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I've just plotted the new course changes on to a map and now make the total distance between 24+miles (pos 25), vs. the old route at 22+miles. I'll be doing a full recce over the xmas break, let me know if anyone wants to join me?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
Chris,
Which days did you have in mind? I'm very interested but might find it difficult to escape for a day.
Does anyone know if there is a route description available on the web ?
According to this forecast http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.asp?zipcode=Guiseley, Saturday will be frozen solid (-2), dry and light winds - let's hope so. I can’t see the snow going be then though!
Have recced the quarry bit, Chevin is now much shorter and it is easier to miss the checkpoint and shortcut to the lane across the lane so be aware.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
Do you mean the quarry checkpoint? That's the only section that wasn't clear to me from the route description.
Thanks for the weather update, Chris. Let's hope it stays true. Down here in south Manchester most of our snow melted last night. We had 2 inches yesterday.
I reconnoitred the route from Whetstone Gate to the finish last Saturday. It might have been sunny but it was cold in that wind on Ilkley Moor (especially without a hat). The ground was just crusting over with ice.
Hi Tf,
For the new quarry checkpoint, don't turn left along the Chevin. Carry on straight up the steps then bear left in the woods to the top and round the fence. Basically follow your nose (as well as the rd).
Cheers Nick. I suspect it's one of those sections that's clearer on the ground than when trying to reconcile a written description to an Ordnance Survey map. I'm guessing there may be paths not shown on the map.
At least I know where I'm heading for, and it won't be far to backtrack if I miss the optimum route.
See you on Saturday, bright and early!
It's still ok to park in the Leisure centre isn't it?
I thought the Leisure Centre put 'guards' on to stop you doing that?
The official advice is to use the retail park. I must admit that I tend to use a side road, but it's a little way off. (I wouldn't use one too nearby, as it could get clogged up or cause inconvenience to the locals.)
Hi all
Looking forward to this again, but hope it stays solid on top
Hi BritNick, hope all is good :)
hi clairster - fancy seeing you here! ;)
Good Luck with Rombald's
I haven't quite ruled out Troller's yet - are you doing that one?
Ciao!,
Here in Firenze it is hot hot but I wonder whcih shoes I will need for the Rumbles race on Saturday with your snow?
Can someone from the famous chips and fish town of Guiseley advice me?
Is it the Norman Walsh shoes with the famous Pete Bland pyramid studs?
Or the Inov8 Rocky Light trail shoe?
Grazie mille!
Filippo
id use the roclites mate some road sections ,should be enough grip for the moors ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Filippo Acciaiuoli
Hi Clairster,
All's good with me. You too I hope. Have a smooth flight across and hope to see you on Saturday in the throng. If you see me first, please tap me on the shoulder and say how-do. I'll have to excuse myself in advance because my powers of recognition in a crowd are deficient, to say the least. :o
Hi Filippo,
Are you flying up to do this race??
When it's frozen it's less slippery, making fell shoes less desirable on the moors, and as owmeknee said, there's a bit of road, which makes fell shoes even less desirable.
HIya Daz..yup doing Trollers!, come play :)
Hiya Nick - thank you and will do. Allgood and looking forward to this!
I have ionov8 roclites and they rock :)
the man from Guiseley says wear tennis bats - its deep up ont moorsQuote:
Originally Posted by Filippo Acciaiuoli
From Guiseley: almost all the route will be icy where it has been trodden, and up to several inches of soft snow on higher sections. All the footpaths in town are snow/ice covered, though a small amount of tarmac will be encountered, e.g. crossing the main roads. So spikes are probably not appropriate, but perhaps PBs or Inov8 Mudclaws (preferably with new soles) would be the best footwear. Let's hope the forecast of -5C tonight is true and that the mires on Rombald's Moor are frozen.
Sounds like a magical winter wonderland the likes of which I haven't seen for years.
Here is another view
http://mountainousambitions.blogspot...balds-run.html
I live within view of Ilkley Moor and have been keeping a keen eye on the snow up there all week. I think I will be carrying a survival bag tomorrow at Rombald's and plenty of warm kit. Hope everyone has a safe and fun run outQuote:
Originally Posted by FellShoeShuffler
Well done for posting this Ian - a big caution to all runners to be very careful.
Do think the author’s not running so he can distribute claim forms to potential customers?
From this blog:
For any seasoned LDWA walker these hazards are matters that they take in their stride, indeed some might say that the adverse conditions make the event all the more worthwhile. I would not descent from that view, but my concern is for the runners.
