Confusion -15 April 2026
The Serious Warts had decided that this week’s venue was to be Strines at 5pm but, in the meantime, we were told that DPFR were reviving the Way Out West race as part of the Read more
A glorious weekend with a big DPFR turnout enjoying the power boat trip over from Knapdale or the more traditional trip from Kintyre or Arran for some. Hot conditions for the race with a breeze on the big hills. Perhaps the most psychologically tough section was the 3 mile beach road section to the finish in the teeth of the “midday” sun. At the sharp end Es apparently arrived to the 3 Arch bridge with Rob Jebb & Ben Bardsley. Rob decided not to change his shoes for road shoes unlike the others & sped away to win with Es second. Dark Peak men were the first mens team with the counters being Es, Rob & Jon. Gavin did a PB, a fine effort given the heat.
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| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Jebb | Bingley | 03:17:39 | |||
| 10 | Jon Morgan | Dark Peak | MV40 | 03:44:37 | ||
| 14 | Neil Northrop | Dark Peak | M | 03:48:57 | ||
| 24 | Simon Patton | Dark Peak | MV40 | 03:56:59 | ||
| 35 | Gavin Williams | Dark Peak | MV50 | 04:11:59 | ||
| 45 | Dave Sykes | Dark Peak | M | 04:24:20 | ||
| 60 | Greg Rimmer | Dark Peak | MV45 | 04:46:09 | ||
| 74 | Tim Hawley | Dark Peak | MV50 | 04:54:07 | ||
| 94 | Kirsty Bryan-Jones | Dark Peak | WV40 | 05:12:40 | ||
| 97 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | MV50 | 05:15:30 | ||
| 122 | Roy Small | Dark Peak | MV55 | 05:35:42 | ||
| 146 | Richard Hakes | Dark Peak | MV50 | 05:56:23 | ||
| 147 | Donna Claridge | Dark Peak | WV45 | 05:59:40 | ||
| 149 | Tim Ray | Dark Peak | M | 06:06:48 |