My Event Ratings

Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Seems to get quicker
In full: As well organised as ever, and benefiting from the facilities of the racecourse stands - changing, toilets, cafe etc - the Brass Monkey's main selling point has to be the flat terrain and PB potential. You're never going to get a picturesque pancake flat race, but the monkey is at least 99% rural and uncrowded, if a little dull. The hospitality is always spot on and it fits nicely between big city events and obscure local races. I prefer the latter and this race is near enough for my liking. Best be quick next september, though, 'cos it sold out in 2 days this time.
Date of review: January 23, 2007

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Gets better every year
In full: Excellent friendly race, not quite the easiest course but clockwork organisation and superb atmosphere made it a pleasure again. And a minute quicker than last year despite the cold/wind/rain.
Date of review: December 10, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Another winner from Graham and Claire
In full: These events areas good as it gets. Proper off road course, lots of mud, scree and inclines but hundreds of lik- minded individuals of all abilities.
Impossible to fault - great momentos, food, music and friends.
Date of review: September 3, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Brilliant but brutal
In full: Fantastic event all round. The village is very welcoming, the course rewards your (very)hard work with superb views and a couple of nice long downhills and there's a real sense of achievement at the end as you drop into the village square to applause a BBQ and a pint.
Date of review: May 9, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Tremendous
In full: Excellent all round - tough course with lots of steady climbs although no really steep stuff. Nice friendly clubs with good facilities and perfect weather.
Date of review: October 3, 2005

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