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Peak 2 Peak Cycle Challenge – Saturday 11^th September 2010

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to cycle in the stunning ‘Monarch of the Glen’ scenery, this beautiful 70 mile route takes you from Ben Nevis to Cairngorm Mountain in aid of Disability Snowsport UK.

You will be climbing nearly 2,500 feet over the course of the route, but rewarded with beautiful scenery and the glory of knowing you have raised much needed funds for Disability Snowsport UK. Entry to the event is £15, and we ask that participants raise £100 in sponsorship.

There are plenty of scheduled rest and water stops on route and our team will be on hand all along the course. We have a post event BBQ organised for a well earned meal after the event and a chance to catch up with everyone you met along the way. Transport is available for participants and their bikes from Glenmore lodge to the start of the race at Ben Nevis car park on the day of the race.

Chris Boardman Olympic cyclist and MBE, speaks out in support of the Peak 2 Peak cycle challenge:

‘Disability Snowsport UK is a fantastic charity with their main focus on raising funds to enable anyone with any disability access to the slopes the same as able bodied. When I heard the Peak 2 Peak event was taking place on the 11^th September I really wanted to offer my support to encourage participants to take part in this challenge to raise funds to support skiers with disabilities.

‘This is an amazing opportunity to take part in an event of this kind. It will be a unique experience for all involved whilst raising much needed funds for Disability Snowsport UK.’

Disability Snowsport UK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsport. Disability Snowsport UK provides exciting and life enhancing activities for individuals or groups who require adaptive equipment and/or special instruction and support. We rely entirely on funds generated by individuals like you. Please follow the below link to see the help and support we can provide for both children and adults with disabilities www.vimeo.com/6869679.

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis and to guarantee your place, please contact us for your registration pack.

If you have any questions about the event please do not hesitate to contact the fundraising team on 0161 749 2290 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Summer snow sports

After the ski season has finished and people are looking to next years season for getting that one last trick down or perfecting their race carving technique don’t forget about the Dachstein Glacier in the Austrian Alps.

Our company is offering the chance for groups of skiers and snowboarders to come and spend time on the European Alps most easterly ski glacier. With the best value accommodation available by booking early you can have the best summer snow sport experience without breaking the budget.

Boasting one of the best freestyle snow parks in Europe from the end of May until August (weather dependant) and some of the best glacier training grounds for cross country skiing as well as for ski slalom training the Dachstein Glacier is the perfect setting for a summer holiday and skiing or snowboarding break coming together.

The glacier is in the upper Ennstal area in the region Steiermark and sits just below the peak of the Hoeher Dachstein at 3000m. At the foot of the mountain is a plateau where lies the village of Ramsau, a traditional Austrian escape surrounded by lush green fields and dramatic mountain Scenery. Click Here for more.

The 14th March will be the last Sunday BSB is open until next season or Oct 2010

Cold hands wait no more 20% off gloves and having trouble carrying all your gear over 30% off

and backpacks board bags.