Dear firstname,
It's official: two wheels are better than four. Yesterday Chris Hoy beat Lewis Hamilton to become BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008. And what a year it's been for British Cycling. The British Cycling Team was also Team of the Year and David Brailsford, Coach of the Year. Congratulations Cycling Team GB!
It's no secret that we love our bicycles at ecoescape - for fitness, function - and, of course, fun! We're excited about the recent surge in cyclism, so we're dedicating this Eco-logue to our favourite hobby.
So be inspired, and get on the saddle in 2009!
Happy holidays
love, ecoescape x
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Velodays offers a range of cycling holidays that feature some of the best scenery and hospitality Scotland has to offer. With GPS navigation on the handlebars, you can follow fully researched routes along minor roads and stretches of the National Cycle Network. The end of each day in the saddle awaits quality accommodation in independent hotels and luxury guest houses. Read on...
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Treat a cycling enthusiast this Christmas. Here are some of our recommendations.
Books:
Heroes, Villains and Velodomes: Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution by Richard Moore - View book on Amazon
Downhill All the Way: Cycling Through France from La Manche to the Mediterranean by Edward Enfield - View book on Amazon
The Escape Artist: Life on the Saddle by Matt Seaton - View book on Amazon
City Cycling by Richard Ballantine - View book on Amazon
Films:
The Flying Scotsman - View DVD on Amazon
Belleville Rendez-Vous - View DVD on Amazon
Other gift ideas:
Support the cycling Charity Sustrans
Stay at a cycling-friendly B&B in Suffolk
Wind-up cycle lights
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British Cycling Museum, Cornwall
On the road to Boscastle, the British Cycling Museum (left) is a true treasure trove of all things bicycles. The museum contains over 400 different bicycles - past and present, along with medals, badges and photos.
Manchester Velodrome
Where you'll find the GB when in training, the Velodrome in Manchester is a national hub for indoor track cycling. Visit on a national or international race day and get a feel for the atmosphere experienced earlier this year in Beijing.
The National Cycle Collection, Wales
An extensive archive of cycling through the ages, the National Cycle Collection in Llandrindod Wells has displays on former cycling stars as well as themed exhibitions.
The Cycle Show
Held at Earl's Court, the Cycle Show is London's premier cycling event. In 2009 the Show will take place from 8 - 11 October.
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Next issue...
We'll be looking forward to another exciting year of ecoescape in 2009. We'll be at a major event, working with more operators and offering an exciting new service. Make sure you keep in touch and check out our website at www.ecoescape.org. In the meantime, you can still get your hands on our books: ecoescape: UK and ecoescape: Ireland from Green Guide.
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