Shame its full Vicci, would have been good to view you ;-) x
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Shame its full Vicci, would have been good to view you ;-) x
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:confused: what an odd thing to say :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by craig7
Yes, there are still lots of people to follow at this point. You won't miss it.Quote:
Originally Posted by fozzy
I was up on Baildon moor this morning. I think if you head for the corner of the caravan park, then make your way north, you'll soon see the road and cattle grid. Then it's a case of pick yer path.
Yes. You need to swing right before the wall corner. If you simply follow the path and take the obvious descent, you hit the road too far down Shipley Glen.
I need to double check, but I think the checkpoint is towards the road if you keep going straight past the caravan park (I'm told it was here last year) unless I'm mistaken. I went to the right down a narrow trod which came out right next to the crossroads and would be perfect unless the checkpoint is somewhere else,
From the blurb it appears to be just about by the cattle grid, so your path sounds just about right, Rob!
Were you up there yesterday morning, at about nineish, all in black..?
That wasn't me PB, I was up there on sunday though. Sounds like I hit the correct path then by the look of it. We'll see on the day no doubt
Last year it wasn't quite at the T-junction; it was a little way down the road towards Shipley Glen. Doesn't make a lot of difference really (even last year when visibility was terrible).Quote:
Originally Posted by plodding bear
I'll be doing a long-ish recce on Friday p.m. Might see some forumites out & about ?
What sort of time Jez?
No worries , Vicci and I are friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yorkshire Rob
I did wonder.... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by craig7
I'll be setting off from Saltaire, where I work, about 12.30-1.00 & heading up to the Glen. Then getting up onto Bingley Moor via Dick Hudsons. I plan on picking up the Rombalds route just shy of the 12 Apostles & following it right up until The Cow & Calf where I may head off back to Baildon, where I live ! Should be around 16-18 miles by my reckoning. You're more than welcome to join me Rob ! (or anyone else !).
It sounds like a good route, I very much doubt I'd be able to get the time off work though unfortunately. I may be up there tomorrow aft though depending on how my legs feel (34m done over the past 4 days, so don't want to push it).
Enjoy
Crikey Rob, that's good mileage ! I hope you're tapering next week !! Well, If anybody wants to join me, just give me a shout. I can run to Trig Point (on Baildon Moor), from work, by 1.30. Then I hope to do the next 10ish miles of the Rombalds before sloping off back to Baildon.
Definitely on the taper now, one last run today or saturday (but not too long) and then taking it easy till next saturday.
Bugger. Had a nasty crash last week skiing and now have whiplash. Don't know if I'll be making the start line now and even if I do it'll be a long slow (painful?) jog round :thunbdown:
Sorry to hear that Flopsy. Get yourself doped up & rested up this week, you never know.
Plans changed slightly so ended up doing a final recce of the route from Weecher reservoir to Otley Chevin top, was intending to run home after to make it around 19 miles but had to cut short as I ran in PB's today to see how they'd feel and they gave me a sore heel :thunbdown:
Think on the day I'll be using Wave Harriers instead, last weeks run in them came off fine with no soreness in my feet at all.
All set for the day now. Jez, I'll keep my eye out for you. I'll probably have my trademark red saucony cap on and a featherlite jacket. If you see me come and say hi.
Yorkshire Rob, I always wear Wave Harriers on Rombalds Stride. I reckon they're ideal.
I'll be wearing them, and a Fell Pony vest.
(Oh, and probably a pair of shorts too.)
Rob, I'll probably be wearing a black running beanie, black tights (not the wifes), an Ilkley Harriers buff & a Montane jacket ! I'll definitely say hi. TF, see you there !
What time is everybody hoping for ??
Dunno really, under 3:30 possibly?
That would be impressive ! 3.45ish & I'll be happy.
Maybe I've over egged it then never having done it before. :)
See what happens on the day though.
Aim high Rob ! Nowt wrong with that !
Looks like the forecasted weather might make it 'interesting'!
snow and heavy rain for Friday!
Bring it on !!
Should be nice and boggy then :)
Heh Heh! Being fairly local I might stash a pair of wellies up by the Apostles, then...
It were rock solid on the top to Whetstonegate on Sunday, but if it stays this warm all week then the bog will back to its shoe devouring best by Saturday :)
Met Office forecast for Saturday: 14 mph winds & rain. Perfect. Should be nice & boggy.
This is my first time at this one - is there anywhere to leave spare kit/change of clothes at the start? I'm assuming so, must be quite a few who have to travel back on public transport besides myself.
You can generally leave bags in the hall at the school.Quote:
Originally Posted by plodding bear
Don't know if the whiplash has settled enough to run it yet but mapped the route out anyway. Blimey it's complicated in places isn't it!!!
Does anyone know what 'light refreshment' are provided en route? Is it just water or do they provide sarnies and stuff??
Also, does anyone know about parking? It mentions in the info about the retail park does anyone know how far away that is and other parking options?
ta:)
Retail park is pretty close and you can't miss it. Loads of space too. The school is just across the road and opposite the leisure centre (about 5 mins away).
As regards the refreshment, they usually have cake, biscuits, sweets etc as well as hot and cold drinks at several points. Ilkley and Burley checkpoints are the main ones, although the early one at Baildon normally has biscuits and drinks as a minimum.
Take a mug or bottle too. Although they usually have a few disposable cups for emergencies, its good LDWA etiquette.
There's good refeshments on the way round and a hot meal at the end. You can leave your bags at the church hall. The route looks complicated on paper but it's fine really and unless you're going to win it you should have plenty of experienced company on the way round. There aren't many parking options. The retail pk by McDonalds is best and only a few minutes walk. Looks like it's going to be wet and windy. See you there and have fun!!
Given the predicted weather, I'll probably be running in fishing waders and wellies :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface