Jan-15

Withins
Skyline
Tour of
Pendle
BM 11/10/15 Haworth Windswept Bronte country. Bits of Pennine Way,
narrow tracks and boggy moorland. Free Curly Wurly
for each finisher.
AL 14/11/15 Barley It’s a monster and not one for the ill prepared! A great
way of finishing off the championship.
A = steep, very little tarmac B = not as steep
S = less than 10km M = from 10 to 20 km L = over 20km
Dashers races in 2015
Mr Sparkle’s Dark ‘Un 20/2/15
Aggies Staircase 18/6/15
Tockholes Evening 2/7/15
David Staff Memorial 29/11/15
Bleasdale Circle Fell Race Preview
Sat 21st Feb 2015. 8km with 381m of ascent. Category BS.
This is a lovely little race. It starts at Bleasdale Parish Hall, PR3 1UY. Tie your shoes on well as the
race crosses a few fields that were quite muddy last year; the special type of mud that sucks shoes
off. After the fields the race crosses a farm yard and the runners start to spread out as the only climb
starts. Take the time to look up the hill occasionally and you’ll get a glimpse of the leaders making it
all look easy.
Once at the top of the hill, the route turns right (south) and heads along the ridge. This is one of my
favourite pieces of run in any race; the route follows the ridge, the views are excellent (if you take
the time to look) and it is a great time to catch your breath after the climb. From here you should be
able to see the other runners stretching out in front of you so set your sights on somebody and catch
them!
From the top of the descent you can see a clump of trees in the distance that hides the village hall.
At the bottom of the descent, there are a few farm tracks and fields to cross that take you to the
finish where you can experience the true fell race hospitality including a hose pipe to wash your
muddy legs and cup of tea. What if you don’t want your cup of tea washing Editor
If you are thinking about doing this race, make the effort to pre-enter for £4 and avoid the £2 on the
day penalty for the disorganised!
Notice that I got the date wrong – this is the correct one and I’ve corrected the web site too.
Jonathan