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Saturday, March 10: Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration begins for families from the community.
Monday, March 12-Friday, March 23: Two-week long residency with artist Ann Silverman.
Thursday, March 15: Overfield Family Partnership Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.
Monday, March 26: Summer Camp Information Available.
Friday, March 30-Friday, April 6: CLOSED for Spring Break.
2018-19 Registration For Current and Alumni Families is Now Open!
Classes are quickly filling up, so be sure to register soon! New families may begin enrolling at our Open House, March 10, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. Each current student has received forms with our class options and descriptions for the 2018-19 school year. Please let us know if you have any questions about class options, and don't hesitate to consult your child's teachers about specific class placement for next year.
If you would like to help spread the word about our school, please come pick up a sign or flyer advertising our Open House. Signs can be found in both the South Side and North Side covered entryways. Flyers can be picked up in the parent area of the Gathering Place or in the Office. Our parents are our best marketers, and we appreciate you letting your friends know about Overfield!
The Overfield Annual Fund Campaign 2017-2018: UPDATE
To those who have already given to the 2017-2018 Annual Fund, thank you!
Don't forget to fill out your raffle ticket and place it in the box for the prize of your choice, located in the Gathering Place.
30% of our families have given this year! Please help us achieve our goal of 100% participation! Truly, any amount counts and is so appreciated.
Thank you for all the ways you support our school. Together, we are Overfield.
Questions about Annual Fund? Please visit the Annual Fund page on our website or contact Erin directly in the office.
Ohio Arts Council Residency
Visual Artist Ann Corley Silverman will arrive March 12 for a two-week residency sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council. Ann's medium is handmade paper. This will be her second residency at Overfield; she was last here in 2007. We are delighted to welcome her back for a a residency in which children will get hands-on experience with a material that is fundamental to so much of their everyday work. You can read more about Ann and her art here. We hope you will join us for a celebration and sharing at the conclusion of her residency on Friday, March 23, at 6:30.


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Welcome to this weeks Book Recommendations! This week we have one that will give you so many laughs.
About the Book:
Michael is an atheist. So as he walks through the doors at St. Clare's—a strict Catholic school—sporting a plaid tie, things can't get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow nonbeliever at that. Only this girl, Lucy, is not just Catholic . . . she wants to be a priest.
But Lucy introduces Michael to other St. Clare's outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous, where he can be an atheist, Lucy can be an outspoken feminist, Avi can be Jewish and gay, Max can wear whatever he wants, and Eden can practice paganism. After an incident in theology class, Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school's hypocrisies. When Michael takes one mission too far—putting the other Heretics at risk—he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom, or rely on faith, whatever that means, in God, his friends, or himself.
About the Author: Katie Henry is a writer living and working in New York City. She received her BFA in dramatic writing from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a published playwright, specializing in theater for young audiences. Her plays have been performed by high schools and community organizations in over thirty states. Heretics Anonymous is her first novel. You can find her online at www.katiehenrywrites.com.
Reviewed By: Jessica P.
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Recommended Age: Young Adult
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I laughed out loud during the entire thing and I just could not stop reading until I was done. I read this book at 80 pages an hour and man it was just that good. This one centers around a group of kids that are forced to attend a religious school when most of them are not Catholic.
This book does the religious aspect in such a way that it covers a lot of different religions and talks a lot about theology and what is wrong with religion. I loved every second of this book and can not wait to see what else this author gives us as the years go by!
Do I Recommend this book? Yes, I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a deep but funny title!
Go Into This One Knowing: Theology, Jokes about Religion, Slut Shaming, Homophobia (challenged), Friendships
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In Poland, it's summer weather, tomorrow is to be as high as 28 degrees Celsius. It is a good moment to stock up on fans that will help when the summer hits with full power, as it was last year in Poland. The temperatures were record-breaking and there were no fans in the stores, and the air-conditioning companies had their hands full. Today I decided to check if my equipment for fighting the heat is working.
