May 2010Hi Lizz,Thanks for a fabulous time... we all really enjoyed it... even Brian getting lost on the mountain added to the experience! have you seen the video clip of Roy Pickles bailing off the bike on the hill climb? he's not going to live that one down!!! just go to youtube and type in : narrow back hill climb. When I get time I will email you some of my better pictures which I took, feel free to use them as you see fit... Ha! I did all those off road miles and never fell off the bike once, but while down in Malaga on the beach, I was showing off running across a wooden kids climbing frame slipped and landed on a post and cracked a rib!!! much to the amusent of my mates...lol... and its still sore when I laugh or cough... but I will live.I would be highly likely to recommmend you to fellow bikers... and the trip in the spiti valley/ himalaya sounds fab, I have a friend from Holmfirth: french Natty who is thinking of going on the trip and I might just end up going with her... so you might just see me again in SeptemberI'd be happy for you to enter my name in the annual prize drawThanks once again and take careNick Livsey April 2010Dear Liz and GrahamThanks you so much for an absolute fantastic experience Mike, Adam, Peter and I recently enjoyed three days riding which started from the Competa office (I was the one who arrived with vomitting and diarrhoea).Right from the start of the booking I have considered your operation professional and well organised, your website and news letters are great and after the experience my appetite for more has certainly been wetted!Not only is your Trailblazers Company great but I also thought that you and Graham were absolutely lovely and really genuine, thank you for buying some medicine to aid my recovery having reflected on how ill I felt without the medicine I probably would have missed a second days riding so again a big thank you.Graham's knowledge of the area just made the riding absolutely fantastic. As a relative novice for me the riding was challenging and exciting with just breathtaking scenery, perfect. Grahams company was also really enjoyable it must be hard to spent all day with customers who invevitably must, at times, get on your nerves, we either didn't or he hid it well!We have all said that we would love to do it again and hopefully might you see you again next year.All the very best and my sincerest thanks to you both for an absolute fantastic trip.ColinMarch 2010Hi Liz and Graham,Just a quick email to thank you both for an absolutely fantastic off road experience.From start to finish, the organisation, riding, hospitality,food and even Graham's jokes and stories were second to none.I've not stopped talking about it since I got back and we're already trying to get dates sorted for our next trip.Hopefully gonna get tickets for when Ken's on at the Floral Pavillion, New Brighton in November.Thanks again.Peter Clarke.July 2009Dear Graham and LizI wanted to drop you a line and thank you for providing such a great day on my holiday last week. I'd go as far as to say it was one of the better days of my life!Your enduro bikes are fantastic and the routes and scenery fantastic too. But better than that, the adrenalin rush and thrill of powering up those amazing tracks to 6000 feet and more, was awesome. The day was long and demanding but way within the capability of my new mates and me, (our ages from 39 to 63). Interesting that we all were getting steadily more confident (and a bit faster maybe) as the day went on. No spills, no racing, sensible advice and instruction - all very good.I think that you guys have achieved a good balance of safety and common sense, without being patronising or over cautious. I also need to add that the modern equipment you provided was first class.On top of all that, I liked the cracking company (great laugh), the restaurant (for lunch) and the beers in the bar cafe at the end of the day. They were perfect supplements to the riding.Feel free to refer anyone to me by email and I'll gladly answer their questions and give my candid opinions. You can even put this on your web site if you like!I can't wait to come again. RegardsJohn ColeNear Perth - ScotlandJune 2009Hi Liz,Just wanted to say thanks to you and graham for a brilliant couple of days.I enjoyed every minute of it, ,the trails, bikes and instruction from graham were top class.I will be back.....Cheers EugeneHi LizJust a note to say thank you for a fabulous few days with great weather, great riding and Anthonia was so accommodating at the hotel he just couldn't do enough for us.It was my first experience of this type of off-roading, so thank Graham for putting up with my slow progress, his tips were very beneficial. At first I found the terrain a bit daunting but after an hour or so into it I just couldn't wait to give it large. I have never moved so quickly from abject fear to exhilarating pleasure in so short a time.You organised our time so well and provided everything we needed even our fab lunches were thrown in, I just don't know how you do it for so little money.I am already working on the next visit, where's my holiday request form...?Thanks again to you both.Dave MeadowsHi LizJust wanted to say thanks for everything you did in organising this terrific holiday. All of us, without exception, have brought back some great memories, and a few bruises. I know we would all recommend your company to friends.While the hotel, bikes, trails, kit, welcome by staff, lunchbreaks, things to do in the evening etc. were all above expectations the one slight issue was the car hire. The group from London got a different deal from the two from Cardiff, and ended up paying for the upgrade (which was free for Cardiff) and full tank of petrol (only what was used for Cardiff). I'm attaching a of photo as Graham asked.Thanks again for everything. It was brilliantly organised and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Hope to see you at one of the shows sometime.RegardsPeterWelcome to....Sept 2010Hi Liz & Graham,Wanted to write and say a HUGE thanks for a great weekend. It was the perfect antidote to the round the world tour we’re doing.We really enjoyed the whole thing and just want to d more. I’ve