Tanky's trog

Went out with Grimmer today and ran the Bleaklow section. To say it was damp is a bit of an understatement. Very similar to the bad part of last years race.

Torside Res was overflowing and the clough was foaming mass of water. On the path above Torside there were so many streams pouring over the edge that the path was virtually underwater! On the way back up to Hern Clough the path was also underwater and was very difficult to cross due to the amount/speed of water.

Visibily was atrocious but we went there and back in about three hours checking a few of the options and bearings as we went.

Kit hanging up to dry at the moment, great fun.

Roll on the Big Day

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Went out with Grimmer today and ran the Bleaklow section. To say it was damp is a bit of an understatement. Very similar to the bad part of last years race.

Torside Res was overflowing and the clough was foaming mass of water. On the path above Torside there were so many streams pouring over the edge that the path was virtually underwater! On the way back up to Hern Clough the path was also underwater and was very difficult to cross due to the amount/speed of water.

Visibily was atrocious but we went there and back in about three hours checking a few of the options and bearings as we went.

Kit hanging up to dry at the moment, great fun.

Roll on the Big Day

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I can't believe it was as wet as last year. I have very vivid memories of seeing fellow runners swept downstream by the torrent in Crowden Little Brook.

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Originally Posted by Marvin

I can't believe it was as wet as last year. I have very vivid memories of seeing fellow runners swept downstream by the torrent in Crowden Little Brook.

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I vividly remember being swept away:eek:. Good fun though and overtook a few who were taking more care about their crossing:D

Anyone know where you can get some ultralightweight water wings?

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Originally Posted by Marvin

I can't believe it was as wet as last year. I have very vivid memories of seeing fellow runners swept downstream by the torrent in Crowden Little Brook.

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Yes I remember two runners swim across:eek: But the amount of water pouring off Bleaklow would put it pretty close.

Are you still up for a trip over Kinder on Thur/Friday Andy I was thinking of a Triple crossing (that would double as a TT recce aswell) Bring your waders;)

Ian, when is pre entry deadline???????

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Ian, when is pre entry deadline???????

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Hi Daz
14th November is closing date for entries with NO ENTRIES ON DAY.

I was talking to Andy the other night and we are already over 50 entries with about 6-8 entries a day coming through.

Looks like it will be a sell out so get that entry in quick.

If you do cancell and let us know there is a 50% refund( not sure if there is a closing date for this though.

Ian

What times are folk looking for???? Pb's etc??? Conditions etc being good to fair...

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Originally Posted by BLUEBIKE

What times are folk looking for???? Pb's etc??? Conditions etc being good to fair...

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Sub 4 for me again would be brilliant. Sub 3.50 would be a miracle:D

Is there any chance of the new regime allowing the Rollickstones route to be used again - that would really help with your sub-4.

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Originally Posted by Rudolph Hooker

Is there any chance of the new regime allowing the Rollickstones route to be used again - that would really help with your sub-4.

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The "problem" with the Rollick Stones route isn't of our doing.
The landowner, of about 50 acres below Rollick Stones, shoots on Sundays and won't allow access over his bit of England.
I have not been in touch with him but may try for next year, I like the Rollick Stones route myself.
Just in conversation with Moors for the Future regarding their conservation areas on Bleaklow that may affect the route, so watch this space for any news.