In the fall of last year, I ordered a VH brand desk fan powered from a USB socket. It is a company that cooperates with Xiaomi and offers its products on the Youpin sales platform. I am tempted with the purchase of advertising graphics, where the fan looks really stylish, the people responsible for the design hit my taste perfectly.
It's true that it looks great? 🙂
I could not decide which colors to choose, well that there was not much choice: only white or black. Ultimately, I decided on a white version. When it reached me in the fall, temperatures oscillated around 10 degrees Celsius, there was no point in using a VH fan. I threw it in the trunk of the car and waited for its time until today.
The VH desk fan has a body made of hard material and a leather strap that has two functions: a handle to hang on the wall or supports when placed on a desk. The fan does not have a battery, it should be plugged into any USB port, I decided to plug in a slow USB in the monitor.
Hello, but how does it turn on?
I plugged in the plug and nothing. I am looking for some button on the housing and there is nothing. Trying to move the wire, maybe something is not touching and nothing, it still does not work. I thought maybe the USB socket did not work for me, that's why I checked in another but still the same. The fan does not budge. I accidentally touched the fan casing with my hand and moved off, paced again and began to spin even faster. After pressing again, the fan turned off.
The entire fan body is a "button". Just gently press your finger on the casing and it will start working. If we squeeze the fan with the whole hand more firmly it will not react, so when I tried to find the button, it did not automatically start when I took it in my hand.
As I mentioned, the fan has two powers. On the first one it emits noise 34 dB, and on a higher power 48 dB. It is not a big noise but you can hear that it works. If you like working in silence, it can distract you, it does not bother me and I am very pleased.
If you are looking for a small ally on the desk in the fight against the upcoming heat, I recommend VH equipment. I ordered it so long that I do not remember in which store. If you are interested then I found it in Banggood.com and even a new color, pink, is available.


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A cash-out refinance provides you a means of using the equity you have built up in your home to get cash at closing. If you decide to obtain a cash-out refinance loan, you will sign binding legal documents that will have important legal and financial implications for you and your estate. It is therefore important to understand the terms of cash out refinance.
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|Loss of Equity
|When you commit to a cash-out refinance, you forfeit some or all of the equity in your home.
|Extension of Mortgage Term
|Cash-out refinance will reset your current mortgage, extending the term over which you must make payments on a mortgage, unless you refinance for a lower number of years.
|Higher Interest over the Mortgage Term
|With a cash-out refinance, you are taking on more debt which can result in higher interest rate and/or interest amount being paid over the life of the loan as compared to the total interest you will pay on any debts that you intend to consolidate with this refinance.
|Negative Equity
|Losing your equity puts your home at a greater risk of being underwater (i.e. owing more than home is worth) if the property values in your area drop. You will still be obligated to pay this loan. You could lose your home, along with other substantial adverse reputational, legal and financial implications, if you do not meet your mortgage loan obligations.
|Closing Costs
|A refinance requires paying additional closing costs. Realizing real savings through a refinance requires staying in your home long enough to break even on the cost of refinance. If you plan to move within a few years, refinance may not yield any savings or may even cost you money.
You may also want to consult with a Housing Counselor at http://www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor to determine whether this is a right decision for you.
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A good and strong message from NSW Premier Keneally to ministers, ministerial,staff and public servants about what's expected come 1 July with the commencement of the Government Information (Public Access) Act in this memorandum dated 14 May, and given wider circulation in Matthew Moore's article in today's Sydney Morning Herald.
The Premier says::
Central to the new Act is the presumption that all Government–held information should be accessible to the public and that information should only be withheld if it is necessary to do so in the public interest...
The cultural shift that is necessary to realise the full promise of the new legislation will require leadership. Ministers and heads of agencies need to set the tone and cultural expectations which support the release of Government information. It is important that agency staff be given the confidence and support they need to make decisions that further the objects and intentions of the new Act...
