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mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Frequently asked questions:</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>Here are some of the questions that we get asked the most, if you have any more then please feel free to call or e-mail us with them.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Do you use the chairlifts?</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>- During July + August, yes. We don't just ride them up and down all day however, we use them to access <span class=GramE>more high</span> level backcountry trails with a bit less effort. We don't use them <span class=SpellE>everyday</span> because some of the sweetest <span class=SpellE>singletrack</span> is miles away from the nearest ski resort or chairlift and anyway, there's no adventure without some suffering!</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>During June and September the lifts are shut and we have the mountains totally to ourselves! There is a bit more climbing but don't let it worry you  there's also a mini-bus if you're feeling a bit pooped.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Will the group rides be too fast for me?<br>  Not likely. Because we keep the groups small we can let everyone ride as much as they possibly can, even doing separate rides and giving some people a head start via the chairlifts or the minibus.</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Will the group rides be too slow for me?<br> - Again no, we ve had elite cat racers out for training weeks as part of larger groups and they ve always done pretty damn well when they got home. With three guides we always take a faster ride, with Sam and the guys even rotating the rides so one of them is always fresh-legged for the speedy one ( cheaters! ). A BikeVillage holiday is the perfect way to get in some altitude training before a glorious return to the British race scene. This approach also helps friends/couples of mixed abilities to ride their respective socks off. </span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span class=SpellE><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>What</span></span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> <span class=SpellE>should</span> I <span class=SpellE>bring</span>?</span><o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>- Not exactly an exhaustive kit-list, but here goes: </span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>For your bike bring spare brake pads, 1 or 2 spare rear mech hangers, 4 or 5 inner tubes and all of your regular trail tools. If you have any weird parts that need special tools then bring them too. A small tube of lube will also help keep your chain happy. A 2-3 litre drink bladder and a 20ish litre day pack to carry it in are ideal  you'll have packed lunches and spare clothing to fit in too, hence the day pack. Finally, a little first aid kit never did anyone any harm...</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>On the clothing front, bring all of your summer riding kit  ideally 5 sets of shorts and jerseys, or else just one pair of shorts and of lot of sudocrem ;-) Add to this a waterproof and some cold weather kit (if it rains at 2400m it gets cold very quickly...) such as a long sleeve thermal, riding fleece, pair of tights and some warm under-gloves and a buff for your head. This is doubly true for late september, when the mornings can be a touch fresh. Also, don't forget your sunnies!</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>Aside from that, it's just whatever clothes you want to wear off the bike and the usual camera, toothbrush, sun-tan lotion, passport etc. </span><span class=SpellE><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black'>We</span></span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black'> have <span class=SpellE>plenty</span> of <span class=SpellE>towels</span> <span class=SpellE>here</span> if <span class=SpellE>needed</span>.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Should I bring my own bike?<br> - From experience, people tend to have more fun on their own bikes because they are set up just right from the word go. They are easy to travel with and the risk of damage really is minute, so we think it is worth making the effort to bring old-trusty out to share in the Alpine joy. </span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Is a hardtail/my bike OK for the Alps?</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>- Yup. Don't be fooled by mags that insist you need 180mm travel front and rear  they're talking about battering down endless euro style DH courses and that isn't what we do. We do endless backcountry singletrack and for that you need whatever you're happy on. Most of us ride on hardtails, primarily for the reliability they offer day on day. The majority of guests are on 100-160mm ish full sussers, as is the UK norm. Anything you re happy to pedal all day will be fine. </span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>What tyres should I bring?</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:36.0pt;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>- Something with volume, about 2.3 , but lightish. Our faves include Conti Vertical 2.3s or most offerings from <span class=SpellE>Maxxis</span>  Sam usually runs a 2.35 <span class=SpellE>Crossmark</span> out back and a 2.4 Advantage on the front  light enough with a ton of grip! </span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Can I come on my own?<br> - Absolutely, about half of all people do. By the time you've tucked into your meal on the first evening you'll have made new friends. And even if you're a really horrible person, Sam and Co. are paid to like you so you'll have at least five buddies!</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Do many women go?<br> - Yes, independently, as parts of larger groups and even dragging their other halves kicking and screaming! If you're the only girl in your group and would like to know there'll be some more when you get here then give us a shout and we'll point you towards the best weeks.</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>How should I pack my bike for flying?