MAY 10

Ian & Kate Potter start guiding in Luchon after 2 weeks checking the trails out and adding more routes to the AQR-Luchon trail menu. Check out the latest MAY news -

VISIT AQR MAILSHOT

APRIL 16

There is always alot going on at AQR Holidays & Coaching, so it looks like I may have to send out 2 mail shots monthly to cope with all the exciting news and developments happening with AQR this year...so check out the latest April news -

VISIT AQR MAILSHOT

If you don't have time right now for an AQR news read, then here are just some of the highlights -

COTIC - AQR HOLIDAYS RACE TEAM SUCCESS

RACHEL SOKAL - National & European 24hr Solo Champion

ANTH JORDAN - 3rd British & 4th European Solo Champion

SIMON USHER - 9th 12hr Solo Champion

COTIC-AQR PIT CREW - Win the best pit prize!!!

AQR TECHNIQUE & SKILLS COACHING LATEST DATES

SESSION 1 9AM-12pm

SESSION 2 12:30-3:30pm

WEEKENDS

APRIL 21

APRIL 22

JUNE 2

JUNE 3

JUNE 16

JUNE 17

MID WEEK SESSIONS - please contact AQR for availability.

APRIL 1

The AQR monthly news letter will be sent out shortly, but here it is if you haven't received it -

VISIT AQR MAILSHOT

Due to popular demand AQR Holidays will be running more cross country guiding weeks in Luchon for 2012. Kate Potter has decided not to race Mountain Bike World Cups and will be returning to AQR guiding duties and back as a Cotic bike test rider. Due to the number of holiday requests outside AQR guding weeks and dissappointed long term guests who have been supporting AQR since the begginning...both Potters are back this spring and summer for single track action and plenty of laughs along the way as Kate is back to make sure Ian knows what he's doing :) AQR's Quality Controller at her best!

2012 SPECIALITY WEEKS in LUCHON include...

AQR TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK...join both Potters for a week of mountain bike action in Luchon, plus two huge days of Tour de France action as Luchon will play hosts to a stage finish, stage start and also a mountain top stage finish. This is one AQR week not to be missed. 8 places are gone, 8 remain...the only 8 beds left in all of Luchon if you want to see the Tour de France in Luchon this summer. 

DATES - 14-21 JULY

PRICE - £465

AQR COACHING WEEK LUCHON...A mountain bike guided week that includes skills coaching, and seminars on Holistic and Sports Nutrition, Bike Set up, Sports Psychology and Body and Bike Balance. 

DATES - 22-29 SEPTEMBER

PRICE - £520

AQR back in the UK...Ian & Kate Potter are heading back to the UK for 3 weeks of mountain bike action. The first weekend the Potters head to Scotland where they will be supporting the Cotic-AQR Holidays Race Team as AQR's endurance racers Rachel, Anth and Simon take on the best at the National and European 24 and 12 Hour Solo Championships. If you would like to know more about AQR Holidays & Coaching then look out for the AQR's red & blue in the pit area, Kate will be happy to discuss any aspect of AQR Holidays & Coaching if you would like further information.

AQR TECHNIQUE & SKILLS COACHING...Ian & Kate Potter will be back in the UK for a short time only, so if you fancy a private or small group coaching sessions then please check out dates and details below -

Dates for the diary...

FRIDAY 6 APRIL

9am-12pm - availability

12:30-3:30pm - availability

MONDAY 9 APRIL

9am-12pm - availability

12:30-3:30pm - reserved

TUESDAY 10 APRIL

9am-12pm - reserved

12:30-3:30pm - reserved

WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL 

9am-12pm - availability

12:30-3:30pm - availability

THURSDAY 12 APRIL

9am-12pm - availability

12:30-3:30pm - availability

FRIDAY 13 APRIL

9am-12pm - availability

12:30-3:30pm - availability

SATURDAY 14 APRIL

9am-12pm - 3 places reserved, space for 1 more (maximum 4)

12:30-3:30pm - availability

SUNDAY 15 APRIL

9am-12pm - reserved

12:30-3:30pm

MONDAY 16 APRIL

9am-12pm

12:30-3:30pm

AQR WEEKEND PEAKS...places are filling up so contact AQR for further information.

