
My National Cycle Network Film Competition

Sustrans is celebrating 15 years of the National Cycle Network. For a chance to win some great prizes simply make a short video showing them what the Network means to you.

You can be funny or serious, moving or musical - let your imagination run wild to wow the judges. The competition is open to adults and children and the closing date is 30 September. So get filming & have fun!

For full details - Click Here
 


Cycling Holidays

Lands End - John O'Groat  - 04 to 25 September

Sardinia Island Flav. - 04 to 11 Sept. Grade 2 - 3

Japan - 23 Sept to 10 Oct. - Grade 3

Road Cycling

North Wales Weekend - 27 to 30 Aug. Grade 3

Lakes of Lombardia - 05 to 12 Sept - Grade 3 - 4

Spain - Sierra Nevada - 02 to 09 Oct. - Grade 3

Corsica - 03 to 10 October - Grade 3

Sicily - 16 to 24 October - Grade 2 - 3

Mountain Biking

Trans Picos - 22 to 28 August - Grade 4 - 5

Sardinia C2C - 27 Aug to 04 Sept - Grade 3

South Africa / Bots. - 01 to 10 Sept - Grade 3-4

Sardinia Costa Verde - 05 to 11 Sept - Grade 3-4

Quantocks - 10 Sept to 12 Sept - Grade 3

Sardinia C2C - 17 to 25 Sept. - Grade 3

Sardinia Trans. - 24 Sept to 03 Oct - Grade 4-5

Morocco - 25 Sept to 04 Oct - Grade 3

Borneo - 13 Nov to 27 Nov. - Grade 2 - 3

South Africa - 03 to 12 November - Grade 3 - 4

Spain Trans Andaluz - 07 to 14 Nov. - Grade 4

Costa Rica - 08 to 19 November - Grade 3

Spain Trans And. - 28 Dec to 04 Jan. - Grade 4

For all our late spaces - click here

 
Kielder 100 Grab Your Place
 
Cyclestore Sportive
If biking 100 miles off road is not your thing then grab your road bike and head to beautiful Cheshire for the Geoff Thomas / Cyclestore Sportive on 22 August

Choose from a 25 mile flat cruise or a challenging 75 mile route with over 4000ft of climbing and with the entry fees going to the Geoff Thomas Foundation to help research into Leukaemia & Lymphoma it's a worthwhile ride in every aspect!!

You'll also have the chance to win a place on one of our Classic Road Weekends amongst the great prizes that are on offer from those great folks at our favourite online supplier www.cyclestore.co.uk
 
 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, Adam, Lizzie, Andy, Pamela, Clare, Rob, Steve & the team
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