Rombalds Stride

[anonymouse]

Would a power stagger do it? Being optimistic.

[Pragmatic]

Would a power stagger do it? Being optimistic.

Always worked for me in my youth. Many a late-night power-stagger up there back in the day, albeit fuelled by ale and kebab. More stagger than power though to be fair, and pretty sure Large Shish and Stella aren't stocked at the checkpoints!

[anonymouse]

Agree with all what Pragmatic says, although apparently 2 or 3 years ago when the clag was down people were all over the place dropping down to Pipers Gate cp from Buckstones so hope for a good visibility day. No doubt you will also be aware that the dreaded flagstones now go all the way from Lanshaw Lad to the masts at Whetstone Gate.

A further tip is to hold a little back on the downhill West Chevin Road section before the toughest part of the whole route - the climb to top of Chevin.

I'm also short of long runs...longest since August has only been 13 miles but still hope to get round in close to 4 hours.

If it's anything like it was up there on Tuesday night with knee-deep drifting snow I shall be glad of the dreaded flagstones.

[fozzy]

Not wishing to gloat, but I've managed to get a last minute transfer (acknowledged by the RO in writing) and am now going to do this. The problem is that, although I know Rombalds moor in particular and the area in general tolerably well there's no time for a recce. Any tips?

I've also not done a longie since Tour of Pendle and so may not be at my peak but that's another issue.

Can talk you through route on Tuesday at club if you want? Particularly the "tricky" sections at the end of RV up and round to the edge and the bit through Menston.

Re: the last bit up the Chevin - don't worry about it - I pretty much consider when you've got to East Chevin road, it's all over bar the shouting in terms of effort - East Chevin road is downhill and you only need to let you legs go, as you can walk up the Chevin and then let the legs go back down into Guiseley.

[anonymouse]

Thanks, Richard. I'm not sure whether I'll be there on Tuesday, but if I am I shall pick your brains. I'll be with the crowd at the start, but some pointers for the end of the route when folks may be more spread out would be much appreciated.

[Bfit2]

Can talk you through route on Tuesday at club if you want? Particularly the "tricky" sections at the end of RV up and round to the edge and the bit through Menston.

Re: the last bit up the Chevin - don't worry about it - I pretty much consider when you've got to East Chevin road, it's all over bar the shouting in terms of effort - East Chevin road is downhill and you only need to let you legs go, as you can walk up the Chevin and then let the legs go back down into Guiseley.

If your on the East Chevin road your well lost! Try going down the West Chevin road (beginning to have doubts about your navigating).

[fozzy]

If your on the East Chevin road your well lost! Try going down the West Chevin road (beginning to have doubts about your navigating).

Hmm, my fingers seem to have engaged before my brain! East, West, what's the difference?! I'm too busy thinking where I need to help out and marshal at the AIRE orienteering event on Chevin & Danefield in the evening.

My legs are going to love me standing around in the cold after 22miles around the Rombalds course.

Anyone who fancies a bit extra after the 22mile warm-up is more than welcome to have a go: http://www.aire.org.uk/ClubDocs/2013...13%20flyer.pdf

Maybe I should stick to that, since my nav obviously needs further improvement!

[Flopsy]

Not going to be able to run sadly as I'm having problems with my gall bladder at the moment and just found out it's got to be removed :thunbdown:

I don't want to waste my place and I understand that there is a waiting list. So if somoene wants my place shout asap or else I'll contact the organiser so someone on the wait list can have it.


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[Toyota_Crown]

Hi flopsy, you have a pm :thumbup:

TC

[Multiterrainer]

Forecast for Saturday is looking set fair for a chilly blue sky bogfest!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2646272