Archive for January, 2010

Weekend 30th/31st January 2010

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Tigger Tor – Indeed a “ stunningly fast turn round from Totley, means the Tigger Tor results are already on their website.”

Pennine Bridleway: – results – Horwich first, ahead of Salford, and then Calder Valley.

    DPFR Open Team:- Final Position – 53rd, 6.39.14 hrs.
                                   Leg 1:- Jo Armistead/Amy Herford . 01:19:34 (55th on Leg) : Leg 2. Pippa Wilkie /Liz Batt . 01:45:46 (55th on Leg). Leg 3. Lynn Bland / Darrell Bradbury . 01:14:32 (46th on Leg).
                                   Leg 4. Ann Watmore / Alice Robson. 01:24:40 (56th on Leg). Leg 5. Helen Elmore / Nicky Spinks. 1.24.40. (53rd on Leg)

Lynn reports:- “A last minute drop out meant Darrell had to save the day and run in the ladies team. Apparently you have to have 5 men to be a mixed team so not too surprisingly with 9 women and 1 bloke we didn’t get into the prizes in the open category!! Most of the team were unaware when they did their leg that we had a man in our midst and nobody seemed bothered when they found out.  The ground was frozen solid with frequent patches of ice to negotiate but with blue skies and sunshine it would have been difficult not to enjoy the day.  Thanks to everyone who turned out and represented the club, to Darrell and  Jo for agreeing at the eleventh hour to getting up at 5am along with Amy (who at least had a bit of warning) and Jon and Tony for helping with the ever complicated travel arrangements.  As always I really enjoyed this brilliantly organized event. I haven’t really worked out why so many Dark Peakers want to run Calderdale and not this relay.  You don’t know what you are missing!”
                                   
Kinder Trial:- provisional results . Tom Brunt round first, and then Lloyd.

Kendal Winter LeagueBirkrigg Common – results   , and a 2nd (1st V40) for Mike.

Noonstones.  Entries are closed, here’s the entry list.  Lots of us there, could be some very good teams….I’ll put out Route Notes later, but if you need them – just send through. Great to have ALL our teams out…
Ben Nevis Entry:-
"The Ben Nevis entry has opened, entry form .  The entries fill very quickly……” – a most welcome reminder from Nick Kirk.

I’ve mentioned Skype before, free phone computer calls, and it’s working right well. If you’ve not looked at it, play around etc. I just look at the list of contacts, it shows who is on-line, click on “Call” – and all is free….

Weekend 23rd/24th January 2010

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Kendal Winter LeagueMike was a lowly 8th at the first event, Firbank, results, but is now zooming away with a first place at Whitestones.

Stanbury Splash. -  results   Travelling guest appearances from Darryl, Jim Paxham and Julie Gardner….  video
Box Hill Fell Race: – DT needed to get the atlas out for this, the calendar mentions Dorking, wherever that is. Somewhere down south? Ian Moss escaped the snow, “This may/will be the only time I get to be first Dark Peak runner home!!” – and was round in 1:14:27mins.
Lambs Longer Leg  – results 

Mystery Photo (2):-  is from Duddon Valley. After the first road crossing, climb Hard Knott. The photo is leaving Hard Knott, a descent to Mosedale with Little Stand looming ahead. 
 Rhys , Dave Sykes and  Nick Kirk found the correct hill, and drawn out of the hat is Nick Kirk, who will receive the Jaffa Cakes whenever I find him…

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Carshare’s German Football Correspondent – has been busy. Have a look at this,   Duisburg v Frankfurt. One of the worst referee’s mistakes of all time…

Anyone lost a GPS watch?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

A message from Jon Wales:

Whilst out cycling this morning I found a GPS watch on Manchester Road, near to the quarter-mile bridge, opposite the old Norfolk Arms.
If you think it might be yours please email jrwales

Weekend 16th/17th January 2010

Monday, January 11th, 2010


With another quiet weekend – anyone else got a Mystery Photo or something?

   Lamb’s Longer Leg – Cancelled .
  
   Kendal Winter League – Firbank. –  results
   Ashurst Beacon
:- Cancelled…
   White Holme Circular – Cancelled

  Dark and White MM (3) –  Cancelled

Mystery Photo

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

As everything is icy, cold and cancelled, here’s a return for the mystery photo.
No hidden tricks -  which Lakeland Hill is this? The photo was taken after finishing the race.

It’s Lingmoor Fell,  after finishing Three Shires. The photo was taken whilst walking back to the parking by Hodge Close quarries. 
Matt Hulley,  Greg Rimmer, Martin Stocks. and John Coe – sent correct answers. First name drawn out is Greg, who will be the lucky recipient of the Jaffa Cakes, whenever we meet up…

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Weekend 9th/10th January 2010

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

All this looks thin and empty…..loads of deep snow on our moors, and the usual calling grouse.

Three Peaks Race. Entry details  (on-line start today). £16.00, and check the Calendar for other events on the same weekend – 24th April, i.e Kinder Downfall, Anniversary Waltz, Teenager with Altitude.

An evening with Joss and Kenny:-  Wednesday 19th May, at Keswick Theatre. This must be a cracker….

Shining Cliffs – results from the shortened course. 
Cannock Chase Trigs.results, nobody ventured over…