this race has really captured my imagination and I'd really like to give it a go as it looks pretty terrifying from the video I've seen and tougher and more hazardous than any descents I tried yet
from the enquiries i've made i've heard the Bofra used to be the professional fell series ? can anyone ( ie just fit and keen ) just rock up and attempt to negotiate it ( the website seems to indicate this ) ?
thanks
You'd be more than welcome at any of the BOFRA races. Coniston Gullies is a classic race and everyone should give it a go.Originally Posted by trilathon
There are dozens of races throughout the country (BOFRA and others) that choose for whatever reason not to put themselves into the FRA calendar. I've yet to find one of these races that everyone isn't most welcome to attend.
If you find you like Coniston Gullies then you must try some of the other BOFRA delights; Alva, Wasdale Head Show or Hawkswick Dash to name but a few.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Fitness can't be stored. It must be earned over and over, indefinitely.
its a classic race definatly one to do short,steep awsome decents its a fantastic race you will love it assured
I ran and ran until my Muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid, ....And then i ran some more.
anyone else doing this one on the 31st may its a fantastic race one of the steepest in the bofra calender
info http://www.bofra.co.uk/Coniston.php
I ran and ran until my Muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid, ....And then i ran some more.
Local knowledge/navigational skills MAY apply at this race?
Route choice has always been an issue over the years...follow the flagged route out then ascend a steep "gully" (can also be spelled as "gulley"), follow the flags along the top section then descend via another steep, scree-ridden gully (can also be spelled as "gulley")...then follow the flagged section to the finish.
If in doubt about the route then ask a committee member on the day.
Yep, get yerself over there Tri! As Harry says, you'll be most welcome and you'll have a great day/experience
Only hint I'd give you is...don't do the route on your bikeIt's scary enough when your feet are on the ground (...which won't be very much of the time anyhow
See ya there!
...there's a hill nearby missing its fool...
really really lookin forward to this, though could/will easily be a humbling experience
jus a long as I don't come a cropper too badly... as i'll have my new Pinarello cx bike with me for a week o' hills n bog trottin'
Pinarello cx bike...Hey! lookin' forward to seein' that!
I'd have thought that skis would be better!Only hint I'd give you is...don't do the route on your bike
Fitness can't be stored. It must be earned over and over, indefinitely.
jus re read the Bofra site on this race..
describes the descent as 'a sheer drop'
and there was me wondering wether to use my mudclaws or roclites...but seems footware may be the least of my concerns especially if frozen to spot or tumbling on my ****....maybe a parachute and nerves of steel are required
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