BCN Challenge 2017

Graham and Jo · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:37 pm

The application forms are out.

The end this time is at Oldbury Top Lock. I can see that being a bit chaotic.

Laurie is going to have to do a few more locks than usual.

Cheers Graham

Lancastrian · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:17 am

Please keep us posted.

lauriebooth · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:19 am

Graham and Jo wrote:

The application forms are out.

The end this time is at Oldbury Top Lock. I can see that being a bit chaotic.

Laurie is going to have to do a few more locks than usual.

Cheers Graham

Yep quite a few more locks

Graham and Jo · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:05 pm

My entry has just been acknowledged and I'm the first one!!

Just need to win it now...

Cheers Graham

Lancastrian · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:24 pm

Graham and Jo wrote:

My entry has just been acknowledged and I'm the first one!!

Just need to win it now...

Cheers Graham

Does that mean that you are already number 1?

lauriebooth · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:32 pm

Yep it should be quite a problem with all those extra locks. I've managed to sort out the takeaways and pub. I'll work out the route nearer the time.

Lancastrian · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:54 pm

Just out of curiosity I would like to see the routes that you plan and after the event any changes that you made for one reason or another. :I do have all the relevant guides and maps.

( If you are keeping them secret after the event will be suitable)

Graham and Jo · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:09 pm

The route planner isn't out yet, they vary the scoring system slightly from year to year. Certain start points are worth more than others. I'll dig out last year's plan when I get home ( I'm in Nero's right now). It was based on the metrics from the first year and was surprisingly accurate.

Cheers Graham

Lancastrian · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:22 pm

Graham and Jo wrote:

The route planner isn't out yet, they vary the scoring system slightly from year to year. Certain start points are worth more than others. I'll dig out last year's plan when I get home ( I'm in Nero's right now). It was based on the metrics from the first year and was surprisingly accurate.

Cheers Graham

I didn't realise it varied year by year, but I will appreciate a copy of last years either by e-mail or by posting it. If you can't post it and you want me to I will find a way to do it. Thanks Graham, oh! by the way, enjoy your coffee.

Graham and Jo · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:12 pm

I've emailed Maurice a copy of the rules and my plan.

My plan last year was really based on two ideas - Firstly a start at Old Turn Junction as we needed to pick up crew and secondly I wanted to do the Titford Pools. The rest of the route fell as a result of those initial decisions.

Cheers Graham

Lancastrian · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:20 pm

Received Graham, thanks.

I need to have a look to see how I can post them, please bear with me for a short while.

Lancastrian · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:55 pm

This is the very informative information that Graham has sent, he will add any further information and answer any questions that you may have. (Over to you Graham, sorry

)

More information HERE

Graham and Jo · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:22 pm

I've just received the planning information for the 2017 challenge. I need a little time to study it . Cheers Graham

lauriebooth · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:49 am

I'll use the system I always use.

Graham and Jo · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:31 pm

Apparently the stoppage at Pratt's Mill Aqueduct is likely to extend until the end of May. Not that I'm saying I was going that way but I might have been. Sulk.

Cheers Graham

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