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2013Fully Inclusive Training Packages for the 2013

Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Caledonia

Marie CurieCancer CareEtape Caledonia2013 TrainingRides Guide

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Welcome to our 2013 guide

Our training ridesare designed to

help you get themost out of your

cycling“Hello and welcome to theOfficial Marie Curie CancerCare Etape Caledonia TrainingRide Guide for 2013.The Etape Caledonia is a onlyclosed road cycling sportive inHighland Perthshire, making itan ideal event for those newto cycling, whilst stillproviding a course challengingto more experienced cyclists.2013 is the fourth year we willbe running these highlysuccessful training camps andwe are pleased to be workingin partnership with theorganisers, IMG once again.

Our training rides aredesigned to help you get themost out of your cycling andprepare you for the MarieCurie Cancer Care EtapeCaledonia in 2013.We have a great selection ofrides lined up for our mult-day training camps, all inluxurious accommodationand surrounded by stunningscenery.Our rides are graded, toallow for cyclists of allabilities to participate in agroup riding experience thatsuits their level ofproficiency with full supportfrom our expert staff.

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Luxury cycling in Highland Perthshire

The closest anamateur cyclist canget to the feeling ofbeing professional

At Skinny Tyres we prideourselves on supporting youwith every turn of thosepedal.Our trips include:

full board luxuryaccommodationlunch during the ridesexperienced on-rideguidesenergy productsmechanical back upmassage and sportstherapy.Training adviceDynamic bike fitsupport

Whether you arean experiencedcyclist or new tothe sport, take

your riding to thenext level withSkinny Tyres

What's special about Skinny Tyres?:1. Good personal service and information prior to training weekend.

2. Great accommodation and all meals etc included, so all you need to worry about is the biking!

3. Vehicle support on rides, reducing the amount you have to carry and providing you with great reassuranceduring the ride (of course you need to resist the urge to hop on board!)

4. The rides themselves prepare you well for the Etape, taking in breathtaking Perthshire scenery. Pace is set tomanage the abilities of the group, and the group leaders impart hints and tips without making you feel in anyway silly.

Review - Rhona Guild - Trip Advisor 2012

“The enthusiasm and knowledgeof all the Skinny Tyres team, thescenery and the weather have allbeen outstanding” - Martin Franklin Etape Training Rides 2011

What's special about Skinny Tyres?:1. Good personal service and information prior to training weekend.

2. Great accommodation and all meals etc included, so all you need to worry about is the biking!

3. Vehicle support on rides, reducing the amount you have to carry and providing you with great reassuranceduring the ride (of course you need to resist the urge to hop on board!)

4. The rides themselves prepare you well for the Etape, taking in breathtaking Perthshire scenery. Pace is set tomanage the abilities of the group, and the group leaders impart hints and tips without making you feel in any

Review - Rhona Guild - Trip Advisor 2012

“The enthusiasm and knowledgeof all the Skinny Tyres team, thescenery and the weather have allbeen outstanding” - Martin Franklin Etape Training Rides 2011

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Choosing the right grade for you

For the completenovice to cycling.The routes will beat a steady pace,with plenty ofstops. The maxi-mum distance eachday will be 35miles.Suitable for thoseexpecting tocomplete the EtapeCaledonia in a timeof six hours ormore

For riders who areexperienced andare more regularriders looking for abit of a challenge.Average distanceswill be around 50miles per day.Suitable for thoseexpecting tocomplete the EtapeCaledonia in a timeof five and a halfhours or less

The grading of ridesis very subjective, sothe details above arejust guidelines. If youwould like more helpin choosing the rightgrade of trip for you,

then give us a calland we’ll point you in

the right direction.

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The Dates

Friday 15th

toSunday 17th

March 2013

Friday 19th

toSunday 21stApril 2013

We are limitedto 14 placesper trip sobook early.

Places on all trips are limited to 14 riders.Bookings for all trips will close on the 1st Febraury 2013

*Please refer to previous page for details of the ride grades

EtapeCaledoniaThreeDayTrainingPackage

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Three day Etape Caledonia Training - Details

Included in the price* are two nights’Bed and Breakfast accommodation atthe luxury Craigmhor Courtyard. Lunchon the Saturday and Sunday. Eveningmeal on Friday and BBQ on Saturday.Two days’ guided cycling with vehiclesupport, energy products. Sportsmassage on the Saturday.Please contact us if you wish to bookextra nights accommodation or riding.*Alcoholic and soft drinks are not included

“Our bike fit expert will be on-hand to help with anyset up advice”

3 days, 2 nights

£399

Easy & Moderate

See page 5

Bike hire:£60Single roomsupplement:£60

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Three day Etape Caledonia Training - Itinerary

Arrive at theCraigmhorCourtyard andcheck into youraccommodation.We will supportyou to assembleyour bike and giveit a safety check.Our residentbike fit expert willalso be on-hand tohelp with any setup advice.

In the evening wewill have a groupdinner in Pitlochry.

At 10am we willmeet for oursecond ride. Pleasesee our routesection for detailsof the rides. Onour return to theaccommodationaround 3pm wewill say ourfarewells anddepart.

We will meet inthe Courtyard forour first ride.Please see thegrade section fordetails of theroutes. On theride we will havetwo on-ride guidesto support you andanswer anyquestions youhave. We will alsostop for lunchduring the ride.

“Our bike fit expert will be on-hand to help with anyset up advice.”

Highland Perthshire offersfantastic roads that arevirtually traffic free.What’s not to like?

I did an all-inclusive trainingweekend for the Etape Caledonia, aswell as a single-day ride a fewweekends later and both were of thehighest quality. The Skinny Tyrescrew are incredibly friendly, but athe same time being clearlyknowledgeable and experienced incycling.Brian CK - Trip Advisor Review 2012

Route 1:

30 miles

Loch Tummel Loop

A beautiful looparound the Loch atthe base ofSchiehallion

A ride via GlenErrochty and backby Loch Tummel

Route 2:

35 miles

Trinafour Loop

Route 1:

50 miles

Trinafour - Strathtay

Two big climbs andtwo even betterdescents

Route 2:

50 miles

Etape 50

The Etape routeminus theRannoch andFortingall sections

In HighlandPerthshire weare extremelylucky to have awide network ofroads that arevirtually traffic

free.

During the EtapeCaledonia

training rides wewill use many ofthe roads thatfeature in the

actual event; butwe will also

introduce you tosome of the

other gems in thearea.

These otherroads will allowus to guide youon routes of alength suitablefor the grade of

ride you arecycling. Each ride

is designed toprovide a

challenge, but beachievable to allthat come on our

trips.

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To book for 2013 please visitwww.SkinnyTyres.comor email us atride@SkinnyTyres.comfor more details

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