Bob Graham Route Choices

[discochesney]

I had quite some trouble with cramp and getting solids down on my first attempt, i tried a few things on my second attempt which really seemed to work:

Hot marmite drinks- full of salts and b-vits
SIS Rego - Easy to get down, easy on stomach and a protein source

On the day my stomach was much better and I had no cramps at all, which considering it was hot and clear is a miracle for an easy cramper like me.

Smoothies were a bad idea, i thinks its the fructose/sucrose - If i was to it again I would cut out anything sugary as it seemed to cause sickness.

[Grouse]

And the runs (the wrong kind of runs...)

[Mark Smith]

I'm training for the BGR and am experimenting with food whilst on the hill.

The advice about nice crisps works.

Am also finding that dried mango is good, not the really dried suff though. Sainsbury's do dried mango in a foil, resealable pouch - it's a bit slimy but by eck it's tasty, not too sweet and packed full of calories.

I;ve used it on long days (e.g. doing legs 1 and 2 together) and will use it again on my 2 day round which i'm doing over the first May B/H weekend. I'm a bit concerned as you should try and avoid too much fibre, but so far so good.

Dried banana on the other hand is awful!

ST

[IanDarkpeak]

I did leg three over the week end and wondered over a route choice. I only had time to do one version which appears to be the 'official' short route but has more climbing over rougher terrain. any one done both or has an opinion. I'd like to go back and try it but theres only so much time.

On leaving Pike O Stickle you drop to Martcrag Moor before

1)cutting the corner via the Langdale Combe and climbing/traversing under Black Crags until you can traverse the false summits to Rossett Pike.

or
2) Traversing further North round the main path before heading southwest to RP. Although this is 0.5 miles further you climb 200ft less and the path is much more runnable.

Re food, The baked potatoes worked well, and being quite neutral didn't give my guts any problems. My veggie friend ate chicken legs!!!!! (the only time he eats meat he says) whilst on the hill and when he did his BG.

[brett]

Friend of mine who is writing an article about the BG round for the Dalesman Magazine has asked if anyone has a spectacular photo that encapsulates the round or is just a damn fine piccie!!

Anybody?

[alwaysinjured]

I did leg three over the week end and wondered over a route choice. I only had time to do one version which appears to be the 'official' short route but has more climbing over rougher terrain. any one done both or has an opinion. I'd like to go back and try it but theres only so much time.

On leaving Pike O Stickle you drop to Martcrag Moor before

1)cutting the corner via the Langdale Combe and climbing/traversing under Black Crags until you can traverse the false summits to Rossett Pike.

or
2) Traversing further North round the main path before heading southwest to RP. Although this is 0.5 miles further you climb 200ft less and the path is much more runnable.

I think it depends on whether you are more of a runner than a climber,
but for me the best way is the long way - I have timed both.

As you know it is the shorter of the two used on langdale race - but I reccied the two routes prior to langdale and:

A 3rd way I suggest you also try is taking the long route
but when the path rises only climb up a 70-80' then taking a level traverse on the sidehill to the col to rosset. IMHO faster than going over the minor bumps in the ridge.

I know of at least one successful BG that went the long route.

[FellShoeShuffler]

Friend of mine who is writing an article about the BG round for the Dalesman Magazine has asked if anyone has a spectacular photo that encapsulates the round or is just a damn fine piccie!!

Anybody?

Have a couple at

http://iwcs.blogspot.com/2006/08/leg...moot-hall.html

I have many more from both attempts - if you can get him (or her) to email me and give me an idea of the sort(s) of photos they are looking for I'll see if I can oblidge

[Chas]

Re Stake Pass/Martcrag Moor
Little Binnian and I once "raced" each other over these 2 alternative routes and it was a dead heat! I actually prefer the Stake Pass route because it is more runnable (less boggy and bouldery) and has less ascent. It was the route I took on my successful BG round although I would recommend rejoining the other route at the col rather than taking a bee-line for the summit of Rossett Pike.

[Britta]

Friend of mine who is writing an article about the BG round for the Dalesman Magazine has asked if anyone has a spectacular photo that encapsulates the round or is just a damn fine piccie!!

One of my favourite BG pics is this one of Charles & Scratch http://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.uk/in...2453833A897D79

[IanDarkpeak]

Re Stake Pass/Martcrag Moor
Little Binnian and I once "raced" each other over these 2 alternative routes and it was a dead heat! I actually prefer the Stake Pass route because it is more runnable (less boggy and bouldery) and has less ascent. It was the route I took on my successful BG round although I would recommend rejoining the other route at the col rather than taking a bee-line for the summit of Rossett Pike.

A 3rd way I suggest you also try is taking the long route
but when the path rises only climb up a 70-80' then taking a level traverse on the sidehill to the col to rosset. IMHO faster than going over the minor bumps in the ridge.

I know of at least one successful BG that went the long route.

That is the route I fancied. I'd rather save my hill legs for later. Esp since after Rossett you go up BB's rake.