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Monday, 26 April 2010Antipolo, Philippines - For your next corporate team building, school fieldtrip, retreat, outing, sportsfest, picnic, camping, day trip, think of Phillip's Sanctuary located at Sto. Palinlingan in Antipolo. Bordering San Mateo, Rizal, it is located in the Southern foothills of the lower Sierra Madres.
It is close enough for a day trip, yet far enough to feel you are in the middle of no where. It is a nature lover;s paradise, surrounded by lush greenery and decades old mahogany trees. Phillip's Sanctuary is located in a 13 hectare family farm fully planted with over 200 varieties of fruits trees including exotic fruits such as durian, marang, dragon fruit, mangosteen, salak, abieu and the like.
For the adventure lovers, Phillip's Sanctuary has hanging bridges, obstacle courses, low ropes course, high ropes course and 3 zip lines of lengths upto 120 meters. It also has a 50 meter mudslide. Horseback riding, trekking, hiking, an airsoft site, and a mini-golf park in the making.
Phillip's Sanctuary is a very popular destination for campers. They have 3 different campgrounds for groups of up to 500 campers. Tents and other camping equipment are also available for rent.
For the water lovers, Phillip's Sanctuary has a 3000sqm lagoon/pool for swimming, rafting and boating which will be completed by May 2010. A separate 1500sqm fishing pond is also being constructed which will be stocked with tilapia, large mouth bass and apahap.
For large groups, there is Andrew's Field, an open area the size of a softball field that can hold groups as big as 500 people. It is an ideal spot for sportsfests, camp grounds and bonfires or just a picnic area.
For spiritual and religious groups, Philip's Sanctuary has a rock meditation garden for prayer meetings and vast, open spaces for solemn morning walks.
Phillip's Sanctuary is also home to the most popular mountain bike park in the country. With 10 bike trails of varying difficulty levels, it is a popular destination of mountain biking enthusiasts from all over the country. Phillip's Sanctuary is also home to The Breakfast Club, a popular breakfast destination open only on weekends and holidays.
Huts, small cottages are available for day rentals. A multi-purpose pavilion will soon be available for weddings, meetings and camp-style conferences. Dormitory facilities and camping facilities are available for our overnight guests. By Sept 2010, cabins and cottages will be availabe for rent for smaller groups, families and barkadas.
As of now, Phillip's Sanctuary only accepts advanced bookings. For custom quotations, please call +632 219-1975, +632 707-8877, +639173547888 or +639089616384 or email info@phillips-sanctuary.com. For more info, videos, photos, you may visit their website at www.phillips-sanctuary.com or their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/phillips.sanctuary.
Source: www.pr.com
Sunday, 25 April 2010Vail, CO - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals announces the addition of their Group Sales Division, Rocky Mountain Group Travel, to each of their locations in Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper, Steamboat Springs, Telluride and Keystone. By offering a group travel resource, Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals will assist wedding travelers, sports teams, ski clubs, large families, corporate travelers, and groups attending special events with their accommodations and activities.
"The Group Sales Division has already received interest and will be an important factor to the growth of summer travel in the Rocky Mountains," stated Tommy Z. Hoffman, owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. "By giving groups such as wedding attendees more affordable options, they will have the ability to enjoy the five-star experience without breaking the bank."
By providing a variety of sizes, locations, and price options, the vacation rental company can accommodate special needs associated with travel groups. "Rocky Mountain Group Travel is a unique find in this industry because we are a team of locals living and working in the destination areas that we serve," stated Cali Adkisson, Group Sales Director. "The Rocky Mountains host such a variety of activities in the summer that no one can run out of things to do." Popular summer activities include rafting, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, area tours, and more.
The introduction of Rocky Mountain Group Travel follows the announcement that Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, the organizations' parent company, will be expanding into 36 destination vacation markets. Group specialization will also be a service provided in each of the new areas, which include Steamboat Springs and Telluride for the 2011 ski season, and then into Utah ski destinations, among others, for the 2012 ski season.
