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31-10-2009, 05:29 PM
Derby Tup

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Hennigan (sp?)
Gray
Pearce
Mounsey

Calder Valley won mens' team, Wharfedale ladies
31-10-2009, 05:48 PM
TurboTom

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YES CALDER VALLEY...........where were Wharfedale
31-10-2009, 06:04 PM
Derby Tup

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

YES CALDER VALLEY...........where were Wharfedale

Jack Smith was in top ten but not many of their others were out. Ted Mason retired
31-10-2009, 06:50 PM
PeeJay

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Originally Posted by Stagger

Just been up and down at a very steady pace.
Great to be out on a hill again.:)
Shepards were rounding up the sheep and one made an excellent point when he questioned why everyone wants to follow the path through the bogs above Hag Dyke when you can follow the sheep trod and stop out of the mud and its a quicker route to the top.
He pointed it out and by jove he was right.:eek:
I not up to racing but I will be over with a couple of CV lads.
See ya Saturday:)

I'm dying to know whether anyone followed this 'secret trod' or not.;)
31-10-2009, 06:58 PM
Stagger

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Originally Posted by PeeJay

I'm dying to know whether anyone followed this 'secret trod' or not.;)

Nope, the two CV lads who were with me last Wednesday also bottled it and followed John.

They were over the moon with their Gold Medals:)

I'll be there next year Peejay and it will shave minutes off my time:)

Might be under 50 mins

Another great race Sir. Congrats to yourself and your helpers.

Thanks to Mr & Mrs Woodhead on a fine Yorkshire champs race.
31-10-2009, 07:01 PM
Stagger

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Shoes lasted Ady but are now languishing in my wheelie bin ;) Wonder if I can get 4years out of a pair of X-talons :cool:

Good job you dont live in Leeds or they would still be there in 4 years time.

I liked the way you got a little jog on after a few words of positive encouragement. Good effort;)

You do the running and I be the shouter:eek:
31-10-2009, 07:08 PM
PeeJay

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Cheers Stagger.

I have a rather expensive looking childs lime green coat, 'Quechua' make which was left in the field. If anyone knows who owns it I would be glad to arrange its return.
31-10-2009, 07:11 PM
Graham Breeze

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Originally Posted by PeeJay

I'm dying to know whether anyone followed this 'secret trod' or not.;)

Pete,

What do you think about the trod?

With six (at least) V60 in front of me I need something special for next year.

Graham
31-10-2009, 07:14 PM
Graham Breeze

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Originally Posted by Stagger

Good job you dont live in Leeds or they would still be there in 4 years time.

I liked the way you got a little jog on after a few words of positive encouragement. Good effort;)

You do the running and I be the shouter:eek:

Well if you run as slowly as Andy you can always speed up to a little jog for a few yards when someone is watching.

(Answer: 3/4 bottle Chardonnay)
31-10-2009, 07:29 PM
Stagger

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Originally Posted by GrahamB

Well if you run as slowly as Andy you can always speed up to a little jog for a few yards when someone is watching.

(Answer: 3/4 bottle Chardonnay)

I believe he is saving himself for later in life:)

PS Not that cheap plonk Graham, Blue Tennents, then a month on the wagon:eek:
31-10-2009, 08:48 PM
mischeavous elf

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Can I have my 6 year old back after you trounced him last wednesday on your G Whernside via stainforth recce?
PS sheep follow sheep
31-10-2009, 10:08 PM
Stagger

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Originally Posted by misheavous elf

Can I have my 6 year old back after you trounced him last wednesday on your G Whernside via stainforth recce?
PS sheep follow sheep

Welcome Mr Elf

Your young-un is too quick for me and says his daddy is good at going up and poor at going down. Mrs Elf just smiled.:)

Well done on an excellent run today;)
31-10-2009, 10:23 PM
Flightless Bird

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Well that was even better than I remember from last year. 32mins up:o, 12mins down:D.
Love this run. Back for more next year!

Well done CV lads.

Stagger,
Great to see you out mate.
31-10-2009, 11:08 PM
scott baistow 93

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

YES CALDER VALLEY...........where were Wharfedale

how did you do tom, good run by jack smith top 10 :)
31-10-2009, 11:39 PM
TurboTom

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Originally Posted by scott baistow 93

how did you do tom, good run by jack smith top 10 :)

Didnt race mate, oppertunity for a decent medium run came up with fleeter
01-11-2009, 08:48 AM
PeeJay

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Originally Posted by GrahamB

Pete,

What do you think about the trod?

With six (at least) V60 in front of me I need something special for next year.

Graham

What do I think Graham? I think that if the owner of the land does it the same route as everyone else then thats good enough for me.

