ruffrider Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hi, We're aiming to venture up to the Scott at the weekend ..... really looking forward to it. Perce, you did a great spectator route last year, any chance of another this year (I appreciate you're probably just a tad busy, but if you do get chance we'd be grateful)? Also, anyone got a map link showing where the start is? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Try this link; http://richmondmotorclub.com/scottmap.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffrider Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanks Jordi It looks like this should cover it then ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Try this link;http://richmondmotorclub.com/scottmap.php I know they reverse the route sometimes - is this map the way they are running this year? jut trying to work out our change over points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Being a lazy git I've found last years post & altered it a nadge for this year. The start field is sign posted from the centre of Richmond, it's on the road from Richmond to Markse. OS leisure map #30 is ideal for the area. Programme with map is available on the start field & most local shop / garages etc. Get to the start field for 8 ish then you'll get a good look round. or hell lets loose at 9.00am when the first man sets off & they then go at 20 second intervals. There's then several ways of doing it, you simply can't see everything as it all happens fast so making a plan & sticking to it is a good idea. The amount of traffic on the day stops you going everywhere, parking can also be a nightmare This is also how I see things, so not all will agree! Plan 1 Underbanks - first real vantage point of the day. Basically a staircase which has good viewing & good parking. By leaving the start field by 9:15 you'll get a good vantage point here. Great place to go for a first Scott view as they come up here in convoy with 5 or 6 bikes in the section at once. Stop here until all the stars go through as they're starting to cut through the stragglers by now. By Pass - You'll have a fair bit of time to get here so there's time to stop at Reeth for toilets etc. There's a good pie shop just up the road from the Buck. You'll be able to see some later runners here in petrol check 2 then cross the road to see the early men into petrol check 3. There's normally 3 sections in this group with either the 2nd or 3rd usually being the best hazard. just follow the beck until you find something good. From first man getting here you can stay for approx 3/4 hour, then move on. Last year the second section here was a right sod (Dougs chubby minder nearly cost him the trial here!) longish walk up the Ghyll but worth it. Shaw Gutter / Bridge End - It'll be a mad rush to get here, the congestion will be awful, so if you can't do with hassle I suggest going to Reels Head which is the same parking as Underbanks. Shaw Gutter is a longish walk for a good spectacular Section, it's a bit like Witches Burn in the SSDT. Basically you'll see the flags on the left side of the road, just follow them back. Bridge End is right next to the road after the petrol check, not as good a section but not so far to walk. Stop here only 3/4 hour max. To avoid going back into the traffic follow the road to Bd Castle, then take the turning to Barningham, then follow the road to Newsham. You've now got 2 options, first go back to the start field where you can watch them finish or walk down through the fields to the last section, follow the road towards Richmond & turn off after Kirkby Hill towards Feldom Ranges. Option 2 is to hang a right in Newsham, head towards Helwith/Holgate, you'll cross the flagged route on the hill top near a cattle grid, then go down to the cross roads & take a right. There's a building about 300 yds on, park up & walk down the road to Goats Splash, you'll find the course flags so turn left & follow them to the section. This is a fairly tough climb which gets worse as the day goes on. If you walk the course back 10 minutes or so from here you'll find another section, Hell Holes, which is in a beck. You can't get from here back to the finish to see the top lads finish so hang around a while & cheer on the also rans, most lads are buggered by here so a bit of encouragement means a lot. Plan 2 Start Field Surrender - Leisurely ride up from the start field as the first man isn't due until 11 ish. Hang a left in Markse & then right onto the main road up to Reeth, miss all the traffic at Underbanks. After Pies & Pees in Reeth follow the Swaledale road to Healaugh, turn right at Sunterville & take the narrow road up to Surrender, this will be well sign posted & the only access to Surrender on the day. There's going to be 2 sections at Surrender & if you want a bit of walk follow the course back 10 minutes or so & you'll find Roys Rocks. Surrender is the Scott icon & probably one of the best spectator hazards. If you feel like a bit of a walk out Richies Revenge is probably a 15 minute walk up the track after the Surrender sections, it's worth the walk as it's a fairly tough section. You can watch at Surrender for at least an hour before moving on. Whaw Bridge - These 2 sections are right next to the road side on the road heading to Tan Hill. Fairly steady but usually slippery as sin & take marks all day. You can stay here for an hour or so. Now head back towards the start / finish but take in Reels Head first. Reels Head - decent section which will get harder later on, fair walk from good parking on the Fremington / Marske road. if you want to see the good lads finish you can stay here a maximum of 1/2 hour. The Scott isn't just about the stars though so this would be another place to stay on & encourage the lads out for a tough days sport. The spectator groups I haven't mentioned in my 2 plans:- Sleeper Bridge - snotty climb up green rocks, not a lot to look at but takes marks all day long. Look out for some aggressive rides. Rawcroft - beck section that's under trees so it's usually pretty slippery, although I'd expect a lot of cleans. Grand Canyon - good section which takes marks, gets progressively worse so don't expect many cleans after the first dozen or so. Tank Trap - looks absolutely nowt but takes marks, again get's worse as the day progresses. Black Hills - Absolute nightmare for anyone after the first dozen get through. If it's a very wet day it isn't so bad but if it's dry the mud gets dragged up, it's hell! Long gully with 2 or 3 sections in it so worth the walk. Where ever you go enjoy your day, park with sense & take all your litter home. Then go down to the Cricket Club in Richmond to bid on all the auction goodies & get p****d. Then you'll be ready for the results sometime about midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.b Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Perce, what happened at By -pass 2 with Dougies minder, we were observing By-pass 3 last year and that was a real cracker of a section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(John.B @ Oct 13 2007, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Perce, what happened at By -pass 2 with Dougies minder, we were observing By-pass 3 last year and that was a real cracker of a section. Jake shouted right instead of straight up & Doug virtually jumped up out of the section onto a very green & slippery spot, only a stunning ride got him back on track. A lot of the course marshalls were there so Jake got a fair bit of stick. Edited October 13, 2007 by PERCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.b Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanks Perce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffrider Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks Perce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 is this a problem? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1683 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 is this a problem?http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1683 There's been a few Scott's when seeing the hole in the fence at the bottom of the start field has been difficult, so it just adds to all the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 is this a problem?http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1683 There's been a few Scott's when seeing the hole in the fence at the bottom of the start field has been difficult, so it just adds to all the fun. Could be an overnight frost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffrider Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hey Perce, Just wanted to say thanks again for the great spectator routes you published. They really do make the 'Scott Experience' even better. We also want to pass on our thanks for yet another well organised event, with special thanks for the decent road signs, not once did we get lost and managed to avoid the worst of the traffic problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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