Glentrek Guided Cycling Weekend
The cycling: Let us guide you during two days of riding in the stunning Angus Glens. The cycling will include on-road and off-road experiences and offers the chance to visit tourist highlights. Riders will also learn new skills from an experienced and expert biking leader.
Length: 2 days, 3 nights.
Would suit: Riders who are reasonably fit and have some experience of cycling both on and off-road. The second day will be quite strenuous.
Leader/group ratio: 1:8 (minimum number is 6)
Guided Cycling Weekend itinerary
Friday: Evening arrival and welcome.
Saturday: A moderate-graded cycle in and around the picturesque Montrose area. We will visit Scurdieness Lighthouse before embarking on our journey on some of the area's quieter roads. Riders will also have the chance to go off-road in preparation for the mountain biking the following day. (Distance 30km, ascent 200m.)
Sunday: Today we'll head to Glen Isla for a guided mountain biking day on forest tracks. Riders will enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Angus Glens, while also learning some basic mountain biking tips from your leader. We'll finish with a drink in the local country pub. (Distance 20km, ascent 450m.)
Monday: Return home.
Price:
£355 per person. Includes:- 3 nights of half-board in a 4-star hotel
- Hire of hire quality, 18-speed full-suspension mountain bike, bike panniers, helmet and gloves
- Guidance of a qualified Trail Cycle Leader
Dates for 2010: May 14-17, Sept 3-6.