I was very impressed with his tractor handling skills yesterday though, considering that he arrived at the race on it towing a 40 foot trailer behind. I thought it was the Wharfedale 'arriers team bus at first!
01-11-2009, 10:41 AM
wharfeego

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

...where were Wharfedale

the Wharfee ladies did the business today Tom...Yorkshire Champions:)
01-11-2009, 10:48 AM
Ady In Accy

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What happened in 2006? Looking at the past results the times for 2006 seem to reflect a much shorter course?
01-11-2009, 11:09 AM
Bigfish

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When I did this race last year, for the first time, it immediately became one of my favourites. After yesterday it's now definitely the BEST race in the calendar, that I've done. Many thanks to the organisers and marshals, well done!
01-11-2009, 11:23 AM
jb_pale

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

What happened in 2006? Looking at the past results the times for 2006 seem to reflect a much shorter course?

It was the bad weather route which turned back at Hag Dyke rather than the summit. I've always wanted to give this race a go. I've been reading up a lot about it on these here forums and elsewhere
01-11-2009, 11:25 AM
Daleside

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I think the year before it was the championship race the course was shortened as it was snowy and icy. i think we turned at hag dyke. but as i was there we could just say no we were all really fit back then!

what was the weather like yesterday. it was pretty rainy where i was further north -

and well done wharfedale ladies!
01-11-2009, 11:44 AM
PeeJay

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JBP is correct. Due to weather in 2006 I made the decision to shorten the course to the cairn above Hag Dyke. As it happened by the time the race got underway conditions were quite good but thats sods law it was too late to change the route....and 2007 it was a counter in the English and British Championships.

Yesterdays results have gone to Brett for FRA website.
01-11-2009, 11:45 AM
Stagger

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Originally Posted by Daleside

what was the weather like yesterday. it was pretty rainy where i was further north -

and well done wharfedale ladies!

Warm, about 15-16 degrees with a tail wind going up. Overcast though with gray cloud but dry.

In short PERFECT for the race.
01-11-2009, 01:21 PM
ukhursty

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Anyone seen the results or pics yet?
01-11-2009, 01:56 PM
Big Bad Baz

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First time ive ever done this and really enjoyed i. First race since Darwen after a long lay off. Im pathetically unfit. :(
01-11-2009, 02:06 PM
Jules

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My first time at this race - it was fab! I'll definitely be wanting to do it again, another one for the list of races which me and Mr Jules take in turns for the child care!
Thanks to the organisers and marshals.
01-11-2009, 02:22 PM
Graham Breeze

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Originally Posted by Bigfish

When I did this race last year, for the first time, it immediately became one of my favourites. After yesterday it's now definitely the BEST race in the calendar, that I've done. Many thanks to the organisers and marshals, well done!

Well the best is enemy of the good but the race is a pure classic fell race.

But Pete did conceive and organise the equally good Buckden Pike race for a couple of decades so he does know how to pick 'em.
01-11-2009, 04:39 PM
stringman

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There are a few photo's here...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ainley-topper/

SM
01-11-2009, 07:21 PM
brett

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results
01-11-2009, 07:35 PM
PeeJay

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And some more photos

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ajebb4...09?feat=email#
01-11-2009, 08:25 PM
ukhursty

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10mins off the winner again for the 4th time, will I ever break the threshold!

Most likely on the FTOP =)

Good pics, many thanks.
02-11-2009, 08:48 AM
Stevio

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A few more pics from great whernside, not in any order though.

www.steve-harling.fotopic.net/c1776868.html

:)
02-11-2009, 02:07 PM
Man from Del Monte

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Originally Posted by Stevio

A few more pics from great whernside, not in any order though.

www.steve-harling.fotopic.net/c1775764.html

:)

thanks for the picture. much appreciated
02-11-2009, 07:29 PM
wharfeego

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who are these forumites at Great Whernside...

a few more to follow...
02-11-2009, 07:30 PM
Al Fowler

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First one looks a bit dodgy...bet he's from accy!:D

Actually dont have a clue who the CLEM chappy is.:o
02-11-2009, 07:33 PM
Derby Tup

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I didnt know the CLEM fella was on the forum
02-11-2009, 08:07 PM
Graham Breeze

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I didnt know the CLEM fella was on the forum

Whatever: his name is Mark Nutter
02-11-2009, 08:08 PM
wharfeego

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a few more forumites at Gt Whernside...
02-11-2009, 08:14 PM
Multiterrainer

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a few more forumites at Gt Whernside...

Recognised them three!!:)
02-11-2009, 08:16 PM
Derby Tup

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The lad in the blue shorts and Keighley vest looks to be having far too much fun ;)

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