Test The Best 2009

Specialized and Giant have worked together to coordinate the new Test the Best Series, following on from their successful partnership in 2007 and 2008; 2009 will bring a return to the country wide tour. For 2009 Specialized and Giant will be taking an extensive range of Mountain bikes for both men and women to some great locations in England, Scotland and Wales. At each venue riders can expect a hive of activity with both Giant and Specialized Technical representatives making sure that your demo experience truly allows you to Test the Best. There are 5 dates and venues across the country to choose from with challenging terrain and true off road Mountain Biking. In addition, Specialized and Giant will be supported at the events by Mountain Bike Rider Magazine, Clif Bar, CTC, SRAM and the riders will be hydrated by glaceau vitaminwater. SRAM will be in attendance at the events, giving bicycle set up clinics to make sure everyone can get the best of their bike and ride more. In 2008 Specialized teamed up with Dirt Divas to offer free Women's skills training at three of the Challenge Series events, these were hugely popular and 200 women are now better riders having more fun on the trail. In 2009 Specialized wants to open up the training to both Men and Women and increase the number of courses to all five locations. At all of the new Test the Best venues Specialized will be offering limited places to both men and women for skills training in conjunction with the CTC and their off road training group. 40 places are available in the morning and 40 in the afternoon for Men and Women who are over 18 and have their own bike. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis and the course is designed to help people enjoy their ride more. Skills training should be booked over the phone on 0870 873 0061. The venues and dates for the Test the Best Series 2009 are as follows: 8th February – Glyncorrwyg, Wales 10:00 – 15:00 15th February – Cannock Chase, Staffordshire 10:00 – 15:00 8th March - Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire 10:00 – 15:00 29th March – Bedgebury, Kent 10:00 – 15:00 5th April – Carron Valley, Scotland 10:00 – 15:00 For more information please visit: www.test-the-best.co.uk (live from 5th January 2009) 'After two successful years of the Specialized Challenge Series we are pleased to continue in 2009 with the Specialized Test the Best Series. Consumers again will have the opportunity to test ride the latest Specialized mountain bikes in five new locations around the UK. There is no better way to experience Specialized's winning technology' says Richard Hemington, Managing Director of Specialized. "We're back for 2009 with the newly named Test the Best Series, which offers you exactly what it says on the tin. We want consumers to come and experience the best riding, with the best technical support on Giants award winning Maestro system, whatever your ability come along and experience the winning formula" says Ian Beasant, Managing Director of Giant UK.