DATES - 13-15 APRIL...a great way for all the hassle to be taken out of your ride, and to meet likeminded riders and new friends.

FEBRUARY & MARCH

Times ride by when you're having fun...Ian and Kate Potter have just finished their last AQR Holidays guiding week in Portugal. 3 solid weeks of mountain bike guiding throughout March, including the AQR Coaching week with our fabulous AQR physio Anne Dickins. Lots more single track than ever before...and even more to be added to the 2013 trail program according to the Potters after today's trail exploration and discovery. Sunshine every day, lots of oranges, custard pies and the famous Alte fig treats...plus no rain or cloudy weather in the whole 6 weeks AQR Holidays have been based in the Algarve...20-25 degrees celsius every day and tan lines all round :)

Need I say more, so here are some photos and feedback from just a few of AQR's guests out here in Portugal for guiding and coaching in 2012 -

AQR PORTUGAL MARCH 2012

Kate, Ian,

Many thanks for a great weeks riding in Alte last week, it certainly challenged me, which is what I was looking for and it was good to see some amazing scenery and views. By the end of the week I was well known in the Cafe, for my custard tarts! your sandwiches were always good and I always looked forward to them at lunchtime.
Once again, many thanks and I hope you have a good journey back to Luchon.
Regards,
Malcolm

Hi Kate

Last week completely blew me away. I am so impressed with the AQR approach and also how hard you all worked to make sure I got everything possible out of the trip. I've learnt loads and come back with tonnes of new ideas and inspiration. I was also so grateful that, just when it was all feeling quite scary, difficult and frustrating, Ian said all the right things to stop me bursting into tears and get me back on my bike. So thanks for that.
I loved the hotel, the food and the people in our group and I'm desperate to come out to Luchon in the summer. Not sure yet how I'll persuade my husband but I'm sure you'll hear from me soon!
Btw, I came fifth in my road race yesterday - I made it all the way to the sprint, which I'm going to put down to the fact that the hills yesterday were nowhere near as steep and evil as the ones from earlier last week!!
I'm now struggling to cope with this horrible office after being outside for so long!
Please can you keep me posted on whether AQR is doing anything in the UK so I can come along? 
Thanks again for a great trip
Elizabeth

Hi Kate, Ian & Anne,

Thanks for the very enjoyable and eye opening week I had with you guys. It's the first time I've ever done an organised bike ride holiday / coaching session. I'm sure I'll be back to join you on other weeks in the future.

I was a little apprehensive about being a non-competative cyclist (if that really exists!) joining a racing bunch. I couldn't have hoped for a more down to earth and genuinely helpful group all round (Both AQR and guests). I think your format works really well as you can choose to take as much as you like out of the information without any form of pressure from yourselves. 

Your talk on training the body to utilise food groups was very interesting. Ian's talk on tyres was also a genuine highlight. Anne's logic and explanation to remedy common problems was inspired.

Thanks again,

 Stu

Hi Kate,

Thank you Kate, Ian & Anne for an absolutely fantastic coaching week, including the provision of plenty of sunshine. The seminars you all gave were really informative, the coaching & sessioning of trail features helped to nail home the basic techniques required for all levels of mtbing & the entertainment was second to none! All this definitely helped my race on the return to the UK where I was able to put into practice on the race course the skills I'd learnt in Portugal. I really hope to be able to make the trip to Portugal again as it's a great top up to winter.
 Extra special thanks to Kate & Anne for the loan of riding kit following the great luggage belt failure of Gatwick 2012 (sorry about the hole in the shorts Anne!!). 

Emma

AQR Holidays in Portugal...the Algarve to be exact, plus the AQR Coaching week will be back in March 2013...contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information and a booking form.

JANUARY

AQR COACHING UK 

Ian Potter has been back in the UK skills coaching for the last 2 weeks...