attached a couple of pics (one is especially funny – see if you figure out which one)CheersBenOCTOBER 2010Hi Graham & LizJust a quick email to say thanks for putting up with us for the few days and showing us a great part of Spain.I could go on with the usual prases , but I will keep it short and simply say keep up the excelent work and hope 2011 is an even better year for ye.I have attached a couple of shots that were taken on the trail , and one that may help explain Kieron's ability to listen to advice !!!CheersGregHi Liz and Graham, Hope all is good with you both, and thank you for your hospitality over the four days of my stay. must say anyone thinking of booking a trail riding holiday with the trailblazers team can rest assured this will be one of the best holidays they could ever take.From being collected at the airport, viewing the bikes, riding the first trail, going to the top of the hills ,1800 ft, feeling on edge over the loose rocks.No place in the UK can offer such a fantastic ride of so many changes of terrain forests ,water crossings, rocks,Spanish roads and also a great Spanish afternoon meal.Thank you for a great time will see you again.Kind regards Colin.Hi Liz and Graham.Thanks so much for the fantastic trip last weekend,i hope we were not too much trouble for you and Graham has calmed down now after Ade and I nearly ran out of fuel on Sunday!Joking aside and I can speak for all of us,we had a great time and thank you for all you both did for us.Graham asked what Ade Bradley had done so he could place something in the news letter and i was not 100percent sure.....He was 6 times British champion (4 years in a row 125 and 2 times 250) and 4 times European Champ twice each for 125 and 250............not forgetting the 2010 GBXC vets champion.I will take alook at your videos and hopefully be able to knock something up for you before the shows....I will keep you informed and or contact you if i need anything.I have not seen that much footage i shot there with you ,of us yet but the bits I have seen look Ace!So with a bit of luck and a lot of work i might have enough footage to make a pretty good film.So thanks once again and I hope the micky taking did not get you down! Look forward to seeing you again soon and hopefully doing some work with you next year tooStuHi Graham/Liz We still grinning from ear to ear about the whole trip.We´ll definately be back in April and October especially as we now know how you 2 operate.Speak soon Regards,Charlie TrewSales ManagerHI Becky / LizTrip sadly over and what fun if bloody tough. Thanks for photo's and will post my photo's on FB over the weekend.CheersABNovember 2010"Hi Liz, Hope your okay and had a good time back in the UK at the show. Just wanted to send a big thank you for a cracking few days. All that went had a fantastic time and looking forward to next years already. We will be coming again next year definitely and I know we'll have a large number wanting to come and join in the fun and sunshine. We are thinking of having a smaller group coming over in March time for one of the lads birthdays, as well as a large group around the same time as this year. I will be in touch early in the new year to start organising the big one.Please pass on a massive thanks to Antonio for being so hospitable, we really appreciated his generosity and helpfulness. I've attached a few photo's and will send a few more when I get them in from the rest of the lads. Regards, Steve"February 2011Hi LizWould just like to thank you and Graham for a excellent well organise and run trip we have just had (25th feb 2011) for the 3 days. Every day had a different riding terrain offering a different skill level and challenge. Everyone had a ball and we will all be back next year.Wish you both the very best for the rest of this year. Also please thank Antonio for his hospitality and accommodation, which as usual was high class.Chris GinnWhat the Clients Say About UsNews FlashCheck Out the NEW 2012 Packages 4 day 5 night overnight mountain and coast tour Southern SpainLadakar Valley India July 2012Long weekends in Morocco.Trailblazers fleet Spain and Morocco KTM 4 stroke 250, 450, 530
Autumn 2011Dear Trailblazers,I would like to thank you for a superb motorcycling experience on one of your tours based out of Competa in Southern Spain during October 2011. Visiting your "backyard" and roaring through the spectacular country side piloting a high performance dirt bike with a fully supplied kit of protective gear while taking in scenery, architecture, food and history is a must do on any true adventure motorcyclist's bucket list.My internet bookings from the other side of the world, transportation to and from Malaga airport, accommodation and quality meals were a breeze thanks to Liz's well organised system. I really enjoyed riding with Graham as a guide. He is flexible, humorous, innovative, sociable and knows the Competa area like the back of his hand.Your southern Spain ride and Graham's stories about the Trailblazer's Morocco adventure have got me pencilled in as a repeat customer. Did I mention the weather.....Sensational!! I may have saw a cloud once....maybe? And, the refreshing beer at the end of a day's riding is priceless. Until we meet again,Darin RowleyAustraliadarinarowley@yahoo.comHi Liz, great trip to morocco...awesome !Wondered if you had William’s email address, didn't get chance to thank him/say goodbyecheers, Ian.Hi Liz and Graham.Just a quick note to say a "Big Thanks" for a great weekend. I think Graham coped very well when Max announced that the only motorised thing he had ridden was a lawnmower, although at one point I did think Graham was about to blow a gasket !Everyone had a fantastic time and others are already asking me if we will go again!Thanks again.Dear Liz and Graham Thanks for a some nice days on the mountains trails, riverbeds, and at the beach.We enjoyed every minute both on the bikes and on the hotels and the nice restaurants we visited.If possible I would be happy if you could send me the email address of James as he had some pictures he wanted to send, but i am not sure he got my email.Looking forward to a future trip in the mountainsAll the best and best regards from Jakob.Erik