JOHN EDWARDS – A short remembrance
It was with great sadness that I heard of John’s death in March. He was a distinguished “character” in the Dark Peak Fell Runners as evident by the soubriquets he was given, Gentleman John, Squire Read more
Neil Northrop turned up late to Westend to scupper any chances we may have had of getting bonus points on Simon Dixons “Way Out West” race. Jim Orrell however was justifiably pleased in getting his points for improved performance and not being last.
As we get to the sharp end of the Summer Series there was a suspicion that the organiser ran a tactically slow race to improve her chances of bonus points next time. More to the point a great quality race with big climbs & sweeping descents out & back the Alport valley.
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| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Northrop | Dark Peak | M | 01:00:00 | ||
| 2 | Gavin Williams | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:05:50 | ||
| 3 | Paul Elliott | Dark Peak | M | 01:09:40 | ||
| 4 | Keith Holmes | Dark Peak | MV55 | 01:09:45 | ||
| 5 | Simon Dixon | Dark Peak | MV40 | 01:11:10 | ||
| 6 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:12:20 | ||
| 7 | Mark Harvey | Dark Peak | MV50 | 01:12:20 | ||
| 8 | Mick Cochrane | Dark Peak | MV60 | 01:13:40 | ||
| 9 | Nicky Spinks | Dark Peak | WV40 | 01:18:25 | ||
| 10 | Jim Orrell | Dark Peak | MV60 | 01:44:00 | ||
| 11 | Simon Fagg | 01:48:50 |