"The skills session with Ian rates as one of the best investments I've ever made in terms of improving my cycling performance. His wealth of personal knowledge and experience, coupled with his relaxed coaching style meant that I learnt an immense amount in a relatively short space of time. As well as the bike handling skills, the opportunity to discuss bike set-up, race tactics and training tips was an unexpected bonus. I'd thoroughly recommend a session with Ian, whether you're new to MTB-ing or think you've got nothing left to learn!"

There is one coaching session left on Sunday 22 January from 12:30-3:30 if anyone would like a last minute coaching session before Ian heads back to France. Alternatively Ian will be back in the UK from April 17-26 if you would like a skills session with Ian during this time.

AQR PORTUGAL

Early Spring warmth is just around the corner if you fancy joining AQR in the Algarve hinterland this March.

WEEK 1 - 3-10 MARCH - 1 place left for a male to share a twin room.

WEEK 2 - 10-17 MARCH - Only 3 places left!

WEEK 3 - 17-24 MARCH - Availability!

WEEK 4 - 24-31 MARCH - Availability!

AQR LUCHON - TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK

DATES - 14-21 JULY

Don't wait too long to reserve your space on this week as it's already half full!

The Tour de France finishes and starts in Luchon this year, plus a hill climb finish on Les Peyregudes as an optional TDF extra if you fancy it.

AQR LUCHON - ROAD WEEK

DATES - 2-9 JUNE

We promised several guests in 2011 we would dedicate a week to riding the cols in and around Luchon, plus we have some personal favourite road loops that take you through sleepy farm villages and on quiet roads far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living.

DECEMBER

It's that cheery time of year again for many of you, but even if you don't celebrate Christmas there is still plenty to cheer about as with every new year there are new adventures to look forward to. 2011 has been a wonderful year for AQR and we have met some wonderful people from all over the world who love riding their bikes as much as we do. AQR adventures will continue into 2012, so check out the December News letter that will be sent out shortly - VISIT AQR MAIL SHOT and see if there is a mountain bike or road cycling trip that appeals to you in 2012.

NOVEMBER

Although AQR guides are having their annual down time to rejuvinate for the 2012 guiding season...not all guides are on holiday. AQR's Kate Potter is busy coaching and supporting her clients as they start their base training in preparation for the 2012 mountain bike and road season. Plus Kate is training some hikers too as they prepare to take on Everest Base Camp. Kate Potter has been nominated for a Coaching award. If you would like to vote for Kate (it only takes 5 seconds) then please click on this  link - NOMINATE KATE POTTER  OR if you would like to find out how Kate could help you be fitter, healthier, stronger on or off the bike then please contact AQR.

Here is a Coaching Testimonial from Ruth Owen-Evans who has been coached by Kate and has taken advantage of the skills and expertise of Ian Potter and Anne Dickins since 2010. Kate & Ian Potter, plus Physio Anne are A Quality Ride Coaching. Together that offer a complete coaching package. They have the race experience, knowledge and accreditation to help you achieve your goals. 

OCTOBER

For AQR-Holidays it is the end of another fabulous mountain bike season. As sad as that may sound, there is ALOT to celebrate and look forward to in 2012.

Visit AQR MAIL SHOT for further information and 2012 confirmed guiding dates.

So what is there to celebrate...

AQR Tour de France Week 2012 here in Luchon - Come along for a week of mountain bike action in the French Pyrenees where you can see a stage 16 finish and stage 17 start in Luchon...plus as an extra option a second stage finish at the top of Les Peyregudes on stage 17. Details up on the website shortly, but in the mean time contact AQR for further information.

AQR in the ALGARVE - Due to popular demand a fourth week has been added to the March season in Portugal. Join Kate & Ian Potter for plenty of mountain bike fun starting the 3rd March. The new week is 24-31 March.

AQR Coaching Week  10-17 March 2012 - EXTRA OPTIONS

*Anne Dickins will be offering Individual Dynamic Core Assessment on the week. 

*Paul Rudge will be offering Vo2 Max testing and Peak flow measurements if you fancy checking out what your lungs are capable of!

