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[LM]

A Soreen marked "I'm bigger" is only about 270g. A normal one is smaller still.

'I'm the biggest' malt loaf weighs just over 300g........perfect and edible too!

[dmd]

Hi does anyone know if last years checkpoint times are available anywhere?

What exactly do you mean by checkpoint times? The finish times for most of the 50 years of previous events are on the Fellsman website. The exact individual times for each entrant at each checkpoint has only ever been recorded on paper so is not generally available. The times recorded electronically for each entrant are an approximation (always later) because of the way they have traditionally been batched up for transmission, and sorry no, these are no longer publicly available for last year either.

Changes are afoot for this year...

If you have a specific query about your own times in recent years, I may be able to help. Let me know in a message.

[joeyd]

I'll be getting an "I'm the biggest" then (or putting a small something else in to go with the underweight malt loaf I already have.)

[irish]

dmd -you seem to be a man/woman in the know, am I right in thinking that the grouping times published for this year are 30 minutes later than last year?
Cheers

[Martyn P]

dmd -you seem to be a man/woman in the know, am I right in thinking that the grouping times published for this year are 30 minutes later than last year?
Cheers

I noticed that too. Quite pleased to see it actually, it gives me a fighting chance to get past the Fleet Moss checkpoint without being grouped!

[dmd]

dmd -you seem to be a man/woman in the know, am I right in thinking that the grouping times published for this year are 30 minutes later than last year?
Cheers

Oh dear, that is not intentional. This is an error in the handbook. The times on the website are the ones that are supposed to be in force. Discussions are taking place and there will be an official announcement as soon as possible.

[Erich K]

I'm a first timer - is it normal to be weighing a malt loaf to make sure it comes in at 300g? And does it count as emergency food (surely it does if marzipan does?) and are other first timers nervous/excited in equalish measure about the weekend? :w00t:

I'm a first timer too and feeling very excited - and apprehensive every time I hear the forecast for the weekend! I'm taking 4 x 75g galaxy chocolate bars for my emergency food (which will not last long after the event). Will be laying out all my kit this evening and making sure I've got everything on the list. This bit of preparation is a sort of ritual for me, I think it helps convince me I'm actually doing this!! :thumbup:

[BritNick]

Oh dear, that is not intentional. This is an error in the handbook. The times on the website are the ones that are supposed to be in force. Discussions are taking place and there will be an official announcement as soon as possible.

Oh no! I was only reading the handbook last night and couldn't believe the good news that the original grouping times had been restored. What a sensible move, I thought. Must be based on last year's experience of available daylight. This lot are on the ball.....

[BritNick]

Oh no! I was only reading the handbook last night and couldn't believe the good news that the original grouping times had been restored. What a sensible move, I thought. Must be based on last year's experience of available daylight. This lot are on the ball.....

You are all on the ball even so, Fellsman team. The booklet and website are literate and very informative works of art, while the experience has been improving year on year. :thumbup:

[AlanB]

You are all on the ball even so, Fellsman team. The booklet and website are literate and very informative works of art, while the experience has been improving year on year. :thumbup:

I'd echo that about the team Nick - very very helpful.
The combination of this forum, Facebook, Fellsman website and the booklet makes a very very comprehensive package which they deserve a lot of credit for. Yes, some people will plead lack of clarity on gear changes etc, but look how quickly things seem to be getting concluded. Well done Fellsman team !