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sfg, if you look at the bottom of the page there is a list of 'Similar Threads' ;) I think this is a great feature of the New Format :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by superflyguy
Hi PhilQuote:
Originally Posted by Alphin
The TT is back in the Hands Of Tanky's family. I'll look forward to seeing you on the start line.
No it's on ther other side of the main Road between the road and the res on a path junction SK 0728 9920Quote:
Originally Posted by superflyguy
The road is the Woodhead Pass (A628).Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
oops yes you are right, the grid ref is correct though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Like to put it on record that I would be in favour of getting rid of the road section!!
To just after Soldiers Lump yesQuote:
Originally Posted by superflyguy
Was over there today. took a look at this section and there is a good track the whole way down the valley, a few little short cuts. but overall nice running.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
Was looking on my OL1 map at the route and realised the start is not on it. Looks like it's on OL21. I don't really want to buy this as i wouldn't use it for anything else so would i be able to acquire the relevant section of the map off someone for a small fee?
Thanks,
Glen
Not sure if you will need it as at that stage we will be all bunched up and it just follows the pennine way until you take a short cut before the the first road crossing below black hill.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
So just follow the crowd!!
Not sure if you will need it as at that stage we will be all bunched up and it just follows the pennine way until you take a short cut before the the first road crossing below black hill.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
So just follow the crowd!!
No I think you will be fine, The run down from Lady Clough is ok but you need to cross the stream to the SW bank at SK 1082 9071 as there is no ROW on the NE bank, the CP would then have to be at the Bridge at Fairbrook. Although I'm not sure whether Clair has spoke to the land owners yet.
Ok cheers, i'm guessing then the kit check at the start is not to strict with regards to maps then? I was mainly wanting it for when i do some recce's.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
Cheers, looking forward to this. Came past runners last year when coming back over the snake from Hayfeild after the MM. stopped to find out what race it was and spoke to some supporters.
Have you ever seen an IDP Kitcheck? some times runner leave crying ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
As the Doc says the first bit is pretty much follow my leader but try and get a photo copy of the first bit if you can, if not let me know and I'll print you one off my computer.:D
Ian (& Clair of course),
I'll be properly "On Board" very soon too,
Just have to get Hayfield Show Weekend (&LP) safely done & dusted,
I'm very pleased to see the movement towards cutting out the Snake Road,
Increasingly I've thought how potentially dangerouse it is,
Sharing a rather narrow space with poor drivers & bad bikers:mad:...
Far worse than a fierce winter, dense clag & deep deep snow:wink:!
Catch up soon...
Maybe see you Sat?
Only if you at 3 Shires, I'll be missing LP this year, so many races, so little time........
Are you ever short of marshals for this event Ian? I'm not running for 4 months over winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
The first road crossing often needs extra help, after that there's nothing really needed until the finishing area. You could help out in Edale!
Nah, at Skyline i dodged it. ;) I'm sorted on the kit check just figured someone might pull me up if i did not have full map.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Yeah i will try and get something. just want to see the route as i've not run over that way before. got out and did edale to top of lady clough last weekend. nice section. prob gona do bleaklow next weekend. Been reading the thread from last year and checking out all the options. sounds like it's gona be fun!! looking forward to it. Cheers for the offer of a copy. will hit you up if i can't find a copy.
I'd like to enter this for first time but have struggling with the logistics (i.e. getting to Marsden and from Edale) on my jack jones. Anyone got any ideas or want to arrange shared transport (I'd be travelling from Leek / Buxton direction and expect to finish mid-pack).
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Originally Posted by Homeward Bound
I'm seriously considering this, will enter later in Oct however. If I'm in I'll be travelling from Macc - I imagine I'll be nearer the back than mid packing
Any chance of seeing the entry list yet? I know some people still interested if it is not full.
Your first post since joining in July!! Lurkers Hey!Quote:
Originally Posted by BrentPFR
It's about time you got your self sorted. See you Monday....
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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Are there many entries so far?
I'm heading out from top of snake over to crowden and return tomorrow morning if anyone else is interested. Prob starting from car park between 7 and 7.30. Leaving sheffield between 6.30 and 7. if interested let me now and we can firm up the times.
Glen
Sorry I've no Idea, Clair has taken back the running of the Trog, The team are just supplying the safety cover and kitcheck. I'll send her an email later asking her to post the an entry list and updating the route.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddaddy
Ian
Here is the current entry list.....YES THERE ARE SPACES!!!! ONLY HALF FULL SO FAR!!!!
