The spread of abilities is very wide in this race; I'm generally towards the back of the pack but was nearer the middle last year.

In all but the worst viz you'll have no problems following others and one of the joys of this race is the group intelligence that always seems to find a good route across Burbage; I can never find one on my own.

If you really are back of the pack, you might lose touch with the field on the route to Houndkirk Hill from the Trough - I would definitely reccy that bit if nothing else.

There looks like a new twist this year; we need to get from the top of Houndkirk Hill back to the Fell Gate, I haven't tried this before so this will be the only part I reccy this year (is there a path there?)

Following a Totley vest isn't necessarily the best idea...especially if it's mine.