Interesting that a barrister specialising in personal injury doesn't know the difference between descent and dissent...does this signify a predisposition to muddle potential risk with potential litigation?
Clearly, icy conditions afford greater chances of sustaining injury. Irony being the fickle creature it is, I'll probably come a cropper myself tomorrow....
One thing's for certain though; I wouldn't consider blaming the organisers. I worry that postings like this one begin to undermine the confidence of the wonderful people who make such races possible. I appreciate Rombald's Moor can be risky if visibility is very poor, but the forecast is fine for tomorrow; everyone participating knows it'll be slippery underfoot in places, and the author is somewhat alarmist in comparing the moor's dangers with those posed by Bowfell or Jack's Rake in wintry weather.
Go carefully and I hope everyone enjoys a great day out.
I agree with you Tussockface
Most of the Rombalds route is within 50 metres of civilisation!!
Can't wait to slip and slide everywhere :D
Spot on Tussockface. It was winter wonderland up there, and a fantastic event - well done John Sparshatt (the "cavalier") and your helpers.
I would just like to echo the comments of the people above and agree with Tussockface.
It is clearly an issue of personal responsibility. Nobody is putting a gun to our heads and telling us we have to go out and run. It is down to the individual to weigh up any risks involved and come to their own decision without seeking somebody else to blame. If organisers feel they are running the risk of being found liable by the author of the blog and others then they will simply stop putting events on. Perhaps the barrister who wrote the blog feels the organisers should have gritted the whole course beforehand.
A good day anyway with lovely clear weather making for fantastic views. That was my fourth consecutive year of doing Rombalds and no doubt I will be back again next year.
The conditions today were definitely the slowest I can remember for the Rombald's, and I've done it every year since 1993. (It's not John Sparshatt that organises it, by the way, it's the 15th Airedale Scout Group.) I don't think it was dangerous though, it was just difficult!
I was at the front at Weecher, but as soon as we hit the deep snow I seemed to suffer more than most people and by the time I reached Piper's Gate/Crag, I was down in about 15th. When the going got easier I managed to overtake about half of the runners who had got ahead.
Emma Barclay had a great run.
Conditions were interesting from Weechers up to the checkpoint on the new bit (where the yellow flag was) but nothing too drastic (though the way the whole bog moved like a trampoline under our feet as we followed the plantation wall was worrying - did it break and did anyone go in?).
Once we got onto the established footpaths everything was fine, the worst bit for me off the whole run being the track that leads into Menston - sheet ice or what, what is usually a good surface you can start to pull away on was reduced to an ice rink it was safer to jog/walk along.
Did better than I expected. Thanks to the organisers , the food and friendliness of the volunteers was on a par with the service at the KCAC Yorkshireman (Sunday 13th September 2009).
Well I did this and it was superb. The moor covered in snow with the sun out. Just fantastic! Hard work on the legs, but all good training. The food has improved immensely over recent years. Top class.
Anyone know where i will find the results and when they will be published?
This was my first ever non-road event. I fell on my face, fell on my backside, fell on my knees more than once. I looked like Bambi on ice most of the time. Didn't get very much running done and although moaned a lot when falling over, had a great day. At least I will destroy my own time when I do it again next year.
Thanks to everyone who gave words of wisdom, encouragement and company along the way. Even the ones that laughed at my falling over!:D
Found this hard yesterday. I didn't really seem to adapt to the snow and ice and spent my time doing a 'pig on stilts' impression.
Still, the moor looked stunning, and the organisation can't be faulted. Jaffa Cakes hmmm...
Thanks to the marshalls, who remained stubbornly cheerful, although they must have been cold.
Also thinks to Brett and the other Keighley folk who didn't seem to mind me blindly following them whenever the route got even vaguely tricky.
I'm glad you weren't following Pete and me when we took a slightly different line to everyone else at the end :o
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Wondered how you got past me. Thought you,d sneaked past when i was enjoying tea and cakes at Burley Woodhead.:DQuote:
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As the post on the Winter Hill thread - how come so many empty gel wrappers on this course as well??Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve C
Agreed! If you can take them out of a bum bag you can put them back. It is easier when they are empty.Quote:
Originally Posted by brett
And if this Rocket Science defeats you then stick them inside your vest which will be nicely tucked into your shorts to keep out the cold. Since the wrappers will be sticky they won't fall out.
Been up here for ages... :D
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Change your browser.... :D
will correct it shortly, just taking the dog out!
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