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NEWS - AQR Update, January, 2010.

Latest news...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Another year and oh so many biking adventures still to be had. The Potters are busy preparing for the 2010 Luchon season with even more new trails to add to the trail book for 2010. While the boys in the UK have a new AQR skills centre to play on that will be testing, fun and help you move your riding forward. Check out latest news below....

LATEST NEWS!!!! 2010 Tour de France week

17-24 July

The Tour de France route has been announced!!!! There was rumour circulating around Luchon for some time now that we might just see the TDF on our door step, but not once, twice!! On Monday 19th July we will see the winner of stage 15 as they descend down the Port de Bales, join the last few kilometres of the Col de Peyresourde and cross the line in the centre of Luchon. It will be an amazing scene to watch and only if you join AQR for the Tour de France week will you understand how electrifying the atmosphere will be. Then the following day you will see the start of the Tour de France before AQR takes you on a mountain biking tour throughout the Luchon valley. The week will involve 5 days mountain bike guiding, but if you wish to take on the TDF cols in the area on your day off then why not bring your road bike along and hire a Cotic mountain bike from AQR. Places are limited, already 11 places have been confirmed leaving only 5 places left. Contact AQR for further information. This week will fill up, so make sure you reserve your place if you don't want to miss out. Cost - £420

NEW AQR WEBSITE

....coming to your computer screens very soon!

AQR are professional biking guides, not computer wizards. BUT we are trying really hard to finish the new AQR website that we hope will be released very soon. It will have more photos, video and clearer information so you know what to expect from AQR Holidays. More importantly the website will help you prepare for your AQR adventure as our number one priority is to take the hassle out of your ride. In the mean time it is best to contact kate@aquickrelease.com if you need any information on AQR.

2010 PRICES....a £2 change only!

All year round....contact AQR.

AQR MTB weeks April, May, October, November only £390. AQR MTB weeks June-September £410.

2010 AQR Technique and Skills Sessions

see below...

A 'SKILLS COACHING' word from Jon - 'I know that some of you have been asking about dates for skills sessions in the UK for the coming year. and I apologise for the delay. Thay are now confirmed, and listed below. Unfortunately, logging work at our new location at Hanchurch Hills means that we won't be able to use it until later in the year, but sessions will go ahead at Sherwood Pines as usual. AQR have been coaching mountain biking skills for over five years, and believe we offer the most comprehensive coaching for the best price in the country. We keep the price so low to encourage riders to come to more than one session. Mountain biking is a progressive sport, and you need to keep working on your skills if you want to improve. After learning new skills, and ironing out bad habits, it is great to be able to come back a few months later to see what you have remembered, and what you can now move on to. Paul is an expert at tailoring his advanced skills sessions to the needs of the group. We have also simplified the pricing, which confused a few people! We want to encourage as many people as possible to work towards the more advanced skills session by taking a two-day course. With this in mind, we are charging £35 for a one day session, but only £60 if you want to book two separate sessions. Most of the coaching days are on Saturday, but we have included two sessions on Sundays due to demand. Jan 23 - (Saturday) skills session at Sherwood Pines. Feb 27 - (Saturday) skills session at Sherwood Pines. Apr 11 - (Sunday) skills session at Sherwood Pines. Jun 12 - (Saturday) skills session at Hanchurch Hills. Jul 10 -(Saturday) skills session at Hanchurch Hills. Sep 12 - (Sunday) skills session at Hanchurch Hills. Oct 23 - (Saturday) skills session at Hanchurch Hills. Dec 4 - (Saturday) skills session at Sherwood Pines. These sessions last from 10am-4pm, and have a maximum of 8 people per instructor. If you have any questions, or would like to book a place, please email jon@aquickrelease.com . Please note - we also run individual and small group sessions on request.'

Advanced Skills Course for 2010

same dates as above

If you have already been on an AQR skills day and have made significant progress, then it's time to advance your skills and technique further. Once the basics have been learnt and understood, then there is more to learn and more trails to conquer. The day will run simultaneously with the normal AQR skills session, so that you can return to the basics if you feel the advanced course is too difficult. Please contact jon@aquickrelease.com for further details.

AQR FEEDBACK...

just so you know what to expect on an AQR holiday, UK weekend or skills coaching event.

Hi Kate and Ian Just a short email to say thanks again for a great week. We really enjoyed ourselves, the riding was awesome and we both thought that Ian was an excellent guide. If you ever need a customer testimonial for the website from an old endurance rider just give us a shout! We've put up recommended links for you guys, and Le-Lutin, on the team website, 7ds website and my blog: http://www.the7ds.com/seven-deadly-spins/ http://www.the7ds.com/iron-horse-extreme/ http://sevendeadlyspins.blogspot.com/ many thanks again, hope you both have a great season. Rob&Zoe ........................................................ Great to see you and Ian at the weekend. Thanks very much to you (and the rest of the AQR team) for all your great organisational work, guiding and general provision of amusement! Really enjoyed the riding this year (good to be a bit fitter compared to last year!) and has got me properly excited about getting out and riding my bike this season. Tim ............................................................ Hi Kate, Just a quick email to say thanks for organising another great w/e, including the specially ordered sunshine :o) Tom

SINGLE TRACK - Editor's Award

BEST MTB Ride 2009

AQR had the pleasure of showing the boys from Single Track magazine their favourite Luchon trails in May, 2008. Benji has nominated our Spanish XC ride as his favourite. Not only are there over 100 switchbacks all the way down, but the views overlooking Luchon are stunning...as Benji and the boys often said at the end of every descent...'Cheesey High Fives'.

NEW HOLIDAYS ON OFFER...

Top Bike Tour Down Under!

AQR have joined forces with Top Bike Tours, an Australian company who specialize in road cycling tours across Europe and mountain biking holidays in Australia. There are several trips on offer throughout 2009 and 2010. Please contact AQR for further information about - mountain biking trips to Oz and European road cycling tours, where you can also follow the Tour de France, Vuelta and World Championships in Australia.

AQR Gift Vouchers - the perfect surprise for the biker in your life

AQR gift vouchers are available all year round

Why not spoil the biker in your life by giving them an AQR gift voucher that can be used on any AQR product, such as a skills session in the UK or a holiday in the Pyrenees or even some funky AQR clothing. AQR gift vouchers include your own personal message.

NEWS - Singletrack Reader Awards 2007

BEST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE

AQR have made the top three for the 2007 'Best Holiday Experience' Singeletrack Reader Awards. If you think AQR gave you a great holiday experience in 2007 then you can vote by purchasing Singletrack issue 39 or voting at www.singletrackworld.com . AQR's photographer JOOLZE DYMOND has also made the short list, and I for one will be voting JOOLZE. For more information then check out www.singletrackworld.com Many thanks to everybody out there who did vote for AQR. We are really chuffed to have made the top 3.

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