yes im doing the northens this year, last year the world trial was to close, but thats a while away yet. i will be racing the next 2 weekends aswell. in belfast and edinburgh
yes im doing the northens this year, last year the world trial was to close, but thats a while away yet. i will be racing the next 2 weekends aswell. in belfast and edinburgh
Leeds City AC: "Pure Sporting Delight"
probably not too well with all this rain!
'That's what you get when you suffer - you get results'
A week to go, has anyone got and course info? I think this rain has answered Danberts pleas...
Oh when the blues...go marching in...
course maps: http://www.northernathletics.org.uk/...160&EventID=34
not exactly clear on how many laps though
'That's what you get when you suffer - you get results'
Got to say the info seems a bit vague this year - tented areas - toliets etc ???
Looking at the weather on TV Leeds seems to be getting hit hard by floods and it could get worse as the week goes on.
Last edited by Pinno; 21-01-2008 at 11:10 PM.
A bit of a duathlon- i'll bring my wet suit then
Oh when the blues...go marching in...
panic ye not gentlemen, this event has been organised to the nth degree. Tents, toilets etc. will all be provided.
The blokes run 3 full laps.
Quick commentary on the course:
Start to C to A and back round to C is on a fast flat field which i understand is still in remarkably good condition.
C-D is a steep downhill, likely to be slippery so take care!
D-J is undulating parkland - likely to cut up I think so could be a tough section.
J-K is a steep little climb followed by a left turn and a gradually contouring up.
K-L-M is undulating parkland
M-A is a steep climb (the famous Hill 60 which I don't think is actually all that bad as its made out!)
Then you're back on the flat fast section again. All but the top field is likely to have got somewhat spongy so overall I'm expecting a really good test of fast, flat running, mud, tights turn, climbs and decents. Basically one of the best courses in the country that will produce a worthy winner.
Leeds City AC: "Pure Sporting Delight"
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