There will, of course, continue to be certain types of information that it will be inappropriate to release. Information revealing Cabinet deliberations, sensitive personal or commercial-in-confidence information, and information that could jeopardise public safety, law enforcement or the fair trial of a person are examples. In all cases, however, public interest is the relevant touchstone. Political considerations must not come into play.
Leading by example will be crucial, and Ministers are asked to emphasise the need for all agencies (including Ministers' own offices) to comply both with the letter and spirit of the new Act..
Ministers should also be aware that the new Act expressly provides that, in dealing with a particular access application, agencies are not subject to the direction and control of Ministers.


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8 "Oh that I might have my request, and that God would fulfill my hope,
9 that it would please God to crush me, that he would let loose his hand and cut me off!
10 This would be my comfort; I would even exult in pain unsparing, for I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11 What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should be patient?
12 Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my flesh bronze?
13 Have I any help in me, when resource is driven from me? (Job 6:8-13 ESV)
I'm going to try to comment regularly on the daily lectionary. I know, I've made promises before to comment regularly, and of late, I have abandoned them. So, I'm not promising every day … some days I may awake and find myself too busy to reflect, or too unmotivated.
But I need a regular discipline of some kind. So I will try. It's all I can promise.
I think we all have some grasp on the story of Job. He was a righteous man, and God was very pleased with Job's righteousness, until Satan (הַשָּׂטָן the adversary) comes to God and says it's easy for Job to be upright and good because he has it so well. He's rich and comfortable and his life is going right. Satan than says to God:
"But stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face." (Job 1:11 ESV)
Job's family is killed, his wealth is taken from him, and eventually his health is as well. And what follows is an extended meditation between Job, three friends, and eventually God, about the meaning of suffering and man's relationship with God.
Job has come to curse his very existence. He wonders what he has strength for, what he patiently awaits. In his dislocation, in which virtually everything but his life has been taken from him, and in which his friends try to convince him this is all somehow his fault (and we, the readers, know it is not).
It is not faithlessness to cry out like this, to wonder where God is, to question the point of our strength and our patience and even our purpose. I do, right now. Whatever reason Jesus called me, spoke to me, bid me to follow, I can't see it anymore. It has cost me 10 years of my life, and I now work at an entry-level reporting job making around 80 percent of what I made 20 years ago doing the same work.
In some things I am not blameless, but I still don't entirely understand what has happened, why the church has been, overall, so cold, callous, and unwelcoming. I had held out hope, but no more.
I no longer know what I wait for. I no longer know what my strength is for.
I'm not sure I want God to crush me, but I understand the feeling.
This is despair. This is hopelessness. And it is not unfaithful. It is not the answer — Job is later rebuked, as are his three miserable friends — but it is not faithlessness either. It is okay to cry out to the cosmos in despair, and wonder just what the point of it all is.
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Bicep Tendinitis/SLAP Tear, Rotator Cuff -- Upcoming Surgery
Hey ladies and gents --
Haven't been on the forum in a little bit, and in the gimp central since my big shoulder separation/AC Joint/CC ligament replacement surgery a couple years go. was hoping to not be back so soon, but here I am.
This time it is the same shoulder as the previously repaired one. Cannot pin point it to one specific fall, and doc says its usually a combo of overuse and accidents. Noticed the bicep pain the most after falling off an air at Whitefish in early March. Did 2 months PT -- only made it worse. Cortisone shot last week for temporary relief.
Doc says he is hopefully he can just cut the bicep tendon, drill it into the hummerus and call it a day. Fingers crossed the Labrum/Rotator cuff isn't worse.
Delaying surgery until after labor day -- want to use my DH season pass at least a couple times, and finish up the Firefighter classes I am currently in. They don't seem to make it worse, but again, a fall could change that.
Nothing really else -- just in that super bummed out phase (knowing it could be way worse, so all good). Its the nature of the game we all play. Just back on here to get hyped and keep the positive vibes. Cheers and if anyone has any experience, any input is welcome. Surgery is in Philly area, doc seems solid.
