Lots of offroadie type things to do.....

This is an e-mail update we received from SiEntries, those nice people that keep tabs on your times. This also includes cyclo-sportives which this particular editor (Simon) will make no apologies for; it's a great way to build endurance without wrecking your legs.

Upcoming Events on SiEntries Below is a selection of the events that are currently accepting entries. For more details or to enter one of these events please click on the event title. To see the full list please go to the Event List on our web site. Adventure Races Sat 28 Aug 10 - Slieve to Slieve Two mountains, one expanse of water and race between the two that has never been attempted before - Are you ready for the challenge? Have we caught your attention? Can you do it? Read on .. Challenge Events Sun 5 Sep 10 - Guernsey Church to Church Walk The Guernsey Church to Church walk takes place annually since 1936. Start & finish at St Peter Port. 19.4 mile walk passing through all the parish churches. On this scenic walk you can see the islands of Herm, Jethou & Sark. Sun 19 Sep 10 - The Amersham 5 The Amersham 5 is a multi-terrain race of 5.4 miles - starting and finishing at spectacular setting of Amersham Cricket Club - Shardeloes. The first Amersham 5 race was held in 1978 based at Hervines Park Amersham and has been run every year since. Sun 19 Sep 10 - The Plonton Plod 27, 17 or 11.5 miles in 10 hrs from Great Ponton nr Grantham. Scenic routes using footpaths, bridleways & minor roads through picturesque villages in Lincolnshire & Leicestershire towards the Vale of Belvoir. Proceeds to Besso Children's Home, India Sun 26 Sep 10 - The Isle of Man End To End Walk An annual event taking place in September, the End 2 End walk starts at the northernmost tip of the beautiful Isle of Man. This 39.22 mile route traverses the west coast of the island going through Bride, Kirk Michael and Peel finishing at The Sound. Sat 2 Oct 10 - Causeway Coast Marathon Probably the most spectacular marathon in the UK or Ireland the Causeway Coast Marathon will be an out and back route. The route is alomst entirely off road and will pass The Giants Causeway, Dunseverick Harbour, White Park Bay and Ballintoy Harbour. Cyclosportives Sun 15 Aug 10 - Essex Epic This great new sportive is a first within the county. It's been built specifically for off-road riders and is almost 100 kilometers long. The route follows bridleways, byways and country lanes taking in some of the best parts of the Essex countryside. Sun 29 Aug 10 - The Burgess Hill Rumble All the usual high standards of organisation by SRS Events on the last of the SRS Events Cyclosportive series. Longer harder hills on this event will be the test on the Classic ride of 95 miles, but all routes have their own testing terrain to conquer. Sun 5 Sep 10 - Cumberland Challenge 180 Km figure of eight route with 2900m of ascent around the N Pennines starting in Brampton. Climbs, cobbles, more climbs, fabulous scenery, headwinds, great company, good organisation & typical Cumbrian weather-promises to be a fine day out for all! Sat 18 Sep 10 - Tour of the Pennines A 100km and 60km around the Pennine hills. Includes routes used by the Milk Race, Tour of Britain & Tour of the Pennines pro cycle race. Takes in the climbs of Moorcock, Isle of Skye Scape Goat Hill, Blackstone Edge. Sat 18 Sep 10 - £1000 Cashback Cycle Cairngorms 5 Stunning Mountain Passes. Britain's largest and highest Mountain Massif. 1 or 2 Days. £1000 charity cash back prizes. Free Campsite. Raise funds to help people with a disability enjoy a respite care holiday in the National Park. www.Cyclecairngorms.org Sun 19 Sep 10 - High Moors Challenge A brand new sportive taking in some challenging & spectacular climbs throughout Teesdale & Weardale based from Appleby-in-Westmorland. Expect a lot of climbing and descending with a good mix of terrain, from quiet lanes to open moorland. Sun 19 Sep 10 - Southdowns Challenge 2 clearly signed routes on a mix of lanes and A & B roads - planned with cycling safety in mind. As you cross the Downs you will be rewarded with wonderful vistas and challenging terrain especially over the hills at Ditcham Park, Stoner Hill & Beauworth. Sat 25 Sep 10 - Ullapool Sportive A monster of a ride designed to be the final big test of the season. The