Yes it was...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
Well Done Es :)):thumbup::thumbup:
Did any one else notice that about quarter of the field appeared to be from Dark Peak.
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Yes it was...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
Well Done Es :)):thumbup::thumbup:
Did any one else notice that about quarter of the field appeared to be from Dark Peak.
Will burn a few copys and get them posted out.Its not my sky box so will be a week or so till can get down and copy them to DVD.Quote:
Originally Posted by EsT
Yeah, we did...Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Hello All,
I've had a look at the Jura website and it looks like there are a myriad of ways to get there and different costs. So knowing a number of you guys have been there done that what is the best way to get there {that includes cheapest,most time efficient}. Also how long do most people stay and how much do the various ways of staying cost { Camping,b+b}. Any help much appreciated.
i'd imagine a b&b would cost around £40-£50 per person per night and camping around £15 per night for two people including a car
You prob wont get a B&B or the Hotel as they get booked up straight away for the race.Camping is free in front of hotel showers and washer/dryer are a £1.Get the Ferry from Kennacraig to Islay,if you take a car its an extra £90 (only valid for 5 days though goes up to 190 for longer) you could take your bike over and it costs £15(bikes free) but i did it this year and wont be doing it next year.
Indeed. Good running EsQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
many park up at ardrossan and then get a ticket to islay via arran and mull of kintyre. oddly, buying a return ticket, £30ish, only gets you back to arran. it's another tenner or so to ardrossan. bikes are free - you'll need one. the hopper to jura from islay is a few quid. this all takes a while, usually getting to ardrossan on wednesday and heading back from jura on the sunday.
You can also get over direct from the mainland:
http://www.jurapassengerferry.com/
DVD's of the Adventure show with Jura are now ready if anyone wants one pm me and will sort it out for you
Andy
Thanks for the offer Andy. I would love a copy; reimbursement etc. ?
The 2012 entry form would have been available from the Jura Fell Race website as from midnight, but for this message from Fasthosts, the website hosts:Meanwhile, if you e-mail [email protected], he will e-mail you back an entry form.Quote:
Some customers with sites on Windows server 88.208.252.134 may find that their sites are down and cannot be accessed via FTP. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Typical!
I can access the website (couldn't last night) but the link to the entry form just reverts to the original message that the forms will be out on 1st March. E mail on its way.
The pesky web server is still not working - they said it was, but it wasn't, and they are still trying to fix it. So far, I have e-mailed about 35 entry forms out. If there is anyone at Dark Peak who would like to print off a batch job of about 40 - may as well wait a day in case they fix the lovely computer.
Anyone interested in the farmhouse self-catering accomodation, please say. I have some takers for the last three days up to the race, but the house is available all week.
[email protected]
Entery sent!!!...well as soon as I find a stamp it is!!! :)
Some intelligent person at DPFR has already put the entry form up on their site, apparently. Please feel free to upload your e-mailed copy and put it up on a site.
The Jura website is now working again. Entry form etc. are all there.
139 runners are already registered for the 2012 race. http://www.artxraykishorn.co.uk/jura...aEntrylist.htm
My entry hasn't yet been received. Hopefully I will make the entry list. :confused:
Am in BOOM !
And me!
In case anyone missed out I have copy's of the Adventure Show from last year with Jura on it if you want a copy let us know and will bring a load the price a beer
jura hear we come :thumbup:
Yippee I'm in :)
I'm in!!!! Now what do I do!!! :o Accomodation...ferries...stuff to do!!
Do hill reps.
Ta!!! I will!!! :D
Ferry booked, camping...sorted!! Slightly scared tho'!!! Is it harder the Ennerdale? Not many off here doing it?
Looks like I'll be the only Macc Harrier going! My first time, so any advice on best travel route would be gratefully received. I plan to travel on thursday but without doing the miles of cycling between islands.
I am. I am cycling there from Glasgow I think, not worked it out yet, but that is the plan. Can't wait. What are you scared of? I like Scotch people :)Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
I know someone with a sister on Jura, he said: The ferry is a one man one boat company – he’ll put on as many extra services as he can to get everyone there. Sarah will need to check if he’ll take a bike – it’s a small RIB with an outboard motor but I’d be surprised if he didn’t let you strap it to the roof. Might be worth opening a thread on the FRA in due course to make sure you have critical mass for an extra service…Quote:
Originally Posted by toppolecat
The alternative is the Calmac ferry which runs four times a day from Kennecraig to Islay, from where you take a small (10 minute) car ferry across Jura sound to Jura. It’s much slower (four hours to Islay, an extra hour from Islay to Jura) but a bit cheaper if don’t take your car over (bear in mind you have to pay an bit extra for the Islay-Jura Ferry on top), but has lots of capacity www.calmac.co.uk.
Oh, and if the wind blows from the North they often cancel the Islay-Jura ferry so you might not be able to get off the island at all, as we did for a few days after my sister’s wedding a few years ago, although those without cars escaped on a very bumpy RIB ride round the coast to Islay and the airport/big ferry. It started to get worrying when the hotel was running out of food…
But all that’s part of the adventure ;-)
so I will see if I can get more info and get back to you, S
Blimey Nipper! You're a race junkie aren't you. I'd love a go at Jura but will struggle in the near future cos it doesn't fall in the school holidays often (I'm a teacher.) Good luck with it. ;)
hahah JD you made me laugh out loud, with that. Well, I have booked a few weeks off work so cycling and Jura - it is my summer holiday :)Quote:
Originally Posted by joeyd
oh, Alun also emailed: You can skip the busy stretch out from Glasgow and the A82 dual carriageway by getting the train from Glasgow to Arrochar & Tarbet (junction of A82 and A83 on the banks of Loch Lomond). I’ve never done it but (as I’m not a great lover of traffic when cycling) would imagine it would save a lot of time and fumes…Quote:
Originally Posted by toppolecat
Its very hard its like nothing you have done before,with the Lakes race's it's one climb at the start and bit of up and down but you never drop to far. With Jura on the Paps you have 3 big steep climbs and after each one drop pretty much back to where you started. There aint any paths little trods now and then.Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
I did it last year for the first time cracking race worth it alone for the cakes...
Looking at recent postings on getting there - it would just not be a good idea to cycle the A82 bit - no one is used to seeing bikes on this (fast) road, and there is a train anyway, occasionally. Last year a mate took the train to Greenock, and island-hopped with his bike to Kennacraig - different to the way many cyclists go, via Ardrossan and Arran.
As for the sea crossing, I am about to put the latest details up about the direct passenger ferry service. This will run direct to Craighouse from the mainland, Tayvallich, and takes 12 passengers. Nicol will put on as many trips as he is asked for, and is very keen to do so. Every passenger can take a bike with them, if they wish, and dogs are allowed as well. Watch the website.
Brilliant, much appreciated. thanks SQuote:
Originally Posted by GrahamA
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Originally Posted by andygib1982
Aye! I thought as much! Can't wait, but a little nervous re: navigation. Though I've been up Scotland a fair bit so know the script a wee bit. Any advice/observations re: route choices etc would be much appreciated.
Thanks for that Graham:)Quote:
Originally Posted by GrahamA
will anyone thats running at jura run the following sat at ennerdale?
i was wanting to do ennerdale for 1st time not sure i can do it so soon after jura.
I was wondering the same thing!! It really depends how my training goes! It seems a big ask for me tho'. Also I might have something on the w/e afterwards.