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Dood. Check out my CBD cream thread below. MRI showed I had all the same issues in my shoulder, ie, tore r/c off, tore my labrum, doc was gonna pin my bicep tendon to the bone. a/c joint was fucked up, etc.
Eleven years ago inline speed skating in the road I hit a drain cover that I didn't see and supermaned through an intersection, landing on both hands (with wrist guards) outstretched in front of me. I did symmetrical bilateral SLAP tears of the labrums that were both flipped over and pinned under the superior gleno-humeral ligaments. Doc had to cut the bicep tendons off and screw them into the humerus on both arms. PT popped an adhesion in the left one and caused it to bleed all the way down to my elbow. My whole arm was black. I didn't go back and on the right one I thought I could take care of it myself. Today the left one is pretty good but the right one gives me the same kind of pain I had before the surgery with limited ROM and shooting nerve pain straight down through the middle of my deltoid. It's really not as bad as it was before and I don't want another surgery of any kind if I can help it. So I'm dealing with it best I can. I live in Japan now so unfortunately, CBD is out of the question. Good luck, take drugs, and get the best PT you can. I was an idiot thinking I could go it alone and am paying the price now.
I boiled my thermometer, and sure enough, this spot, which purported to be two thousand feet higher than the locality of the hotel, turned out to be nine thousand feet LOWER. Thus the fact was clearly demonstrated that, ABOVE A CERTAIN POINT, THE HIGHER A POINT SEEMS TO BE, THE LOWER IT ACTUALLY IS. Our ascent itself was a great achievement, but this contribution to science was an inconceivably greater matter.


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I'm no meteorologist, but then again anyone who lives in Minnesota for long enough becomes one anyway, honoris causa. Experience makes you something of an expert, and it's why those of us who live in the shadow of Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon appreciate the weather report that opens his weekly monologue on our venerable town. It's the one element in his oral essay that's non-fiction. And it's a vital part of the story because weather shapes the lives of everyone in Minnesota. It keeps us from getting bored, and it builds character.
I raise this issue because last week we witnessed a change in the behavior of the monks. In the summertime, in that space between morning prayer and breakfast, many monks instinctively take the outdoor route from chapel to refectory. It takes us through the monastery garden and sweeps by the overlook to the lake. En route we hear birds and see the dew on the grass and savor the moist early-morning air. It's an exhilarating wake-up call, and die-hards will continue in this routine until Thanksgiving. After that only the crazies will venture out.
But something happened last week. After weeks of cold we sensed a change in the air. I first noticed it on Wednesday, when light filtered into the church as the 5 pm Mass began. Even slightly longer days are enough to stir the blood. But it was also getting warmer, and on cue the next morning quite a few of us monks instinctively walked out without coats into the bracing 30-degree air. It was wonderful. What's more, already at 7:30 am there was some light, and not just ordinary light. "Behold the rosy-fingered dawn" came the words from one monk a few steps behind me. And he was right. It was gorgeous all the way around, and none of us needed to do any calculations to realize that better times were on the way.
We're way ahead of the robins, but these glimpses of spring give me hope, and they remind me of two things that stick with me through all these years. First, colleges in Minnesota have the longest freshmen orientation programs of any in the country. At Saint John's it begins when students from places like California and Texas arrive in late August, vaguely aware that it will get chilly sooner or later. 50-degree days soon come, and they wonder how they will survive. Then it's 30, and then 0, and life seems impossible. Then comes 37 and they're out in shorts and t-shirts, playing frisbee and catch on a sunny afternoon. That was the case last Friday, and there was no stopping them. Orientation was over, and they had become one of us.
That brought to mind one of my students from Scottsdale who years ago asked me to take a picture of him, in shorts and t-shirt, perched on a six-foot pile of snow in a parking lot. He planned to send it home as proof that all was well — and normal — in Lake Wobegon.
The second point is my appreciation for what monks and everyone else had to go through for centuries before central heat came along. Ever practical, monks in the 6th century built their churches on an east-west axis. In southern Europe the cloister would spread out on the north side of the church, where it would enjoy cool shade and protection from the hot winds. In northern Europe it was the opposite. There the church shielded the cloister from the cold north winds and reflected the warmth of the sun down into the cloister. Today we call this discovery passive-solar. Back then they called it common sense.
