date&walnut
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South East Lancs XC LeagueConfirmation that the first race is definitely going ahead at Clayton Vale, Sat 22nd Nov.
The races for the league are as follows
Saturday 22nd November Clayton Vale, Manchester.
Saturday 6th December Lilford Park, Leigh.
Saturday 17th January Boggart Hole Clough.
Saturday 31st January Heaton Park.
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date&walnut
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No map yet, but have been told by course setter earlier today that start is at the Bank Bridge Road/Riverpark Road end of Clayton Vale. Toilet facilities will be at the Velodrome. The course sounds a bit flat with one short hill of about 40yards. Mostly grass but a bit of tracks in parts, should be suitable for spikes.
If I get any more info I'll post on group email.
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date&walnut
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| Quote: | | If I get any more info I'll post on group email. |
Roy beat me to it but just in case you're not on email group details are as follows
CLAYTON VALE COUNTRY PARK
senior ladies race 2pm (2 medium, 1 large lap, 6,400 metres)
senior men 2.30pm (4 large laps 9,300 metres)
Entrance to the start and finish area is at the Bank Bridge Road end (opposite River Park Road),
After entering the park gate turn right up the slight incline and the start and finish is approx 200 metres on the left on the open field.
Parking is available on Bank Bridge Road and River Park road,
Toilet facilities are available at the National Cycle stadium, open from 12 till 3pm
There are no changing facilities.
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roadrunner
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Anyone directions to Lilford Park, Leigh, for this Saturdays XC race?
(No, I'm not doing it, just Donna at the moment thinking about running it.)
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AK
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Hi Andi, not sure on directions yet but me and Huddo are racing it....will let you know when i find out
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roadrunner
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Cheers Andy.
Just texted you back from yesterday. British Airways managed to lose my baggage in Gatwick last night and I the phone charger in the bag. They have just returned it tonight. Come and run the Gravy Pud on Sunday as well. Lovely course.
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NAVIGATOR
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Lilford park from manchester
A580 east lancs rd towards haydock.
turn left to then cross the A580 onto the A572 chaddock lane to Astley
(stupid junction).
Follow A572 towards Leigh.
After passing Bedford high school on the left you should come to a roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto HOLDEN RD .
Turn right after about a mile onto PLATT FOLD ROAD.
At the end of this rd turn right onto THE AVENUE.
Then turn first right onto ELMRIDGE lilford park should be on the left.
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NAVIGATOR
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Andi, How did marathon go?
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roadrunner
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7th, 2.17.51
An ok run. Not disappointed but was after quicker. Was operating at 2.15 and below pace for first 31k and then could have done with some people to run with. Pace dropped. Encouraging things is that my legs are not as trashed as usual and hopefully with a few days off running and few careful weeks I can then get back. Looking forward to a Spring marathon.
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roadrunner
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Cheers for the details of the XC race.
Anyone got a postal coode for the venue?
I will try searching one on the net now.
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roadrunner
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WN7 1HN
And does the womens race start at 2.30pm?
Junior Men 1.35pm?
And do they just enter on the day?
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John123
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CalderdaleNavigator.
Can you let us know where the new start is and the directions to get there on the last leg to the finish from Upper Exley and Elland? Easy enough for a qualified mountain guide I should think. Ta. John123
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NAVIGATOR
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Hi John, new start is more or less in Elland. It is at the junction of Stainland rd (B6112) and Rochdale rd (B6113) in West Vale. East way to explain is from the old start (rugby club) travel towards Elland on Wakefield rd (A6026) (this road turns into the B6113) for about a mile you will go under two railway bridges, after the second bridge you will see a large factory works on your left, Clay house park is on the right hand side. On the rece i parked up at the factory. Hope this makes sense ?
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John123
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CalderdalePerfect sense Phil. Thanks. C U on the day if not B 4 at the Gravy Fell Run on Sunday. Cheers. 
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Rob
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Does anyone going to the race tomorrow have a spare vest i could borrow?
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NAVIGATOR
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Hi Rob, i have a spare vest that you can have. I'm not going to race tomorow but could leave it with Joe, if Joe is going ?
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bailey
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no im not goin lads,ankles a bit dodgy so dont wanna do back 2 back races,am i still ok 4 a lift sunday ,phil.
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NAVIGATOR
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Yes, i will pick you up at 9:15 on sunday.
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bailey
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cheers mate
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roadrunner
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I am going to watch Rob and will take my vest.
What race are you doing Sunday Joe and Phil? Gravy Pud?
If so its very icey on route so think about shows. If its real icey trail or fell shoes might not be the best choice. Just a trainer will do.
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