As long as I avoid having a club mate say to me "you look rough" on the way up to Stoodley Pike I'll be happy :closed:
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As long as I avoid having a club mate say to me "you look rough" on the way up to Stoodley Pike I'll be happy :closed:
Anyone know what the Hobble is like for late entries ?
I won't know if I can do it til Friday and entries officially closed yesterday.
Clubmates entered v late last year by 'phoning Brett the organiser. http://kcac.co.uk/kcac-events/haworth-hobble/
I'll be in Hoka Mafates so everyone can laugh at my giant clown feet on skinny legs, Max Wall springs to mind, hope I don't hit any walls :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
Hoka Combo XT for me. Got them on Friday as after reading some reviews I thought they'd help my arthritic right. Tried them over the weekend and am very impressed :).Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
What's the current thinking on the route at Stiperden House Farm. It's frustrating slogging through the swamp while everyone else cruises past you down the lane. Official view?
if the race organiser asks us to stay off the lane then we should. (i agree it seems daft- why the farmer wants us eroding his field and not the track is beyond me)
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Originally Posted by stevefoster
I've been wondering when the H word would start to crop up in these parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by GregC
I reckon I may well have been the only one in Hokas last year - it was like the emperor's new clothes. They were a bit embarrassing - but only until I bounded, bounced and boinged past about twenty people on the track down to Hurstwood Reservoir. Honestly, it's the closest thing you can get to mountain biking without actually being on a mountain bike!
I reckon there'll be Hokas galore on view in downtown Haworth on Saturday.
They'll never catch on, though - not "fashionable" enough...
Hokas? I didn't think the Hobble was fancy dress :closed:
We are cycling to Haworth from Leeds, if anyone fancies joining us?
Did about 26 miles of it last Thursday in an old pair of Talons and my feet are still complaining. Lots of hard trail on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fidaleo
thanks for that...got the gpx file of the route and noticed fair amount of track...Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
Oh god !! not the spice girl boots again.:oQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Where did you get the gpx from - I'm looking for one :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fidaleo
Hobble this weekend? Where did the last two months go? :closed:
Apologies kids - I'm afraid I've had to pull out of the race - tight calf muscle, pulled hamstring - the hobble would quite literally be a hobble for me. Was looking forward to seeing a bumper turn out of forumites - enjoy the day y'all.
It would appear that the sweeper had not read the route description properly! The Google map finish does not match the description. YiannisQuote:
Originally Posted by brett
Your scared because you cannot resist me when I'm booted up :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by crumblydown
Talking off suited and booted - due to having a much better offer elswhere I will not be carparking in my customary attire this year , however Brett has assured me he will personally ensure that standards are kept up and that at the very least all marshalls will wear miniskirts and boob tubes.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
He himself is having curlers in his arse hair and a wax in a sensitive area to ensure his outfitted is presented in the best light.
please let me know if he does not keep to his word.
Looking forward to it even more now, I will report back to you Anti, and, of course, miss your curves in the car park:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Antisocial
No really those Hokas do nothing for your figure, you look much better in your high heels.:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
MWIS are currently predicting blizzards on Saturday...
We'll be reet enough. Brett always lays on some decent weather for the Hobble :thumbup:
My figure does nothing for my figure these days, go figure :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by crumblydown
Aye we'll be reet, it's only weather, Brett layed on some decent weather for last years 3ppp's Cyclocross too!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Cheers Brett:wink:
I'm in for the pairs race for first time - Mixed, with a newbie lass. Never ran as any kind of team before, could be interesting.. :)
Ha ha, the old MWIS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
I always find it good for a laugh. Blizzards this time is it? Brrrr! I'll pack my suncream, then.
Could you cut and paste the forecast here, so that we can go back and check it on Saturday night to see if it was right?
How Windy?
Easterly; 30 to to near many higher tops and ridges 40mph, gusts locally 50mph.
Effect Of Wind?
Will increase quickly with height to make walking difficult where exposed near higher ridges & tops: Considerable buffeting and wind chill likely.
How Wet?
Snow on and off all day
Intermittent, and particularly by afternoon, often light snow, will tend to ease only slowly through the day. Blizzards likely. Rain only in the valleys by afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive; lowest base east
Cloud coming in from the east, base 450m, occasionally 300m will tend to lift toward 600m at least in Yorkshire.
Chance of cloud free Summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine unlikely. Slight haze, but the air very much clearer - but widely foggy across the hills, particularly morning.
Temperature (at 600m)
Around -1C, dropping slowly during the day from the east.
And in the valleys
600m dropping toward 350m.
Good Hobble banter on tonight's club run with organiser Brett. This year's food sounds ace :thumbup:
including some special veggie sausages!Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Steve
I spent the whole day in the finish tent - the weather was fine
I wouldn't have been anywhere else
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Originally Posted by stevefoster
Wise choice Brett, and of course you'll spend the whole of the Hobble in the school, Thanks in advance, without you we wouldn't be able to enjoy whatever Saturday brings:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by brett
I'm not a veggie, but like Bear Grylls, I'll eat owt:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Livi
Shurely well 'ard people who do the Hobble aren't vegetarians?
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Originally Posted by Livi
Whoa... it ain't cooked yet!
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Originally Posted by Derby Tup
hey, it's really cold and damp in the school, much better being out on the hills :~)
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Originally Posted by stevefoster
Met Office forecast:
Saturday
Rain at all levels initially is likely to turn to snow over the summits by the middle of the day and then progressively to lower levels during the afternoon. Hill fog. Strong easterly winds will make it feel very cold at altitude as the freezing level drops to only around 300m by the end of the day.
Well it looks like I'm up for being a last minute Hobbler. A few dumb questions:
1. Is the route marked and/or easy to follow
2. Presumably I just need snacks and a drink to tide me over the gaps between any food stops?
3. How many food stops (if there are indeed food stops) are there?
4. I don't have an OS map - do I need to get one (or print off a few bing maps)?
5. Get there for 7 ish for an 8 start yeah?
1. Not marked, easy to follow apart from some tricky points (mainly in housing areas) where you could get lost. Lots of others to follow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
2. Emergency rations part of the rules.
3. Five refreshment stops.
4. Map is part of the rules, copies should be ok (you may need a map depending on conditions).
5. registration 6:30-7:30