Parc Bryn Bach - Road Race 5

Clive Cooksey‎ 

August 15 at 7:27pm · 

 

Hello to our fellow GLCL Clubs. Parc Bryn Bach RC are inviting you to the closing race in this summers Road Race series to be held at the Park on Tuesday 23rd August 2016. Here is some information for you regarding the event. The course will be similar to our 6 mile race held in April but slightly shorter The start will be moved further into the road that is located behind the visitors centre to accommodate a larger field! As in the past you will run along the road past the main gate and towards the golf course lap, you will be directed up the hill to complete a lap of the golf course , you will then be directed down onto lake-side running clockwise around the lake before completing a second lap of the golf course. You will then return to lake side, running towards the Visitors Centre and will be directed into the caravan site to the finish. The distance will be slightly less than 6 miles. Although we can't guarantee that the course is traffic free because of visitors leaving the park in their cars but this will be greatly reduced due to the 7.30pm start! Just to prepare you PBB RC will not be providing water during or after the race unless a heat wave is forecast !! and I don't foresee that happening at the Park :) but we have arranged for the cafeteria to remain open for snacks and drinks until the event concludes. One request to you all is to use the numerous car parks and NOT TO PARK on the access road to the V C or at the rear of the building near the caravan park because both these area's are crucial to the START and FINISH OF THE RACE! Showers / Changing and Toilets are available at the rear of the VS. The post code for the park is - NP 22 3AY So we will see you on Tuesday 23rd and don't forget "Bring a smile on your face and a spring in your step" :)

Updated map for Road Race 4, Pontypool, Tues. 2nd Aug.

Start and finish has changed for road race 4 at Pontypool Tues. 2nd Aug.
Here's a new map showing the new start and finish. Also some information from Pontypool & District Runners ahead of Tuesday's race :

Hi all,
We have moved the start over to Fountain Road so that we get straight onto the canal towpath.
We will run a short loop around the houses on Fountain Road, (less than half a mile) to spread people out a bit, but everyone needs to be mindful that the canal towpath is quite narrow in places.

Its not ideal, but is wider than the pavements on Usk Road, and traffic free.

After approximately 1 mile, the runners go under a LOW, LONG bridge (Under Usk Road) - before turning sharply right. Having already slowed to get under the bridge, the turn shouldn't be too bad.
Then it's back on the original route...

There will be NO water on the route as cups/water bottles etc may end up in the canal

The finish is BEFORE you reach the leisure centre.  Its just approximately 6 miles, but not the uphill finish of the Pontypool Home Run. (yay!)

I know we all want the best outcomes from these events, but PLEASE, make sure your members are mindful of other canal path users.. we will post advance signs etc, but if the Waterways receive too many complaints, they will refuse permission not just for this next year, but also for the St David's Hospice Care event in February (that raised £20k to support local patients this year).

Thanks a lot,
See you all Tuesday.
Chris.

GLCL 2016 Road Race Series, Race 4, Tues. 2nd Aug.

Penultimate race of the GLCL 2016 Road Race Series; 
Tues. 2nd Aug., 7:30pm start.
Race HQ : Pontypool Active Living Centre, Trosnant Street, Pontypool, NP4 8AT

Hosted by Pont-y-pwl & District Runners
This is another superb 10k course which starts and finishes in the beautiful Pontypool Park.
The route follows the road out to Mamhilad and returns via the canal towpath.
Please follow the marshals instructions when car parking.

From Mike Heare: Road Race tomorrow at Penalta

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By the race start(7.30),the temperature will have fallen to 27c!!
There will a water station below the car park in the top field which you will pass twice and at the finish,
The start is in an open area with no shelter,so I would advise taking some water with you to keep hydrated before the start.
I was thinking of providing parasols for each runner !!!
Have a good race and all come back safe plz!!

Road Race 3 - Tuesday 19th. Penalta

Hosted by Islwyn Running Club, this is an excellent course with 2 laps around the very scenic country park and a short dash down the road to finish outside Caerphilly Council HQ at Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7PG
The total distance is 4.75 miles.
See the course map and venue map on the 'road' tab above.
Car parking for the event is at the Business & Technology Centre, Tredomen Park CF82 7FN
Toilet facilities are available here.
Please allow at least 15 minutes to walk/jog to the start line.

Message from Dick - organiser of Undy Road LCL

Hello All,
Tuesday’s league race at Undy will follow the same route as least year, starting and finishing at the entrance to the sports ground, but the finish funnel will be tight along the right-hand side by the contractor’s fence.

Parking is more restricted and sharing cars is essential please.
Please remind your team that ear phones are not allowed in GLCL events, and we’ll be watching out for possible transgressors at the start, and through the race!
Runners who have booked the buffet should go into the covered area to get their food as soon as they’re ready. We’re hoping that a steady throughput will minimise queuing.
I and maybe one or two other Chep members will be collecting the 3 quids.
Cheques to be made out to “Undy AFC Social Committee”.
Hoping all goes well, current weather forecast is cloudy but dry.
See you all Tuesday,
Dick

LCL Road Race No. 2 - Tues 21st June - Undy

The next LCL Race:
 Date: Tues 21st June, 7:30 pm
 Hosts: Chepstow Harriers
 Venue: Undy FC, Magor, NP26 3EW
 Distance: 8.3 kms

Please obey marshals instructions re: which side of the road to run and when to cross the road. Generally keep on the left unless told otherwise. 
Absolutely no Headphones (ear plugs). There will be an inspection at the start and marshals will take names on the course.
There will be a 30 year celebratory buffet after. £3 per club member.