 Scotton 100, Sunday 7th April 2013 Thank you to all those involved in the Scotton 100, a message from the organisers First things first. These events don’t happen on their own so these are the people who we have to thank. Alan - arrowing Jim – rescue Trevor & Mark – timing John & Ashley – water point And probably the most important, Dorothy & Jenny – As most of you know this event is aimed at giving you riders a “challenging” day out but did any of you notice the tandem leaning on the railings. Would you ride tandem round the Scotton, well probably not, but David Feetham did. He then picked as co pilot Jocelyn who not only doesn’t have a bike but has never learnt to ride one. They made it round in 5.23 but that’s not the end of the story as Jocelyn had got herself sponsored. £251.20 extra to The Yorkshire Air Ambulance! As to the “challenging” ride. A good dry day so only four non finishers this year, or are you just getting good at mending punctures! First group back in 3hrs 11mins, last group 5hrs30mins but they looked in better shape than the first group. As you know we don’t run this as a charity event as such but as a club we support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance so with the surplus from the event, donations on the day plus the tandem we can send them £1645.40 So thank you all for turning up and maybe see you next year. Best Regards Dave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the Scotton 100? First it’s not a race. It’s definitely a challenge and the idea is to get round in your own time but preferably before all your friends. The route: Roughly circular, you are never more than 10mls from the finish.
What’s the off road like? – Depends on the weather but there is no deep mud, it can all be ridden on normal tyres but the sandy section can be difficult if it’s very dry! Which bike? – Well that’s the point, it’s a compromise, the lighter the wheels and tyres the more care needed on the rough but you have the advantage on the road. How do I find the way? - Follow someone else at your own peril. You get a detailed route description, a map and the entrances to the off road sections are arrowed. At the finish – Large hall, changing area and sit down food. All finishers get a certificate and a Scotton mug. All proceeds to Yorkshire Air Ambulance Important Notice - from the organiser there are two sections of the course that use private roads permission has only been given for use on the day of the event. Please do not practise or use these part of the route at any other time, you may put the future of the event at risk. BISHOP THORNTON TO CUNDALL, Skelton through to the Dishforth – Ripon road is private CUNDALL TO ALDWARK, From Myton take first left into lane (private road) (start of Haddocks section) Course Profile 2012  |
