Version 1) Trevor's latest Ridge running invitation was just what I needed and although the weather looked rather dubious we had faith in our Master and the North Hill Nomads headed for Nympsfield in the rain (as usual).
I decided to just do the short run north to BCL a couple of times and took my time and enjoyed the view. We were rewarded with weak wave and some wave assisted thermals which made it a very enjoyable afternoon.
Thanks Trevor for your guidance and especially to Jordon Richards who helped us all rig, de-rig and drag Pete out of a very slimy field at the bottom of the ridge! - JB
Version 2) A call from Trevor saw 230, JB and DD3 heading North for the Nympsfield ridges. When the rain eventually stopped we enjoyed a pleasant couple of hours going up and down to BCL.
On the last leg I got stuck in the bowl at Harescombe hoping to climb that extra bit but it had gone a bit soft and wasn't happening. Still thought I might make the Nympsfield home ridge with the tailwind and height I had but as I got closer it just wasn't looking sensible, so went 'au vache'.
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| 230 au vache (Pete Startup) |
Many thanks to those who helped me carry 230 out of the slimefield including Jordan and Steve E from NYM.
Failure to pay attention meant I stopped short of the finish line by 400 yards - b.......r.
Now, where's that pressure washer! - Pete
Failure to pay attention meant I stopped short of the finish line by 400 yards - b.......r.
Now, where's that pressure washer! - Pete
