OVERNIGHT EVENTS.

1. 7 Stanes, Scotland Weekend. Thursday 12th June 2008. 2. End To End. The Isle Of Man. Sunday 14th September 2008. Details as follows:

Organiser: "Stuzzer" aka "Madman".

LONG WEEKEND TRIP: 7 STANES, SCOTTISH BORDERS. JUNE 2008. A SUPERB DEAL HAS NOW BEEN NEGOTIATED WITH A TOP CLASS (VERY POSH) 4 STAR HOTEL IN SCOTLAND. I anticipate that places on this trip will be snapped up very quickly so be quick to avoid disappointment. The Cally Palace, Gatehouse of Fleet (on the coast), Dumfries. The usual tariff is over £90 per person per night but I have negotiated a rate of £75 per person for dinner, bed & breakfast. Visit the Hotel on the link to appreciate the quality: A long weekend trip to four of the 7 Stanes Mountain Biking Centres in the Borders of Scotland. Visit the 7 Stanes web site for a taste of what's to come. There are also numerous photos of our previous trips and "reccies" to the & stanes, which can be viewed at the Club web site: TRIP DETAILS: Thursday 12th June 2008 (arrive). Sunday 15th June 2008 (depart). (x3 nights). Cost = £75 per person per night (£225), Dinner Bed & Breakfast. Subject to approval I anticipate that members of North Leeds Sports & Social Club will qualify for a subsidy of £50 per person. The trip will include visits to "Newcastleton", "Mabie" Forest, "Kirroughtree" and "Ae". I have also planned a nice short coastal route, which starts & finishes at our accommodation. THE TRIP IS LIMITED TO 24 PERSONS. Stuart Cuthbert. 07737 585 041.

Ian Worrall

Gary Baines

Hello all. Please take time to read details of a fantastic trip being organised by Gary Baines and Ian Worrall ( an Assistant Coordinator) of our Mountain Biking Club. I will be applying for a £50 subsidy for members of Leeds North Sports & Social Club. Please contact Gary Baines or Ian Worrall if you wish to take part. END TO END - ISLE OF MAN, 14TH, SEPTEMBER, 2008 Stuart, Details now come through from Travel Services (Isle of Man). Details of costs as a foot passenger by ferry with 2 nights B and B accommodation: Chesterhouse Hotel (2) - £146 Rutland Hotel (3) - £158 Claremont Hotel (3) - £178 Also included in each of the above prices is: Registration for Event, Race Transfers, Pasta Party Presentation Buffet and T-Shirt. The Chesterhouse and the Claremont hotels are situated on Loch Promenade in Douglas within walking/cycling distance of the Ferry Terminal. The Rutland is at the far end of the Promenade. The ferry times are as follows - OUTWARD Liverpool to Isle of Man - Fri. 12/09/08 Depart 1115hrs, arrive 1345hrs. Depart 1900hrs, arrive 2130hrs. Heysham to Isle of Man - Fri. 12/09/08: Depart 1415hrs, arrive 1745hrs. RETURN Isle of Man to Heysham - Sun. 14/09/08: Depart 1945hrs, arrive 2315hrs. A deposit of £50 is required by Travel Services (Isle of Man) and the remainder is to be paid 8 weeks prior to the event. Reservations can be made by contacting Travel Services (Isle of Man) on 01624/670020. Alternatively I can send a copy of the Booking Form to whoever requires one. Thanks Gary Baines 07989 697787 More Details: THE EVENT ROUTE IS APPROXIMATELY 43 MILES. The best way to attend the event is to drive to Liverpool/Heysham on the Friday, leave your vehicle at the ferry terminal, take the ferry to Douglas, Isle of Man as a foot passenger with your luggage and your mountain bike. The hotels used are within walking distance of the ferry terminal in Douglas, in the centre of the town. You will then be at liberty to spend Friday night and all of Saturday doing what you wish. There is bike storage at the hotels. You will then be transported to the start of the event on the Sunday morning, leaving your luggage with the organisers, complete the ride and then be conveyed back to Douglas. There is a buffet in Douglas on the Sunday evening before catching the ferry back to the mainland. The event comes highly recommended from all those at Crosstrax Cycles. "Ed" will be attending along with a team including Mark and Scott Thwaites who will be taking it seriously! Mark won the event last year (2007). The entry process is quite simple and it will be up to individuals to make their own arrangements. It is a very simple process and the easiest way to do this will be the package offered by Sleepwell Hotels. Web-sites/Telephone Nos. manxmtb.org (organisers of event) isleofmantravel.com (will arrange package incorporating Sleepwell Hotels) - 12b, The Village Walk, Avondale Road, Onchan, Isle of Man IM3 4EB - tel. 01624/661177 Gary Baines 07989 697787