by Keith Godden | May 25, 2020 | Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR
The dates are set for the 2021 three race series “The Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles. Each race can be entered as a one-off, but competitors completing all three receive a special award. Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race (GUCR) 2021 Birmingham – London “The...
by Keith Godden | Mar 7, 2020 | Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR
31 July Following the government’s announcement on 31 July increasing local lockdown restrictions in the North, we have the opportunity to support those living around the L&L canal route by avoiding our non-essential travel into and through the area. We...
by Keith Godden | Sep 26, 2019 | Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR
SiEntries is now accepting entries for the 2020 GUCR 145 Birmingham – London, KACR 145 London – Bristol and LLCR 130 Liverpool – Leeds. Supported (with own crew): £60, Unsupported (tended by organisers): £90. Includes booking fee. £2 levy if...
by Dick Kearn | Aug 29, 2019 | Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR
The 2019 August Bank Holiday was officially the hottest on record. Despite the extreme heat, Alex Whearity, the hot favourite for the Men’s Canalslam Title with two wins already in the bag, stuck to his “no-sitting” plan, to claim a new series record, as well as his...
by Keith Godden | Jul 28, 2019 | Canalslam, KACR
Leading from the off, Alex Whearity was oblivious to the heat on Friday and rain for the remainder, arriving in Paddington to take the win in a time of 26 hours and 15 minutes. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 66 Starters. 24...
by Ross Langton | Jul 20, 2019 | Canalslam, KACR
Starting at 06:00 on Friday 26th July you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our new Live Results section. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Paddington. Race...
