Eco Trail Paris 24-Mar-2012

I took part in this event in 2011. It is a very well organised, very friendly event. It also is very good value for money. The event route is mainly on trails & is very well marked. The checkpoints are well stocked & finishing at the Eiffel Tower is great. Highly recommended. I will definitely be back to take on this event again.

Mozart100 23-Jun-2012

The Mozart 100 (www.mozart100.com) is set in Salzburg, Austria. There are several race options including 100km & 54km. The course takes the participants from Mozartplatz along the Salzach through one of the most magnificent regions of Austria with its beautiful forests, meadows, hills, rivers and towns to the Fuschlsee lake and back again.

TransPyr 30-Jun-2012

The TransPyr (www.transpyr.com) is a mountain bike stage ‘race’ that starts at the Mediterranean Sea & traverses the Pyrennes to finish at the Atlantic. Mountain Bike UK magazine rated it in the top 5 toughest mountain bike stage races in the world. Much more importantly it is organised by Oriol & Francesc Sallent who are passionate about the event & are supported by a hugely committed & dedicated team.

Transalpine Run 1-Sep-2012

I was fortunate enough to enjoy this event in 2009. Quite simply its a stunning event. Amazing scenery, fantastic scenery and brilliantly organised. One of my favourite races and one i will definitely do again. Find out more at: http://www.transalpine-run.com/

Back on Track Physio

Back on Track provides physiotherapy and ergonomic consultancy to both private individuals and those within corporate settings. They offer injury management for people wanting fast, effective treatment and advice for all musculoskeletal and sports injuries. If you are unsure whether physiotherapy can help you, get in touch with them.

FitNaturally

Over the years I have often been asked to provide nutritional advice. Whilst I can give general advice & comment on relevant research findings offering specific, individual advice is not a service I offer. Several of my athletes have used the services of fitnaturally & have been pleased with the service offered, advice given & the results achieved, be that improved performance, weight management or a switch to a healthier diet. As a result of this feedback I am pleased to provide this link. Fit naturally is run by Sally. If you need or are interested in nutritional advice please visit fit naturally¹s site or drop Sally an email at: fitnaturally@me.com

GPS Training

If you own a GPS device or are thinking about buying one then GPS Training (www.gpstraining.co.uk) are well worth a visit. Their knowledge is extensive & their prices are good. They offer email & telephone advice. They also run training courses to help you get the most out of your device. Recommended.

Mule Bar

Mule Bar (www.mulebar.com) are recommended here because they are a great product ( Winner – Best Sports Product – Natural Lifestyle Awards 2010, Winner- Best New Sport Nutrition product – Natural & Organic Awards 2010, Best Energy Bar – Cycling Plus 2010 Nutrition Awards,10/10 Highly Recommended – Cycling Weekly) but also because they actively support events including TransPyr. Without such support developing events would find it much harder to get off the ground & establish themselves. Lastly & equally importantly, the people behind Mule Bar are actively involved in sport & care about it.

The Bike Shepherd

Bike Shepherd bicycle registration is a free, service available to cyclists which deters theft and aids recovery. The service offers a global registration database, anti-deterrent tags scannable with mobile phones and a robust social media network to get the word out. Cyclists can register, view stolen bikes, report bike theft and send out Stolen Bike Alerts, for free, from the website or their smartphone.

The Bike Shepherd service is currently offered in the US, UK, Canada and soon Germany and Austria.