Helvellyn and the Dodds, the fifth of this year’s Carshare League races is on Sunday 27th May. The race, which starts and finishes at Threlkeld Cricket Club, is a proper AL of 24km with over 1,300 metres of ascent. Worryingly, at the time of writing, the start list has no Read more
It’s no secret that I’m shortly to make my second and last attempt on Ramsay’s Round and so, in need of a local outing with plenty of climbing and descending, the Kinder Dozen sprang to mind. Having previously done the Dozen three times in 8 to 9 hours and wanting Read more
You may be aware that there will be a flypast by the Lancaster of Dambusters fame on Wed 16th. It’s going to be flying over Howden, Derwent & Ladybower reservoirs, then down to Chatsworth and Derby. Expected to be at Ladybower around 12.05 (all subject to decent weather). It’s worth Read more
How can Sheffield Hallam University help endurance athletes to be faster and stronger for longer? The Centre for Sport and Exercise Science (CSES) and the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University are showcasing their facilities and technology at an open evening on Thursday 31st May 2018. Read more
Entries for the Grindleford Fell Race on 21st June 2018 are now open – sentries
I can confirm that Natural England have granted a licence for the Burbage Skyline to proceed on the proposed new route, subject to some small potential alterations if Ring Ouzels are found to be nesting near the route. (Ring Ouzels are like blackbirds, but with a distinctive white stripe on Read more
The last two Saturdays have seen back to back races in the Carshare League. On Saturday 7th April, 16 club members ran Coledale Horseshoe. With his 4th place finish, Rhys Findlay-Robinson consolidated his position at the top of the Carshare League, with Mike Robinson hot on his heels. Then on Read more
The Snake Inn is booked for a 8.15pm start on 2 May for the AGM.This is to give a bit more time for the Totley race participants to get to the pub. If any member has anything they want to go on the agenda they should email Robe Moore (secretary@dpfr.org.uk).
Please note there will not be a coaching session this Tuesday (10th April) due to holidays.Next coaching Tuesday 17th, 6.30pm Millhouses Park.Dave
The new route for Burbage Skyline is now available on the Burbage Skyline race page. This has been agreed with the Eastern Moors partnership, which manages the Burbage valley, but has yet to receive final consent from Natural England, although it is anticipated that this will be granted in time Read more