Big it up for Laurence Piercy, the quiet man of Dark Peak (and a tad too youthful looking for my liking too), who stormed around the BG today in 17 hours and 40 minutes … possibly second only to Simon Bourne’s 2006 time of 17hrs 20mins in Dark Peak’s hall of BG fame? Those who’ve had the benefit of Laurence’s support will attest there’s no-one better to have on your shoulder during a round, and returning the favour today he had a fairly stellar cast in support, including Messrs Borrell, Hunt, Lund, Skrimshire, Spinks and Whittaker (and a dog called Wisp) on the hill, and Dr Phant on road support. Congratulations to all.
I understand there may be a celebratory pint or two following Monday night’s summer series race above Bradfield.