The Big G – ‘Grimpeurs Des Wolds 2010’

July 18, 2010

With the elite riders resting after the intense racing in Beverley Market Place, amateurs and enthusiasts were able to tackle the ‘Big G’ – Grimpeurs Des Wolds. This is not a race but a personal challenge featuring over 600 riders from across the country. This year’s event saw over 500 people sign up within days of the event being announced. Riders can choose between three different routes which vary in…

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Warners’ Walkington Fun Run: Race Report

July 14, 2010

A 1.75 mile family fun run was held before the main 10k race at Walkington last Friday.  It was a fine summer’s evening for runners and spectators and the event was a great success. The race was won by Joe Dudill in 9.49.  He finished 7 seconds ahead of the second boy, David Mason of Kingston-upon-Hull AC.  Philip Nesom of York Acorn won the prize for the third boy to…

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Walkington 10K: Race Report

July 14, 2010

Over 500 runners took part in the annual Airkool Walkington 10k last Friday.  On a hot and humid summer’s evening they tackled a challenging hilly course on rural roads between Walkington and Little Weighton. The race attracted a strong field of athletes from running clubs in Yorkshire and a few from further afield but it was local lad Darran Bilton, now running for Leeds City AC, who won the race…

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