| Another sunny evening at Mausoleum Woods attracted a big entry with planner Brian Slater returning to the A18 car park start area after a gap of well over 5 years. Although the wood has been used regularly for Poacher, the route options posed by the planner made it appear unfamiliar to many. Vegetation was often easier than anticipated favouring the straight line strategy. Leading positions on both courses were very similar to Poacher 1. Seconds certainly counted on the Long course with a mere stumble losing Tree Surgeon, Steve Bones valuable places and points. The Long course has never been more competitive now, providing more entrants than the Short course. Where else can you get pre-marked bagged maps and electronic punching for 60 pence! Thanks to Brian for setting up the electronic punching which generally went well and now should be easier to manage in future Poacher events. Next week Willingham again has SI punching. Make sure you turn into the forest before the picnic area and the masses of Wednesday night motor cyclists. |