document.write("<UL>\nBelow are just a small list of the mountain bike events available in the departments of the Gers <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>, Haute Garonne <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>, Hautes Pyrénées <STRONG>(65)<\/STRONG> and two special events in Nérac <STRONG>(47)<\/STRONG> and Tarn <STRONG>(81)<\/STRONG>.<BR>Events take place every Sunday across the Midi-Pyrénées.<BR><STRONG>Road cyclist?<\/STRONG> Don\'t worry, there is a full calendar of events for you to partake in too, in addition to what is listed below as well as <STRONG>sportifs<\/STRONG>!<BR>These <STRONG>randonnées<\/STRONG> are open to all; any age, any ability and experience, to licensed and non-licensed cyclists.<BR>All randonnées are organised with food and drink stops along each circuit, followed by apéritifs with prize giving and optional lunch.<BR>Don\'t have a bike - <STRONG>La Haille Gîtes<\/STRONG> can supply you with one.<BR><BR>\n<\/LI><LI><STRONG>JULY<BR>Thursday 01 July - Thursday 30 September.<BR>Challenge the Pic du Midi.<BR><\/STRONG>For the VERY serious and experienced adrenaline junkie! Take a cable car with your mountain bike from La Mongie twice a day at 08:50 or 16:45. Experience a unique descent that starts from an altitude of 9,439 feet (2,877 metres); no signage, no supervision. Still want to ride? You must wear full body armour and sign a declaration of waiver of liability for personal injury. Alternatively, you can follow the many mapped walking routes.<\/LI><LI><STRONG>SEPTEMBER<BR>Sunday 12 September.<BR>Randonnée du Candesoubre.<BR><\/STRONG>Cycle event held at Albine, <STRONG>(81)<\/STRONG> in the beautiful black mountains. Road: 60 km or 70 km. MTB: 20 km, 30 km, 45 km or 63 km. Depart Road 08:45 and depart MTB 08:00 and 08:30. This is an event for those that love mountain biking as it is a very challenging event with a seriously big mountain climb followed by a wickedly fast descent through varied terrain!<BR><STRONG>Sunday 12 September.<BR>FestaRoquelaure.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Roquelaure, <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>. Depart 09:00.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 12 September.<BR>Marathon des Côteaux.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Justaret Villate, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 25 km, 45 km or 70 km. Depart between 08:30 and 09:00.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 19 September.<BR>Randonnée Haut Armagnac.<BR><\/STRONG>Cycle event held at Fleurance, <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>. Road: 30 km, 70 km or 88 km. MTB: 35 km or 51 km. Depart 09:00.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 19 September.<BR>La Buissonière.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Launaguet, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 20 km or 40 km.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 26 September.<BR>Rando VTT.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Marsolan, <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>. TBC.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 26 September.<BR>La Rand\'Eaunoise.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Eaunes, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 15 km, 30 km or 40 km.\n<\/LI><LI><STRONG>OCTOBER<BR>Sunday 03 October.<BR>Rando des Limacs.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Lectoure, <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>. 15 km, 25 km, 40 km or 50 km. Depart 09:00.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 03 October.<BR>Fête du Vélo.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Fenouillet, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 15 km, 38 km or 45 km.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 10 October.<BR>La Cugnalaise.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Rieumes, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 35 km or 60 km.<BR><STRONG>Saturday 16 October.<BR>Rando des Châtaignes.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Lasserre, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 20 km or 45 km.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 17 October.<BR>La Calvetout.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Revel, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 20 km, 40 km or 60 km.<BR><STRONG>Saturday 23 October.<BR>Rando des Côteaux.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Lagrace Dieu, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 8 km, 15 km or 25 km.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 24 October.<BR>Les Berges de Garonne.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Noé, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 25 km, 35 km or 50 km. Depart 08:30.\n<\/LI><LI><STRONG>NOVEMBER<BR>Saturday 06 November.<BR>Le Vert Luisant (Nocturne).<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at night at Lasserre, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. 25 km. Depart 20:00.<\/LI>\n<BR><BR>\n<HR>\n<BR><STRONG>2011<BR><\/LI><LI>APRIL<BR>Sunday 17 April 2011.<BR>7eme Randonnée Cyclotouriste Route et VTT.<BR><\/STRONG>Our club will be holding a cycle event in Simorre, <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>. Road: TBA. MTB: TBA.\n<\/LI><LI><STRONG>JULY<BR>Saturday 02 - Sunday 24 July 2011.<BR>98th Tour de France.<BR><\/STRONG>The world\'s greatest cycle race has been annually held since 1903, excluding of course, the interruption of two world wars.<BR>2011 sees the Tour starting from the Passgae du Gois which leads to the island of Noirmoutier located in the Vendée, <STRONG>(85)<\/STRONG>.<BR>More information available on <STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/www.lahaillegites.com\/cgi-bin\/absolutecr\/r.asp?u=http:\/\/www.letour.fr\" target=_blank>www.letour.fr<\/A><\/STRONG>\n<\/LI><LI><STRONG>SEPTEMBER<BR>Sunday 04 September 2011.<BR>28eme Randonnée des Côteaux de l\'Astarac.<BR><\/STRONG>Cycle event held at Masseube, <STRONG>(32)<\/STRONG>. Road: TBA. MTB: TBA.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 04 September 2011.<BR>Rando & Raid.<BR>La Transpyrénées VTT en Comminges.<BR><\/STRONG>11th edition of this very popular mountain bike event, usually held at Encausse les Thermes, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. Circuits TBA. For those that love mountain biking this is a very challenging event not to be missed, with climbs from 600 m to 2,700 m.<BR>More information available on <STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/www.lahaillegites.com\/cgi-bin\/absolutecr\/r.asp?u=http:\/\/capvertvtt.free.fr\" target=_blank>http:\/\/capvertvtt.free.fr<\/A><\/STRONG><BR><STRONG>Sunday 04 September 2011.<BR>17eme Boucle Brax Bouconne.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Brax, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. Circuits TBA.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 04 September 2011.<BR>Rando\'Nade Pitchou\'Nade.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Grenade, <STRONG>(31)<\/STRONG>. Circuits TBA.<BR><STRONG>Sunday 04 September 2011.<BR>12eme Randonnée des Vignerons.<BR><\/STRONG>Mountain bike event held at Buzet sur Baïse, <STRONG>(47)<\/STRONG>. Circuits TBA.<BR><UL><\/UL>\n");