Vets GP#3 – Kirkstall report

Vet’s Grand Prix Series. Race 3 Kirkstall Abbey Tues 27th May Unfortunately due to the usual clash with the York Summer league our Vets contingent was greatly reduced! In the picturesque (if somewhat wet and murky) grounds of Kirkstall Abbey Pete Downes was the sole YKH representative. Well done Pete great racing as usual. Sorry you had to go it alone but we are hopeful that once the Summer League series is completed, a few more of the Vets will be able to attend. Our next event is at … [Read more...]

Pudsey – YVAA Vets GP Series – Race 1 – Report

Vet’s Grand Prix Series 2014  First challenge of the series was the old favorite at Pudsey. Normally held in mid June it is always one of our ‘dirtier runs’. Rescheduled to early February it surpassed all expectations! A slithering downhill start gave all the competitors a taste of things to come – two woodland laps through every variety of mud known to runners! At least halfway round there was the added bonus of a chance to wash off some of the mud when the route includes a paddle through … [Read more...]

2013 Vets Year End Report

With several of our stalwart vets sustaining injuries and the inevitable race clashes it has been a somewhat depleted team effort this year. However in true YKH style we competed in all the Grand Prix events of the year as well as in a few of the Championship races. Congratulations and thanks to all who ran for our team with special mention to Liz Matthews who in addition to finishing as 3rd F50 lady competed in all of the GP races. Great to see a few new faces flying the flag with Neil … [Read more...]