Saturday, July 02, 2005

Scottish and English Races

Speyside Way Race, 50km, early April. No website but contact Don
Ritchie, the Lodge, Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth, Scotland IV31 6QT,
phone 01343-813398, idritchie@zetnet.co.uk

Scottish Island Peaks Race, 70 miles with 12,000 feet climb, don't
forget you need a yacht and crew, late May. http://www.sipr.zetnet.co.uk

Lairig Ghru race, 28 miles, 2100 feet climb, end June. No website,
but contact Phl Benzie, Clach Mhuilinn, Tullich Road, Ballater,
Scotland AB35 5GL, phone 01339-755599, phil@benzie.freeserve.co.uk

Two Bridges Challenge, 36 miles, 27 August. http://www.twobridgesrace.org

Although it is under 26 miles, this is worth noting, and not just
because of the free beer at the finish:
Two Breweries Race, 18 miles with 4900 feet climb, 24 Septamber.
http://www.twobreweries.org

In England:
Lyke Wake Race, 42 miles over gentle hills, early July. No website
but contact Bryan thomas, 14 Raynville Place, Leeds LS13 2PT,
0113-2740371, rosie.thomas@ukonline.co.uk

Ridgeway Challenge, 85.5 miles with 9000 feet climb, 27/28 August. No
ebsite but contact Anthony Taylor, 125 Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP12
4BY, phone 020-7828-0580, anthony@maunsel.freeserve.co.uk

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