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7Stanes Challenge
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Mountain Biking – all 7 Stanes in 1 week April 2012
In April 2012 we are calling all Mountain bike enthusiasts to enter the7 Stanes Challenge… to complete all of the famous seven Stanes – Ae, Mabie, Dalbeattie, Kirroughtree, Glentress, Newcastletown, Glentrool – during this 1 week.
Glentrool
Start gently on the Big Country Route, 58km of green & blue graded trails with testing climbs leading to magnificent views.
Kirroughtree
Home to some of the best single track in the country including the red graded Twister, a 17km physically demanding loop with some real technical challenges.
Dalbeattie
Don’t be deceived by its relaxed feel & coastal setting – the rough terrain is home to the Slab, the Terrible Twins & the Volunteer Ridge.
Mabie
Fly round the Phoenix, a classic trail with testing climbs, fast descents, berms & water splashes. Or the Kona Dark Side 3.8km orange bike park graded trail with elevated wooden sections & loads of granite outcrops –one for the experts!
Ae
13.5km of green & blue graded trail, the red graded Ae Line –Scottish Power Renewables Trail, an aggressive freestyle ride & The Shredder, an orange bike park graded downhill ride.
Glentress & Innerleithen
They share a stane & an awesome reputation for having some of the best mountain biking around including some great downhill, freeride & the red graded XC route.
Newcastleton
It’s got the lot including a 16km red route with fast, narrow singletrack crossing bridges & boardwalks.
Kirkwood’s cottages are central to them all, and offers the accommodation – sharing cottages but with own bedroom. We will provide transport when you are here, and all meals are included too – breakfasts, packed lunches and suppers – all for only £890 for the week.
Details can be downloaded in our 7 stanes brochure 2012
Are you up to the challenge??
Need kit before the event? Call into Bike Seven on the way for all your bike services!
Please note any biking activities are undertaken at your own risk and we cannot accept liability for any injuries or damages. We always recommend you purchase suitable insurance for you and your bike/gear.