Event Details
Club: | Allerdale Bike Challenge |
Event Name: | ABC2 - Keswick |
Date: | 03/06/15 |
Format: | Bike O |
Mapping: | Ordnance Survey |
Time Limit: | 2 hours |
National League: | - |
League: | Allerdale Bike Challenge 2016 (Round 2 of 5) |
Electronic Punch: | SportIdent |
Event Report
Apologies to all who turned up with winter gear and waterproofs etc. A day earlier and you have needed them but the weather gods were on our side once more and you had to take them home unused. Sorry to disappoint.//
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//Apologies also that the cafe did not open as expected. Fortunately there were many other establishments nearby to replenish but it did mean that we missed out on all of the chat though.//
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//Once again records were broken with 78 riders taking part this time. Those who did not pre-enter be warned! Despite printing loads of extras we ended the event with just one spare map left! Play safe and pre- enter next time. We do not want to disappoint.//
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//The map was really in two sections and as expected the West end around the Newlands Valley proved most popular. It was unfortunate that the bridge at Stair was closed just recently as it reduced some of the route choice. I was surprised by the number who took the long trek out to Thornthwaite as I expected this to be one of the least popular controls. In the East there were many challenging controls to sort the serious contenders out not least the pull over the col by St John's in the Vale church. Congrats to the Cooper family who managed this and ended with a smile on their faces!//
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//I really did not expect any one to clear up but well done to Carl Bell and Phil Winskill who did just that. They were a few minutes late so I was nearly right.//
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//Fiona Wright turned the tables on Philippa Liles this week and set up what looks like a ding dong battle right the end this year. //
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//Connor and Graham Campbell look they mean real business in the generation class with two wins out two. //
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//With 3 events still left there is still all to play for. Remember that it is your best 3 events that count. //
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//Next event is back to one of our favourite cafes at the Dunes Bistro, Mawbray. A little respite from the hills!//
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//Lost property - just a flashing light this week - found near control 6. Let me know if it yours. //
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//Tony & Angela.