Colne Valley MTB Challenge 2012
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Entries are are now being encouraged for the 9th annual Colne Valley Mountain Bike Challenge, taking place this year on Sunday 13th May at 9.00am.
The course is a challenging one (as you'd expect) and consists of approx. 30 miles of local paths, tracks, bridleways and lanes around the picturesque Colne Valley area of Huddersfield - regularly featured on TV as settings for Last Of The Summer Wine and Where The Heart Is.
The cost of entry is £15 pre-booked (entry forms available at http://www.cvmbc.co.uk ) and £20 on the day - although we do encourage pre-booking as it greatly assists the organisation of the event.
All participants will receive a free commemorative T-Shirt and certificate upon completion. The course will be fully marshalled throughout and will have 4 refreshment stops at designated points. There will also be a back-up vehicle available for anyone who wishes to (or is forced to!!) retire early.
Bacon Butties will be on sale beforehand at a nominal £1.00 each, but apart from these EVERYTHING ELSE refreshment wise (soup, bread, bananas, flap-jack, biscuits, coffee, tea etc etc) is FREE. Yes FREE. There is also a brilliant little pub - The Walkers Arms - situated on site, so those that wish to can partake of a pint (or two) if so desired.
So, to sum it up - it's a 30 mile challenging MTB ride, fully marshalled, fully 'catered' and absolutely FANTASTIC VALUE, with a pub on site to finish the day off as well. You won't find a better day out in this area on the 13th May. Come and give it a go - you've nothing to lose and we're absolutely certain that you'll be well looked after and have a great time.
Last year one of SingletrackWorld's occasional contributors, Matt Wild, took part again and wrote a complimentary piece for the website: CLICK HERE TO READ IT
The course is a challenging one (as you'd expect) and consists of approx. 30 miles of local paths, tracks, bridleways and lanes around the picturesque Colne Valley area of Huddersfield - regularly featured on TV as settings for Last Of The Summer Wine and Where The Heart Is.
The cost of entry is £15 pre-booked (entry forms available at http://www.cvmbc.co.uk ) and £20 on the day - although we do encourage pre-booking as it greatly assists the organisation of the event.
All participants will receive a free commemorative T-Shirt and certificate upon completion. The course will be fully marshalled throughout and will have 4 refreshment stops at designated points. There will also be a back-up vehicle available for anyone who wishes to (or is forced to!!) retire early.
Bacon Butties will be on sale beforehand at a nominal £1.00 each, but apart from these EVERYTHING ELSE refreshment wise (soup, bread, bananas, flap-jack, biscuits, coffee, tea etc etc) is FREE. Yes FREE. There is also a brilliant little pub - The Walkers Arms - situated on site, so those that wish to can partake of a pint (or two) if so desired.
So, to sum it up - it's a 30 mile challenging MTB ride, fully marshalled, fully 'catered' and absolutely FANTASTIC VALUE, with a pub on site to finish the day off as well. You won't find a better day out in this area on the 13th May. Come and give it a go - you've nothing to lose and we're absolutely certain that you'll be well looked after and have a great time.
Last year one of SingletrackWorld's occasional contributors, Matt Wild, took part again and wrote a complimentary piece for the website: CLICK HERE TO READ IT
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Keep those entries coming in folks, still plenty of places.
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For info: the website ( CLICK HERE ) is now back online and the entry form once again available.
Apologies to those that have phoned me about the issue this week, but the bill-payer has now got his arse in gear and parted with the appropriate fee :oops:
Please get your forms sent off asap if you're planning to attend as it really does help those that are organising the event.0 -
Lovely sunny day here on the crest of the Pennines - get your entry forms in the post and come and see for yourselves on Sunday 13th May.0
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Surprisingly dry trails and not the total mudfest I expected when I checked much of the route last night. Still plenty of time to get your entries in the post and save a fiver on the day. Come on - give it a go 0
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Well I've been out in the pi$$ing rain, armed with a strimmer, all evening preparing the quarry approach ready for Sunday.
The 'Mound of Mild Apprehension' has had a short back and sides, and the alternative way into the quarry proper has now become the 'Broken Wall of Piqued Interest'. There's just the 'Chute of Barely Concealed Indifference' to give its annual makeover to on Saturday afternoon and then it's all systems go!!!
Still time for postal applications (or to call round in person if you're local), but don't forget that you can always turn up on the day because WE NEVER TURN ANYONE AWAY. If you turn up on time you're in!!0 -
TURN UP ON TIME AND YOU'RE IN!!!!
Please get here early with an already completed entry form and your £20 cash and it'll all run like clockwork.
Free SIS goody bag for the first 300 to check in!! :P 0 -
Glorious day here in t'Uddersfield, with a forecast for the same tomorrow!!
If you're pre-entered then please please please arrive in plenty of time. If you're entering on the day - even earlier!!!
Bring an already completed entry form and £20 in cash and it'll make registration run much smoother.
Parking is all on road and first come first served, so please factor this into your planning.
For all those who take part - we hope you have a really enjoyable time and hope to see you all again next year0 -
Sportsunday were there to photograph everyone, see the pics at http://www.sportsunday.co.uk0
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Results are now on the website folks!!0
