Great Whernside

[Tussockface]

For those of us driving cars that don't like mud, is it possible to park anywhere drier, eg on the road or in a 'proper' car park? I've just had to pay a garage bill of £1600, don't want to lose the bugger in a bog...

[Iken Fityemean]

If the parking is in the field behind the church which it usually is then you wont get bogged down in the field. I've parked there in all weathers for the last 10 years at least and the only place it gets trickey is a little bit muddy at the entrance after a day of heavy rain when the odd car sometimes needs a helping shove. The field has a very shallow top soil on top of rubble and stone which keeps it well drained. (I used to dig the latrines trench every July for Bingley Harriers triple T event!!!!!!)

[david]

If the parking is in the field behind the church which it usually is then you wont get bogged down in the field.

You obviously weren't at this race in 2006 .

[Stagger]

You obviously weren't at this race in 2006 .

You beat me to it David, I had to put the Mudclaws back on and help like everyone else.

And its been wetter this year

[peawet08]

Me and ChrisG should be there. Never done it before, looking forward to it!

[Derby Tup]

What a morning up the dale! Loads of forumites out, fantastic organisation, perfect weather, what must be one of the very best descents and a pint in a packed Dales pub

[Stagger]

Nice to meet you Sir

I agree with the descent quote but it does take the wind out of the sails on the ascent.

Well done and thank-you to Peejay and his merry band of helpers.

Some good tails to tell but some ale to down first

[Stagger]

If the parking is in the field behind the church which it usually is then you wont get bogged down in the field. I've parked there in all weathers for the last 10 years at least and the only place it gets trickey is a little bit muddy at the entrance after a day of heavy rain when the odd car sometimes needs a helping shove. The field has a very shallow top soil on top of rubble and stone which keeps it well drained. (I used to dig the latrines trench every July for Bingley Harriers triple T event!!!!!!)

We had to shove a car out at 10.30am who was only using it to turn round.

[WillMarsh]

Yep, brilliant race, conditions were difficult, very boggy , which meant times were a bit down. Took a fall coming down the rocks just before Hag Dyke, anyone else take a tumble? Thanks to PeeJay and everyone who helped to organise the event, must of been pretty chilly up top for them!

[Fleeter]

Took a fall coming down the rocks just before Hag Dyke, anyone else take a tumble

Yep!!

Got a rather nice scrape going down my left shin and a nice lump under me knee

What a good race,thanks everyone