This one opens for me, Any problems let me know, It is a point to point so you can choose your own route with one or two exceptions which are flagged or taped
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This one opens for me, Any problems let me know, It is a point to point so you can choose your own route with one or two exceptions which are flagged or taped
Here's my version, which unlike Ian's I can actually see :)
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6...alecollage.jpg
(You won't believe the 'technical wizardry' involved in bringing this map to life)
Interesting wanderings up / down Grindslow Knoll, did you get lost :-)
I can't see any wanderings on Grindslow Knoll. I can see the zigzags on Ringing Roger that you are required to follow.
Its not viewable in Google's Chrome browser but it does work in IE 8. Might explain why some folks and not others are having troubles viewing it. Not sure my legs would have had enough left to tackle the direct route between Edale cross and Grindslow. This year I'll be aiming at getting round without the wheels falling off as spectacularly as they did last year - I've got the pictures to prove it.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Thanks chaps - cannot see Ian's but obviously can see Stolly's.
Oop's that's my first stupid comment of the year, I can assure you it won't be the last.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
I've just plotted the route shown on Ian's map on Tracklogs. It works out at only 16.8 miles, but there's 6,300ft ascent. This compares with 21.3 miles and 4,500ft on the more conventional route. Anyone for IDP's line?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by mountain bag
Hmm, after last yr's disastrous tally of 1 race, I think I'll make a more concerted effort to get out there. This looks like a good one to be getting on with. When is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
But it's the shortest route ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
I think the race is full Gary!Quote:
Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Bugger.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I really enjoyed the Hope Moors and Tors 20, despite rain virtually throughout - shame this one is full.
Are you up for it?Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
In a slightly more reasonable manner, I've put the shorter and longer routes onto a google map to show the distance/climb difference.... Not Ian's straight line short route though.... that would be silly!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...tt/skyline.jpg
This year, I need to learn the good line from Edale Cross to Grindsbrook Knoll, and then I'll be happy.
Just back from a 2nd recce/ 2nd leg; good day for it again - except for the fact that Mudclaws are as useful on icy patches as a pair of skis...
Two questions for you helpful people if you don't mind:) : what line is recommended through the woolpacks? Do you stay completely on the left side? I dropped a bit to the right, but made a mess of it...
And finally - the Ringing Roger CP - is it right on the top of RR? Or can you skirt to the right in front of RR?
Thanks again all! Will keep plodding on....
Not sure about the woolpacks line - don't think mine was optimal.
On Ringing Roger the checkpoint is on the top of the rocky bit.
it's pretty much where the upper path comes down to it for the plateauxQuote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
so I see entries have closed
are there any subs? I seem to remember last year about 70 entrants did not turn up .... :angry:
I've heard no subs. Really wanted to this race but a new job means I cant commit to it until next week. Not entered as I didn't want to be one of those who don't turn up.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo
I await the final entry list with baited breath. I know i'm in, but i don't know if any of my friends are. They weren't on the 21st December facebook update, at any rate.
Do the skyline, they said, it'll be great, they said, no we don't need to enter straight away, it won't fill up that quickly, they said.
looking at the dark peak website the cut off at mam nick is about 11 miles into the race anyone any idea of the ascent?
http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/temples-bin/...=edale-skyline some info hereQuote:
Originally Posted by maddaddy
Thats brilliant thanks
which begs the Q, is there any need to open entries so far before the race?Quote:
Originally Posted by Will.Race
Oh bugger, I've been a nitwit and left it too late.
We have the same thing with our road half marathon - open early, sell out. Then people get injured, fat, new job, sent on a course, etc., and find they can't make it. Out of 2000 entries, we get about 1500+ turn up and run.
Don't suppose there's any kind of Skyline matchmaking service for cancellations/too slack to enter on time? Ah well :)
Depends on the RO and when he can fit all the organisational stuff in and how busy they are nearer the day. we wouldn't have a race with out an unpaid RO (all races not just ES)Quote:
Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo
Praise be to the RO, all of them.
Amen to that.
Well it gives us time to get ready for it it would be hard to do the preperation not knowing if a place has been secured. I was too late last year with my entry (first week of Janurary)Quote:
Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo
I have to run off a week of Irish Guinness first then I can start to do some proper training
Only just over 1000ft ascent after Mam Nick. Just goes to show how easy the second half of the race is.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
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Originally Posted by Derby Tup
You should do the down and up
Get it done
Then it's only about 8 miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
So, after all the eating and drinking my thoughts turn to 2011's race and I find.......it's full!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why, oh why, oh why, are the entries open so early, only for a few dozen places to go wanting on the actual day of the race?
50% criticism, 50% sour grapes. Have just set a calendar reminder for this December 1st to send an entry off for next year!
Now, what about Tanky's?
I think it's full.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan
What about it...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan
Being a bit early about Tankys!! even though traditionally it gets over subscribed as well. Not sure about Tankys this year as the RO Clair got a lot of grief from the water companies about access rights. It takes something from the race if the opportunity for route choices is taken away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan
The sixteen mile Kinder Trog from Hayfield in the summer is another nice long local race.
More like 70-80 last year - on a perfectly nice day. I've not even got my bloody 2011 calendar through yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan
Could really do with a long race around late March time so does anyone know of any LDWA events around the same time as the Skyline ?
Can't seem to get on the LDWA website at work
Sat 19 Mar Four Passes (in Lake District). There's a thread for this on here. I fancy it although it's a week after Howarth Hobble / Wuthering HikeQuote:
Originally Posted by Will.Race
Sun 20 Mar Two Crosses (in Lancashire). Think this has been discussed on here before
Sun 3 April Blubberhouses 25 (Harrogate/Ilkley area of Yorkshire). There's a thread on here. I've done this and it's a good one
Wuthering Hike on the 12th?Quote:
Could really do with a long race around late March time so does anyone know of any LDWA events around the same time as the Skyline ?