A group of six socially distant but, of course, friendly Dark Peakers (Chris B, John D, Andy H, Clive L, Moz and I) had gathered at the Snake footbridge for the Fairbrook Round time trial on probably the hottest day Read more
Race 12 of the Sprunce, the last running of Route 3, featured a fast Sprunce debut by Rupert Allison (30:11), a strong run from Tim Mackey and a wide margin handicap win by the ever improving John Webber. Each week Read more
Upcoming events: Monday 10th August to Sunday 16th August – Fairbrook Round. This is another new TT that visits some familiar checkpoints. There’s plenty of route choice and time spent pre-planning is likely to be well spent. Until Thursday, 13th Read more
My apologies for this late race report, I’ve been away collecting Munros in the Western Highlands. However, I can’t imagine that many folk lost much sleep awaiting this missive! Anyway, Race 11 of Tha Sprunce featured a speedy sub 30 Read more
Congratulations to Josh Williams, Neil Northrop and Sam Dixon on their swift (20:50) Bob Graham Round on Saturday. … and to Simon Mills and Sally Fawcett who took just 12:24 for the 15 Trigs. Upcoming events: Monday 3rd August to Read more
Pre-entries are being taken for Crowden Horseshoe, which has been postponed to 6th September. No entry on the day. Details in the Calendar.
Race 10, the second of the four times that we’ll run this shortened version of the old Headstone Headache race, featured another scorching time by Andy Heyes, who finished in 26:05. Heading the also-rans, which is the rest of us, Read more
The Olympic flag (Dark peak colours) courtesy of Fi Berry has, as tradition dictates, been hoisted atop of Dean hill CP1 and last CP by the gallivant Graham Berry, and subject to the strong winds will be flying for the Read more
Upcoming events: There are two TT league races this week, Eyam & Abney is open all week and the Olympics, which can only be run on Wednesday evening. Monday 27th July to Sunday 2nd August – Eyam & Abney TT. Read more
Race 9 was the first of the four times that we’ll race Route 3 that goes to, round and back from The Headstone. With 15 runners, this was the smallest Sprunce field to date which I hope is a reflection Read more