Ashurst Beacon

[MountainGoat]

Does anyone know the crack with this race? May be interested in giving it a go. I believe it is quite a flatish, fast course, is that correct?

Any info would be great.

Cheers

[fasteddie]

5.6 and 950ft so not too severe, I managed sub 40 mins and I descend like a lead ballon! Got caught out at the finish and was overtaken through the trees not knowing there was only 200m to go!
Its basically a cross country run but great fun. I'll be doing it again this year.

[Swoop]

Does anyone know the crack with this race? May be interested in giving it a go. I believe it is quite a flatish, fast course, is that correct?
Any info would be great.
Cheers

I wouldn't say flat but it is very fast. No real fell.
As far as I remember it starts downhill on a tarmac road.
There is a climb up to the main road which you run along for a short stretch.
Then down through some woods I think before a long uphill finish to Ashurst Beacon.
The best part last year was watching the football in the pub afterwards.
City beating United 3-1. Ronaldo was sent off for diving.
Diving in at Andy Cole that is.

[detritus21]

I'm doing it train quite a lot round there so am looking forward to a race on the doorstep

[MountainGoat]

Cheers for the info.

Looks good, we are doing the KT the following day anyway but may give this a crack aswell. If the old legs feel up to it that is

[Pinchy]

What's the weapon of choice for this race - walshes or road shoes???
Cheers

[Swoop]

What's the weapon of choice for this race - walshes or road shoes???

Swoops are fine!

[holtie75]

I think i'll have a crack at this one, it's only round the corner for me.

[Pinchy]

Swoops are fine!

I thought you might say that!!!

[Stagger]

Has anyone got directions from the M62 to the start.
Mrs Stagger is traveling to have a go at this one.