Needless to say, the early monks at Saint John's put our cloister on the south side of the church, where it still stands today. Who knows how many BTU's of energy that arrangement has saved. But for decades it spared literally tons and tons of firewood. And it eased a lot of aching backs as well, I would imagine.
We're almost to the point at which few in this country remember the pioneers who braved the heat of the south and the cold of the north to create new lives. I suspect those entrepreneurs didn't think of their efforts as extraordinary, because that was what you had to do back then. Today, of course, we can take their efforts for granted, but we shouldn't. Whether in north or south, the weather shaped their character, and people lived wonderful lives because of it, or in spite of it.
I'm under no illusion that winter is gone for good this year in Minnesota. But the signs of change are in the air and on the horizon. In fact, the great harbinger of spring — Lent — is just about three weeks away. I know that Lent is supposed to be penitential, but how can you get down about something that portends rebirth — both in nature and in the spiritual life? I guess I'll just have to take it as it comes. I plan to be stoic on the outside and joyful on the inside.
+On January 25th I spoke at Saint John's Episcopal Cathedral in Denver, CO. That evening I attended a reception for prospective students and their parents in Denver, hosted by the Admissions Office of Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict.
+Last year one of our younger alumni from Saint John's University, along with his high school classmate from Denver, won a Grammy Award for their work in children's music. Known as the Okee Dokee Brothers, they've been nominated yet again for a second album. This week I've included a link to a song in the album that won them their first Grammy, Can You Canoe? Their music may be geared for the very younger set, but they've also sung to older audiences across the country, and I occasionally discover that this particular song rattles around in my mind. Next week I will provide a link to the album that I hope will earn them a repeat of last year's honors.
+On January 21st Pope Francis named Fr. Daniel Elias Garcia as auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Austin, TX. As the announcement from the Vatican Information Service duly noted, Bishop-elect Garcia earned an MA in Liturgical Studies at Saint John's University in 2007; and of course we are delighted that someone who has studied with us would assume such a responsibility in the Church.
Of personal significance is Bishop-elect Garcia's home-town of Cameron, TX, which scarcely anyone has heard of. My father grew up just a few miles from Cameron; my great-grandparents are buried in nearby Westphalia; and my grandparents are buried in even-closer Burlington. On visits to my grandparents we always went to Cameron, where my father's cousin owned the local Dairy Queen. It's a small world, at least for some of us.


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A colourful mix of old and new makes Chennai a city worth visiting, writes Christine Karan
The Taj Mahal, New Delhi, Jaipur, Bollywood, Mumbai, Goa… these are a few of the places that come to mind when India is mentioned.
But do you know about the city that is the country's sixth largest and home to the world's longest beach, and is often known as the "Detroit of India"?
It's Chennai; formerly known as Madras, and the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the eastern coast of India or historically on the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a bustling metropolis with a unique, multi-faceted character. Once hailed (and still is) as the epitome of Dravidian culture, Chennai has undergone a sea-change in recent years. It's probably the only city in India in which tradition and modernity live in perfect harmony, side-by-side.
You can see centuries-old temples with intricately carved towers known for their architectural marvels or agraharams (alleys) with traditional houses. People stroll about in their signature south-Indian attire of Veshti and the saree, and the traditional schools (still) teach the Vedas (the most ancient Hindu scriptures). Bharatanatyam, the Indian classical dance, originated here and is still taught at three major dance schools in the city.
Chennai is most definitely cosmopolitan. For all you shopaholics, there is a variety of malls – from compact to massive – that host many international brands; from fashion to food and coffee outlets. It is also a major IT and industrial hub, with international companies like IBM, Microsoft, Cisco and Verizon running operations here, as well as home-bred brands such as TCS, Infosys and Wipro. With companies such as Ford, Hyundai and Toyota producing cars and trucks in plants here, Chennai is also an automobile hub, hence the moniker ''Detroit of India". And lest we forget, Chennai is also known for its film studios, with more than 50 at the last count, which churn out movies from the dream factories in the area of Kodambakkam, collectively known as Kollywood.
