LDWA events

[Muddy Retriever]

Let me know if you want a map, as its my local area and the more the runners the better the event. Weather forecast for Sat is showers but mainly sunshine and breezy

Any idea about ground conditions? Not sure whether to wear Mudclaws but as there is a 3 mile canal section, wondered whether Roclites would be better.

[chris brown]

Any idea about ground conditions? Not sure whether to wear Mudclaws but as there is a 3 mile canal section, wondered whether Roclites would be better.

Wet!
Mix of good moorland tracks (most of it) , hard canal paths (3 miles), farm land/ fields and about 2 miles (out of the 21) on roads – just trail shoes for me.

[Nathaniel Lee]

What is the Woldsman like in terms of elevation that sort of thing and the footing as well as considering it. Any help would be happily received.

[Muddy Retriever]

Wet!
Mix of good moorland tracks (most of it) , hard canal paths (3 miles), farm land/ fields and about 2 miles (out of the 21) on roads – just trail shoes for me.

Thanks Chris - trail shoes for me as well I think on the basis of that.

I was planning on running with a bumbag rather than rucsac but the entry form mentions carrying a mug as a mandatory item, which would be a squeeze.. Do you know if this is strcitly enforced?

[chris brown]

Nice event the Woldsman, 100x better than the Rotherham 50. More hills/valleys but they are reasonably gentle, with the route going through pretty villages, wooded sections and massive fields/farmlands, all typical of the Wolds area. The East Yorks ldwa is very supportive of runners, obligingly opening cps early, about 50 runners last year. The route is very simple and straight forward, no need for gps or reccies. I hope to do it again next year, my 3rd time.
I’m down for the Rudolph Romp, 23miles also in the Wolds area on 5th Dec, but could do with a map - anyone?

[Splatcher]

Thanks Chris - trail shoes for me as well I think on the basis of that.

I was planning on running with a bumbag rather than rucsac but the entry form mentions carrying a mug as a mandatory item, which would be a squeeze.. Do you know if this is strcitly enforced?

Haven't done this event, but what it usually means on LDWA events is that they don't provide cups at the checkpoints, so you won't be able to get a drink there without one.

[Tussockface]

Muddy Retriever:
Nobody will turn you away if you don't have a mug. The worst that can happen is that you won't get a drink; however, the refreshment points often have a few disposable cups (though these, if provided, often have to be shared...).
You could always thread your bumbag strap through the handle of a plastic mug, or use a carabiner. Alternatively, if you stuff your waterproof into a small plastic cup you might actually fit it into a medium sized bumbag.

Trail shoes for me too, Chris. There'll be some parts which will be very slippery/boggy and would ideally take a stud, but there's too much on tracks and paths for me to manage without a bit of cushioning.

See y'all there!

[clairster]

Hi all
chris you have mail re map! Looking forward to burley..also did the hoghton Twoer one, but only the short route. I will be in a stockport harriers top with some fetch gear

[AJF]

Well in typical fashion I am leaving this far to late and still don't know if I can make it but can I enter Burley Bridge Hike on the day?

Also what time is it all setting off? I think I remember 9am as the start time last year? I also think I entered on the day but memory seems to be lacking.

Yes I know I am being pretty sh*t here but just tooooooooo busy at the moment for any proper thought going into my running unfortunately.

[Daleside]

hi there ajf have fun in the rain tomorrow!

i think you can enter on the day £8.50 and i think it starts at 8am !

http://www.envsoft.co.uk/bba/events/hike14.pdf

i thik this link says youy have to register before 7.30!

thats early for a saturday morning - you still going on your bike?!