What a day for Ellenborough AC. “The Shortest” which was simply continuous reps of Newlands pass for the duration of the Winter Solstice. Congratulations to Calum Tinnion (AKA the most handsome man in fell running) for taking the win with an impressive 17 run reps. Also to Shaun Atkinson for taking the “Soft Cunt” award with 16 bike reps and 1 run rep. To quote Shaun “This is great this, you knock your pan in all day in dreadful weather to get an award for being a Soft Cunt, smart”. Regrettably there was no “Spirit of the day” award, but Chris Listers award for biggest hero of the day had to be Peter Kemp, who done 8 run reps and […]

This wasn’t an Ellenborough challenge as such, but one that deserves a mention. It was completed by one of our runners, Chris Lister. Along with other Ellenborough runners for support on each of the 3 peaks. Below is the report of his challenge. Introduction The Sea Level to Sea Level British Three Peaks by bike involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales, and cycling in between, using nothing but human power. The Mountains are as follows: • Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) at 3,560 ft, the highest mountain in Wales • Scafell Pike at 3,209 ft, the highest mountain in England • Ben Nevis (Beinn Nibheis) at 4,409 ft, the highest mountain in Scotland. The First Recorded Sea Level […]