AUGUST 2011 newsletter
MONSTER RIDE COMPLETE They始ve done it! 1022 miles, one puncture and a whole load of calories later the Adventure Eyes Monster Ride girls made it to John O始Groats in thirteen and a half days. Hitting average speeds of around 20mph on the home stretch the girls are now taking a well deserved rest after two weeks non-stop on the saddle. Emily Morrissey, Sian Belfield and our very own Kate Ryley raised over 拢1000 for Mountain Rescue on their trip and the money始s still rolling in. The ladies are ecstatic with their achievement and so pleased they have been able to contribute towards such a good cause that has such relevance for the Outdoor Adventure world. They met so many amazing people along the way and cannot express their gratitude enough for the kindness shown.
A massive thanks goes to Dartmoor
Cycles; Al Pewsey; Dartmoor Search and Rescue (Ashburton) and Scarborough Mountain Rescue Teams on Twitter, Lakewell Touring, Camping & Holiday Cottages; Hedley Wood Caravan & Camping Park; Waterrow Touring Park; Bath Chew Vally Caravan Park; Mile Bank Farm B&B,, Caravan and Camping Park; Hamilton House Farm; Walled Garden Caravan and Camping Park; West Loch Shores Self Catering Holiday With countless photos and blog entries on the Lodges; Black Rock Caravan, Campsite and Adventure Eyes Facebook and Blog pages there Bunkhouse; Halladale Inn Chalet & Caravan Park are plenty of opportunities for you to share in some and last but by no means least Elite Training and of the key moments, successes and laughs during Therapies. You all helped so much to help 1] the event. facilitate this amazing journey.
LANDS END TO JOHN OʼGROATS
THE ADVENTURE EYES SHOP IS LIVE
Adventure Information will soon be available to view online with maps, routes, weather forecasts and accommodation providers to help to get your planning on the way. All of this will also be available to download in the Adventure Eyes Information Packs, soon to be available at Adventure Eyes.Com and the Blog.
Itʼs here and already a hit! With 1000ʼs of carefully selected products, the Adventure Eyes Shop has marked a key move forward in terms of Adventure Eyes becoming a dominant provider of quality adventure information in the UK. Our online shelves house guide books for Adventure sports across the whole of the UK. There are classic films and books all categorised to make viewing and selection easy. The shop is ideal for people who wish to develop their own library of outdoor literature and films but also a fantastic resource for their friends and family looking for that great personal gift, but it doesnʼt stop there. The product selection also branches in to the Instructional side of things. The ʻHow Toʼ Books and Film sections have a meaty dose (suitable for vegetarians) of potential learning for the proʼs and novices alike.
THE PHOTO COMPETITION
is building momentum and more and more of you are sending in your snaps to our very eager eyes. Week four of the competition saw Jonathan Barattini snatch the win with his ʻLine up at Thurso Eastʼ wave shot. Week six went to Jennie Moss and her ʻDurdle Doorʼ snap. And finally week seven went to Amie Letheren with her stunning shot of a ʻScottish rainbowʼ. Thank you to all that have entered so far and well done to the last three winners. All photos can be viewed in full from the Members page and at the Adventure Eyes Blog.
Coming soon will be the Maps Section with all relevant maps for adventures across the whole of the UK. A Studentʼs Section is also currently being developed based on university and college course reading lists and close liaison with Outdoor Course Leaders.
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And thereʼs more! For those of you on the move or who have ʻFlashlessʼ gadgets the Shop will soon be available to view on the Adventure Eyes Blog!
Adventure Eyes van been spotted around the country this month, but Adventure Eyes has also appeared in a number of publications including several online ʻDailyʼ Newspapers and the latest edition of Mountain Rescue magazine. Itʼs all exciting stuff for us... but weʼll stop there otherwise our heads may not fit in our climbing helmets!
AS EVER, A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the Instructors, Outdoor Shops, Accommodation and Activity Providers that have chosen to be part of Adventure Eyes. Without your sponsorship and involvement all of the above wouldnʼt be happening!
Until next time...
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