[07/3] No more updates before the weekend, other than we are a little short on volunteers for Sunday to help us on registration / transition etc - so if you or friends fancy seeing the otherside of the fence give us a shout, always a great day out. Telephone James on 07813 011775.

[06/3] Having spent the last couple of days in Pateley Bridge with Dave Johnson, I can assure you he has put an event on that will put a smile on your face.

OK to the domestics. I often think competitors wear too much when running, often you see competitors running back in to transition with jackets and fleeces tied around their waist even on a chilly day. This event however could be a different story, stick your head out on the moors and along with the views the wind will take your breath away. Waterproof tops compulsory on this event regardless of weather on the day.

The people of this area in particular the local farmers have been very welcoming, its been quite a refreshing experience. However you will see plenty of hardy lambs bouncing around the fields and as such as the request of local landowners it is a strict NO DOGs on this event.

I'd say fell shoes would be choice shoes for the day, certainly trail running shoes - anything with little grip could leave you sliding down grassy slopes on your bottom. Rarely terminal, just amusing and tends to leave a brown stripe up your back which hardly fetching.

Mountain biking is a mixture of minor roads, bridleways and tracks. Some of which are a little sticky but by far the majority are rideable with big smiles.

Transition will be on the show ground beside where you will park your car. Remember at the end of the event you need to download your timing chip at the memorial hall by 4.00pm. If you start late you might have to go to the memorial straight away rather than getting changed.

Finally the run number you get at registration, can you make sure this is clearly displayed on your front not on rucksacks on your back.

Please check back tomorrow for any last minute notices. See you Sunday... James and Dave.

[20/2] Just in case you are planning your weekend, its worth noting that Wilf's cafe will be in attendance serving coffee and breakfast on the Sunday morning.

If you are keen to get out on the mountain bike you won't go far wrong in picking out one of the routes from the VG MTB Guidebook for the south dales. They are all cracking routes and will definitely leave you smiling.

A trip to the How Stean Gorge is a must for an explore and a cup of tea. Or if going underground is your thing then a visit to Stump Cross Caverns on the road to Grassington is worth a look. Slightly further away but none the less spectacular is Bolton Abbey, a great place to base yourself for a day meandering around the woods and enjoying the countryside (free parking at this time of year).

For further ideas check out the Nidderdale Visitors website which gives ideas for local walks and places to visit.