No. Name
1 Mark Ollerenshaw
2 Paul Fauset
3 Lewis Ashton
4 Mark Vogan
5 Mike Troup
6 John Brownell
7 Thomas Webb
8 Jan Danilo-Garbacki
9 Craig Stansfield
10 James Lawler
11 Paul Bowerbank
12 John Hewitt
13 Brent Lindsay
14 Karen Davison
15 Chris Ledger
16 martin Bullock
17 Martyn Goodwin
18 Alan Sheldon
19 Amanda Heading
20 Andy Heading
21 Stuart Allsop
22 Greg Rimmer
23 Dave Ward
24 Kathryn Parr
25 Helen Gilbert
26 Becky harper
27 Lucy Savage
28 Gavin Williams
29 Peter Adams
30 Dave Hogg
31 Phill Davies
32 Anthony Capuano
33 John Nunn
34 Jim Paxman
35 David McGuinness
36 Ruth Batty
37 Alan Finney
38 Andrew McDermott
39 Jullen Minshull
40 Ian Loombe
41 Nick Whittingham
42 Thomas Wild
43 Ian Hodge
44 Adam Speed
45 Nick Harper
46 David Egan
47 Kate Cooper
48 Matthew Hulley
49 Simon Harrison
50 Richard Snowden
51 Tim Rippon
52 Gus French
53 Jules Barrett
54 Dave Soles
55 John Vernon
56 Mick Baldwin
57 Gregory Crowley
58 Anne Beresford
59 Patrick Barry
60 Ashley Norie
61 Geoff Nichols
62 Michael Bourne
63 John Doyle
64 Ben Robson
65 Adele Metcalfe
66 Ginny Willey
67 Phil Swan
68 Will Meredith
69 Johnnie Watson
70 John Cox
71 Tim Whittaker
72 David Daly-Atkinson
73 William Baxter
74 Marcus Payne
75 Steve Bowker
76 Paul Fleuriot
77 Darran Hawkins
78 Daniel Shaw
79 Chris Webb
80 Dave Bebbington
81 Chris Jackson
82 Laura Gibson
83 Kirsty Bryan-Jones
84 John Boyle
85 Pat Goodall
86 Clare Griffin
87 Ozzy Kershaw
88 Matthew Kinsey
89 Scott Elbourne
90 Carl Betts
91 Paul Orton
92 Ronnie Turner
93 Kevin Hoult
94 Susan Clapham
Thank you
I'm in and so are the usual suspects. Looking forward to this one
In as well :)
Aaaargh, I'm not on the list tho I sent in my entry on 24th September. Are there some waiting to be added?
A few usual suspects missing IPD. Resting this one out?
who's this IPD fella??Quote:
Originally Posted by BrentPFR
Just bideing my time....
Tanky's Trog was my first proper fell race back in 1991. Just filled my entry in for this year - doubt I'll get anywhere near the time I did it in 19 years ago!
Hello Folks...
sorry for the delay in making this decision but finally after some good discussions the decision has been made to move the Snake check point from the pub, to Lady Clough below Birchin Clough SK 1080 9145. This means that the route will run down Lady Clough so there is no (or little) need to run down the A57. There are several access points into Lady Clough from the A57 between Doctor's Gate and Birchin Clough however I beleive that from North Grain the access point is a little down the road. There will be a Swift river crossing team at the bottom of Ashop Clough or alternatively there is a path (of sorts!) down the East side of the river which brings you to the foot bridge at the bottom of Fairbrook Naze.
The reason for positioning it here is to ensure runners are diverted off the road as much as possible whilst also keeping parking options available for marshals and support vehicles. We will review it again next year!
I will be sending an email to all entrants to advise of the change but please can you pass along to whoever you feels needs to know!!!!!
Thanks
Clair
Tankys Trog
Clair I believe you need to be clearer with your description, I agree that there is little need to run down the road but unless you say that the road is out of bounds some will still run down it as it will be quicker.
So are saying you MUST leave the road at SK 1004 9290 and follow the path to the CP and river crossing? or is this an option?
Hi Ian
I'm going to stick my neck out and say YES runners must use Lady Clough however if runners 'find' themselves further down then there will be no one penalising them for missing the top of the clough. I will put a crossing marshal on at Doctors Gate to direct runners to the style. Does this seem ok?
Clair - Ran up and down through the woods from Lady Clough to the bottom of Upper North Grain on a recce last year - and it is definitely alot slower than the road - the route should be complusory for fairness. Maybe the checkpoint can be a bit upstream from Birchin Clough to further discourage road usage? Good move though to cut out the road - more in keeping.
Not done Tanky's but have done 4 Inns (cp at Drs Gate then another at Snake Inn) several times.
My view is that the road is scary but undoubtedly faster you can get a reet peg on down the gentle downhill; Through the woods along the clough is much, much nicer, however and would be a lot more in keeping with the event.
It would have to be mandated, though, 'cos niceness would lose out over speed for most folks.
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Has Grouse entered yet.
Like I said before last year. There is a better way than the road. The tunnel.
Id better see if im free that day.
Yes, to keeping road section out, BUT - I think the organisers should decide the exact route, give GRs in race info and explain safety issues - IT SHOULDN'T BE UP TO THE FORUM TO SORT NOR SUGGEST ROUTES - Or it's fell racing/organising by proxy!Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnB
I'm fed up with the Coalition approach to life anyroad!!!
Easy Tiger! The beauty of Tanky's is that there is (or was) no route. It is a navigational challenge as well for those that go and find the best way through. I think Clare has used the experience of experienced forumites well to rule out the use of 2.5 miles of tarmac in a fell race. Long may the choice aspect of Tanky's continue!Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEBIKE
Steady on BB. I've been chatting to Clair about this for a while via Email as a follow on from when we (Plumbums etc) organised the route.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEBIKE
I was just clearing up a vague point, I reckon you have more than a glass of that "Cab Savi";):w00t:
I reckon your promotion to Club fell secretarty is going to you head...:D
Hope you had a good run today over Bleaklow, weather looked superb, Give me a call next time and I'll join you, (but don't expect me to show you my route.....Hee hee
see you soon mate