Trunce

[afrogonabike]

I am right in thinking that jumping the fence next to the kissing-gate is poor form, aren't I? Just want to make sure I didn't give an in-correct barracking to someone who did it just behind me, Overheard someone in the bog after (getting changed in the bog, obviously not a 'real' fell runner!) talking about hurdling the fence next time, so told them it's frowned upon.

If it is an unwritten rule that all fell runners must embrace nudity and dance around the field post race in birthday suits, I'll happily join in! I have gotten changed in many fields before if it makes you feel better.

I'll take note of the fence jumping rule in future. I don't see how it can be something you can be disqualified for if its not an official rule. It needs to be made clear and I think should be stated in the rules.

[bigfella]

[QUOTE=afrogonabike;406289I'll take note of the fence jumping rule in future. I don't see how it can be something you can be disqualified for if its not an official rule. It needs to be made clear and I think should be stated in the rules.[/QUOTE]

Not all races are the same, some have designated fence / wall crossing points where there is no stile. If the RO says so or if it is otherwise stated e.g. on the entry form then it is a rule for that race. Often though its just common (or not so common) courtesy to not queue jump. If you really are so competitive or just plain faster then get to the stile / gate first or just relax and enjoy a bit of banter whilst waiting.

[PlumBum]

As a body of people who thrive on the outdoors should we not abide by the rules of the outdoors. The country code states "Use gates and styles to cross fences, hedges and walls." As the organiser of the Trunce I have had several "conversations" with the guy that rents this land from Yorkshire Water and he is VERY unreasonable. I have offered to replace the rickety "gate" at the side of the kissing gate and supply a chain with 2 locks, one for him and one for us, but he declined the offer suggesting he would have to talk to the wife????? about it. His reaction to this conversation was to put barbed wire on the top spar of the gate in question, which, to me, suggests he does not want anyone to climb / jump / leap it. I am as much against the written rule book as anyone else but common sense should prevail in such situations. It is not ideal to queue for a gate or stile but I am afraid that is what you will have to do, OR, run a bit faster on the aproach and get there before the hoards.

[PlumBum]

Just spoken to Mark re the warnings on the web and I do believe he has cured it. Speak to Mark (Kingsnail) if you want an explanation, don't ask me.

[afrogonabike]

Not all races are the same, some have designated fence / wall crossing points where there is no stile. If the RO says so or if it is otherwise stated e.g. on the entry form then it is a rule for that race. Often though its just common (or not so common) courtesy to not queue jump. If you really are so competitive or just plain faster then get to the stile / gate first or just relax and enjoy a bit of banter whilst waiting.

Ah the old british queueing rule. Blood has been spilled over that many a time!

[IanDarkpeak]

Forgot to say I think I confused you yesterday Ian, I was out on course watching and coming back up onto the road after the second river crossing I gave you a shout and you gave me a look as if to say who the hell re you"?! We have met before but I have since aquired a beard and shaved my head so you probably didn't recognise me!

You could have been my next door neighbour ! when I'm racing unless it's some one I know really well nothing registers apart from the guy in front, lack of oxygen to the brain I reckon. although I have to say I can remember a face, just not whose face it is
Time to join us again in the summer series:thumbup:

[RichardAThackeray]

but I have since aquired a beard and shaved my head so you probably didn't recognise me!

And I thought it was the local chapter of the Hells Angels on an evening-trip

[IanDarkpeak]

I'll take note of the fence jumping rule in future. I don't see how it can be something you can be disqualified for if its not an official rule. It needs to be made clear and I think should be stated in the rules.

From the Trunce website route Description

From the start head up the track. Pass through the tunnel under the Trans-Pennine Trail and continue up the track, following it round to the left as it levels out. Continue along the track past the farm until it reaches a stone stile. Cross the stile onto the grassy footpath which then descends steeply through a kissing gate and eventually reaches the river crossing. Whatever you do, don't jump the fence at the kissing gate as you will probably get pelted with rocks. Cross the river either using the stepping stones, which can be slippy, or just plough through the water making sure to soak anyone trying to keep dry on the stepping stones.

There you are no need for any one to be confused now

Andy, Not sure if it was done at the end of the last race but at the narrow gap in the stone wall on the second descent the wall has collapsed. It might be nothing to do with the race but just so you know.

[PlumBum]

Andy, Not sure if it was done at the end of the last race but at the narrow gap in the stone wall on the second descent the wall has collapsed. It might be nothing to do with the race but just so you know.

Will have a look before the next race and take whatever remedial action required.

[sarah the bookworm]

Hello,
Just found this site after my first time at the Trunce yesterday. I had no idea what I was letting myself be talked into, but it was brilliant Not quite sure about embracing nudity though...
That's all really, I don't have anything interesting to say... but I'll be back!