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Meet report.
A mixed day of enormous effort and some chilled relaxation on a very hot day.The prize for effort goes to Linda and David who climbed 10 climbs, the initial letter of the climbs spelling out Tickety Boo. They also wore bikini bottoms on their heads. Strangely Julian was not too embarrassed to climb with them. They were joined by another super duo Kari and Dawn who cycled, swam and climbed (7 routes I think). This team surely won for their massive effort. They were joined by silent partner Charles.
A mixed team of cyclists, walkers, swimmers and a climber, Chris, Bill, Marianne, Marian and Sean probably got more on points, but the scoring system was so (deliberately) complicated it was impossible to tell.
Andrew and Ali brought along Lisa (fresh blood) and did good too, cycling and leading a breakaway swimming group to the lovely Barbrook Reservoir .
An evening BBQ where I failed at trying to engineer equal points for all, but John saved the day with his quick quiz where Charles showed his knowledge of Mountains. Then a quick round of stick the blood clot on the tick (Sean was best) before bed.
Big thanks to Kathy and John for tent and tea and all things practical , Mary for the bike ride plans and tick sheets, and Vanda and Paul for the loan of the gas bbq.
Thank you everyone for taking part and a great social, Chris I hope you haven’t suffered after your impromptu dip into Burbage brook
Big PS. Ali launched the Presidential Challenge. More later.
Cumulative totals
So far along with the cycling and the walking at Tick Fest we have had some other contributions to the total walked, climbed, cycled.
Gemma ran as part of a team in a 125 mile race. She ran 35 miles, had three hours sleep and ate her body weight in food.
Pete did the Welsh 3000ers. Climbing 14 peaks over 900m and covering 33miles.
Andy and Rosie (see above) .
Tina also went for a cycle ride on Saturday.
Bill said that the Sunday Climbers climbed 312m of climbs .
So without the totals for Saturday’s climbing and Sunday’s walking – and any other contributions – the totals stand at:
Climbing 312m Target 501
Walking 128 miles . Target 51
Cycling – 140 miles. Target 151This excludes Andy, Rosie and Pete’s ascents
You stars.
Dawn
Yes – organise into teams at 10.00am would be good . Although I cant guarantee everyone will be as energetic as you. There will be extra ticks for people who do all four activities.
Yes swim training session counts as extra, but you may be deducted points for not BBQing (that’ll be a matter for a judge’ s huddle) . See you SaturdayEveryone – As well as items already mentioned, It may be an idea to bring:
A chair for the BBQ
Something to write with
Something to take photos with
If that same something takes sound recordings then that’s good too
A Map of the area taking in North Lees, Stanage, Burbage Valley and Hathersage.Other things:
Back at campsite for 5,30 – otherwise ticks will be removed
Charles is coming for BBQ only – others also welcome to join.
Parking for those not staying is at the Stanage Plantation car park (by the loos). There is a footpath cut through back down to the campsite. Follow the path down to North Lees then go though a small gate marked private into a wood and follow path.See you then.
Re Culmulative totals
As I am in awe of Gemma’s plans for the weekend, I have unilaterally decided to extend the culmulative walking and cycling miles and climbing metres until end of play until close of play Sunday. .Let me know on Monday
51 miles of walking , 151 miles of cycling and 501metres of climbing. With Gemma, Dovestones Tor and Sean’s walk, the climbing and the walking are probably sorted.All miles and meters can be done anywhere in the world.
Good Luck Gemma, send us your miles and we will forward you some ticks!! (Kial, can you pass the message on!)
Sat night camping
the activities will finish off at North Lees campsite from about 5pm. We are not allowed charcoal bbq so I suppose gas fired ones are good. Bring food to share and evidence of your doings.We have only one pitch, I have booked for 8 people. Non overnighting people are very welcome to come for the shared meal and prize-giving but the campsite has asked non stayers not to park at the campsite (there is parking by the public loos up the hill) and also to put a donation in the Mend Our Mountains collection tin in the campsite. I also said that the revelry will be over by c 8.30-9pm..
Motor homes and caravans are not allowed and campervans need to park away from the camping area. We have one large party tent, a gas bbq and some double burners. To help plan, please can you text / email me if you think you are coming and if you would like to stay. Owners of gas BBqs are extra welcome.
