Astounding Adventures | June Newsletter

You'd be forgiven for missing it, but yesterday was the official first day of summer. Down here at Astounding Adventures HQ it seems like it's been summer for months!

This June we've have more mountain bike skills courses running than ever before including an extra day of action on June the 19th - Father's Day. So if you're looking for the perfect treat for Dad, send him along to us to brush up his mountain bike skills on his special day.

We also have a fantastic competition this month to win £150 of Buff vouchers. Don't be shy in entering, you'd be surprised at what a good chance of winning you'll have.

See you on the hill soon!

Danielle Sheridan
Principal - Astounding Adventures

Father's Day | The Ideal Treat for Dad

Are you stuck for a unique gift for Dad on Father's Day this year? Why not buy him one of our range of fabulous mountain bike skills courses?

We have a wide selection of courses and workshops for beginners, improvers and advanced riders alike. Plus we have courses running on Father's Day itself!

Don't worry if you don't know which course to pick, just buy one of our Gift Vouchers and we'll take care of the rest.

Father's Day - June 19th Courses & Workshops

• Core Skills - Fundamentals
• Singletrack Skills
• Mastering Steep Terrain Workshop

Corporate Events | A Perfect Day Out of the Office

If you're looking to treat your favourite customers, team or even the entire office, why not consider a corporate hospitality event that they'll remember long into the future.

We can provide adventures on foot or mountain bike that will stimulate and challenge the participants, creating strong relationships that will last for a long time to come.

So why not consider, for example, a mountain bike skills training day? We'll provide all the bikes and safety equipment. We can also arrange meals, from sandwiches to gourmet dining, transport to and from the venue and superb accommodation right up to grand country houses with conference facilities.

Sessions can last as little as two hours, but we can also keep you entertained for a whole day with a combination of expert outdoor skills coaching and guiding around the finest trails in England and Wales.

For more information on our corporate events please call our team of experts free on 0800 756 6999.

• Mountain Bike Adventures
• Hill Walking Adventures

Adventure Racing | Tri-Adventure Coaching Weekends

The two summer Tri-Adventure Races are just around the corner and we thought we'd look at helping novices and newbies experience their first adventure race armed with some expert pre-race coaching.

Our new Tri-Adventure Coaching Weekends include a day of navigation and mountain bike skills coaching followed by free entry into the Tri-Adventure race the following day.

Each weekend costs £120.00 without accommodation or £165.00 with B&B at The Hurtwood Inn Hotel in Peaslake.

• 11-12th June Tri-Experience Coaching Weekend
• 09-10th July Tri-Challenge Coaching Weekend

The Tri-Experience and Tri-Challenge races combine off road running, mountain biking and navigation over 3.5 hours and 5 hours respectively.

Don't worry if you haven't got your own bike, you can now hire a bike for the whole weekend from as little as £30.00.

For more information on Tri-Adventure Coaching Weekends please call our team of experts free on 0800 756 6999.

Competition Time | Win £150 of Buff Vouchers

This month we have a fantastic brand new competition to win £150 worth of Buff^® vouchers.

Buffera Limited distribute the very best in multifunctional headgear on the market with their trademark Original Buff^®, but have recently expanded their offering to include a wide range of technical outdoor sports clothing.

We think Buff^® products represent the best in terms of functionality, design, construction, durability and versatility. We hope you'll come to love Buff^® products as much as we do.

The winner can redeem their vouchers against any Buff^® branded products at www.buffwear.co.uk.

To enter the competition, just head over to our Facebook page and tag yourself on any of the Buff product images in our photo gallery.

Note: You must click 'Like' below before you can tag yourself.

Adventure Racing | 2011 Green Belter Series

Rat Race are back this year with a brand new series of Green Belter adventure races; a multi-sport mix of biking, running and a wee splash in kayaks.

This year there are now five events spread along the length and breadth of the country:

• 28th May - Thames Challenge - Henley on Thames
• 4th June - Sussex Challenge - Pippingford
• 2nd July - Kent Challenge - Bedgebury
• 16th July - Scotland Challenge - Denny, Stirlingshire
• 30th July - Yorkshire Challenge - Thirsk

All events last up to 4 hours on way marked courses, take place on Saturdays and feature free parking

Races are open to solos or pairs and everyone gets up to £50 worth of free gear and rewards with their entry, including the special edition Rat Race Technical T-Shirt.

• Rat Race Green Belter web site
• Rat Race Store web site

South Downs Double | 24 Hour Challenge

Sadly mountain bike coach Jessica Weston's attempt on the 200 mile South Downs Way Double record attempt coincided with some of the worst weather we've had in The South-East this year.

Jessica valiantly battled gale force winds to complete the outward Winchester to Eastbourne leg in just over 12 hours, but unfortunately it was not to be on this occasion.

• Jessica gives in to the inevitable (video)

She'll be back for another attempt; hopefully, later this year. Fingers crossed for some kinder weather next time.

If you'd like to ride The South Downs Way, perhaps at a more leisurely pace, we recommend Jessica's sponsor Cicerone Press' latest book Mountain Biking on The South Downs.

Get 25% off the new book at www.cicerone.co.uk with the code CICERONE. Offer ends 31st July 2011.

Don't forget to please show you support for Jessica's challenge and Cancer Research UK by sponsoring her.

• Sponsor Jessica via Just Giving
• Jess On A Bike
• The South Downs Double

Community | Facebook Page

Did you know we have several very active Facebook pages where you can get up-to-the-minute news, read and leave reviews, upload your photos and start and join discussions?

• Astounding Adventures Facebook page
• Singletrack School Facebook page
• Surrey Hills Mountain Bike Guides Facebook page

June Availability | Mountain Biking Courses with Places

Please note that, dependant on coach availability, we run additional parallel courses when demand is high.

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