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Benromach Unveiled as Three Tens Series Sponsor

No Fuss Events, organizers of the 2008 Three Tens Series of cross country mountain biking endurance events held at Fort William, Kirroughtree, and Fochabers, have unveiled Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky as headline sponsor for the 2008 Three Ten Series.

The first of the Benromach Three Tens Series events, 10 Under the Ben, the flagship of the series, will be held in Fort William - UK's premier mountain bike destination - on Saturday, May 31. The Fort William event has already attracted in excess of 750 entrants traveling from all over the UK and many countries throughout the world, including New Zealand and Canada, to experience an awesome course on some fantastic trails within Forestry Commission Scotland's Leanachan Forest. 10 at Kirroughtree will take place in Galloway on Saturday, July 12, and 10 More in Moray will round off the Benromach Three Tens Series in Fochabers on Saturday, August 23.

The Three Tens Series has captured the imagination of the two-wheeled outdoor enthusiasts who have a responsible attitude to really good fun, as well as a balanced and environmentally sensitive lifestyle. The Three Ten Series events involve individuals and teams of various levels of ability, cycling a 10-mile circuit of exquisite mountain biking at each venue over a 10-hour time period. As well as commitment to the Three Ten Series, Benromach will provide spot prizes and the opportunity for participants to sample Benromach Traditional Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Located on the outskirts of Forres, Benromach is Speyside's smallest working distillery. Only two experienced distillers hand-craft Benromach using the finest Scottish barley and pure spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. Specially selected casks are then filled with the 'new make' spirit before being left to mature at the distillery for many years.

Commenting on the sponsorship announcement, David Urquhart, Joint Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail, proprietors of Benromach Distillery, said: "Our sponsorship of the Three Tens Series will become an important part of strategy in raising awareness and building the Benromach brand. Benromach is a brand targeted at the consumer who is adventurous, challenges the norm, and seeks to share experiences with like-minded people. For these reasons, we feel there are strong connections between the type of consumer taking part in the Three Tens Series events and the Benromach brand."

Frazer Coupland of No Fuss Events, organizers of the Benromach Three Tens Series, said: "We are really pleased that Benromach have come on board as title sponsor for the Three Tens Series. Benromach ties in with the No Fuss philosophy and, in particular, with that of the Three Tens Series. The events are all about recreational riders, elite racers, off road riders, and weekend warriors participating in a sporting past time that we all love and share with loads of like-minded people; and having a good time in a fun and relaxed environment. What better way to relax and unwind�."

Visit www.nofussevents.co.uk for more information.

Annual Tour de Nez 2008 to be Held on June 17-22

The 16th annual Tour De Nez, which will be held on June 17-22, promises to bring a whole new way to enjoy biking.

The Tour De Nez 2008 is a six-day cycling festival that features Men's and Women's pro racing, recreational rides, and a lot more. It is one of the top professional bicycling stage races. This year, it will be headquartered at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in Truckee, California.

Professional cyclists will compete to win thousands in prize money, while cycling enthusiasts of all levels get to enjoy rides with cycling legends through scenic Lake Tahoe, a festive atmosphere, and fun-filled days that include family activities like bike decorating contest, bike parade, and kid's races.

For more details on this news, please visit www.northstarattahoe.com.

Cycling Criterium in Aspen, Colorado

Aspen, Colorado, an internationally renowned winter and summer destination, will hold a Cycling Criterium on May 18.

The event will start at 9am at the corner of Monarch and Hyman. Cost is $20 for pre-registration and $30 for day registration. You can register in person at the Aspen Recreation Center or at the Red Brick Recreation Department. Online registration is also possible at www.active.com.

Pre-registration online and through the Red Brick Recreation Center is only until Friday, May 16 at 5pm, while the deadline for pre-registration at the Aspen Recreation Center is on May 17, 5pm.

For more details on this news, please visit www.aspenrecreation.com.

Ride for the Pass to be Held on May 17

The Ride for the Pass, a charity bike race/recreational ride to benefit the Independence Pass Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 17, in Aspen, Colorado. The Ride is in its 14th year and will follow the traditional route from the Winter Gate, four miles east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost Town approximately 10 miles east up Highway 82 on Independence Pass. The Ride gains approximately 2200 feet of elevation, from 8,500' to 10,700', over the ten-mile route.

Highway 82 is a seasonal road which opens for the summer travel season on the Friday before Memorial Day. The Ride for the Pass is traditionally held the Saturday prior to the opening of the road to give racers and riders the opportunity to ride this stunningly scenic route while it is free of motorized vehicles. There are aid stations and turnaround sites at various points along the route in case of accidents, illness or breakdown. The Ride is followed by a party in Aspen featuring free beer and many Bib prizes. This year's party will be at Sky Hotel on East Durant Street.

The Ride will follow its usual format of a Race start at 9am and a Family/Recreational start at 9:15am. Winning race times are usually around 40 minutes with most riders in both race and recreational categories finishing in less than two hours. Families and recreational riders are encouraged to participate. In recent years, the Ride has attracted around 500 riders and start-line registration has been crowded, so riders are encouraged to pre-register prior to the Ride. Mail-in registration forms will be available at local bike and sporting goods shops after May 1. Pre-registration will be available at the Ute Mountaineer and Aspen Velo in Aspen and at the Community Bank in Basalt on Wednesday, May 14th, Thursday, May 15th, and Friday, May 16th. Pre-registration is currently available online at www.Active.com. Online registration will be open until Thursday, May 15th.

Source:
www.independencepass.org

Teva Mountain Games to be Held on June 5 - 8

Be ready for a fun-filled experience at the Teva Mountain Games 2008. This will be held on June 5 to 8.

The Teva Mountain Games is back and once again, it calls on all professional athletes and amateur outdoor adventure enthusiasts from Vail Valley and around the world to join, meet other people, and have fun. Teva Mountain Games is composed of seven sports and ten disciplines including freestyle and extreme kayaking, kayak and raft paddlecross, bouldering, speed and dyno climbing, mountain bike freeride, big air, cross country and road racing, as well as trail running, and the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge!

The event will focus not only on athletic games but also on mountain photography competitions and mountain lifestyle parties! This fun-filled event is totally free and all you need to do is register online at http://www.tevamountaingames.com/register.cfm.

For more details on this news, please visit www.tevamountaingames.com.