We might try and set up a slack line and there may be some other games which don’t involve falling off anything .
Elen
07411 282 370The organised walking element of the day will start from Stanage Plantation. It will be around 5-6 miles along Stanage Edge and Burbage Valley and finishing at North Lees campsite . Ticks will be awarded for each mile walked, along the way there will be things to spot giving you extra ticks. Anyone coming back with their own live tick will get a massive number of bonus ticks.* The. walk will be suitable for all, especially when I devise a Burbage Brook bypass
The walk info will be available from mid day, but anyone leaving at 12 noon on the dot will be docked points for shunning the group picnic which will start at around 12 and will go on for as long as people are picnicking. People will need to bring a map and a pen/pencil. I will provide a quiz sheet
Climbers will be able to combine some or all of the walk with their plans (to gain extra ticks) so I will also be at Stanage Plantation at 10-10.30am with the score sheets.
Extra points will be given to anyone who goes swimming in Burbage brook. Ticks will be awarded, on photographic evidence , to anyone who goes into a pool with their shoulders under water. No extra points for wellies, but judges whim points may be awarded for glamour, stupid hats etc.
More about the North Less evening bit tomorrow night.
Elen
*I have heard that a member/s has/have imported ticks from Scotland especially for this occasion, under EU livestock regs I am afraid that this is verboten and will lead to disqualification or worse.
Just to clarify, the photo comp was going to be on 5th April (first Thurs in month), but this clashed with the extended Scottish Easter meet, we thought it best to move it back a week to April 12th. Thanks for raising the issue Frank and thanks for changing date Andy. Sorry for confusion.
ElenThis is Bill re Sunday, Could be slightly damp but the forecast better than it was, maybe head for the Skyline area, bring big socks to go over your climbing shoes, still go for an early 9am start, walkers have managed earlier!
BillUmm….
According to the email sent out on 16th June from Bill’s account, the walk week starts on Sunday 16th, as climb week starts on Sunday 23rd
Bike week was a bit shorter as it was Mike’s do at the weekend, although he did officially open it on Sat night. And bike week was the easiest of the three challenges.I cant find my original proposal email , but when we planned it all wallk week start date was Sunday 16th.
Happy to go with collective decision – as long collective wisdom says it starts on Sunday!
Good ride today, thanks Mary and everyone. Hats off to Dave P who did two rides today, between him and Linda they’ve clocked up almost 350miles
depends on how our tally is going. Maybe double the mileage due to double legs and just double again as they do more mileage anyway. That way a dog only has to do 125miles to reach the 500 target.
Sounds like an O level maths question: (Given the above assumption), how many miles does a person and a dog need to walk to clock up 500miles.((Yes I meant O-level and not GCSE)
Sorry, lap top expired. so cycle week has gone brilliantly, but walk week is more of a challenge….
Here are the current events for walk week. I know some people have other walks planned , just let Mary know your totals. We may need all the help we can get. Not psure if dogs count, it may depend on the mileage we get!
Sunday 16. climbers walking up to Shining Cough
I am planning a run(ish) Buxton to Hayfield. If any one wants to link in with transport, let me knowMonday 17 6.30pm. an evening walk around Ramsey Reservoir. 5miles. perfect for after work and people living \working in Chesterfield or Sheffield. More details to come.
Thursday 20th:
Lin W is leading a 6mile Thursday walk. see her message
Linda M is leading a 18 mile boundary walk, Wildboarclough to Whaley Bridge. see her message for detailsSaturday 22
I am leading a Southern boundary walk. as Dave C. has done the walk from Royston Grange to Thorpe and not given it a good review, This walk will be from Thorpe to Titteswoth -just under 20miles, but can be split into two sections, 8m & 11.4. More details to follow.a few of us are planning to go to the music and swim night at Hathersage pool on Friday 21 (a Linda challenge). this could be a gentle walk opportunity -if anyone is interested
p.S. If you are interested in the swim, its a good idea to book tickets.if anyone lives away from the Peak District but would like to contribute , then we may have to temporarily extend the Peak District borders…
happy walking -just remember to tell Mary your totals. every step counts.
