News Letter November 2009
The Highlander Mountain Marathon is now open for entry and will take place on the 10th and 11th April 2010
"The final permissions have just fallen into place for another great area for the 2010 Highlander Mountain Marathon. The planners are frothing at the mouth in their excitement about getting to organise courses in this part of the Highlands, and we hope you'll enjoy tackling them (the courses, not the planners) as much as we enjoy thinking them up, Without giving too much away, we can promise that you'll be amongst some very fine scenery,with some of the country's most famous mountains around - there'll be a few Munros and Corbetts in view, and a well known loch nearby...The terrain is quite rugged and tough underfoot, although there will be some runnable moorland areas too. The overnight camp promises to be a little unusual, and no doubt we'll dream up some surprises to keep you on your toes during the daytime. The HMM Weather Fairy is already hard at work getting optimum climatic conditions sorted for the event so that you get to enjoy the area at its best.
So sign up for a great weekend, keep up the training, and make sure you're ready for what we hope will be our best event yet." Alec Keith Cpntroller 2010
More Highlander News at the bottom of the newsletter
All of our Cycle events for 2010 are due to open for entry on the 1st of December at midday.
Please keep an eye on the websites for details of the Bealach Mor and Beag which we hope to have confirmed dates for in the next 2 weeks.
Thank you to all the cyclists who took part in our events last year and please remember the best way to guarantee your place in any of our events is to provide a marshal. We really need all your help in recruiting as many as we can to ensure that our events run safely and smoothly. If you can help or know someone who could please direct them to the Marshal page of our website this can be found by clicking here
All trips will be 3 night packages, fully inclusive. Every detail will be catered for, allowing you to turn up, relax, ride and enjoy some of the best riding in Scotland, safe in the knowledge that Skinny Tyres will take care of all the details. The package will consist of, Local accommodation, Event entry, all meals inclusive, Complimentary energy & recovery products provided, Pre event warm up reconnaissance ride of key sections of route, Experienced guides on warm up ride, Vehicular and mechanical support on warm up rides, Transport to and from event start and Pre event massage If you have non riding partners and family coming with you, accommodation can also be arranged for them.
We can also arrange for activities for them while you are out riding and support them if they wish to spectate at the event. Prices and more details will be on our website from December 2009
News from the Bike Wearhouse who will be at our events 2010!
""I am delighted that the Bike Wear House will be mobile for 2010 – there is nothing better than getting out and about meeting our customers actually doing what they love doing – as most of us active sorts hate to go shopping what better way to pick up those bits and pieces we need than to collect them at an event !!! We have a great selection of cycle clothing and in our mobile unit you will be able to view and buy a small selection of what we have available in the shop – things such as shorts and bibshorts, jackets, tights, shoes, baselayers, hats and gloves will always be available in case you forget to pack them or just fancy treating yourself after your fantastic efforts of the day. Other products we will bring along are 2XU compression clothing, SIS Gels and Powders, Zym electrolyte drink, Honey Stinger gels and bars, Body Glide anti chaffing cream, Elite Warmup cream, Chamios Cream, Windose booster products, spare tubes, tyres, socks, CO2 pumps, refill CO2, pumps, sunglasses, lock laces and much much more !!! We can also deliver items to you at an event that you have ordered through our website. I look forward to meeting you all in 2010 and wish you a ‘good winter’ in terms of training. Don’t forget we sell gift vouchers – so if your family are stuck for what to get you ask them to contact me, Jeanette"
Haglöfs Supports the Highlander Mountain Marathon!
In the words of Chris Near (one of the Country’s leading fellrunners and winner of the A class of the Highlander in 2007 and 2008): “ The Highlander is without doubt the best UK Mountain Marathon. It is a fantastic event in some of the best mountain scenery that Britain has to offer, and is unique in that it offers competitors a real highland experience (marquee with Ceilidh band, hot food and beer at the overnight camp).” The 2010 event, which takes place on 10/11th April, will see the Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs partnering the Highlander to encourage new entrants. Haglöfs, with it’s Intense range of products, is the perfect partner for this high endurance event, having already secured sponsorship agreements with Chris and his fellow team mate Tim Higginbottom earlier on in the year. The bar is high though, as the demands from the Scottish weather and the tough mountainous backdrop make the Highlander an event not for the faint hearted. For more info visit:
 Craigdon Mountain Sports, proud sponsors of the 2010 Highlander Mountain Marathon, are celebrating 25 years of business this year! It’s hard to believe how much has happened over the years; we’ve expanded from a small shop in Inverurie, to four shops covering much of the North of Scotland – not to mention an ever-increasing web presence. We pride ourselves on providing one of the most comprehensive ranges of outdoor clothing and equipment in the industry, and are committed to sourcing the right mix of technical product as well as those which offer the best value for money.
Partnering events such as the Highlander is a great way to keep our finger on the pulse so we can ensure we stock exactly what our customers are looking for – after all, without you lot we wouldn’t be here today! As a big thank you to all of our customers for their loyalty and continued support, we are celebrating our birthday with 6 weeks of special offers. Every week from now until the end of November we will have huge savings on many of our most popular lines, including lightweight shells, winter jackets and Icebreaker base layers. Offers are available in store and online, so keep an eye out for the latest promotions.
On top of all that, we’ve got an even bigger line-up of kit to see you through your winter training. Come along and speak to the experts for a new pair of off-road running shoes or to check out the lightest kit on the market.
See our latest offering at our stores in Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverurie, and Perth or visit our new-and-improved website at www.craigdonmountainsports.com.
Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year! The next newsletter is Due in early January 2010! Keep the legs spinning over Christmas and New Year
Cheers
Henry, Katy, Alasdair and Linda
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