Saddle Skedaddle Schwag

14th August 2011

Those lovely chaps over at Saddle Skedaddle will once again be providing logistical support to the Montane Kielder 100 ferrying riders, marshals, volunteers and helpers around the enormous route. They've also stumped up a quality pair of prizes:

1) One spot prize of a place on their popular and challenging Highlands C2C off-road trip (excludes travel costs to and from the trip). Find out more at Saddle Skedaddle Coast to Coast.

2) A weekend place for one on either a Skedaddle MTB Weekend or a Skedaddle Road Weekend. This prize will be first prize in the charity raffle - tickets can be bought at registration on Friday and throughout Saturday and will be drawn at prize giving on Saturday evening.

All prizes are to be taken by the end of 2012 and include bike hire if required and trip insurance but exclude travel to the holiday.

Cycle Shack Tech Support

5th July 2011

Cannock's newest cycle shop have signed up as the new providers of technical support for all riders at the 2011 Montane Kielder 100. Experienced staff mechanics will be manning well-equipped technical assistance stations at the check-points around the 100 mile long course. Each station will also have a limited amount of spares available - a rider's race number will be taken in lieu of payment for the goods, and competitors can settle their bill after the race at the CycleShack shop based at event HQ.

They'll also be doing pre-race bike services on Friday evening for £10 - includes chain and gear check, brakes and pads checked, tyres inflated, wheel alignment, check shock pressures and a chain lube courtesy of Juice Lubes products. Extra services will be available but chargeable. Any new parts must be paid for in full at the time of service.

To make a booking fill in all the relevant details at www.cycleshackonline.com/Kielder_100.html Your booking will then be confirmed via email or if that particular time is already booked the nearest time will be offered. Should you have any questions or any special requirements then please do not hesitate to contact us direct at the shop on 01543 495499.

Ergon Green Room & Sponsorship

30th April 2011

Brand new for 2011, Ergon have come up with something a little bit special for everybody at this very unique event. Using the facilities on offer at the venue Ergon will be turning one cabin into the Ergon Green Room, a cosy, warm place with a big screen where helpers can go and relax and riders can be inspired by one of the many incredible mountain bike videos being shown including the recently released 'Ride the Divide' movie (find out more at www.ridethedividemovie.com)

There'll also be the chance to demo some Ergon grips and discuss Ergon packs and pedals. More information about Ergon products can be found at www.ergon-bike.com Add this to the mountain of prizes they're supplying, including backpacks and grips, and we're proud to announce Ergon as a key supporter of the event.

Saddle Skedaddle Sponsor Solo Champs

26th February 2011

There's nothing like a good chat over tea and biscuits to secure another great sponsorship deal with one of our long term supporters, Saddle Skedaddle. Once again they'll be attending 24 Hours of Exposure and providing a variety of Saddle Skedaddle spot prizes and obviously, being one of the top cycling holiday companies in the UK, one lucky rider will be walking away with a voucher for one of their fantastic cycling holidays.

Win a Place! - 'Skedaddle also have a free entry into 24 or 12 Hours of Exposure to give away. Just head over to their blog Skedaddle Twaddle and answer an unbelievably simple question [hint hint]. The winner will be drawn on 17th March 2011.

They've also done a nice little holiday offer for all our riders...

New European Solo Championships

23rd February 2011

With only 9 weeks of training left for the second outing of "24 Hours of Exposure" and the inaugural "12 Hours of Exposure," the UK solo mountain bike championships, once again we've raised the stakes by adding the European Solo Championship titles. All eligible riders can now compete to be crowned the European 24 Hour or 12 Hour Champions.

Titles up for grabs now include the UK 24 hour solo champions, UK 12 hour solo champions, European 24 hour solo champions, European 12 hour solo champions and the event title open to all nationalites. More details on the event website.

Come Train With Torq Fitness

22nd February 2011

With an impressive track record of producing successful endurance racers over the years Torq Fitness were the perfect choice as a nutrition partner for the first UK Solo MTB Champs in 2010, providing as much energy drink as the hot and thirsty riders could gulp. This year they're going one step further and owner Matt Hart is putting his money where his mouth is.