PLUS the Potters will be back for bike set up, skills coaching, nutritional support, sports psychology, race prep and mechanics...plus they will share their experiences of racing and working at national and international mountain bike events from cross country, marathon to 24hr solo and ultra endurance racing.

AUGUST

The summer guiding season is almost over, but there are plenty of AQR adventures just around the corner -

AQR-LUCHON

September 17-24 - Only 2 places left!

October 8-15 - Off season price only £420!!

October 15-22 - Off season only price £420!!!

2012 AQR in the ALGARVE

March 3-10 - £450

March 10-17 THE AQR COACHING WEEK - £450

March 17-24 - £450

*AQR are now taking bookings for 2012 AQR in the Algarve Adventures...

A QUALITY RIDE COACHING

If you wish to prepare for 2012 on or off the race track, whether that be to improve your fitness, health, bike skills or mental preparation for racing then please contact Kate Potter who will be opening up spaces for new clients in October. For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

JULY

A very busy month on the AQR guiding and racing front...

AQR TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK

AQR's Tour de France was sold out in 2011! Already we are receiving enquiries for 2012, but we won't be taking confirmed bookings until the TDF 2012 route has been announced. In the mean time we have a reservations list if you wish to be the first to know when AQR will be running their 2012 Tour de France week. 

BONTRAGER 24/12

Well done to the Cotic-AQR Holidays Race Team who took home 4 podiums on the weekend, including 3 first place, a second and a fifth. Not only great ambassadors for AQR on the race track, but the support crew (Anth and Carole) were also amazing in the pit and should have been up on the podium for their effort as well!

JUNE 10

Due to unexplained Gmail system error it has been brought to our attention that some AQR emails are not being received or emails sent to our AQR email addresses are being returned to the sender. Please note that AQR will respond to all emails that we receive within 24hrs if sent on a weekday and on first thing Monday if sent on Friday after 5pm UK time. If your email has not been responded to then please re-send your email to these addresses -
 
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Alternatively contact/text AQR on 07899797598 or 08451304824 before 6pm Monday to Saturday.
 
We are sorry if you have been waiting for a reply and not received a response, but this has only just been brought to our attention and we don't know how long it has been going on for as it has not been affecting all our emails.

JUNE 6

Congratulations to the COTIC-AQR HOLIDAYS RACE TEAM on the weekend...

WORLD CUP RACING - Our too talented for his own good 4X racer Robbie Rickman qualified for his first ever World Cup!!! A huge well done Robbie. Good luck for your next races coming up.

At the same time we had the XC Team racers heading to Bristol Bikefest where we took podiums in every category -

3rd - 6hr MALE PAIRS - Well done James Dymond & Matt Prior who had hoped to be racing 4 man team and at the last minute took on the pairs 6hr challenge.

2nd - 3hr FEMALE SOLO - Well done Rachel Sokal who is only just getting back on the bike after injury. A brilliant effort!!! 

1st or 3rd (?) - 6hr FEMALE PAIRS - Up against the men as two categories were added together, our lovely ladies Kirsty Prior and Ruth Owen-Evans were the first ladies through after 6hrs, but third against the two mixed pairs ahead of them.

CHECK OUT TEAM PICS HERE

JUNE 3

Tour de France week is just around the corner - JULY 9-16 - Ian & Kate Potter will be guiding the group on the Luchon trails, with a special day on the Col du Tourmalet planned so you can watch your favourite roadies in action on what will be an exciting stage of the Tour de France.

JUNE 2

Happy Birthday Marley...in case you don't know AQR's mascot is a very loveable black cocker spaniel who loves nothing more than exploring the gentler trails of Luchon, as he is only 5 months old. It won't be long though before he joins the Potters on all their backyard quests to find even more single track here in the Pyrenees.

