Well this year was a corker! Nice weather – perhaps a little bit breezy but at least it didn’t rain.  I’ve been through the many sheets of paper where we scrawled the time that you got to the finish. It’s not scientific and sometimes the handwriting is a little difficult to read. If we’re way […]

Yorkshire True Grit is a test of your grit and determination, your ability to push on, whatever may happen. And whilst we’re all sitting around today reading headlines about how it’s the hottest day since 1976, who is to say that this will last until the weekend – or indeed if it does happen at […]

Packing for an event, can be a bit of a chore.  Bike Helmet Gloves Shoes Shorts You’d think that would be it, and you’d be good to go. But when you get your bike out of the van, no! Somehow your tyres have gone flat and your chain isn’t looking too good… Don’t panic! We […]

You keep asking: What is the Elevation on Yorkshire True Grit? Well, Yorkshire is hilly. It’s part of what makes it beautiful – the moorland vales and rolling hills. And Yorkshire True Grit is set in North Yorkshire, on the North York Moors. And we’re not joking when we ask “Have you got True Grit?”.  […]

We’ve had our measuring sticks and timing devices out and have concluded that the cut-off will be at The Food Stop! hurrah, at least you’ll be able to get a bit of flapjack before being sent home…  The cut-off time is generous! Do not panic!!! You have until 2pm to get there!  So, if you’re […]