Rutland Sportive 2013

Am sure we are all looking forward to the Rutland Sportive on Saturday, as it's the first big ride of the season for most of us. Looking at the Stating lineup, there are a few friendly faces.
Andy & Julie Kitchen, Bob Haworth, Bob White, Gerry & Louise Hyde, Steve Cropper, and myself.
Lets hope for good weather and a drop in the wind.

Remember that the venue has changed this year.
Giant Store Rutland Water, Normanton Car Park, South Shore, Nr Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15 8HD

Registration details
• Long route Register - 7.30 to 8.30 Ride start 8.00 to 9.00
• Medium and Short route: Register 8.30 to 10.00. Ride Start 8.30-10.00

The most important Phone Number to put in your mobile.
Mechanic Neil Exton 07837 495478

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Here is a link to the long course
Mark

4 Inns 2013

With talk of cancellation due to road closures, it was a relief to get the final ok.

Bob, Richard & I started off from the back of the grid (Team 100), so it was good to get a few miles under our belts, and a few teams behind us.

Richard, Mark & Bob yomping between the snow drifts

Although the snow drifts were deep, the sun was shining, the wind was light, and the rain stayed off. 

Running down into Edale at 21 Miles and 5:45hrs into the race was a nice feeling.

To give you a brief summary of the outing, we made a short video http://youtu.be/K437H_Sy1To

I know my feet were hurting by the time I got to the Cat & Fiddle, and I think Bob's were too, but I don't think Richard was at all distressed, he looked as "fresh as a daisy", even at the end.

It was nice to see the finish, and a time of 10 hrs 47 Mins put us in 14th place overall.


A big thanks to Steve for his support and encouragement along the way.

Mark