 MAY 28-29

Ian Potter is back in the guiding seat as Luchon's Spring season starts today. Joining AQR is Mark Turner from Cotic Spain who is based in Barcelona which is only a few hours drive from Luchon. This is what Mark had to say about his first AQR Adventure in the Pyrenees -

'Thanks for a fantastic week! Good climbs, Great trails, Gnarly Descents, Fantastic Forest Single Tracks, Big Challenges, lots of advice and help from Ian and above all great company! What more could I need? Photos actually! I was carrying around my camera all weekend, but simply forgot to use it! So I'll definitely be back!'

No doubt we will see Mark again :)

This week we also have had the pleasure of guiding guests Sarah, Alice and Andre all the way from New Zealand, so in many ways it has been quite a global week of riding.

MAY 19

Doesn't time fly when out on your bike for 24hrs....well Kate Potter would like to think so! AQR Holidays and Coaching sponsor the Cotic AQR Holidays Race Team. On the weekend 7-8 May the team did brilliantly at the Exposure UK and European 24hr Solo Championships and took home not only podium places, but plenty of stories to tell from what sounds like quite a tough weekend of biking adventure. Congratulations to -

KATE POTTER - 1st OPEN FEMALE!

ANNE DICKINS - 2nd VET FEMALE!

ANTHONY JORDAN - 15th OPEN MALE!

....check out Cotic AQR Holidays Race Team Blog especially if you fancy taking part in a 24hr solo ride one day yourself!

MAY 8

LUCHON

JUNE HOLIDAYS...there are spaces available on 4-11 June and from the 25 June for 7 night trips. AQR can run short break mountain bike trips between 11-15 June!

AQR TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK, 9-16 JULY...5 places confirmed, 11 places available!

AQR COACHING WEEK, 13-20 AUGUST...5 places taken, only 4 places left!

SEPTEMBER...spaces available on 17-24 September....10 places confirmed, 6 places available!

UK COACHING

AQR Coaching sessions with Ian and Kate Potter are being held in Nottinghamshire on the following dates -

FRIDAY 20 MAY - FULL!

SATURDAY 21 MAY - FULL!

SUNDAY 22 MAY - 9 spaces reserved, 5 places available!

*please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your space!

PORTUGAL

AQR in the ALGARVE 2012 March dates have been confirmed. Reservations are already coming through. Contact AQR to reserve your spot.  

APRIL 18

Visit AQR MAIL SHOT

APRIL 11

APRIL 4

MARCH 28

FEBRUARY 2011

FEBRUARY 14....HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!! If you fancy treating your mountain biking loved one to something special check out the latest AQR News....who knows you may just meet your future Valentine on an AQR adventure....that's how the Potter's met :)

FEBRUARY 10, ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL AQR HIT PORTUGAL! Only 3 places left on the AQR Coaching & Training week 12-19 March!!!! Contact AQR for further dates if you want some mountain bike fun in the sun!!!

JANUARY 2011

JANUARY 10, MOTIVATIONAL NEWS FLASH.....AQR Festive news letter went out late December. For those of you who missed out or who are not yet on the mailing list then check this link out for all the New Year AQR adventure -

HAPPY NEW YEAR....AQR hope you all have had a wonderful festive period with lots of time with family and friends along the way.

LUCHON NEWS....Wow bookings are flying through the post for 2011 and some weeks at Le Lutin are now full. However as Kate is back guiding full time and we have extra guides on stand by we can now accommodate more guests out here in Luchon than ever before. If Le Lutin is fully booked then we can offer Papilio Guest House as an alternative, which is also an extra luxurious option for those guests wanting to pay for some extra pampering. Perfect for honeymooners and those wanting a romantic escape.

PORTUGAL NEWS....The third week in Portugal 19-26 March also includes an optional day out watching the Rally Car World Championships which hits the Algarve during the end of this week.

....PLUS in Portugal the AQR Coaching & Training week (12-19 March) has 17 guests booked on the week and only a few places remaining if you fancy a week of mountain bike adventures and optional coaching every afternoon...PLUS AQR's fabulous physio Anne Dickins has confirmed her attendance. This is a great bonus if you want advice on how you can sort out those muscle inbalances, create a biking strong body that will be injury free throughout the race season and best of all find extra strength on the bike that you didn't know you had deep within you.

TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK - 9-16 JULY....This week is almost half full now. AQR will be heading to the famous Col du Tourmalet for all the magic and emotion of this historic cycling event. Please note this week is a mountain bike week, but if you would like to bring your road bike out for a day on the cols then we do have Cotic bikes for weekly hire. That way you can ride the best of both worlds during your stay in Luchon.

WEBSITE NEWS....over the next few weeks the AQR website is undergoing some significant changes as we add the AQR -'A Quality Ride Coaching' side to this website. Any information regarding UK holidays and weekends will soon be moved to the current France-Luchon site which will become AQR Holidays. Since we now offer mountain bike and cycling holidays in Portugal and of course the UK and have many more adventures lined up for 2012 and 2013, we have decided that the FRANCE side will focus on AQR - A QUICK RELEASE HOLIDAYS and the current UK side will focus on all the areas of coaching that AQR pride themselves on through AQR -A QUALITY RIDE COACHING, such as skills coaching, fitness and event coaching, bike fit, bike building, plus physio and pilates sessions for cyclists.

DECEMBER 2010

December 15, NEWS FLASH....The Potters's are back in the UK, but no time for Christmas parties just yet. Kate is busy preparing for the 2011 guiding season and Mr Potter with his Santa's hat on has been building bikes that will be the perfect Xmas prezzie for a few of you this Christmas. Plus the skills coaching sessions have been keeping both Potters out and about in the snow, but loving it all the way.

Luchon News...bookings for September 2011 are coming through, as well as the Tour de France week in July. There are plenty of weeks to choose from and since Kate is returning to guiding full time it means AQR can guide up to 16 people on one week with mixed abilities our speciality. Kate is hoping to meet more ladies in 2011 as our female guests continue to grow year on year. Check out the new Luchon events added to the calendar, with an exciting Easter Bike Hunt on offer if you join AQR in Luchon for Easter!

Portugal News...third week has now been confirmed as bookings fly through the post for some sunny trail riding in March. Check out 'Speciality Weeks' for further information.

NOVEMBER 2010

November 4, NEWS FLASH....AQR's 'A QUALITY RIDE COACHING' are pleased to be able to support those of you out there with future fitness or racing goals, or simply to help you achieve that biking challenge you have wanted to do, but never thought you could.

In 2010 we helped one lovely lady Anne who went on to achieve national and world success in a 24hr solo. Anne sent a lovely letter to AQR yesterday....

Dear Kate and Ian,

I wanted to put some thought into your "thank you" letter because I struggle to express how grateful I am for everything you did for me. I still can't believe I competed in a World Championship race and did ok! I came away feeling that I really couldn't have done any better than 4th.

Injuring my kneecap and having only six weeks to prepare was a challenge, and one which other people had refused to take on. Ian and Kate, your passionate belief that in 6 weeks I could do a lot spurred me into a place of 'I can' rather than 'I can't'. I spent the last 6 weeks believing I could do it, perfecting my 'dynamic core' work and riding my bike positively with your voices in my head.

There were several things which you and Ian did which took the Worlds from my impossible dream to a reality. I came to AQR for help as I realised that my total hours riding rocks before Luchon didn't even get into double figures - I was never going to get round the Mt Stromlo course in one piece. I spent my week in Luchon watching, learning and taking on board all your advice. I came out to gain confidence on rocks never dreaming how much else I would gain. Ian generously took me through the ins and outs of riding Stromlo and riding efficiently - invaluable personal advice which I kept to by the letter.

Your generosity in time and knowledge and motivation was compounded by generously lending me the Cotic KP 24. She carried me over everything and she gave me so much confidence.

You probably heard that I had a bit of a nighmare with my saddle... One of those learning curve things that shows our lack of experience. Good job my legs and core were strong enough to stand up for hours!

I hope you have managed to read some of my blog, I have had lots of people reading it and asking about AQR and Kates training - I have suggested they call you.

(Anne's blog is inspirational and well worth a read -http://annedickins24.blogspot.com/ )

Thank you both once again from both of us for your help, belief and enthusiasm (for bikes and competition) which is highly infectious!

