Sprunce Race 14
The Sprunce Race 14 was contested by 23 runners, quite a few of whom ran the other way round hoping to determine which way was quicker. However, a week of mostly wet weather resulted in notably slower going so the Read more
The Sprunce Race 14 was contested by 23 runners, quite a few of whom ran the other way round hoping to determine which way was quicker. However, a week of mostly wet weather resulted in notably slower going so the Read more
The September 7 Hill Climb Series is HERE… If lung bursting hills are your thing then during the month of September you can work your way though seven of the Hope Valley’s iconic ascents. These carefully selected challenges are on Read more
Upcoming events: Until Thursday, 27th August – Tha Sprunce (Race 14 Route 4). The second running of Route 4, which can be run in either direction.Details in the Calendar. Past events: Fairbrook Round TT – Ralph Skrimshire won this well Read more
Race 13 of the Sprunce, the first running of Route 4 that visits the lofty summit of Rud Hill, attracted a field of 23 runners, several of whom ran it twice. It can be run in either direction and clockwise Read more
We found a pair of More Miles Cheviot shoes, black and bright green in the top car park at about 7pm yesterday. If they are yours then email us and we will try to reunite you with them.
Congratulations to Mike Robinson who completed his Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge on a very warm day this week. That’s a very fine lockdown beard! Upcoming events: Monday 17th August to Sunday 23rd August – Fairholmes Four Trigs. The bog-monster awaits… Read more
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