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In August Tim Pearson who built the weekender website for us is going to be cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End for the Wooden Spoon Charity. Its 874 miles and we are going to be doing it in only 8 days, that’s over 100miles a day, for 8 days!
I’d love to join him, but the fracture to my leg prevents me from doing so! All the weekender team are behind him and wish him the best of look. If you would like to support him please see the link below to donate.
Good luck Mate!
Sorry it's been a while. Just to let you know that for 2010 we have decided to have a year off. What with work and family commitments, 2010 will be a busy year for us all & it just means we couldn't give the weekender 100% and keep up the high standards we feal we have set over the years! We are planning to keep the site updated with news about Steve and riding in Wharncliffe, so please keep checking back.
Just so you know last years weekender raised £15,000, so a big well done to all that helped
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/headlines/Weekender-windfall-for-Weston-Park.6061731.jp
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Cheers to Matt who bought the signed Bullit frame & world cup leaders top.
Steve met up with Matt over the Christmas period at our local yank dinner to hand over the goods.
Matt pictured here with the legend that is Steve Peat.
Stoked to hear Peaty wins sports award.
See the link below
http://www.thestar.co.uk/moresport/Peat-39blown-away39-as-he.5838709.jp
Ah.... So the Santa Cruz Bullit frame signed by the worlds fastest riders is now up for sale again!
Click the link below to bid on it.
After what seems like a lifetime of racing, Steve Peat finally won the rainbow jersey! Well done mate from all the team at the weekender. Check him out at his website www.stevepeat.com as I'm sure he'll have loads to say and be tweeting away!
So Peaty came up with the idea of building a Dual track for this years Wharncliffe Weekender. We all agreed. A bit of fun, something to play on through the day and maybe run an eliminator if there was any interest?
Pictures are filtering through and we'll get some up on our website soon, but for now please see the link below by clicking more. Did you win the raffle? Click more. Please join our mailing list for updates and more photo's as they become available.
I have to say the trials course is looking sick! Tim from TRC has put some real thought & effort into this. Peaty & the boys have been trying this out and making it look real hard.
We'd all like to thank Irwin tools for their continued support again. This will be the 3rd year that Irwin tools have supported the weekender helping us raise lots of money by donating around £3000 of tools. Check them out on the day at their stall or on the web. Once again, thanks guys!
It's hard to thank everybody, but I'm pretty sure I have done over last few months!
Anyway here is our last batch of pre weekender thank yous (I think)
Well, that's not exactly true, but it helps keep your bike running smooth which in turn helps you go faster. Anyway, let's leave my strange tangent behind. Thanks to the guys at GT85 for sending me a box full of lube. I can safely say my bike will be running smooth for the next 25 years!
Bradfield Brewery will for the first time be attending the Wharncliffe Weekender on Saturday 4th May.
Right, so Saturday evening this year doesn't include bands (sorry) However, there are shed loads going on for your enjoyment!
One such event is the motorcycle trails featuring 2 of the UK's top riders Michael Brown & James Dabill. These boys are seriously talented. Michael Brown was the 2007 junior world champ. If you fancy a look then get on youtube.
Why you might ask?
Thanks to the guys at Bike Goo who confirmed their support of the 2009 Weekender. Check them out if your looking for a bargin & fast service.
Sheephills or Sheffield? - Kev Radical.
So we had a couple of hours tweeking the dual track yesterdays. I've put a few pictures up so you can get an idea. We only rode the track to check the feel of the berms & take a few pictures, hence why all the pictures show us riding without helmets. Remember, ride safe, always wear a helmet helmet.
As well as being the cover star of this months Dirt Mag, you can also wach him & all the oth DH & 4X riders over the net and on the TV this weekend. Hit read more for the links
As you might know every year we run a raffle at the weekender with some good prizes. We'll bring you a full list of prizes next week, but we'd just like to thank voyagertraveldirect.co.uk for a for donating a £250 holiday voucher.
Cheers Guys.
Just a quick one to confirm Monster Energy will be kicking about at this years weekender again, just to make sure we've all got enough energy! Cheers!
Right, yes, I know! It's took a while, but the 2008 pictures are now in the gallery
Just to let you know, if you have any questions please feel free to email us or post the question on our facebook page. The most common question to date is.....
The guys responsible for keeping Peaty's bike running smooth & winning races over the last 42 years will have a free tech area at this year's weekender. For a donation riders can get general fixes and repairs done by The North West Mountain Bike Centre.
Sustrans are the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Thier vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Bike It is aimed at children who want to cycle to school in this country.
Check them out!
We'd like to thank the guys @ pistolboutique for becoming a co-sponsor this year
Steve Peat has won The Lisbon Downtown race for the 8th time!
Bet he can't win the Wharncliffe Weekender fancy dress though?
The question is, can you?
Hope you are all well? As you can see we've gone & got us a new website, thanks to Tim & Chris for this.