For those who want to experience how the locals enjoy the simpler things in life, a walk on the world's longest beach – The Marina Beach – is the answer. Thousands gather in the evenings to enjoy the sea breeze along with some homegrown snacks like flavoured peanuts, banana fritters or chilli fritters and vadas (fried doughnuts). Tamil Nadu is also known for its beautiful and still hand-woven silk sarees. Although the home of silk is Kanchivaram, a small town three hours' drive from the city, Chennai boasts numerous stores and multi-level shops where you can buy the sarees, materials, shirts and most other traditional garments.
Chennai definitely has its own colour, feel and aura.
My favourite place: Whenever I want to get some local souvenirs or some cheap home décor items and personal accessories, my place to go would be Pondy Bazaar; a bustling market, with stalls selling street food, clothes and artefacts.
Highlights: Chennai boasts a vibrant arts and theatre scene. In December, the city comes alive with a host of performances from local and international artists and is something that must be experienced.
Lowlights: For a traveller from Muscat, Chennai can feel a bit crowded and chaotic. This should not really come as a surprise, as India is the world's second-most populous country. But give yourself a day and meet the locals, try the local food, get on to the auto rickshaws and… you will "get used to it" or should I say "fall in love".
Souvenirs: The silk, sarees and other traditional garments make great souvenirs.
Getting there: Oman Air flies directly from Muscat to Chennai.
Where to stay: The city offers many accommodation choices from seven-star luxury hotels and beachfront resorts to bed and breakfasts to suit your budget.
1. A trip to the Government Museum is a must
2. A day trip to Unesco-listed historical town of Mahabalipuram
3. Visit the pedestrianised shopping streets like Pondy Bazaar or Ranganathan Street
4. Enjoy authentic, south Indian non-vegetarian food
5. Visit Mylapore, the old part of Chennai


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If you haven't been keeping up with Ali and Christina on America's Got Talent, hopefully you've been keeping up with them here. Last Tuesday the signing sisters competed as one of the top 48 contestants in Hollywood for one of 4 coveted spots in the America's Got Talent final competion. Below is a snipet of the show featuring the girls performance of "The Broken Road" by country band Rascal Flatts.
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TVTechnology wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:11 pmAnyone who is not in business, with little understanding of economics would agree to the above comment. Most people on this forum have probably had a job, do they have any experience in international business or banking/economics / financial training? I do.It's simple, and anyone with common sense can see that - Brexit will be good for the U.K. economy.
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Afternoon departure from Ljubljana. Approximately 4 hours travel to Banja Luka. We cross two borders on the way, so travel times may be extended. Transfers to Banja Luka for guests flying into Bosnia (Tuzla Airport) or Zagreb Airport can be arranged. Dinner at the hotel is followed by a short meeting on our plans for the weekend.
Day 2 – Banja Luka adventure loop (Trails, food and natural Spa)
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(Ride length: 25 – 35 km and 800 – 1000 m altitude gain).
Day 3 – Best of Banja Luka single trails (Shuttle day)
Shuttle day. It's time for smiles on the uphill while our bottoms get the comfort of the van and our steeds take a ride on a mountain bike trailer. MTB descents in the Ponir trail in the direct vicinity of Banja Luka truly are something special. Natural trails flow and intertwine down the mountain as if they were made for a mountain bike. The varying difficulty and types of trails are sure to satisfy even the most demanding mountain bike riders. Most of the descents end in the city centre so food and drinks during and after the shredding are a given. We invite you to read more in our story.
(Ride length: 30 – 56 km and 3000 – 4000 m of altitude gain)
Day 4 – Secret Banja luka trails
After breakfast we take off to some amazing trails close to Banja luka. Once again you will be surprised how good the riding in Bosnia can be. After the ride we'll take well deserved lunch with a toast to a successful weekend. Then it's time to return back home.
