March 5, 2020
In
Running
By
Barry Kemp
In 2019 we had the delight of lending a fleet of Vango's very special F10 MTN 2 tents to house marshals and keep runners safe until they could be extracted. Well why not do a review of these impressive 2 man temples?
Those of us of...
March 2, 2020
In
Running
By
Barry Kemp
Bright blue skies filled the air as hundreds of runners came to register for the 3rd Duergur Run. Set in late February it's an opportunity to test early season fitness and get some practice at night running in a winter setting. The previous two years...
January 24, 2020
In
Running
By
Barry Kemp
Sun 8th Dec approx 2am
The North of Tyne mountain rescue radio buzzed in control, voices muffled due to the high winds and torrential rain all around the team on the hillside.
"Key control key control key five over."
"Key five key control send over"
"Key control key five...
November 12, 2019
In
Running
By
Barry Kemp
The countdown is well under way with less than a month to go until the big off. All is quiet in the sleepy hamlet of Ingram as the weather turns increasingly inclement when autumn peers over the top and sees the steely blue eyes of...
September 12, 2019
In
MTB
By
Barry Kemp
It's been a hard fought battle throughout 2019 to see who comes out on top of the Frontier XC Series. Going in to the last event, the Deadwater 100, there was still a lot to play for. After the final totalling up of points some...
July 9, 2019
In
MTB
By
Barry Kemp
"What shall I have for breakfast tomorrow?" says mischievous mother cow.
"Well grass of course!" replies bullock.
"Not this time son. Tomorrow we'll have to choose between red and white tape or yellow signs. If you're feeling strong then how about eating both?" mother cow states.
"Ah! It...
June 13, 2019
In
MTB
By
Barry Kemp
Osprey 12 was the third race in the Frontier XC Series and has really mixed things up in the overall standings. The last race, Kielder MTB Marathon, is going to be a battle ground to decide those final podium spots. Those people who have consistently...
June 13, 2019
In
MTB
By
Barry Kemp
The Cheviot Orbital is a route created by the irrepressible Ted Liddle. He's been at the forefront of cycling development in the north east for decades and has pioneered and maintained many of the routes we take for granted today. Having met him many times...
June 13, 2019
In
MTB
By
Barry Kemp
Sat 8th June 2019, 4am and the alarm reverberates through the van to draw a tired mind out of it's slumber. Awakening senses steadily become aware of the rain thrumming away on the roof and lashing against the windows. Oh joy. Weather like this can...
May 8, 2019
In
MTB
By
Barry Kemp
With both the Kielder Chiller 24 and the Lewis Burn 8 races now out of the way it's time to check the leader-boards to see where people stand. These will be long lists so please scroll down to the section you want.
FEMALE "ANY" CATEGORY (points...