This Weekend's Going To Be Dirty... [was]

A bit of a last minute date for your diary with a heads-up on what's claimed to be the UK's first ever multi-sport adventure sports festival, The Dirty Weekend, taking place this Saturday and Sunday 5/6 July 2008 at Traquair House in the Scottish borders.

Over the course of the weekend, the Traquair Estate will be hosting no fewer than three separate events - an ACE Race two-day adventure racing event, a Polaris Challenge mountain bike orienteering two-dayer and on the Saturday, the Dirty Dozen trail run.

That's not all, the grounds of Traquair House in the Tweed Valley are going to be transformed into an Event Village for the weekend, with stalls, demonstrations, live bands and a real ale bar clustered around the central arena where events will start and finish.

If you're not feeling particularly adrenaline buzzed, you can always take a tour of the house, buy local craft products on site, chill out with a pint of Traquair Ale and take in the live bands later in the evening.

If on the other hand, you're in a competitive mode, the good news is that entries for all three events are still available and there will be full back-up for competitors including bargain kit from the on-site Ellis Brigham gear shop and Rat Race Shop. You can also learn skills at the Dirty Weekend Workshop area and wash and service your bike. Finally a team of masseurs will be available to keep your muscles turning over smoothly.

You can find full details and entry links at www.dirtyweekendadventure.com