Anne (and Simon)

WELL DONE ANNE YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!! Now go and enjoy some ice cream :)

OCTOBER 2010

October 20, NEWS FLASH....'AQR in the Algarve!!!!' Ian and Kate Potter are returning to Portugal where their love....for mountain biking first came about...ok where KP discovered mountain biking and her future hubby. Anyway AQR will be running 2 weeks in March, with the option of a third week if these two weeks are full. There has been alot of interest already so please contact AQR if you want all the information as it is released. More information and confirmed dates can be found on the 'SPECIAL ADVENTURES' page.

Unfortunately for one of our favourite guests they have had to cancel their place on the upcoming Autumn weekend due to injury. This means there is a double room available at the Woodbine B&B that would best suit a couple, but could also be used for a single person as well. AQR's Autumn weekend is taking place in the Peak District on the 5-7 November. Please contact Kate Potter as soon as possible if you are interested in taking this spot.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN LUCHON....

Loving October as the forest turns golden and the trails are all ours to play on....YAY!!!

Still guiding and enjoying a lengthy summer, but already receiving enquiries for 2011....which means I must get my act together and confirm Spring and Summer dates.

In the mean time if you are after a long weekend then we can now offer transfers every day as we have an official AQR driver who can collect and return to Toulouse Airport on a daily basis. Please contact AQR for further details.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Beautiful sunny days have made this month an absolute pleasure to guide out here in the Pyrenees. I (Mrs KP), am back in the guiding seat for the next 2 months to help Ian and his well used seasoned legs. Looking forward to meeting new guests and welcoming back ol' friends.

AUGUST 2010

Ian and Kate Potter have both been selected to represent Australia at the 2010 World Championships. Kate will be racing, whilst Ian has been asked to mechanic for the Australian Team.

JULY 2010

It has been a very busy few weeks on the guiding front for Ian and Kate. The 2010 Tour de France week sold out in record time and already we have a waiting list for next year.

There are still a few spaces left on a couple of weeks in August and September, but if you want to take advantage of off season discounted prices then for a week in October or November the price is £390.

Now for some UK racing news....The AQR Holidays Race Team were at Bontrager 24/12 on the weekend and after some muddy moments came home with a third in the mixed team and our FIRST FIRST in the lady pairs. Well done to Team AQR - James, Kirsty, Katie, Matt, Andrew and Verity.

JUNE 2010

There is now ONLY 1 remaining place left on the Tour de France week (17-24 July). Don't forget the TDF finishes in Luchon one day and then starts in Luchon the next. This is one Tour de France week not to be missed.

MAY 2010

If you cannot find the AQR Holiday booking form then please check out the link at the bottom of the 'Bookings & Prices' page. The new and improved AQR booking form will be added to this page in the next couple of weeks. If you have any trouble accessing it then please don't hesitate to contact AQR.

APRIL 2010

19-27 APRIL - emails may be slower than normal due to the Potters racing travels. As always Kate will do her best to answer emails daily, but during this week it may only be every second or third day. If you need a quick answer please call Ian on 07899797598.

Dalby Forest Mountain Bike World Cup 24-25 April. Come along and say 'hi' to Ian and Kate Potter. Kate will be racing at the 10:30am on Sunday morning and then chilling out...hope to catch up with as many smiling faces as possible.

MARCH 2010

NEW AQR WEBSITE

New AQR website is now rock and rolling!!!!! Check it out and hopefully we have not missed out on anything. The new AQR website will be updated more frequently and include ALOT more AQR photos for you to enjoy.

Now for the latest AQR European news...

TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK

I'm afraid this week has already been filled.

KP RACING ADVENTURES

Kate and Ian Potter start their Cotic Bontrager Racing Adventures in the UK this week as they head to the British Mountain Bike Series round 1 at Sherwood Pines and then the first round of the World Cup Series at Dalby Forest. Make sure you give both Potters a shout and check out their latest Cotic prototype bikes they are testing for Cotic.