<br> - Right, we'll start with the basics and get progressively more anally retentive from there. Just follow the list until you can't be arsed, chuck everything in your bag/box and you'll be right!</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>1. Take off your pedals and wheels and remove the skewers.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>2. Loosen your stem and turn your bars sideways or pull the stem + bars off the bike and tape them to the frame.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>3. Undo your rear mech and tape it to the inside of your RH chainstay.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>4. Either make sure the brake levers wont be squeezed or wedge something (lollipop sticks are popular, anything the thickness of your brake disc will do) inbetween your brake pads.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>5. Remove the discs from your wheels so they <span class=GramE>cant</span> get 'tweaked' en route.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>6. Pad your frame up with some lagging/bubblewrap/clothes.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>7. Space out your front + rear drop outs. You can use wood, cut to size (usually 135mm rear, 100mm front or 110mm for 20mm bolt thrus), old hubs from battered wheels, threaded steel + spacers or even special plastic spacers that bike shops might give you as most new bikes come with them.</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>8. Enough already! If you can think of much more then you have too much free time!</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>How much money should I bring?<br> - After the hol + food, all you have left to cover is the <span class=GramE>wednesday</span> rest day and beer + inner tubey type purchases. If you're careful then about £30 will be fine and beyond that it's totally up to you. You can bash the plastic in most places and there are cash machines that will accept nearly all credit and debit cards. Eating out costs from £6.00 and beer is around the same as the UK, wine of course is much cheaper.</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language: EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>What's the weather like?<br> - Most of your time with us will be spent basking under fantastic blue</span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_2" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Carole smiling in the rain, just before a hot chocolate and a jetwash - mountainbiking holidays in the French Alps, by Les Arcs and La Plagne, with BikeVillage holidays" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:134.75pt; margin-top:0;width:174.75pt;height:145.5pt;z-index:1;visibility:visible; mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:7.5pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:7.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:7.5pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:7.5pt;mso-position-horizontal:right; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="images/carole.jpg"/> <w:wrap type="square" anchory="line"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=233 height=194 src="images/carole.jpg" align=right hspace=10 vspace=10 alt="Carole smiling in the rain, just before a hot chocolate and a jetwash - mountainbiking holidays in the French Alps, by Les Arcs and La Plagne, with BikeVillage holidays" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2"><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'> skies that would put a British  summer to shame, with temperatures firmly in the mid to high twenties. However we are in the mountains and when it rains at 2600m you can get cold very quickly. We have even been snowed on in the middle of July, just after a 30°C day, so always be prepared for a little cold snap.</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Can I stay for longer? (please)<br> - How long you stay is entirely up to you. We give prices for one and two weeks, if you want more just let us know and we'll give you a price. If you want to extend your stay while out in France this isn't a problem, if we have room we'll accommodate you or we can find you a place to stay in town.</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language: EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Who do I have to thank for this wonderful website?!?<br> - In no particular order... </span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><a href="http://www.willbryson.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Will Bryson</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'> is the technical genius behind it all, Lee Vickers designed the logo for us (if you like his work then contact </span><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS"'><a href="mailto:leevickers@excite.co.uk"><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>leevickers@excite.co.uk</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'> ) and many of the photos were supplied by the creative hand of Rod Burns, one of the greatest chilliophiles of our time.</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'> <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;height:47.25pt'> <td width=141 style='width:105.75pt;background:#FF6600;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; height:47.25pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='background:#FF6600;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt;height: 47.25pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:center;tab-stops:45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'>e-mail us on </span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"; color:black'><a href="mailto:info@bikevillage.co.uk"><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>info@bikevillage.co.uk</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;mso-ansi-language: EN-US'> or call/fax us on 0033 615 719 932</span><span lang=EN-US style='color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js"> </script><script> _uacct = "UA-890061-1"; urchinTracker(); </script></span><span lang=EN style='mso-ansi-language:EN'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </body> </html>