Price for BOSNIAN MTB WEEKEND ADVENTURE tour includes
- 3 days of mountain biking with experienced licenced guides
- Transportation from Ljubljana to Banja luka and back in an airconditioned van with a bike trailer
- 1 shuttle day
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 fully catered breakfast at hotel
- Local grill lunch on Day 2
- Sight seeing as desired and information on the surrounding areas
- Use of workshop for repairs
- Second to none service with passionate staff
- Goodie bag
Rates are valid per person, based on double room occupancy.
Price for BOSNIAN MTB WEEKEND ADVENTURE excludes
- Travel and activity insurance
- Personal safety & cycling equipment
- Dinners
- All beverages with included meal
- Any other items not mentioned as included
- Supplement for single room 60 €
- E-bike rental: from 40€/day
- Bike-rental: from 25€/day
We provide full mechanic service in our transport van. There is a few bike shops in Bosnia in case that we need some special spare bike parts.
2020 dates for BOSNIAN MTB WEEKEND ADVENTURE
14. – 17 May
4. – 7. June
8. – 11. October
- When booking please select the appropriate date in the calendar. If you wish to book a trip outside the above dates, please contact us at email@example.com
Where do we meet?
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How is it with cash and expenses?
The official currency in Bosnia is the Convertible Mark – KM. 1€ is 1,95KM. Additional costs you may encounter during your stay in Bosnia: 2 meals per day (5-10 €), drinks in bars (1-2€). Most places don't have payments by credit card, but there is a sufficient amount of ATM machines around the city. Tipping is welcome (if you are satisfied with the service), not mandatory. The usual tip is up to 10% of the bill.
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On our Bosnian package 3 breakfasts are part ob B&B lodging option. One day includes a lunch stop (on 2nd day lunch is part of the package) at a specially selected local restaurant, serving local home made food, friendly atmosphere and range of foods characteristic for the area. Other lunch option is buying food in the grocery store. We kindly ask our guests to report any special nutritional requirements in advance (vegetarians, gluten free …) so we can notify the hotels and restaurants accordingly.
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The best bike for our trips is a good all mountain or enduro bike with at least 120 mm of travel. The bike should not weigh more than 15 kilos as there is quite a bit of uphill riding. Hardtails are always an option, provided your knees and back can take the punishment.
Can I Rent a bike?
Sure! We have a number of DeVinci, Mondraker and Trek bikes available for rent. For a full list of bikes, sizes and pricing contact us at email@example.com. Bikes can be reserved upon booking to eliminate any chance of not having a bike ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
What spare parts for my bike should I bring?
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- rear derailleur hanger
- one set of brake pads
- chain (if your bike chain is older than 6 months)
- 2 inner tubes (with the appropriate valve)
- 2 spokes (appropriate lengths for your wheelset)
- Shock pump (particularly if you ride a Cannondale:) )
You can also do away with worrying about spares altogether and rent a bike for the week.
What clothing do you recommend?
With the exception of May and October, weather in Bosnia is rather stable and not too cold. Expected temperatures in May and October are between 10 and 25 C and temperatures between June and September are between 15 and 30 C. Packing rain gear is always good as we cannot guarantee the dry weather. Some long sleeves can certainly come in handy.
What should I pack?
Clothing and accessories:
- at least two cycling jerseys with short sleeves and one with long sleeves
- padded bike shorts
- bike helmet
- knee pads (elbow pads optional)
- sunglasses
- bike gloves
- rainproof jacket and pants
- warm "civilian" clothing (fleeces, pants …)
- swimsuit, towel
- sunscreen and insect repellent
- personal hygiene set (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo…)
Your riding backpack should carry at least:
- 2 liters of fluid/day (hydration bladder or plastic bottles)
- 1 spare inner tube (appropriate valve)
- tools
- pump
Plus any other stuff you can't ride without (phone, camera etc.)!


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