On Sunday 5th May, Steve Wathall of Ulverston, Cumbria completed the Denis Rankin Round in a time of 20:21. Read Steve’s excellent report in the News section.
Steve Wathall’s Round Report
Introduction
Charmian and I have been coming over to the Mournes for a few years and have enjoyed the Mourne 2 Day and the various British Championship races. I had heard vaguely of the Denis Rankin Round but my interest was piqued when Konrad Rawlik set the current record in April 2017. We made a concerted effort to recce all the legs at least twice and Dale and Denise Mathers were able to offer valuable advise regarding route choice especially around the tricky Crenville area. It has been in the back of my mind for two years and so with an extended holiday planned after the 2019 British Champs race, I hoped to give it a good go.
Continue readingMike Jordon joins the club!
On Friday 19th April 2019, Mike Jordan of West Dromore, County Sligo, completed an unsupported clockwise round in a great time of 19 hours and 28 minutes.
Welcome to the club, Mike
McAuley Completes the first round of 2019
On Sunday 24th March, Mallusk Harrier, Micky McAuley completed the first Denis Rankin Round of 2019, in a time of 22 hours 7 minutes.
Welcome to the club, Micky. You’re member number 39.
ITRA Points for 2018/19
The Denis Rankin Round has once again been awarded 5 ITRA points for 2018/19.
