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  1. #21

    Re: UTMB alternative...

    Thanks again. I'll keep looking at their site. I seem to think entries open up in in Jan.

    Another quick question for you (hope you don't mind).....
    As far as navigation is concerned, is this a marked course or is a high level of navigational skill required? Is there a need to recce the course and look in great depth at maps beforehand etc.
    Thanks

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    Re: UTMB alternative...

    Quote Originally Posted by 2 Beers View Post
    Thanks again. I'll keep looking at their site. I seem to think entries open up in in Jan.
    Yes, entries open.

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    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    It is a completely marked course. Absolutely no nav. needed. A fluorescent marker every 100 metres or so and a race book with maps you'll rarely look at.

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    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    Hi

    I've missed out on a place in this year's UTMB, but having done the last few years, it's quite nice to look forward to something different; so thought I'd try this one.

    I appear to have got a place on the 2011 GRP

    Anyone else doing this one?

    cheers
    Matt

  5. #25

    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    Hi Matt

    I am looking to enter soon. I guess I had better not leave it too long. Or are they full already? I'd better check it out. Thanks for the reminder!

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    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt N View Post
    Hi

    I've missed out on a place in this year's UTMB, but having done the last few years, it's quite nice to look forward to something different; so thought I'd try this one.

    I appear to have got a place on the 2011 GRP

    Anyone else doing this one?

    cheers
    Matt
    The winner of the ladies race has already entered has have the RaceKit team.

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    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    Just entered this. Any advice regarding accommodation etc will be very welcome.
    Last edited by blackrod lad; 07-02-2011 at 10:43 PM.

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    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    Quote Originally Posted by blackrod lad View Post
    Just entered this. Any advice regarding accommodation etc will be very welcome.
    yes if you win you get free accomadation for the following year...

    Doesn't help this year but may be next........! )

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    Re: Grand Raid des Pyrénées

    Thanks Ian very helpful.

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    Grand Raid Pyrenees 2011

    This started at 5am this morning. It is possible to follow the runners progress on the website -

    British racers as far as I know are
    Nicky Spinks is 170. Nicky is defending Womens Champion
    Olly Stephenson 521
    Tim Laney 127,
    Simon Rippon(Blue Bike) 1484,
    Mandy Calvert 221

    http://www.grandraidpyrenees.com/index.php

    Good luck for this monster race, basically a BG+ some more climbing + a marathon......

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