Coast to Coast Endurance Bike Challenge – UK

Coast to Coast Endurance Bike Challenge – UK

Bring yourself and your bike to the meeting point in Whitehaven on Thursday evening, and we’ll take care of the rest.
You can concentrate on admiring the views across the Lake District, pushing on up the Pennines, and scooting downhill into Sunderland for the finish line by the seaside.
You’ll leave your car in a safe place at the start point, and then cycle across England from West to East over 3 days. You will have a warm bed in a B&B and breakfast included in the cost, and we’ll transfer you and your bike back to your car on Sunday.
All the info you need should be here, but if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us
3 Sept – 6 Sept 2009 – Cost £500 (including Deposit)
Thursday
This evening we will meet and greet at Whitehaven and overnight in a local B&B.
Friday
Whitehaven to Greystoke/Penrith
Approx. distance 50 miles. One big climb at Whinlatter, otherwise undulating.
Today we will start our cycling adventure. This first day of the C2C will take us through the northern section of the Lake District National Park. This is Britain’s largest park, and you’ll be travelling past some of its most impressive peaks – Skiddaw, Blecathra and the northern reaches of the Helvelyn range. You’ll also encounter a great number of traditional Lakeland villages, as well as the focal town for this area Keswick which has a great selection of cafes for lunch time.
Saturday
Penrith to Allenheads/ Rookhope
Approx. distance 50 miles. Climbs up Hartside, out of Garrigill and Black Hill. A tough day over very hilly terrain.
Today we will continue on with our challenge. After breakfast we will set off towards Rookhope, this part of the journey will have you right in the heart of the Pennines. Today you’ll encounter your biggest challenges, and as you coast down towards the river Eden from Penrith you’ll see the first Pennine ridge rising up before you. The scenery takes a dramatic change now, as the sheer peaks of the Lakes become rolling valleys and open moors. We will overnight at Rookhope where we can enjoy a warm shower to ease up our muscles for tomorrow’s last stint.
Sunday
Allenheads/Rookhope to Sunderland
Approx. distance 45 miles. Climb out of Allenheads/Rookhope, then its level or downhill all the way to the finish.
After breakfast we will set off on our last leg of the route. You will be able to enjoy this scenic route as it follows the north bank of the Wear, skirting Washington and passing the Stadium of Light. The end is at the Marina at Roker, a grand spot to finish. And now we will take to the sea and follow tradition and dip our wheels in the briny.
Congratulations are now in order, as you celebrate the success of your journey across Britain.
Price includes: Trained staff and medic, support vehicle, B&B accommodation (3 nights), breakfast, lunch, transfer of bags, transfer back to car from finish
Price excludes: Dinners, bike hire, transport to-/from start/finish finish.
Trek details may be changed subject to circumstances

6 - 9th May 2010 / Fundraising £500 (including Deposit) – NOW FULL.

Early bookings now being taken for 9th-12th September 2010 at same fundraising target – email gillian@redventure.org

Mountain RidersTest your Stamina and endurance on this 3-day challenge
Make no mistake, this is not a challenge to be underestimated. It is a tough ride with long hills, that will test even the fittest of cyclists. Be prepared to take on the Pennines!

Bring yourself and your bike to the meeting point in Sunderland on Thursday, early evening, and we’ll take care of the rest.

You can concentrate on admiring the views across the Lake District, pushing on up the Pennines, and scooting downhill into Sunderland for the finish line by the seaside.

Dog Sledding Experience – Sweden

Dog Sledding Experience – Sweden

19-25 March 2010 – Cost £3350 (including Deposit of £250)

Dog sledding competitionImagine being surrounded by a frozen landscape 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. You’re on the back of a sled being pulled by Alaskan Huskies and all you can hear is the panting of the dogs and the crunching of the snow under the sled’s runners. As you travel, the landscape changes from the open and windswept plains of ice and snow to scented coniferous forests.

The Great Wall – China

The Great Wall – China

9-19 May 2010 – Cost £3350 (including Deposit of £250)

thewallExplore the Splendour of the Wall
The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world and a definite must see. Just like a colossal dragon the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching for around 4,163 miles from the east to the west of China. It has a history of more than 2000 years and is undeniably one of the most appealing man made attractions in the world, due to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.

Kilimanjaro Challenge – Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Challenge – Tanzania

19 June – 29 June 2010 – Cost £3350 (including Deposit of £250)

kilimasterAn ascent using the Rongai Route
Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing volcano in the world. Kibo, the central crater, rests on its two sisters Mawenzi and Shira and at 5896m (19,344ft) dominates the game filled Kenyan plains to the North as well as the fertile lands around Arusha, Tanzania in the South.

Ascending by the Rongai Route gives you the opportunity of climbing a less trodden route, awarding spectaculars view of the plains below as you ascend this dramatic peak, and meeting very few people on the ascent.

Lindsey Billow’s incredible one night success!

Lindsey Billow’s incredible one night success!

Lindsey Billows is raising her money for the Arctic Wilderness Dog Sledding adventure in March 2010, and has shown us all how to do it in just one night! ….

Lindsey hosts Black Tie Ball Fundraiser

Lindsey hosts Black Tie Ball Fundraiser

Another of our dog sledders goes all out for her fundraising, with a Black Tie Ball in Farnborough….

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