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TOUR OF TERLING

The Tour of Terling

The pub is open, but not until midday on sunday.There is only one toilet in the cafe.

All four days race registration will be outside Terling village hall, please park with consideration for residents.

Fee on Day 1 £5 (includes free entry days 2,3 & 4 and a £2 voucher to spend in the pub or cafe). New entrants on days 2, 3 & 4 £2 each

NOTE short routes are available on days 1 & 2 but will not count in the overall standings

Day 1 Sunday from 10am 8 miles approx narrative “runners” trail (approx 3 clippers)

Day 2 Monday from 6:30pm 5 miles approx narrative “navigators” trail (approx 5 clippers)

Day 3 Tuesday register from 6 pm at the hall, mass start at 7pm 4.5 miles marshalled multi-terrain

Day 4 Wednesday register from 6:30 pm at the hall, mass start at 7:15pm approx 1 mile from the hall, then 1 mile up, 1 mile down, back to the hall for presentations.

TOUR OF TERLING RULES

Day 1: The “Runners” trail

Rule 1: There are approx 3 clippers, if missed they will cost you 5 minutes each. They are on the route where mentioned CLIP your narrative.

Rule 2: Hand your narrative in at the finish.

Day 2: The “Navigators” trail

Rule 1: There are approx 5 clippers, each one found will be worth 3 minutes off your time. They are on the route within 50 metres of their first mention, they are not hidden but may be obscured CLIP your narrative.

Rule 2: Time starts when narrative is issued.

Rule 3: Hand your narrative in at the finish.

Day 3: The Multi-Terrain race

Rule 1: Mass start, 1 small dry lap, 2 large wet laps.

Rule 2: Bonus of 30 seconds for 1st at the end of the small lap

Bonus of 20 seconds for 2nd at the end of the small lap

Bonus of 10 seconds for 3rd at the end of the small lap

Rule 3: Missing the ford on the dry laps will cost you 5 minutes each time

Rule 4: Finish within 30 seconds of the person in front and you get their time

Day 4: The mile up, mile down time trial

Rule 1: Mass start

Rule 2: Take a ticket in finishing order at the top of the hill, give the ticket with your name to the recorder. Wait for the start down.

Rule 3: Take a numbered ticket in finishing order at the bottom of the hill, give the ticket with your name to the recorder.

Final Rule: Return to the Hall for presentations, prizes will be awarded to attendees ONLY.

TOUR OF TERLING RECORDS

Spitfire Scramble 2018

Spitfire Scramble 2018

We have not one but two superwomen in our club, Lucy and Keely win the Spitfire Scramble pairs event, alternately running 6 mile laps for 24 hours (Yes, in the dark too) they completed 21 laps (which equalled the best male pairs effort) and that included Keely helping an injured competitor during one of her laps, and having to help carry the invalid on a stretcher for half a mile as two of the first aiders were unable to!! consequently losing the time to complete another lap and denying them outright victory

saltmarsh 2017

Saltmarsh 2017

Two teams were entered in the Saltmarsh 75 relay this year, our "A" team finished 2nd by just 30 seconds, and the elders team (ave age 68) were 3rd. Paula Purtell, Julia Peacock, Cliff Weatherup, Wendy Smalley, Sharon Skidmore, Jackie Sibthorpe, David Hurley, Craig vernon, Greg Wisken, Julie Binstead and Arabella Lewenden were the A team. David Reaves, Graham Baker, Dave Game and Cliff Weatherup were the Elders. a great weekend at an iconic event, our best ever results, well done Katy.

Essex Way 2017

Essex Way 2017

Four teams were entered in the Essex Way this year in three categories (Well done Lorna, our best ever turnout), our "A" team finished 17th, The Ladies team were 9th, the Vets "A" team were 3rd and the Vets "B" team were 6th in their respective categories. a grand day out for all with almost half the club taking part, fantastic! and a first ever stage win by Charlie Harpur.

saltmarsh 2016

Saltmarsh 2016

Two teams took on the Saltmarsh 75 this year, the "Elders" of Dave, Yan and Graham (combined age of 195!) completed 4 legs each to finish in 12th place overall, 6th relay team. The "Rest" made up of David Hurley, Simon Ferguson, David Reaves, Mike Munson, Nic "two legs" Footer, Bruce Hogarth-Jones, Jo Wyatt, Ayten Payne, Mike Fielding, Kevin Payne and Phil Davies stormed around the seaward edge of Maldon District to come home as 1st relay team, 3rd overall. Last years solo winner Chris Seymour took it "easy" this year with a gentle stroll into 18th place. An excellent weekend at the coast, well done to Katy for organising us, see you all again next year.

dartmoor legend 2016

Our very own Graham Baker is a legend on dartmoor ...

having just completed his 18th outing in the classic road race around dartmoor he is the runner with the most completions in this gruelling race

and not only that but he won his age category in 5hr 30min

Graham wins the Dartmoor Discovery

Graham on Dartmoor

World Duathlon Championships 2015

Sue Clarke gained a bronze medal representing GB in the 60-64 age group in the World sprint Duathlon championships in Adlaide, South Australia. The race was 5k run, 20k bike, 2.5k run which Sue completed in 1 hour 18.3mins and won her medal by just 1 second! with a fine finish

European Duathlon Championships 2015

Sue Clarke gained a silver medal representing GB in the 60-64 age group in the European sprint Duathlon championships in Alcobendas, Madrid. The race was 5k run, 20k bike, 2.5k run which Sue completed in 1 hour 21mins. It was hilly and technical with wet roads!

saltmarsh 2015

First home for the casuals was Chris Seymour in a fantastic 4th place in 12hrs 52

Next was Graham Baker taking almost an hour off last years time in 14hrs 07

Well done everyone for excellent performances in a very tough event

Our relay team came third, Julie, Phil, Yan, Jo, Ian, Katy, Sharon, Ayten, Kevin and Dave

just 14 minutes behind 2nd place but another hour behind 1st. An excellent weekend, we'll be back next year!

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