A former elite level cross-country rider Matt will be racing in his first 12 hour race, "12 Hours of Exposure". Helping him prepare for his challenge is Torq's Performance Director, Anth, and between them they have developed a tailor-made three month training programme for endurance races. (First phase published in Singletrack magazine issue 63 February 2011.)

The training programme introduction and Performance Resource special offer are available now on the Rider Infopage.

Morvelo Launch UK Solo Champs Event T-Shirt

16th February 2011

Clothing sponsor Morvelo have revealed their four new 24 Hours of Exposure event t-shirts. With two different designs on offer in two colours, all in mens or womens cut, the t-shirts are on general sale to everyone, not just riders participating in the event, and are available now so you should get it before the race in May.

Made from the same quality t-shirt Morvelo uses for all of its classic designs and sporting the specially designed "One" or "Can't Stop Won't Stop" logos this race momento should last a while and be the envy of all your riding friends.

To order yours, please visit Morvelo.com

Holding the British End Up at WSC

16th October 2010

As part of their prize for 24 Hours of Exposure in 2010 the category winners had their entry to the World Solo Championships paid for by sponsor Exposure Lights. With such a great incentive and proudly wearing their UK Solo Champs jerseys Matt Page, Rickie Cotter and Keith Forsyth decided to make the trip to the brave new world and take part in their first world championships, to do battle with over 400 of the best 24 hour solo riders in the world.

Not alone in their travels the UK Champions were joined by a dozen other Brits, many of whom had qualified for the event by taking part in the UK 24hr Champs in May. Each rider did us proud with a number of top 10's and a couple of podiums, not bad for this tiny little island. Here's a quick look at the British rider results:

• Matt Page - Elite Men - 6th, 21 laps
• Rickie Cotter - Elite Women - 9th, 17 laps
• Keith Forsyth - 40-44yrs - 3rd, 20 laps
• Maggie Synge - 25-29yrs - 3rd, 12 laps
• Anne Dickins - 40-44yrs - 4th, 13 laps
• Jane Chadwick - 35-39yrs - 5th, 15 laps
• Anthony Jordan - 35-39yrs - 8th, 18 laps
• Jon Hobson - Singlespeed - 8th, 16 laps
• Peter Baird - 45-49yrs - 10th, 16 laps
• Toby Wallace - Elite Men - 28th, 17 laps
• Andrew Howett - Elite Men -31st, 17 laps
• Paul West - Elite Men - 39th, 16 laps
• Gareth Syme - 30-34yrs - 12th, 17 laps
• James Heraty - 35-39yrs - 27th, 14 laps
• Jody Musgrove - 35-39yrs - 28th, 14 laps
• Phil Welch - 40-44yrs - 12th, 18 laps
• Gary Harwood - 40-44yrs - 15th, 17laps
• Andy Symons - 40-44yrs - 44th, 12 laps
• Mark Caulfield - 40-44yrs - 46th, 12 laps

Full results for the event are available at www.onlineresults.com.au. If you know another British rider that took part, or you were a British rider that took part, we'd love to hear from you, send us your photos and race reports or just a few words about how it felt racing in the World Solo Championships. And don't forget, entry to the 2011 UK Solo Championships is now open at www.24hoursolo.co.uk.

Juice Lubes to Sponsor 24 Hours of Exposure

3rd May 2010

New lube brand Juice Lubes will be sponsoring the first UK Solo Championships, providing lube and bikewash at the event, helping out with tech support and giving each rider a bottle of their high quality lube. They'll also be giving us some prize packages for spot prizes.

As if that isn't enough, they've also written some handy Lube Guides to help you prepare your bike for the challenge ahead, with detailed information about what products to use, when and where.

To find more useful advice and information for endurance and 24 hour solo racing visit the Rider Info page at www.24hoursolo.co.uk.