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[O lady]

Very disappointed to see dogs are only allowed in car park at Bigland. Could have sworn I didn't read that when I checked before entering

You are correct. Unfortunately the initial guidance that we received was very recently changed.

[plain lazy]

Silent starts are ok although it is a bit surreal. The protocol I was told about when I experienced one as a helper was officials keep quiet and only respond if the a competitor asks questions. Think of it as a good chance to get into the zone before you start

re control descs, you have obviously managed to avoid various sprint/urban races. The longest I have experienced is at La 77 - French event with 77 controls and yes they are all in one long strip!
I have seen people employ several solutions:
fold the control desc, if poss so that the fold is at something like a crossing point, and take a few moments to switch it round,
if there are a lot of crossing points, do some origami in the start lane and fold off the top, bottom and do a few pleat folds on the crossing point bits,
fold so you can get as many as desc as possible in your holder and rely on the control desc on the map for the rest,
carry 2 control desc holders and tear the desc in half.
Others may have other remedies….

Thanks again O Lady. I look forward to the silent start experience...

As for the control descriptions I'm thinking carefully ripping them in two, placing part 2 behind part 1 and then taking out part 1 when it's done and putting that in my pocket so I don't leave my litter behind...

I reality I'll probably get so peed off with trying to stuff the thing into my holder I'll give up and just unfold the map.

[pete.owens]

You could take 2 holders.

[Mr D]

I tend to fold it over, then when I need the toilet use that time to fold it over...

[pete.owens]

You need to read the section on biosecurity in that case.

[Mr D]

The reply was a joke, but I guess you missed that one.

Rules are Rules, and no doubt it will be clear in the start lane.

[RichT]

On a different topic, I see that NWJS are providing cake stalls does this include the excellent bacon rolls they sometimes do at big events (like to know as helps with lunch planning)

I have been asked by Sue B of NWJS to confirm that they WILL be offering bacon rolls.

[RS]

thank you

[Big Jon]

Bacon rolls...........you'll make my son very happy!

[Jethro]

I am sure his father won't be far behind in the bacon roll queue.

[O lady]

Just in case anyone might be travelling to JK by train, have just posted info on the website news section re the major works going on over the Easter weekend on the West Coast mainline. Basically:

No service between London and Watford Junction - Virgin trains start/stop from Milton Keynes or Watford Junction

Bus replacement service between Carlisle and Glasgow/Edinburgh all weekend and bus service between Lancaster and Carlisle as well on Easter Sunday.

[lindseyk]

Apologies if it's there and I'm too blind to see it but where do I find the leg order for our Mixed Ad Hoc relay teams ?

Update: Found it ! Page 35 of the Final Info (i.e. Medium, Short, Long for all Ad Hoc teams, no jumbling up this year)

[DM]

New Balance have sent me a mail publicising their buy 1 get 1 half price offer, running from 28 March to 18 April . There are 3 Lakes outlets, Flimby, Keswick and Shap. Also 5 others in the North UK.

We have always found their shops good value, even before offers like this. End of line offer especially.

Might save you a few pounds.

[awk]

Silent starts are ok although it is a bit surreal. The protocol I was told about when I experienced one as a helper was officials keep quiet and only respond if the a competitor asks questions.

Good to see silent starts being adopted, as we've commonly found abroad. There is not a lot more irritating than the constant stream of last minute warnings, unnecessary reminders, and general chit-chat that you tend to get on British start lines. I find that more surreal!

[O lady]

Reminder to club captains to declare their relay teams by midnight on Tuesday please (31 March).
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