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    Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Just received an email with word that this year's YVAA grand prix races have been announced - see http://www.yvaa.org/10GP.htm

    They are usually 5-6 miles approx and as a rule multiterrain. The first one at Meltham on 7 March looks tempting - unless I'm mistaken its the same route as the Cinammon Lodge Chase which I personally found tougher than Meltham Cop Hill race.

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    I did one over Harrogate way a couple of years ago. Nice little trail race organised by Nidd Valley iirc
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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Quote Originally Posted by Derby Tup View Post
    I did one over Harrogate way a couple of years ago. Nice little trail race organised by Nidd Valley iirc
    Not done that one but know the former NVRR club secretary who's usually involved in catering for that race - I understand it's one of the less hilly ones in the series - not as flat as the York Knavesmire one though

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Quote Originally Posted by Multiterrainer View Post
    Just received an email with word that this year's YVAA grand prix races have been announced - see http://www.yvaa.org/10GP.htm

    They are usually 5-6 miles approx and as a rule multiterrain. The first one at Meltham on 7 March looks tempting - unless I'm mistaken its the same route as the Cinammon Lodge Chase which I personally found tougher than Meltham Cop Hill race.
    Coming up this Sunday - I'm still hoping to be there

    1st Monthly Grand Prix of 2010
    Sunday 7th March at Meltham start time 9.30 am
    Promoted by Meltham AC
    Venue: Meltham Community Sports Centre. Excellent changing facilities and showers plus large lounge with hot drinks and snacks. The bar is usually open as well. (is it usually open at 10.30am on a Sunday?!)
    Car Parking: There is ample parking close by. Follow directions of marshals.
    Route: Mostly off road on tracks and fields with some long climbs and descents, approx. 6 miles
    Entry: £3.00 on the day [unless changed at AGM] (remember you can register for the season on the website before the race)

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Did the 2nd of this year's GP series organised by Stainland Lions at West Vale (Calderdale Way Relay start) yesterday - nice 5+ miles mostly uphill woodland first half followed by a short section of road and track then more woodland down to finished.

    Gav Mulholland (Mischeavous Elf?) finished 2nd while I was just happy to stay ahead of the first FV55 (3rd lady) & V70.

    Any other forumites there?

    Were you out watching anywhere Stagger?

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    I was there. Good course,enjoyed it. It was a bit painful for me as I am suffering a bit with sciatica at the moment :angry:

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Quote Originally Posted by Leeds Rhino View Post
    I was there. Good course,enjoyed it. It was a bit painful for me as I am suffering a bit with sciatica at the moment :angry:
    Hope the sciatica clears up quickly LR. Unfortunately I'm missing the next race in Pudsey on 14th but hopefully there for Meanwood on 28th.

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Great turn out for the Pudsey race, 240 on a Tues night. This league goes from strength to strength.

    Still got the sciatica, had to grit me teeth a bit and ended up walking the last half mile,the pain was unbearable.

    Rest now,anti inflammatories (sp) and a telling off from my GP for coming back too soon !

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    Meanwood tonight anyone?

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    Re: Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix

    in attendance but sadly,not running.
    Fitness test this Saturday for my Pyrenees race,fingers crossed

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