Long Tour of Bradwell

[simgreen78]

I did it for the first time in 2010 and didn't go wrong, but I had recce'd it pretty thoroughly
I think they put the Stanage Edge and Burbage Bridge CP's off-path to minimise the chances of their being vandalised/interfered with, as they're both pretty busy areas
biggest tip I would give is to take it easy during the first half (til Hope) cos that's got all the main hills and if you "batter" it you'll seriously pay for it in the second half (voice of experience :w00t: )
This is a CRACKING event/route, and I'll be back this year to do a proper job of it :closed:

Seconded. I capitulated on Long Causeway having fairly smashed the first half, and spent the second half hanging on for dear life.

Jim, I'm a Sheffield lad (which is why I'm probably a bit more blase about the nav on this route, It's all in my training area) but have ordered gear from Pete Bland's site in the past. Its a fell running institution!

[Jim of the Spire]

DE - I'll definitely want the map & route description with me. I'm aware of the dangers of blindly going with others but know that it 'happens' too :wink:.

Daz - the 'easy start' approach got me through the HP40 safely & I prefer feeling strong towards the end than dying on my feet, so I'm more than happy to go with your advice.

simgreen - I'm a few miles south of you then! Hills could be your forte if you live in Sheffield :wink:.

[Jim of the Spire]

I had my first recce of the route at the weekend. I went from Hope up Pindale, down Cavedale, up to Hollins Cross & along to Lose Hill then downhill to Hope. Just under 10 miles, so a long way short of 'Long distance'! According to my aching thighs I need a lot more hill work .

[Smut]

Can anyone post a link to the 2012 route/check points?

[Jim of the Spire]

Can anyone post a link to the 2012 route/check points?

Here's a link to the route for 2010, which I believe is the same this year.
http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/news-a...sp?news_id=160

[Smut]

Thanks. If anyone knows of any post 2010 changes to the cp's I'd appreciate a poke!

[DazTheSlug]

I'm entered, but D&W tend not to send out final route details until within the last fortnight/week...

meanwhile... I have fashioned a cunning 8:45 schedule - if I'm slightly ahead of it + feeling good, I'll try to push down to sub-8:30, whereas if I'm falling slightly behind/feeling bad I'll try to hang on for a sub-9...

[Smut]

Thanks Daz and good luck on that schedule.

[lantern rouge]

I really ought to try this one as it sounds right up my street, but it's the same day as the Teggs Nose race for the second year in a row.

As I organise Teggs, I can't really do this one:thunbdown:. Enjoy!

[DazTheSlug]

route is confirmed same as last year
God I love maps!:
http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/RunFur...11/LTB2011.jpg