Rocky Mountain Group Travel will assist sports teams, corporate travelers, and event attendees with five to 200 people traveling to the Rocky Mountains during summer and fall 2010. For more information regarding Rocky Mountain Group Travel, please email Adkisson at cali.adkisson@rmvrvail.com or call 1-877-510-2640. Or, find more details at www.RockyMountainGroupTravel.com.
Source: www.pr.com
Friday, 16 April 2010San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua - 2010 Howler 2- Day Mountain Bike Race in Nicaragua
A wide array of international mountain bikers from Canada, the United States, Costa Rica and of course Nicaragua, along with many local sponsors, helped put the "Howl" in a great weekend of Nicaraguan Mountain Bike racing action. Generous sponsor prizes and a big 1st prize purse drew the 2010 Howler Mounta in Bike Race to a successful close. While an unbelievably fit Costa Rican racer took the overall "Gold", Nicaraguan team Immobia was very strong in overall participation in Howler Mountain bike race.
1st place winner Santos Corea Gutierrez of Costa Rica takes home $500 USD and local athlete Harvin Briones rode home on a new mountain bike donated by Vancouver visitors, Rod Dagnear and Tara Walsh.
"Not only did Rod and Tara make the huge donation of bikes, they flew down a bike box stuffed with new helmets, gloves, glasses, jerseys, tires, reflectors and brake pads so nearly everyone took home something from the race. We were also lucky enough to give out a few complimentary nights' at local resorts Villas de Palermo and Pelican Eyes, five $20 bread certificates from Pan de Vida and many press mentions from Del Sur News and La Prensa newspapers. We couldn't ask for a more generous outpouring of support for the event and the athletes." commented Larry Thraen of Bodhin Adventure Services, the race organizer and promoter.
Thanks go to all the local sponsors including:
Ruth Obando Teaching & Translation Services Bonnie Lassie Day Spa
The Surf Zone La Panga
PachaMama Hostel American Construction Company
Aurora Realty Barrio Café
Chica Brava El Encanto del Sur
El Gato Negro Good Times Surf Shop
Groupo Max JSR Architechs
La Prensa Pan de Vida
Posada Azul Hotel Pelican Eyes Resort
Sawtooth Adventures Villa Isabella
Eco Tec Nica Fun
Villas de Palermo Del Sur News
Smoke on the Water Bambu Beach Club
Century 21 Gold Coast Realty JSR Architect Associates
Vivero Fundacion Tierra Paraíso Amelia
Rod and Tara from Vancouver Red Bull Energy Drink
Gaby Disco and Entertainment Systems
Jon Thompson and Comunidad Connect Volunteers
Rod Dagnaeu took 2nd position in Elite Division and won a night at Pelican Eyes and Tara Walsh was the only female racer in the pack. "Not only did we enjoy the experience of biking in Nicaragua and competing in the race, it was a great opportunity for us to help build the mountain bike scene here. Getting involved with the race while we were vacationing here really allowed us an opportunity to give back," commented Tara Walsh the female rider from Vancouver, British Columbia. "It's wonderful to see the impact by donating to the cause and how it can touch the community, especially after witnessing the huge surprise on the face of Harvin when he received one of the two bikes we brought down. It nearly brought me to tears."
"The race simply couldn't happen without all our amazing local volunteers. Even a visiting doctor and his wife generously volunteered a half day of their vacation to oversee a technically challenging section of the course to help ensure the safety of the athletes," mentioned Thraen. "Without our generous volunteers and sponsors, we would not have been able to attract the elite teams, generate interest from Costa Rica, and host a great experience for everyone involved," he added.
The second annual, 2-day event was held in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and is planning to wrap the racing season with another race in 2010 in November.
Overall results:
Novice division:
1st Place: Harvin Jose Sobawarro Briones
2nd Place: Manuel Ponce Palacios
3rd Place: Hector Zapata Jiron
Sport division:
1st Place: Barry Oliver
2nd Place: Alvaro Bactodano
3rd Place: Jesse Hill/ Pat Vigil
Elite division:
1st Place: Santos Corea Gutierrez
2nd Place: Rod Dagneau
3rd Place: Ramon Antonio Delgado Vasquez
For more information and complete results, visit www.sanjuanhowler.com or email larry@bodhin.com.
