Congratulations to Des Berdeni, Lisa Watson, Holly Clifford and Pennine’s Ellie Johnson who not only survived Bruce’s Crown Round but won it outright as well.
Helen Elmore writes “News from Galloway. Bruces Crown Round is a very tough outing. not made any easier by the stormy weather. The first team was Lisa Watson , Despina Berdeni , Holly Clifford and Ellie Johnson, with Nicky Spinks team coming in second. 4 out of the 8 teams finished. Very well organised and the Galloway MRT made sure everyone was well fed, looked after and safe on some wild and remote hills. My own race report, we kept going until it wasn’t fun, we all got off the hill safely and copious soup , stew, tea and a lovely sleep in a mini Cooper (hurrah for heated seats) with one of my best mates made it all alright! Who is up for a proper challenge again next year?”
Past races
Trunce – The beginning of April can mean only one thing, the Trunce season is upon us once again.
Jess Lishman forsaking the stepping stones across the River Don.
Lad’s Leap, the second of the English championship races. Fin Grant 4th, Anna Watkinson-Powell well placed in the women’s race and Jane Crowson 1st F60. Results pending.
Upcoming races
Saturday 13th April – Eskdale Elevation. A race that I’ve not done, but it comes highly recommended by the cognoscenti.
Sunday 14th April – Wirksworth Incline.
Wednesday 17th April – Herod Farm, the first of the open Wednesday evening races.
Saturday 20th April – Teenager with Altitude and Newlands Memorial.
Sunday 21st April – Kinder Downfall.
Sunday 28th April – Kettleshulme.
Saturday 11th May – Pendle Cloughs, the third English championship race.
JimP
Sunday 7th April, 2024