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    James Herriot race,Wensleydale

    Anyone done it ??? whats it like ??
    I know its more trail than fell.
    30 of us are doing it from my club,followed by picnic and game of cricket if dry,or afternoon in the pub if wet !

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    First time at this event for me too so can't comment from experience. However, I've been led to believe that most of the climbing is done in the first mile or so and then there is a bit more climbing at about 2/3 race distance.

    Heard good reports about this event so I'm looking forward to it.

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    Aye done it twice. Yes start off by going up a hill. Then flatish over a sort of trail for a while then there's a hill about 4 miles later and then it just goes up and down a bit . Beautiful scenery. Cakes at the Cafe in the castle (free entry to cafe) are good but service can be slow. Also parking can be tight so early arrival is advised. I'll be the slow boy towards the back watching everyone kill themselves on the first climb, then i begin my overtaking. well hopefully! Anyway say hello , i'm number 45.

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    Check Beginners: First Fell Race. Hope I didn't discourage anybody thinking of this as a first fell race as it would be an excellent choice.
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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    I reckon i saw your crew leeds Rhino , were u in a van near the control tent?

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    Really enjoyed the race today. Went through a bit of a bad patch between 10 and 12k but other then that a great day out.

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    Aye up Alf, We were the lot on the coach which was causing parking chaos for a while !
    Enjoyed the race,harder than I thought it was gonna be with that hill at the start.
    25 of us had a picnic on the village green and then we went down to Masham for beer and then a curry when we arrived back in Leeds
    TOP DAY OUT !!!

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    Results are up,

    http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/com...431&ClubID=254

    You have to turn your screen on it's side to read the pdf....

    If I'd been a bit fitter I'd probably have enjoyed that one!

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    Sound , Leeds Rhino , glad you enjoyed it. Seemed a bit rockier than i remember. Bloody lovely weather thou.

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    Re: James Herriot race,Wensley

    I remember the days when the james Herriot was a half marathon on the road, starting & finishing at Hawes. Bloody hard it was too.
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