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Top Ten tips for running and cycling in the winter The clocks have changed, the days are darker and there is lots of rain and wind. Winter in the northern hemisphere can be challenging but it’s a great time to train outside as well. The old saying goes; ‘winter miles means summer smiles’! If you wrap up warm, have the right clothing and equipment and adapt your training accordingly then the winter can be a great time for training. Most importantly it’s key to stay safe. Make sure to follow these top tips. 1. Wear the right clothing Good footwear is essential for running and cycling in all weather, especially in wet conditions. You should make sure you have good grip on your shoes and if possible make sure that they are waterproof. During the colder months appropriate clothing is essential to manage the lower temperatures – wear layers that are warm but breathable, and can be added or removed easily. Also make sure that you are visible at night with Hi Viz clothing and lights 2.

A jaw dropping 31,200 people have pre-registered for the 34th edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites  in 2021. With only 9,000 places up for grabs, this means you have less than a 30% chance of getting a slot! However, by booking with Sports Tours International, not only can you GUARANTEE yourself one of these sought-after entries, but you can also benefit from our range of expert services. We have years of cycle tour experience, and offer excellent accommodation (with secure bike storage) at a choice of 3 and 4* hotels, in ideal locations for the Maratona. Fully supported packages based at hotels in La Villa close to the start and finish available from £ 439 per person –  MORE INFORMATION AND BOOK NOW Guaranteed entries from £135 per entry Access to our private feed station on the route 4 night duration Airport transfers Overland bike transport Bike rental Choice of hotels close to start and finish Half Board meal plans Are you driving or you want more flexibility? Book

The first Marathon Major of the year, and newest of the Abbott 6 Star Marathon Majors; the Tokyo Marathon has seen a boom in popularity, since its inception in 2007. It has now become one of the most sought after marathon races in the world. Runners travel from over 100 countries to take part and there are only a very limited number of RUN as ONE (good for age) entries available for qualified athletes, so getting into Asia’s only 6 Star Marathon can be a tough ask! But, with guaranteed entry and hotel packages, that’s where Sports Tours International come in! Visit THIS page – to find out more about our 2021 packages to the Bucket List Tokyo Marathon! (Not) Running Tokyo with Sports Tours International We spoke to one of our runners, Andy, about his experience in Tokyo 2020.  And why he can’t wait to go back, and run, in 2021. Here’s what he had to say…  “I never envisaged that turning the original five majors, which I completed in 2014, into an Abbots Six Star finishers medal c

Our Holidays Fit for Heroes   campaign is our way of saying a massive THANK YOU to all the local legends and unsung heroes, who’ve got us through 2020.  We’ve been overwhelmed by the amazing and humbling stories that have been coming in. But, there’s still time to get your story heard. The deadline to nominate, either yourself or your hero, is 13th of December (THIS SUNDAY) . What are you waiting for? Tell us, in 150 words, about all the amazing things your volunteer, key worker, or even yourself, has done to help, during the pandemic. If you, or your hero, is selected as a winner then you/they will win   £ 1,000 of vouchers. The vouchers are valid for ANY of our tours or holidays.So, whether it’s aerobics in the Lanzarote sun at Club la Santa, or rubbing shoulders with cycling giants in Tour de France Hospitality, we’re sure we have the perfect gift for anyone. We want to make 2021 one of the most active and exciting yet. With landmark events, such as the 50th edition of the Ne

This weekend, some of the world’s best endurance athletes lined up for the Valencia Marathon and Half Marathon. At perhaps the last major event of the 2020 season, the racing certainly did not disappoint. Marathon  Team Kenya absolutely dominated the Marathon race. Evans Chebet claimed victory, with a new course record of 2:03;00. Compatriot Lauwrence Cherono finished just 4 seconds later. In the women’s race Peres Jepchirchir set a world leading time. Her 2:17:16 finish time took six minutes off her previous best. She now ranks 5th for women’s all time best marathon performances. Image from 2018 Valencia Marathon Half Marathon  The half marathon race also sent sparks flying, as records came crashing down. Kibiwott Kandie of Kenya finished the race in an incredible 57:32. Taking some 29 seconds off the previous record, set by Geoffrey Kamworor at Copenhagen in 2019. The entire race was run at a tremendous pace, with the leaders passing 5 km at 13:37 and 10 km in just 27:25. Be

From inspirational online fundraising efforts, to the incredible efforts of key workers and the NHS; this year we, at Sports Tours International, have been blown away by the way people have pulled together, and the wonderful things people have done to help each other through 2020. It has been a strange and remarkable year. But we also know…  That there will be hundreds of unsung heroes all over the UK. We want to celebrate their efforts! We’ve set up Holidays Fit for Heroes   to say thank   you the everyday heroes of 2020! We’re going to send a Key worker, volunteer, or all round local hero a Christmas present that they’ve really earnt this year! We want to say thank you. But, to do that, we need your help.   What better way to say thank you to the hero in your life, then by sending them off on the holiday of their dreams? If you know a key worke r  o r  volunteer, who you think would love  £ 1,000 worth of vouchers to spend on a holiday with Sports Tours International or Club

It has been an extremely challenging period for the travel industry. The situation for the Sports Tours International Group of companies has been no exception to this. As a sports tour operator that specialises in providing travel packages to people taking in international sports events, it’s clear to see how the mass cancellation of events has had an impact us. Throughout this difficult period we are proud to say that we have continued to look after our customers. For us it all started in March. Our spring cycling training camp in Spain just managed to take place but our first main events to be cancelled were Strade Bianche Gran Fondo and the Tokyo Marathon. It took us a couple of weeks to get used to this new situation and to formulate our strategy on how we were going to deal with refunds but we haven’t looked back since. Since then nearly every event has been cancelled. We had a few rays of light with a number of Pro cycling events still taking place like the Tour de France, the G