I read the excellent race programme today and saw that the race is sponsored by Northern Rail. Great methinks - I won't have a car, so I'll get the train to Horton. Everyone's a winner.

Having looked at the timetable (http://www.northernrail.org/pdfs/timetables/200712/07.pdf) there are two trains from Skipton to Horton all morning - arriving at 0724 or 1000. So that means I either get there 2.5 hours early or I miss the start.

What a wasted sponsorship! They ought to put on a fellrunners train from Skipton or Steeton and Silsden. It would be a great environmental message, it would be a fun journey for all, it would alleviate the parking problems in Horton and it would make the train company look like a real part of the community.

Anyone got a spare seat in their car?!