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Entries are are now being encouraged for the 12th annual Colne Valley Mountain Bike Challenge, taking place this year on Sunday 10th May 2015 at 9.00am.
The FULL 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. We also now have an optional SHORTER course of 20 miles for those wishing to take part, but who might find the full route a bit too much of an undertaking.
The cost of entry is £17 pre-booked (entry forms available at [url= http://www.cvmbc.co.uk ]www.cvmbc.co.uk[/url] ) and £22 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 (or 20 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 10th 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.
If you've entered before, then the chances are you'll have already received an entry form in the post - as I spent most of my spare time at work last Thursday and Friday franking and posting hundreds of the buggers!
I'll consult the diary.
It's a few years since I last did this one,but it's a good well organised event.
Thanks for posting this - my folks live in Marsden, so I'll have to head up that way and give this a go !
seriously folks - this is a cracker!...a MUST if your a northerner!
Appreciate the heads up, live in Huddersfield and this always seems to pass me by.
A week after the Dyfi enduro...might give it a bash again though
Cheers chaps, your support is very much appreciated.
Well Mint Imperial, from this very Parish, is in already!
Cheers Tom 😀
Excellent! Looking forward to it, as ever. Got to beat last year's time...
Quite fancy this, anybody from N Wales fancy sharing fuel costs?
Here's to a month of sunshine!
Great day last year, as always.
Great route and great event. Organiser is a proper big hitter also.
Damn. Doing a hard road ride in the Lake District that day.
Well we've been blessed with awesome weather up here this week, drying out the trails nicely. Get your entries in the post before you forget!!
Hahaha, just seen your post Al. Are you coming down with Devs for another go?
Does it start at 9.00 or is that when we need to be there to sign on/get numbers?
Can I enter online at all or is it post only?
Entered back in January,I'm number 4,did it last year for the first time,was mint,weather was awful,had to really dig deep in places,great event,wish there was more of the same,see you all there 🙂
Weather wasn't too bad ricky. Didn't it get sunny half way?
All I remember is very steep hills 😀
Just to clarify:
The event starts at 9.00am - so you need to be arriving earlier than that to park up, register, use the loo etc etc
There will be entry on the day - but that will cost £22 as opposed to the £17 for pre-entry.
It's like summer here in t'Udders at the mo, the trails are baked dry and dusty.
Get those entries in the post whilst it's fresh in your mind and come and test yourself over some great terrain.
Still plenty of time to get your entries in the post ready for Sunday 10th May.
I remember getting totally soaked riding over the moors and the wind was sideways,but yes it did brighten up about 23 miles in,can't wait for this year,are you doing it darrenspink?
If you enter the 30 , can you just do the 20 if you're feeling knackered half way , or vice versa carry on & do 30 if you're feeling great ( basically ... i'm 48 , with a groin strain , just getting over the flu & i've never entered anything like this in my life .....will i die ? ) ?
It's a fun event ernie67, so you can ride as you see fit. My advice would be to enter the 30 and see how it's going when you get to the split. I reckon that once you're riding and full of adrenaline you'll be fine and make it round in one piece. Don't worry, we'll look after you if there's a problem.
Did I mention that the bacon butties are still only £1.00 each?? 🙂
How many people usually enter the 30 miler? Does each rider get given an overall time that it took to complete it?
EDIT - just answered my own question by looking at the website!
Come and give it a go - the more the merrier!!
I've broken my shoulder practicing for Steel City can I give my pre entry to a mate?
Really should get my arse in gear and do this
Bacon butties for a pound .....I'm in !!
Really should get my arse in gear and do this
This.. 😮
fooman - no probs at all. Just email me your mate's details and your entry number and I'll sort it for you. Hope you're back on the bike soon fella.
ben10 & Big Dave - still time to get yourselves entered. Get a form in the post, you know you want to 🙂
Don't delay - get those forms in the post today!
Plenty of room for everyone, but it really helps us if we know how many are coming.
TSA can I send you a BACS/paypal etc?
I don't have a cheque book anymore or a book of stamps now it's all franked!
One more in ! Just been to the post office (while the wife's been checking my life insurance - thanks luv !).
nickdavies - can you text me on the number on the website please, and we'll sort that out for you.
Cheers ernie67
Still loads of time to get your entries in before the day.
If you're local - stick your cash/cheque and entry form through my door. If I'm in I'll sort it straight away for you. If I'm out, make sure there's a mobile number and I'll text you your entry number.
If you're not local - post off your cheque and entry form and as long as a) there's a mobile number and b) I get it in the post no later than Saturday's delivery, then again I'll text you your entry number.
You've no excuses now folks - don't miss out!!!
And the bacon butties really are only £1.00 too!!
TSA, is there plenty of water at the feed stations? I'm wondering if I can get away without having to use a camelbak.
mos - yes mate, there should be plenty. All the feed stations will have at least one 'drum' of SiS energy drink there. The 2nd one (top of Pule Hill) will have water aswell. Stick a bottle cage/bottle on the bike if you can and you should manage without a camelbak.
Don't forget to bring a fiver for the professional Sports Massage - available both pre and post ride.
Def coming on Sunday. No cheque book and won't get chance to swing by and register before Sunday. But I WILL be there! Even bought The Beast some new rubber for the occasion (wet/mud thread I might add!) 🙂
I picked a leaflet up yesterday so i know where it starts now ,but is there a good place to park ( might be jumping the gun here as i haven't had my s.a.e. back yet ) ?
Cheers
There's not really any official parking, but there's plenty of on-street spaces around and about. Just find somewhere near the cricket club and try not to annoy any residents...
Will do
Just a reminder that we'll have a couple of professional Sports Masseurs (Adam Hirst who works with Northern Ballet and Karen Hellawell from Pennine Physio) with us on Sunday, available both before and after you've ridden. It's only £5.00 for a 10 minute session (proceeds to their chosen charities) and a great way to relax and start the recovery process. Why not treat yourself after your exertions - at that price it's an absolute bargain and fantastic value!!
And did I mention the bacon butties are ONLY £1.00??
Just sent off entry - without SAE but with mobile number and email address.