Another new summer series classic in the making
It’s never too late to pitch up to the summer series (until the winter series is upon us, that is). Next Monday, 10th August, is the inaugural running of Jim Orrell’s Bleak Doctor. All new Read more
The race's namesake has unfortunately retired from partaking in his self made classic and hence, to avoid losing one of the winters best outings, a new RO was sought. Unfortunately the replacement RO took ill on the Friday before the race and felt he was in no fit condition to run. A number of brave competitors did venture out in wild conditions with sleet and lots of icy meltwater making the bogs nice and tasty. Dr Sykes, never a man to be deterred, ran out of petrol on route and then survived a slalom ride between abandoned cars on the drive past Higgar. A man, like myself at times, who seems to live a more eventful life than intended.
Mr Brunt put in a fine performance and took the honours on the day. However, congratulations must also go to newcomer Ishmael who, in his own words 'did the birthday run and survived'.
RO (kind of) - James Lowe
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brunt | Dark Peak | M45 | 02:08:34 | ||
| 2 | John Boyle | Dark Peak | M50 | 02:36:14 | ||
| 3 | Richard Bradbury | Dark Peak | M50 | 02:36:14 | ||
| 4 | Jack Foxall | Dark Peak | M40 | 02:43:56 | ||
| 5 | Dave Sykes | Dark Peak | M45 | 02:51:55 | ||
| 6 | Ishmael Burdeau | Dark Peak | M50 | 02:58:16 | ||
| 7 | Mark Harvey | Dark Peak | M60 | 03:06:00 | ||
| 8 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | M60 | 03:29:13 | ||
| 9 | Michael Griffiths | Dark Peak | M55 | 04:13:00 |