The race is due to take place from Braithwaite, near Keswick, with over 100 racers keen to meet up again for another Open5.   There is more anticipation than usual after the ‘covid cancellation’ last year and as this race has always been a gathering of the UK adventure racing clans.  Its continuation is all the more welcome for that. Those taking part know they’ll see familiar faces, will know what to expect from the race, and that Joe Faulkner of Nav4 will be there serving gallons of tea and big slices of cake (and other goodies).

The guiding hands of James and Lisa Thurlow will be missing, but Adam does not want to