The Barry Barry Road Race - Saturday 24th July - photos are up

[Help-Ma-Boab]

The Barry Bear has been tracked down. Seems he has been stretching his legs since last year..... All looking good for him to meet Barriet the Bear at the start line on the 24th July prior to being marched down to the finishing line at the Clockhouse where his wings will be clipped and he will firmly remain SE22 this year.

The double holder may not make this years event so looks like there will be a new name on the trophy this year. Now there is incentive to keep up the punishing training schedule.

Me, Im in tip top conditon this year and the unexpected warm weather training has increased my "stamina" imeasureably.

Will be in touch nearer the time with final details for those that wish to "compete" or support.

Keep up the good work. THE BEAR IS SAFE..........

[surfbobby]

Greetings Runners and Riders

Having just spent the last month in various African training camps I am proud to report that I am in a worse condition than when I went out. This of course is perfect preperation for the 3rd annual Barry Barry Road Race which is shaping up to be a jolly decent day out if not the mecca for highly tuned sprinting machines, which previous years has seen.

There will be fierce competition for the Peoples Champion prize with the winner of the 1st year's accolade facing off against the winner of last year's Peoples Champion. Dolly versus Ari - keep your eyes on this one folks, its sure to be a nailbiter.

Well folks, I just wanted to check in and make sure that you'll all be limbered up and lubed out in all the right places for the starters gun at 2pm from the Plough on Saturday 24th July. Of course, as always, there will be various warm up excercises in the Plough starting from mid day. Very much looking forward to seeing you all again and of course any new participants.

The World Cup is due for a new name on the trophy, can the same be said for the Barry Barry Bear? We shall see...

See ya at the start line Surfbobby

[Michael Palaeologus]

Not forgetting the awarding of Barriet the Bear for the Fillies race.

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Just back from a weeks training with the Foreign Legion in Corsica. My short of choice this year will be a closely guarded secret...will be under wraps until the off. Bit like the covers on F1 cars in the Grand Prix. As surfbob has intimated, there will be a series of warm up exercises taking place in the Plough from noon. Novices and experienced campaigners most welcome.

For those non runners an enjoyable time can be had prior to le grande depart in the Plough then head down to greet the athletes at the finish line in the Clockhouse. Station Master Barry will hopefully be on hand to present this years prizes and of course Barry and Barriet the Bears.

There may well be a childrens party taking place in the Plough Garden as well but Im sure a cursorsy glance around will identify the runners and riders for the BBRR 2010. If the under 12's wish to compete they will be allowed a half pint, no compromise on the short.

Administration of the race will be detailed on the day. Look forward to seeing you at the start for some warm ups. Dont want any high speed plimsole blow outs down Barry Road.

Another Barry day beckons.

CHARGE....................

[expat]

ah a week in Calvi.....

[citizenED]

This is up for a week Saturday so check your diaries....

[MrBen]

Hi guys,

Request - does anyone have any HIGH RES pics they could send me of Help Ma Boab and Surf Bobby from any of the runs to date. We have press lined up but my flickr pics are too small,and all my high res pics are back in ED (I'm far from home).

Thanks.

[DJKillaQueen]

Why are you allowing them to run downhill....surely uphill form the clockhouse would be far more entertaining lol?

[AllyCat]

MrBen Wrote:

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> Hi guys,

>

> Request - does anyone have any HIGH RES pics they

> could send me of Help Ma Boab and Surf Bobby from

> any of the runs to date. We have press lined up

> but my flickr pics are too small,and all my high

> res pics are back in ED (I'm far from home).

>

> Thanks.

Hi Mr Ben..... I've got a couple of photos..... want me to e-mail them to you...? AC x

[david_carnell]

Training in Corsica? Wimp.

Bellenden Belle and I have just returned from a hard week's training camp in the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales. Fried breakfasts, 14-mile hikes up mountains and numerous pub stops coupled with howling winds and rain have left us battered, bruised and super barry shape.

We shall be on the start line next weekend with calves of steel and a new found love of London life.

Ho!

[annaj]

As much as I'd like to see the Belle-Carnell team in action, particularly David who I recall last year vowing to run every day for a year and beat everyone, I'll be giving this a miss this time. Have fun and make sure there are lots of pictures....

[SMBJones]

Hi

I will be there......

Barry Jones

Station Manager

Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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> Barry Bear status update.....having employed a

> dog, not unlike the one that found the world cup

> all those years ago, I am closing down on The

> Barry Bear. Looking good to be in possesion on

> July 24th to parade at the Plough prior to its

> departure to the Clockhouse for this years

> presentation, along with the Ladies Bear. Hoping

> Station Master Barry will be available to present

> again this year. Like to keep the event true to

> its inception, keep it pure Barry, ken whit ehs

> mean!

>

> Agree with Michael P, this year we should keep

> possesion of the Bear(s), and if the clockhouse

> could keep em even better. Make a nice display for

> them, oh and the History, those Bears have some

> history. An old trophy of mine is still behind the

> bar at the Harbour Bar, Downings, Donegal from

> several years ago so the system does work (The

> Downing in downings challenge 2004).

>

> Keep up the training, pays off on the day.

>

> CHARGE...................

[Rowanofski]

I am barry (very) much barrying (looking) forward to the barry barry (barry barry) this barry (saturday) and have barryed (recruited) a good barry (number) of barrys (chumps/goons/retards) including none other than barry (barry) from Eastenders to barry (run) the barry barry (barry barry).

Bring on the barry (barry), barry (SM barry J).

BARRRRRRYYYYYYYY!

[giggirl]

So is it this Saturday then? What time?

Duh - I guess the clue was in the thread title. Stoopid.

[MrBen]

Barry Barry Press update - last Sunday's Sunday Post attached. For all you southerners, The Sunday Post is a national Scottish newspaper, institution and home to the Broons

[david_carnell]

MrBen - that is superb work and journalistic nous.

I am impressed to a barry degree. Look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

[MrBen]

Only the photo is mine......we're looking for some more press tomorrow/Friday but clearly it doesn't work so well with the English papers.

The ?50 for use of that picture has been donated to ongoing race funds!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I can't open the attachment - sob. My great Aunt used to save up the Broons and Our Wullie for my brother and me, it was a great treat to visit her and have a comic marathon.

[MrBen]

Fixed it - now embedded on prev page. Enjoy.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Nah - just getting a blank page?!?

[Davedavedavedave?]

Long time lurker - but me and a mate will be running on Saturday! Probably for the last time!

See you all there and looking forward to it!

[hibbs]

I cannot open it either Mr Ben :-(

x

[Michael Palaeologus]

Barriet is very much looking forward to her first outing as the Ladies Award. I will buff her up nicely for Saturday.

[MrBen]

Barry?

(in .jpg format)

[MrBen]

BARRRY!