Lancaster University Sprint - Summer Series 4 - 29th June

Mike Johnson treated competitors to a pair of sprint courses - both "Urban" around the uni buildings and "Park" across (and up and down) the parkland areas. Good exercise and good fun! Results may be viewed here. RouteGadget is available here.

North West win the Junior Inter-Regional Champs

North West juniors including SROC's Chris Nash, Katrin and Zoe Harding, were victorious at a sweltering JIRCS over the weekend in South Wales. All three put in excllent performances in the relays, and Zoe was winner in her individual race as well. Results may be viewed via the SWOC website.

Summer Series - scores after three events

Best three out of the five events to count. Next event Tuesday 29th June at Lancaster University where scoring will operate similarly to Williamson Park where there were also two courses. View the latest table here.

Next Wednesday evening run - 30th June

This week's Wednesday night run will be along the prom between Lytham and Fairhaven and round Fairhaven Lake. Meet 6:45 for 7:00 at car park GR SD355270. There will be a cycling option around the (flat!) lanes of the Fylde. Queries etc to Mike Ormerod 01200 429892

Club Bike Ride report

A splendid turn out of SROC members gathered for the ride organised by Mike & Mary last Sunday. Glorious June sunshine bathed the scene as the main group departed from Denny Beck at 10 o'clock. A few slightly late riders soon caught the group, and a leisurely pace was set to the coffee stop at Deerslet. After due refreshment there was a three-way split, with some taking the medium route via Beetham, others the long around Farleton Knott and a few with less time to spare taking a roundabout route home. The long and medium groups rejoined on the pier at Arnside (medium group pictured) for lunch. An optional further coffee stop at Leighton Moss was taken by some, while others kept moving and completed the 30-odd miles by mid-afternoon. A very enjoyable outing and a pleasant change, with lots of chances to chat with other riders along the way. More photos in the gallery.

Next Wednesday evening run - 23rd June

Meet at Nick of Pendle 6.45 for 7.00pm start, SD 772385 (see map), for a range of runs or a jog. A walk along the ridge is also an option, with a visit to the Swan with Two Necks in Pendleton afterwards. If you can't make the active part of the evening, join us in the pub about 8.30pm. Contact Mary or Mike Ormerod, 01200 429892 for more details.

LOC evening event on Dalton Crags

LOC evening series event, Wednesday June 30. Dalton Crags.
Courses short and long green, yellow and light green.
The start times are 5.30 to 7.00.
Further details are on the LOC website.

Monarch of the Glen?

Thanks to Mark Edwards for sharing some of his photos from last weekend's LAMM in Glen Fyne. Pictured are partners Tony Marlow (growing an antler) and Steve Wilson at the mid camp. Lots more photos in the gallery.

Club Bike Ride Sunday 20th June

The Club Bikeride will be on Sunday 20th June from Denny Beck car park at Halton starting at 10:00am. The route will be north and west round Silverdale and back using quiet, undulating roads throughout - no big hills this year! Several shorter or longer options are available if required. Tea and coffee stops are also available. Maps will be supplied. Please bring butties and plenty of drink. More details available from Mike & Mary Ormerod - 01200 429892.

Summer Series 3 - Salt Ayre Sprint

A different format was tried out at Salt Ayre and Scale Hall for the third in the SROC Summer Series today. A short qualifier (The Prologue,) mainly in the Sports Centre grounds, was swiftly followed by a gaffled chase in the intricate Scale Hall area. Overall winner was Quentin Harding who thereby secured ist place in the Mens Open category in the Summer Series. Zoe Harding is in a strong position in the Womens Open category with two events to go. Pictured, Rob Browne is chased by Martyn Roome. More photos in the gallery, full results service via the Results index page.

British Age Class Sprint Champs

The British Age Class Sprint Champs were held in Gosport at the weekend, quite a long way to travel and only two SROC members made the effort. Urban and sprint specialist Glenys Ferguson claimed a silver medal in W60. Results here.

SROC ladies triumphant at the LAMM

SROC W45s Karen Nash and Rowena Browne ran away with the Female and Vets prizes on the B course, exceeding their performance at last year's event by finishing 9th overall, at the Lowe Alpine Mountan Marathon last weekend. Photos and results on the LAMM website.

Summer Series - scores after two events

Latest scores in the SROC Summer Series may be viewed here. Any queries or corrections to Martyn Roome please. Next event is the sprint at Salt Ayre on Tuesday 15th. Come along - all welcome!

Lanequest from the Plough at Eaves 22nd June

If you are looking for something different to do on Tuesday 22nd June (when there is a gap in the Summer Series) why not try the Lanequest from The Plough at Eaves. It's a 2 hour score event on bikes. (Details here). Any offers of help would be much appreciated. Helpers with parking and registration would be able to have a late start and helpers with finish and results, an early ride. Please contact Peter Knott 01772-683072 pgk36@fsmail.net

Summer Series 2 at Williamson Park

Thankfully the forecast rain held off for the second event in the SROC Summer Series event at Williamson Park today. Runners were offered the choice of a short or long course, choosing which to run when reaching the tenth control. Results are available here, and splits analysis including RouteGadget is available from the Results Index. More photos in the Gallery. Don't miss the sprint event at Salt Ayre and Scale Hall next Tuesday.

Next two weeks' Wednesday runs

All are welcome to join in at any of the SROC training runs. The next will be on 9 June from Brinscall swimming baths car park, the following week 16 June from White Coppice Cricket ground. Meet 6.50 to run at 7pm. Pub afterwards. Map links are on the fixtures page.

A message from Sue Denmark to all SROC members

As you are no doubt aware SROC is to host Day 5 of the Lakes 5 Days Event on 27th August 2010 on Helsington Barrows. This is a big commitment as we are expecting around 1600 competitors so we will need a lot of helpers on the day. I have all the team leaders now in place.

Astley Park O-zone Saturday 5th June

The last event in the first Chorley series was blessed (yet again!) with balmy weather. Results are here, go to the results index for splits analysis and RouteGadget.