On Sunday 3 Lostock AC members competed in the Horwich Triathlon. This is also known as ‘The Race to The Pike’ and is one of the oldest triathlon events in the Northwest.
The Lostockers completed the standard distance race. This starts at Horwich Leisure Centre with a 500m pool swim. Campetitors then take on a 40k undulating cycle ride, the ride starts at the Leisure centre, heading along Chorley Old Road, then up and along Belmont and Bolton Road past Chorley. Competitors then head back toward the leisure centre via long lane. The toughest part of the race is the final 8.6k run that climbs all the way to the summit of Rivington Pike, before descending back to the finish at Horwich Leisure Centre.
Dave Wilkes was the first Lostock AC member to finish in an amazing 2:31:41, securing third place in his age category, shortly after Wilkes was Andy Laycock in 2:34:54. Nikki Hamerton was the star of the event, finishing in 2:41:24 and winning her age category.
Parkrun Results: Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 23:55 Rachel Stevens 28:14 (2nd in age category) Karen Taylor 30:58 Matt Withers 31:54 Bolton Parkrun Sheila Garewal 31:47 (2nd in her age category)
Race report by Tony: Saturday saw the Ambleside AC organised Fairfield Horseshoe fell race take place from the beautiful Rydal Hall in the Lake District. 5 intrepid ‘geen vests’ made the trip north for the latest round of the club fell champs. Advertised as 9 miles and 3000 feet of climb the race took place ... Fairfield Horseshoe
Report by Jon: Race Weekend Report – Fur Nations, Cannock Chase. Fur Nations is an international Canicross event pitting England, Scotland and Wales against each other. Each nation hosts a long bank holiday weekend of racing. Each weekend has the same format, with a 5k on Saturday, another 5k on Sunday and a 10k on ... Fur Nations Cannock