Rivington Pike

[Witton Park]

They start just behind the school on a dirt track and join the main climb about 800m from the start/finish line of the Senior Race.
U12 go to the gate at the top of the steep grass embankment so about 1.75 mile , and U14 & U16 go to the Pike so around 2.25 mile for them.

Distances are a guess.

There's plenty of Junior races before then though. Check out Pendle on 5th April
SAT.APR 5. PENDLE (R). AS. 2.00 p.m. 4.5m/1500' from Barley Village Hall, Barley, nr Burnley (GR 823403). Entry on day only. Teams free. PM. Over 16. Records: 29.44 J.Maitland 1984; f. 34.25 C.Greenwood 1993. U8/U10/U12/U14/U16 junior races from 12.30 p.m., sponsored by Forbes solicitors. U18s can run in senior race. Goody bags & drinks for junior runners plus full prize list. Refreshments in village hall. Details: David Bailey, 128 Napier Street, Nelson, BB9 0RB. Tel: 01282 618554. Email: [email protected] Website: clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk

and also the FRA and BOFRA races http://www.felljunior.org.uk/index.php here.

[Pinno]

Sat 11th April, Rivington Pike BS 3.25m/700’ 3pm from Crown Hotel, Horwich £5

Many people doing this one on Saturday? Thinking of coming over to do it.

Can't see a thread for this years race?

[DazTheSlug]

Hi Pinno,
yep, I should be there
never done it before, so this is my big chance!
the flyer says 800ft, whereas the calendar says 700 - maybe there's been a recent geological uplift!
you should be able to spot me easily enough in my horrific "radioactive green" Fell Ponies vest

[Witton Park]

Hi Pinno,
yep, I should be there
never done it before, so this is my big chance!
the flyer says 800ft, whereas the calendar says 700 - maybe there's been a recent geological uplift!
you should be able to spot me easily enough in my horrific "radioactive green" Fell Ponies vest

I'm torn this weekend. I'm up at AW which I did first time last year and it's my favourite race I've done so far. Plus WPette is their in the juniors.
But Rivington is a close second.
It's like the fell race equivalent of Alp D'Huez in the Tour, with the supporters lining the climb.
A classic race. Good luck to everyone. Hopefully we won't have a clash next year and I'll be back.

[Derby Tup]

I'm torn this weekend. I'm up at AW which I did first time last year and it's my favourite race I've done so far. Plus WPette is their in the juniors.
But Rivington is a close second.
It's like the fell race equivalent of Alp D'Huez in the Tour, with the supporters lining the climb.
A classic race. Good luck to everyone. Hopefully we won't have a clash next year and I'll be back.

WP I think you've sold it to me! I was fancying nipping over tomorrow afternoon and now I think I will

[Bant]

It's like the fell race equivalent of Alp D'Huez in the Tour, with the supporters lining the climb.

Good analogy

[Stagger]

WP I think you've sold it to me! I was fancying nipping over tomorrow afternoon and now I think I will

I feeling is great with all the people around cheering you on. Have done it 3 times and enjoyed everyone.

A word of warning though. DON'T RUN IN FELL SHOES!
Slick trails or grippy roads will do the trick nicely

[Swoop]

A word of warning though. DON'T RUN IN FELL SHOES!

Unless they are Swoops. They are just fine.

[Stagger]

Unless they are Swoops. They are just fine.

A great shoe with loads of comfort and no grip Perfect for this race

[Swoop]

A great shoe with loads of comfort and no grip Perfect for this race

Exactly.