View our latest news and reviews http://www.montane.co.uk/rss/news.xml en-us http://www.montane.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.montane.co.uk/rss/news.xml Copyright 2010 Montane Singletrack Magazine has reviewed the Atomic Pants and awarded them the coveted red seal of recommendation."Montane is one of our favourite outdoor clothing companies. It knows what works and what's important. And crucially it knows what isn't important. Its garments are on the minimalist side but, unlike other minimalist companies, Montane's stuff isn't pared down too far and its sizing and cut is much more realistic and comfortable for most mountain bikers' bodies."Read more about the Atomic pants and also the Velocity jacket in the same issue (Feb 10) http://www.montane.co.uk/news-and-reviews/current/42 http://www.montane.co.uk/news-and-reviews/current/42 The Montane Kielder 100 is now sold out and entries are closed. We're sorry for all those who have contacted us asking to be squeezed in, but you'll just have to be quicker next year.It's going to be an epic, around 700 riders will set out on the course, hoepfully if you all train hard then as many as 50% may finish this time!See you in September. http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/33 http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/33 We're very pleased to be able to announce the Montane Scottish Ultra-Marathon Series 2010. This is a nine race championship series taking place between 6th March and 18th September and includes the Montane Highland Fling race as one of the nine. The series champions will be crowned at a gala dinner to be held in Ayr on 18th September.More details can be found at www.sumschampionship.org http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/22 http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/22 Montane Kielder 100 One Lap One Rider One Adventure One Hundred Miles... After only its first year this ground breaking new enduro event has already gained legendary status, receiving a rapturous welcome and support by riders keen to find that next mountain biking 'high' that events such as the Montane Kielder 100 can give them. This is not about winning this is about pushing the envelope, surviving and living to tell the tale! We've received so many requests from not only those that have already been part of the first event but others that are eager to test themselves that we've opened the online entry system to enable people to plan their attempt at this epic event well in advance, after all you have less than 10 months to get yourselves in tip top condition if you want to break that 10 hourr barrier! The date to remember for the second outing of this legendary event is the 4th September 2010. Want to know more about the event, or just can't wait to enter, head to: www.kielder100.co.ukp.s. We've secured extra camping and hopefully next year we won't have the ensuite swimming pool... http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/15 http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/15 Paul Errington is a serious mountain biker. He's proved his credentials by winning the singlespeed category of the Montane Kielder 100. He's undertaking a pretty hardcore challenge next year, to ride the coldest, hottest and highest mountain bike enduro races in the world. These are the Arrowhead, a 135 mile race along the Arrowhead trail, Minnesota USA in February when it's covered in snow and the temperatures can drop as low as -60F (that's properly cold in case you were wondering!); the Desert Challenge in the Simpson desert, Australia which is a 590km race over a number of days through one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet. Finally the Yak Attack in Nepal which involves a number of stages riding at higher and higher altitudes and the consequent difficulties of acclimatising as well a trying to ride a mountain bike offroad. You can find out more about what makes these events so special by following the links below. www.arrowheadultra.com www.desertchallenge.org www.yak-attack.co.uk Clearly Paul will need a variety of clothing for the differing and very challenging conditions of the three races, and after spending some time looking at the options we think that all his clothing, except for one piece which we will custom make, will be off the shelf. We'll be following the races on this website and the preparations, so look out for more news articles in the coming months. First race is February 2010. http://www.montane.co.uk/news-and-reviews/current/13 http://www.montane.co.uk/news-and-reviews/current/13 50 miles, 3100m of ascent, 24 hours, run or walk, you decide! The Montane Lakeland 50 starts at 12:00 on 24th July 2010 and finishes anytime up until 12:00 on 25th July 2010. It's a great challenge to the marathon runner looking for the next big thing or to a the fit fellwalker looking for something a bit different. Be in no doubt, it's tough. But it's also a great feeling to be part of such a great event. There's 7 checkpoints with food and water to keep you fueled as well as an army of volunteers on hand to offer moral support, even in the dead of night! See www.lakeland100.com for details. http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/8 http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/8 Ever fancied a tour of the Lake District? An ultra tour you could say. The course is100 miles, with around 6300m of ascent all within a 40 hour time limit and just your body to carry you round. Starting at 19:30 on 23rd July 2010 in Coniston and finishing any time up until 11:30 on 25th July, again in Coniston, the Montane Lakeland 100 deserves the title ULTRA TOUR of the LAKE DISTRICT. Along the way there's 14 checkpoints with food, water and moral support in abundunce, so you're in no way alone on this ultimate test of endurance. See www.lakeland100.com for more details. http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/7 http://www.montane.co.uk/events/current/7