cheshire~rose Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, RLWP said: That'll be because she hasn't sent it yet! Richard The plot thickens... I received numerous emails from Sue yesterday That either means these were emails sent earlier in August that got lost in the ether or communication between Sue and I via email is more reliable than verbal communication in the Powell household 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Will there be points for walking/cycling/paddleboarding etc this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dave_P said: Will there be points for walking/cycling/paddleboarding etc this time? I invented the BCN Challenge triathlon last time. Boating, lockwheeling and swimming ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: I invented the BCN Challenge triathlon last time. Boating, lockwheeling and swimming ... Will the swimming section be taking place at the bottom of Ryders Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, john6767 said: Will the swimming section be taking place at the bottom of Ryders Green Last time we did it, we followed Spey up that flight. Certainly the way to go if you need a good depth for swimming. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Theres a few sections that could be used for bog snorkelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 hours ago, cheshire~rose said: The plot thickens... I received numerous emails from Sue yesterday That either means these were emails sent earlier in August that got lost in the ether or communication between Sue and I via email is more reliable than verbal communication in the Powell household 🤣 It is the latter, of course Richard 41 minutes ago, john6767 said: Will the swimming section be taking place at the bottom of Ryders Green Is it possible to swim in the stuff at the bottom of Ryders Green? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pegg Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 33 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Theres a few sections that could be used for bog snorkelling Genius! That's how to 'navigate' the prohibited but legally open stub of the Wednesbury Canal from Ryders Green Junction. That's the only bit of the extant connected BCN I have never navigated. I don't think any boat will ever make it down there again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Captain Pegg said: Genius! That's how to 'navigate' the prohibited but legally open stub of the Wednesbury Canal from Ryders Green Junction. That's the only bit of the extant connected BCN I have never navigated. I don't think any boat will ever make it down there again. We went up that one one year before it was prohibited. Last time we tried the nearby Gospel Oak branch and got further than I think anyone can have done in years, but bog snorkelling would be the only option to get further than that. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 59 minutes ago, john6767 said: Will the swimming section be taking place at the bottom of Ryders Green It can't taste much worse than the bottom of Oldbury. On the plus side all that tar and oil means most self respecting bacteria avoid the place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Just now, TheBiscuits said: It can't taste much worse than the bottom of Oldbury. On the plus side all that tar and oil means most self respecting bacteria avoid the place! But those that survive are dead 'ard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Just following up on this - are the forms out yet? I requested one by email but haven't heard anything further. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, agg221 said: Just following up on this - are the forms out yet? I requested one by email but haven't heard anything further. Alec Probably February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: Probably February. More likely around 1st June 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I will start looking in February and keep looking until June then...! Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 No, we haven't sent out the forms yet, you haven't been missed out! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 I see the BCNS web site is showing the finish point as Withymoor so time to start route planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 37 minutes ago, Rob-M said: I see the BCNS web site is showing the finish point as Withymoor so time to start route planning. Is it not just a rerun of the 2020 challenge that never happened? That was going to be a Withymoor finish and the winning team would have been starting at Walsall. Presumably Sue needed confirmation that the boat club were happy to host this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob-M said: I see the BCNS web site is showing the finish point as Withymoor so time to start route planning. I have informed the planning department, which has now started work. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) I have just sent out the entry form, rules and route planner to all those I have email addresses for. I'm attaching them here, but do email bcnschallenge@gmail.com if you'd like them emailed directly to you, or have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you all in June. Route planner 2022 Final.xlsx BCNS Marathon Challenge 2022 Info & Rules.docx BCNS ChallengeEntry Form 2022.docx Edited January 11, 2022 by Mrs Tawny Owl wrong file name, file edited and Sunday changed to Saturday. I'm doing my best! Entry form corrected as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Mrs Tawny Owl said: I have just sent out the entry form, rules and route planner Why is the route planner dated 2021 but the other documents 2022 Sue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Dam, I thought I'd changed all the dates! It's because it's the one I created ready for last year but didn't use because it got cancelled. The dates inside the file are correct, it's only the title that's wrong. Correct file name uploaded now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 There are a few references to 2pm Sunday as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Grr, and I asked Richard to double check, we both missed it!!! Wow that was quick, 1st entry form received. 2 minutes ago, Rob-M said: There are a few references to 2pm Sunday as well. Which file Rob, give me a hint and I'll edit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Rules edited and Sunday changed to Saturday everywhere (I think) Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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