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MarkWillcocks
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 Posted - 05 May 2009 : 12:03:43 PM
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righto David......
if we get another lady in, i.e a team .....i,m sure i can get sommit sorted!!!!
looks like the National express London/ rail to Princes Risb trip then.....
Checked the trains from Pewsey and theres a 2100 ish which is cheaper and allows for any mishaps!!!!
be a shame to mis out after last year....
He who dares Rodney, he who dares. |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 05 May 2009 : 12:17:27 PM
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Good luck and thanks for picking this up David. You may see some late interest I'd imagine
Interested
Steve Gunn (confirmed) Propose any stage after 3
David Kindred (confirmed)
Jeannie(confirmed - stage 2 or 4)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (confirmed)
Colin Hewes (confirmed)
Bill Preston (confirmed)
Reserve
Mijo (short leg)
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips - unlikley but review later
LB - Only if critical to form team and assuming fit/recovered
Mdunn77
Ian Thomas
Any more ladies out there interested in running?
N.B. David Reed cannot now participate due to hols
Mark Wilcox - to advise
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Heavyweight
1450 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2009 : 1:01:51 PM
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MarkW - Time for a beer then :-) A saturday evening train also an option?
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preso
476 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2009 : 3:10:43 PM
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Hi David, if required, I haven't got a clue as to which stage but as I'm probably going to be one of the slowest in the squad something shorter rather than longer might be for the best. Not bothered about the time of day as I'll probably camp overnight (and perhaps do a recce on the bike on Saturday).
If there is a faster runner who definitely wants to run I'll be happy to pass, otherwise, let me know which stage as soon as poss so I can do some research.
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Heavyweight
1450 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2009 : 3:26:48 PM
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Hi Bill - Stage 2 is nice and scenic (at least from the top of the two huge hills you have to climb ) and you get to run past Chequers so you can wave at Gordon on the way through. Some parts not really cyclable in advance though - or if you can you're a better climber than me.
Otherwise 8 is quite pleasant - very cyclable & no navigation problems - but again has some hills.
Or of course doing both is also an option
The choice is yours. |
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preso
476 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2009 : 3:54:51 PM
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David, eight sounds good as I've never been to the Ridgeway before, I like the sound of the easier navigation.
Bill Preston |
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mdunn77
1540 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2009 : 4:29:43 PM
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Are there any descriptions of the stages available anywhere? I couldn't find any on the website.
Two marathons in two months in aid of Cancer Research - please sponsor me at http://justgiving.com/mdunn |
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PearcePhillips
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Posted - 05 May 2009 : 6:21:03 PM
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Anything but the first leg for me please as I'll be driving down in the morning.
Is there any chance getting something put on main website to generate some interest
Cheers Pearce |
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Heavyweight
1450 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2009 : 6:31:12 PM
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| I do have a route description - if anyone wants a copy please pm me with an e-mail address so I can send it as an attachment. |
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Dips
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Posted - 05 May 2009 : 7:27:03 PM
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Pearce, I'll send another email around in a day or so to see if that helps.
Last year I did legs 3 and 4 (I think!!)
Leg 4 was easy to navigate, especially with the lovely Fishy riding shot gun as it was mainly on a cycle path...except for the last mile which is like going up the side of the Eiger! 
Leg 3 Has some fantastic views from the top of Lodge Hill and a very friendly bull in one of the fields. 
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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MarkWillcocks
1275 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2009 : 04:47:11 AM
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if i make it....i,d like another go at 5......and not the back end of 4 and then 5... and i promise try not to get lost!!!!
He who dares Rodney, he who dares. |
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Heavyweight
1450 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2009 : 07:29:15 AM
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I'll put you down as a definite then Mark
Possible stages/runners as below, please say if you would like another stage - we still need some early risers!!
Leg.Miles.asc.desc.Start From......R..Bike Poss.Start...........Runner....Support
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1...11....452.543..Ivinghoe Beacon.Y..Tough.....07:30...........???
2...6.....352.248..Wendover........Y..Tough.....09:15-09:30.....???
3...9.4...273.357..Princes Risb....Y..Tough.....10:10-10:40.....Pearce
4...5.4...169.141..Lewknor.........N..Tough.....11:25-12:10.....Jeannie
5...10.1..171.307..Swyncombe.......Y..Possible..12:10-13:10.....MarkW
6...10.4..323.184..South Stoke.....N..Tough.....13:25-14:40.....SteveG
7...9.1...198.149..West Ilsley.....N..Possible..14:00...........ColinH
8...7.8...183.177..Wantage.........N..Possible..15:10-15:30.....Bill
9...10.7..338.309..Charlbury Hill..N..Possible..16:00-16:40.....DavidK
10..9.4...163.291..Barbury Castle..N..Possible..17:35-17:45.....MattL
...................Marlborough
Red indicates all teams will start together (Mass start) regardless of whether the runner from the previous stage has finished.
The start times also to be adjusted once we know who is running which stage.
I have not put anyone down who says they are 'possibles' - but you know you really want to be there don't you. Yes I mean YOU! (really need a Kitchener style smiley here)
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mdunn77
1540 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2009 : 07:58:09 AM
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that'll be me then! stage 1?
btw, do you want me to put that pdf online somewhere and add a link here?
Two marathons in two months in aid of Cancer Research - please sponsor me at http://justgiving.com/mdunn |
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Heavyweight
1450 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2009 : 08:22:44 AM
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Nice one Matt - to both ideas. Fishy can give you an idea if there are any navigational issues with stage 1.
Leg.Miles.asc.desc.Start From......R..Bike Poss.Start...........Runner....Support
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1...11....452.543..Ivinghoe Beacon.Y..Tough.....07:30...........MattD
2...6.....352.248..Wendover........Y..Tough.....09:15-09:30.....???
3...9.4...273.357..Princes Risb....Y..Tough.....10:10-10:40.....Pearce
4...5.4...169.141..Lewknor.........N..Tough.....11:25-12:10.....Jeannie
5...10.1..171.307..Swyncombe.......Y..Possible..12:10-13:10.....MarkW
6...10.4..323.184..South Stoke.....N..Tough.....13:25-14:40.....SteveG
7...9.1...198.149..West Ilsley.....N..Possible..14:00...........ColinH
8...7.8...183.177..Wantage.........N..Possible..15:10-15:30.....Bill
9...10.7..338.309..Charlbury Hill..N..Possible..16:00-16:40.....DavidK
10..9.4...163.291..Barbury Castle..N..Possible..17:35-17:45.....MattL
...................Marlborough
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mdunn77
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Ridgeway Relay