route takes in some of the wildest scenery Scotland has to offer from rugged cliffs and tiny islands to lonely moorland and remote sandy beaches with superb panoramic mountain views. Sun 26 Sep 10 - Autumn Leaves A hilly sportive in Essex. Twisting & turning its way through quiet country lanes the 150 kilometre route searches out the best undulations of the North & West parts of the county, providing a surprising challenge for the late season sportive rider. Duathlons Sun 3 Oct 10 - Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge The Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge is a Duathlon which takes place entirely in Dalbeattie Forest. The course consists of a challenging 10 mile run on rough forest roads & a 16 mile bike section, the majority of which follows the Red Grade Hardrock Trail. Sun 14 Nov 10 - Whinlatter Off Road Duathlon Trail running & Mountain Biking in the Lake District. A spectacular course with stunning mountain scenery which should provide a thrill for duathletes and an off-season focus for triathletes. Part of the Bechallenged Winter Duathlon Series Sun 5 Dec 10 - Kielder Forest Off Road Duathlon Run/Bike/Run - A challenging new off road event in Kielder Forest. The event consists of a 8km trail run, followed by a 25km MTB incorporating the Blue graded trail, finishing with a final 4km trail run. Part of the Bechallenged Winter Duathlon Series. Fell Races Sun 12 Sep 10 - Lake District Mountain Trial The Mountain Trial is a severe test of fellrunners’ mountaineering ability and stamina in the safe and fast traverse of difficult and often dangerous terrain where navigational skills and route choice have a direct bearing on each competitor’s safety. Long Distance Walking Events Sat 4 Sep 10 - Where Eagles Fly A circular route from Burneside over farmland, moor and fell taking in Mosedale, Swindale, Mardale and Kentmere Pike (2397 feet) Navigation skills may be necessary in adverse weather conditions. Sat 18 Sep 10 - Birmingham Canal Canter A 26 miles circular walk/run around Birmingham's canal heritage, including a section of the Cole Valley Way. Pretty much all off road, flat and fast we invite you to explore a new perspective on the Big Heart of England with the Heart of England LDWA Sat 9 Oct 10 - Autumn in Lakeland Enjoy Autumn in Lakeland - The 20.8 mile route includes Cat Bells, Seatoller, Watendlath and Walla Crag. There is 5000ft of climbing. Navigational skills necessary. 9 hour time limit.. (optional 16.5 mile route with 4000ft climbing) Mountain Bike Events Sun 22 Aug 10 - Nutcracker Round 4 - Swaledale The Nutcracker MTB XC series of 6 events is back in the North East. We have designed the series around a single message - Fun for everyone! Round 4 takes place in Swaledale, home to one of the most challenging technical descents in he Yorkshire Dales. Sat 18 Sep 10 - The Brechfa Beast The Brechfa Beast is a new mountain bike cross country race and endurance event open to all categories. The 36 mile endurance event will take place on Saturday 18th and the race will be held on Sunday 19th September. Sun 19 Sep 10 - Grizedale Mountain Bike Challenge The Grizedale Mountain Bike Challenge is a 30 mile waymarked course (so no map reading skills needed). The event starts at 10:30 with the course closing at around 4pm. Start and Finish is at 'Moor Top Carpark' in Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. Mountain Marathons Sat 18 Sep 10 - Mourne Mountain Marathon The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a classic 2 day navigation & endurance event for teams of two set in this fantastic area of Northern Ireland. Teams must be totally self sufficient for the two days carrying all the gear necessary for a night on the hills Sat 13 Nov 10 - Grampian Mountain Challenge A 2 day mountain running challenge with orienteering in a forest & long o on the hill side with a wild camp. The distances for this event are similar to those for other mountain marathons, however this event is in winter. The event is for Solos & Pairs. Trail Races Sun 17 Oct 10 - Mud Runner Run the gauntlet on the very tracks that have been used to test the best 4x4xfar for 40 years. All you need to know is that the course will be probably more than 6 and less than 7 miles in length. Hey! With what we have in store, who's counting?