Polaris Blog

POLARIS SUPPORTING THE BBC CHILDREN IN NEED RICKSHAW CHALLENGE

Polaris — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:24:00 -0400

Dear Roger

Thank you very much for supporting the BBC Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge with your generous donation of cycle clothing.

Children in Need currently supports around 2,500 projects in the UK which all help children to have safe, happy and secure childhoods. We’re delighted by the amount of money raised so far for the Rickshaw Challenge and your contribution has helped make this happen.

If you’d like to come along to one of the finish lines on the rickshaw route, you’re very welcome. Details of the locations are below and a BBC Children in Need staff member will be at each finish line so please do pop over and say hello!

Finish Locations

Friday 11th Nov: The Heart of Hawick (central town square location)

Saturday 12th Nov: Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham

Sunday 13th Nov: Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Monday 14th Nov: St Helens Square, York

Tuesday 15th Nov: “The Engine Shed”, Lincoln University Students Union

Wednesday 16th Nov: The Cathedral Square, Peterborough City centre

Thursday 17th Nov: Shire Hall Cambridge

Best wishes from the Children in Need team

Below are links to coverage of the Matt Baker Rickshaw Challenge which POLARIS has been supporting:

www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2011/11/12/tv-star-matt-baker-in-children-in-need-cycle-challenge-61634-29762553/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-15690385

www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/whatson/rickshaw_challenge.shtml

www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/whatson/rickshaw_challenge_day1.shtml

www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/whatson/rickshaw_challenge_day2.shtml

www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/whatson/rickshaw_challenge_day3.shtml

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007tcw7

www.bikebiz.com/news/read/bike-trade-rallies-to-the-call-of-pudsey/012221

Barry and Will take on Phil...

Polaris — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:43:00 -0400

The Phil & Friends ride that is.

Polaris staff, Barry & Will, who ride for Team RVO Racing, took part in the CTC Challenge ride 'Phil & friends' at the weekend. Phil, if you are unsure, is Phil Liggett (MBE) the ITV4 Tour de France commentator (alongside Paul Sherwen).

The 150km route was lumpy to say the least, taking in climbs of Holme Moss, Winnatts Pass, Monsal Head and a few other toughies. The riders set out in breezy conditions and soon enough the heavens opened. Descending Holme Moss in torrential rain was quite tough (Malcom Elliot flew past us at this point). Eventually the rain ceased and as we approached Chapel en le Frith the rain jackets could finally be taken off. After a tough climb up to Rushup edge, the route descended down to Edale, back to Hope and up the dreaded Winnatts Pass. Thankfully after a rest stop at Monsall Head all the riders managed to make it round the route.

Phil and the CTC guys again provided a great day out. Many thanks to all the marshalls.

ps if you fancy doing the ride, but are put off by the distance there is a 100km option.

See you next year. Will & Barry

Phil Liggett MBE and Team RVO Racing

Left to right - Ian, Matt, Will, Alex, Phil Ligget, Barry, James

Polaris Challenge 2011 - the 20th anniversary

Polaris — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:18:00 -0400

Polaris Challenge in the Dark Peak

We hope you all had a great weekend riding and orienteering in the Dark Peak. Many thanks to Andrew, Isobel and the guys at OMM for organising the event. A big hand goes to all the marshalls too.

For 2012 we will be moving away from Derbyshire and we would appreciate your feedback with our next event - visit www.polarischallenge.com to place your vote

For full results from the weekend please click here

See you next year for the 2012 event

The Challenge team

ps Here is a quick video from the weekend

POLARIS CHALLENGE 2011- THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Polaris — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:04:00 -0400

POLARIS CHALLENGE 2011 - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Polaris — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:58:00 -0400

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POLARIS CHALLENGE - THE 20TH EDITION

Polaris — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:51:00 -0400

Just a quick note to say we hope everyone had a great weekend at the 20th anniversary Polaris Challenge in Bamford. A big thanks to Andrew, Isobel and the guys from OMM for helping orgainse the event. Please visit www.polarischallenge.com to vote for next years venue.

Here are the results for the weekend (external link) & check out the video below to see some great Dark Peak mountain bike action.

See you all next year

The Challenge Team

Design & Production job opportunities at Polaris HQ

Polaris — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:14:00 -0400

Just to let you know that we are looking to recruit two people to our Design & Production team here at Polaris HQ in Dronfield.

We are looking to recruit a Production Manager & a Product Developer

Click here for full details about the vacancies

Polaris Bikewear Sportive & Trail ride

Polaris — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:27:00 -0400

Polaris Bikewear, in conjunction with Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, and proud to present two cycle events during Bikeweek.

The events will both take place on the evening of 22nd June.

Ride 1: Road Sportive in the Peak District - taking in some breathtaking scenery (and some hills); distance 29 miles.

Ride 2: Off road trail ride - aimed at people just starting mountain biking and junior riders. Distance 10 miles.

Includes hills, off road trails and some road riding.

Event entry: Adults £3.50 Kids £1.00 - all proceeds to Bluebell Wood.

Refreshments will be provided at the finish of both rides. Both routes will be sign posted.

Start: any time after 6pm at Polaris HQ, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, S181PN

Free bike safety check available.

Car parking is available close to the start at Polaris HQ.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you have any questions about either of these events please email us using our contact form

Polaris Bikewear MTB Skills video at Dalby forest

Polaris — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:49:00 -0400

Polaris Bikewear is pleased to announce a series of mini videos featuring some of the toughest sections on the British Mountain Bike Series race courses. The video series is aimed at riders who are looking to improve their skill levels whatever their age.

Video one features Geoff Kabush (Rocky Mountain-Maxxis) taking three Polaris Bikewear guinea pigs over the testing ‘Worry Gill’ section on the Dalby forest cross country race circuit.

Geoff Kabush, who has some of the greatest sideburns in mountain biking, is a 10 time Canadian national champion, double Olympian and XC World Cup winner and all round good guy.

Many thanks to Geoff, Rob Barker and our three guinea pigs.

Polaris Challenge 2011

Polaris — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:09:00 -0400

If you like riding and can read a map (or are prepared to have a go at it) then its worth contemplating the 'Challenge'. This years Polaris Challenge is the 20th anniversary and for this event we have teamed up with the guys at OMM (fellow outdoor nuts like us) to promote the event.

The 2011 Polaris Challenge will take place in the Dark Peak and on the weekend of 25/26th June.

For full details about the Challenge visit www.polarischallenge.com

Online event entry is available here