Source: www.pr.com
Thursday, 15 April 2010With the upcoming publication of his new book, cycling blogger and Bicycling columnist Bike Snob NYC has revealed himself to be Eben Weiss, 36, a former literary agent who lives in Brooklyn and races for Gotham Bikes. Here's what he has to say about giving up his anonymity.
So who are you in "real life" and what do you do for a living?
I'm basically the person I've always claimed to be in my blog--a wiseass and lousy racer who rides a bike around New York City--only now there's a name attached. The big reveal is that I don't actually have a helper monkey named Vito. Thanks to my book and other projects I'm now a full-time writer.
What made you decide to give up your anonymity?
I want to be able to travel in support of my book. Doing interviews in a balaclava tends to scare people away and get you in trouble at airports.
Are you afraid that going public will ruin your mystique?
I'm not sure how much "mystique" a guy who admits to owning a Scattante and falling down during a road ride pee break can have.
What is your book about?
The most important thing to me when writing it was to convey something that takes many of us a long time to learn--that cycling is tremendously fun, tremendously practical, and tremendously healthy, and that you should feel free to discard pretty much every rule, fashion, and product the rest of the cycling world holds sacred. I hate the idea that there are people who don't approach cycling because they think they need certain equipment, or because the whole thing seems so inscrutable and they're worried they're not "cool" enough, or because some Cat 4 told them they can't ride without a power meter.
What's the hardest ride you ever did?
I was nearly undone by the 120-mile Rapha Gentleman's Race in New Paltz, New York, in which my team was defeated by a number of others, including Bicycling. It wasn't even that the ride was hard--it was getting beaten by the Fit Chick that really hurt.
Bike Snob: Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling Culture comes out in May ($17; chroniclebooks.com).
Source: www.bicycling.com
Wednesday, 14 April 2010San Diego, CA - BikeWear World L.L.C. and uRide.tv have been contacted by PacificSports L.L.C. and AEG to film the "Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized" with celebrity guest riders Patrick Dempsey and George Hincapie. "I knew this year was going to be fun and amazing, but I had no idea that we were going to have access and involvement with events of this caliber. This is like winning a free t rip to Disneyland for kids. Honestly, it does not get much better than having the opportunity to film one of my favorite riders Mr. Hincapie and my most favorite blue eyed actor, Mr. Dempsey," says Sami Tauber, CEO of BikeWear World L.L.C.
"Cycling enthusiasts and fans are invited to participate in "Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized," two riding events held in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race set for May 16-23, 2010. Both rides will be held in April 2010 to raise funds for Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer® initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the continuum of resources available from prevention to education, and patient care to advocacy and financial support. The Breakaway from Cancer nonprofit partners include the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community), Patient Advocate Foundation and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship," according to the director.
"Each 'Breakaway Ride' gives cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to ride the actual route of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. Three distances will be offered for each ride to accommodate various skill levels; the longest distance covers the same route that the pros will ride (an entire stage). Riders will be chip timed and supported, with a maximum of 3,500 riders per event," quoted from the race event director’s site breakawayride.com.
"We actually are flying the plane up to Davis, California to do a dry run of aerial photography above the second 'Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized' on April 25, 2010 to see if it's prudent for the Tour of California in May," says Tauber. "I am not sure if it will look cool above the peloton or on the road with the peloton. We are going to have fun with it, regardless. I can't wait to see Mark Cavendish, George Hincapie, Rahsaan Bahati, Floyd Landis, Cesar Grajales, Carlos Sastre, Dave Zabriskie, Christian VandeVelde, Lance Armstrong and all the competition it's going to bring right in our back yard! We don't have to fly to France now to watch the greatest cycling legends battle it out," says Tauber.
Once again, May, is probably the most exciting month for all riding enthusiasts. The FIM World Championships in Supercross will be held in Las Vegas and the Tour of California, which will be making its way from city to city, starting in Nevada City ending in Los Angeles. "We can't wait! So link up and join us," says Tauber.
Keep pedaling, keep dreaming and ride hard.. Outfitting one rider at a time, around the world and twice on Sundays.. we are coming for you.
Source: www.pr.com
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