Saddle skedaddle is a website that provides the most popular UK mountain biking holidays also called the short break holiday. It is a four day trip that begins in Winchester which covers hundred miles of thrilling mountain biking along South Downs Way. it is a national trail of hundred miles that goes along the ridge and unspoiled countryside in East Sussex between Winchester in Hampshire and Eastbourne.
In UK it is situated in one of the driest and warmest parts that runs over chalks entirely thus ensuring and maintaining a firm and dry surface. The mountain biking starts at the ancient drover’s trail along the top of South Downs Way. The mountain biking holiday ends at the Beachy Head that overlooks the English Channel. During this mountain biking holiday one must have good biking fitness even though it is not necessary to have technical knowledge. The Skedaddle mountain biking holidays have a vehicle for back up support throughout the trip. It also includes collection of your gear and food items from Haslemere and back at the end of riding or alternatively to the train station at Eastbourne , whichever is more convenient.
The Skedaddle provides great accommodation and the best of local food that includes wine, beer and everything that you might need after a day in saddle. The type of accommodation depends on the destination. It is assured that the bikers will have good accommodation characteristic to the area. On group tours plenty of snack stops along the way are provided including tasty buffet lunch and the tour includes all meals where ever possible. The best part is that they cater to vegetarians and bikers with special diets.
The bikers are welcome to bring along their own bikes and other gear as many people prefer to. It is advised to do so with proper airline procedures. The Skedaddle also provide their bikes. These bikes are suspension mountain bikes manufactured by the best bicycle producers, Giants; other gear like the helmet is also provided. A recommended list is provided in the Pre-departure Dossier if you are travelling abroad.
There is back up support of vehicles that carry all the equipments where ever possible except for routes with no access. The vehicles carry your kit as well as all biking gear, repair kit, first aid and food items so that you are free to travel light. The bikers can even rest in the vehicles and relax for the day if they do not want to continue biking.
The Skedaddle does not provide train travel and flights. However they do give the best suggestions on the relevant flight and travel arrangement. Skedaddle provides flight costs for each of their non-UK holidays. This information gives you an idea of what you could expect your costs to be and what you are expected to pay. Many of their worldwide destinations are accessible through budget airlines and can be booked through the internet. It is advised to contact them for suggestions on train travel.