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Summer 2004<br />
Tom completes Paddy Buckley<br />
Stop press news : Congratulations to Tom Westgate on completion of the Paddy<br />
Buckley round in a time of 23 hours 30 minutes. More details and maybe a report and<br />
photos in the nest issue.<br />
Women win at British Champs<br />
A superb club turn out saw 14 <strong>Dark</strong> <strong>Peak</strong>ers make the long trip to Ireland for the first<br />
round of the British Championships. The women's team put in a tremendous<br />
performance to gain first place. The men's team were 4th with Tim Austin leading<br />
them home in 10th. Dave Tait was 3rd Vet 50 but sadly didn't have the backup from<br />
his colleagues to make up a team... so much for us being an ageing club!<br />
Noon Stone: Points not prizes at Champs Opener<br />
It was a good turnout and some solid points scoring performances at Noon Stone, the<br />
first race in this year's English Championships. Twenty five <strong>Dark</strong> <strong>Peak</strong>er's were among<br />
the 400 starters. Tim Austin was our first counter in 26th place behind winner Ian<br />
Holmes from Bingley. Six others from DPFR made the top 100. Dave Tait was 5th<br />
MV50 (127th overall) and Barry Thackery 2nd MV70 (373rd overall). In the ladies<br />
race won by Louise Sharp (Keswick), Helen Winskill was 12th whilst Jo Smith (now<br />
Calder Valley) was 9th .<br />
Joss Naylor Success<br />
Dick Pasley has successfully completed the Joss Naylor challenge in just under 15<br />
hours in near perfect weather conditions for the 5am start at Pooley Bridge. With Lynn<br />
Bland celebrating her 40th at Brotherswater over the same weekend there was a strong<br />
ladies team to get him off to a flier including Hilary Bloor, Alison Shepherd, Ann<br />
Keddie and Helen Thorburn. Dick said he wished they could have supported all the<br />
way round. From Dunmail Raise Alan Yates and Dave Lockwood treated Dick and the<br />
rest of the team, Tom Westgate and Tim Ray, to their usual banter. Alan tried out<br />
various routes choices with varying degrees of success. With Dick again up on<br />
schedule at Sty Head Roy Small was waiting with his shopping bag, with Bob<br />
Marsden and Jeff Harrison in support, to see Dick finish strongly through to Greendale<br />
Bridge. The sun broke through the clouds to bring a finish in bright sunshine just<br />
before 8 pm. After quick showers a number of pints were consumed in the pub at<br />
Nether Wasdale to toast Dicks success.<br />
Home success at Skyline...<br />
Coming at the end of a weekend of heavy rain and gales the Skyline still saw a good<br />
turnout of over 200 and good performances from <strong>Dark</strong> <strong>Peak</strong>ers on home ground. Tim<br />
Austin won with Alan Ward 3rd. Three were disqualified for missing Grindslow Knoll<br />
completely.<br />
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