Rough 'n' Tumble 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (285 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: McDee
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great event with challenging hills (especially going down!)
In full: Well organised with lots of local support. The route was fun with plently of ups and downs and mud, despite the freeze. Loved the cakes and teas at the finish! It would be helpful to have a changing tent as I doubt anyone finished the race without being covered in mud!
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Townsend
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First time and would definitely recommend it. Some killer hills, but worth it for the scenic views from the top.
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Offroadlady
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: As they say - blood, sweat and hills - wonderful!
In full: I LOVE this race (even though I'm a slow, old person!). A real challenge - very tough YES but if it was easy it wouldn't be worth doing! Killer hills, both up and down, but some grippy off-road shoes, a bit of training and a lot of determination make for a great day out!
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: kanichan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Never fails to disappoint, whatever the conditions
In full: Always a pleasure and truly challenging. Well done to all the marshalls for braving the cold and wind. A bigger thank you to the cake makers, delicious goodies. See you next year.
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: shaun carpenter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: this is a race every runner should put in the diary mud blood tears and cakes
In full: this is a race every runner should put in the diary mud blood tears and cakes
lots of marshalls lovely views of wiltshire and this year snow and ice and for 20 mins SUN
ps i had 2 walnut cakes very nice
pps will i be on blue peter !!!!
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Seela
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Rough and Tough, thankfully (for me) no Tumble. Geart fun in the conditions
In full: Mud on frozen ground added to the challange of monster hills and strong winds. The marshals must have been frozen, so thanks to them turning out. A bit congested at the start but before long thatre was the first monster hill to sort everyone out.
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Moss
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Usual friendly well-organised hilly MT event - lots of mud, ice and falling deer
In full: Great event; even following the deep freeze, it was surprisingly muddy and slippery. Fantastic scenery, great organisation, superb bacon butties, tea and cakes, all really good value. One of my favourite events.
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Farley-Thompson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very well organised event, numbers are increasing causing a manic start and slow single track paths. A must for next year.
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Scott Levett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My legs hurt!
In full: So tough but a really good race where finishing can only really happen if you've got a smile on your face! Some nice touches like the free to enter trainer raffle. Excellent marshall's. P.S. Any idea when we'll all be seen on Blue Peter?
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Fatlass
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent off road course
In full: Superb challenging run not for wimps. Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful marshals.Cakes at the end was lovely and this year bacon rolls too!
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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