Another race suffering from the continuing threat of Foot and Mouth is the Dales Quadrathon/Triathlon/Duathlon on August 5th. The organisers have asked us to clarify the situation. Semer Water is confirmed as being open, so there are no problems with regard to the swim or canoe sections. For the duathlon, a modified run route has been devised. None of the roads on the cycle route have been closed to wheeled traffic of any sort and so there is no ascertained problem with regard to any part of the route. Pen-y-Ghent, the final run section, is not available as things stand at present. Harry Waugh has a modified run route which he is verifying at present but, again, should not present any problems as this will be a road route and so will not pass through any affected land. Obviously, he is clarifying the position with the local farmers etc but does not see a problem at this stage.

In short, then, the events are on. Contact Harry on 01581 600350 or by email at hamwaugh@newluce.freeserve.co.uk. He has an entry form on his web site at www.newluce.freeserve.co.uk Alternatively, you can visit www.ukresults.net where you can get an entry form and full course details and information.