The Plymouth Coastal Runners (PCR) Time Trial (TT) is a ‘virtual’ time trial normally held on the first weekend of every month. A different route each month. It's virtual in the sense all routes are set up as Strava ‘segments’ so there is no set start time; you can go out whenever you like, on your own or with a group. Run, Walk, Crawl, everyone's invited, even the pets! Results are collected at the end to produce a leaderboard. For more info Click Here: TT Series
For October only, rather than just one weekend you have the whole of the month (1st-31st October) to run the set routes as many times as you want with your fastest result being used in the final leaderboard for each route. However, for your time to be counted on the leaderboard, an entrance fee of £30 has to be paid. In return for this you get a months worth of TTs, a medal to rival last years, PCR Towel and at least £££5 (as long as we get the numbers) split between SWCPA (33%), Alzheimer's Research UK (33%) and Hope for the Homeless, Plymouth (33%).
YOUR CHALLENGE:
This years PCR October Challenge will be themed on SILVER as per the groups anniversary! Orange Beard lost his recent haul in a drunken brawl with Long John! YOUR CHALLENGE is to retrieve the lost silver by running, walking or crawling the set routes during the month of October.
Each route will contribute to the missing silver with a ~ 1mile = 1 of the 3617 Coins lost in the brawl! (Last years mileage!) Bonus Silver is also available... (NOTE - No actual silver will be gained during the event other than the silver coloured medal)
Six routes are available, to complete at your leisure during the month as many times as you like. Whether you complete one or all six is entirely up to you. Six new routes: Three of the routes are 10 Miles and Three are shortened 5 Mile routes of the larger route.
Planned Start Points are (These may change):
- Mount Edgcumbe
- Staddiscombe
- Noss Mayo
You still get the booty as long as you complete one of the routes - It's about getting you out exploring... not beasting yourself to the n'th degree unless that's what you're in it for... Some may do one in the month, some may do one a week, some may do two in a day... It's your challenge...
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The event relies on Strava to record the time over the specific route segments. Therefore, after you have signed up for the event, if you don’t have an account on Strava you will need to create one. You can use a GPS watch or the free Strava app on a smartphone to record your adventures upon the routes set. Take part whenever you like, day or night. Run, Walk, Crawl. Whatever you fancy! The whole family, dogs and any other pets that you fancy taking out are all invited!
Once you have finished, make sure the activity is set to run (even if you walked), Who Can See it set to Everyone and Map visibility settings off. If you got the segment, you don't need to do anything else, if you didn't send the link to plymouthcoastalrunners@outlook.com. Share your experience on the Facebook group if you like. Repeat as many times as you wish during the month.
You may have guessed, marking these routes and expecting them to stay up for a whole month is not going to happen, everyone will receive printable paper maps and all the usual electronic mapping resources of a usual TT.
For all routes and timings please start and stop your GPS in the set location, Strava will record your time for the segment. The set locations will ensure you get the segment.
IN RETURN...
Our medals have got a name for themselves over the last few years! This is another must have PCR MEDAL along with a PCR TOWEL! I hope to sort a social or two later in the year or early January which will be the time to collect your bling. If for whatever reason you can't make it, you will be able to pick them up from me in Plymouth as per previous years.
CHARITIES
33% of the profits will go to the SWCP and 33% to Alzheimer’s Research UK. The other 33% will go to Hope for the Homeless - Plymouth, our local homeless charity comprised of a small team of volunteers, that provides hot meals, drinks, clothing, toiletries, bedding and pet food to between 50 and 100 people daily. Not only do they feed the homeless but also veterans, vulnerable people, and now more and more families with the cost of living crisis.
In June 2024 Hope for the Homeless - Plymouth were down to there final £18.11 and couldn't cover the bills let alone feed those in need. The community came together to raise over £11,000. As brilliant as this is, it won't last forever and thus I felt they were a very deserving third charity!
Kit
An addition to this year is that anyone that wishes to purchase a fresh "buff" or bootbag can do at a cost of £5 and £10 respectively rather than £10 and £15 - Until stocks last!
DISCLAIMER
By signing up and being involved with the PCR TT Series and/or The October Challenge it is assumed you have read and accept the following. This is a social event and not a race. It is your responsibility to look after your own safety, not the organiser or PCR. You complete the routes in your own time, any time between 1st and 31st October inclusive. There is no insurance, prizes etc... You do the routes at your own risk. Be aware there could be muds, floods, cows, rabbit holes, dogs, other humans, horses, badgers, roads, cars etc along the way! It is also assumed that you'll have a good time exploring the coastpath and surrounding area!
For a TT attempt to be added to the leaderboard it must register as the segment on Strava. Attempts which do not register as a segment due to navigational or GPS errors will be added to the leaderboard as long as they are emailed to: plymouthcoastalrunners@outlook.com
Have fun, be careful and considerate of other users of the paths! Please apply common sense regarding dogs on/off leads especially around livestock and shut gates behind you especially when animals are present! Feel free to share the event to get as many people as possible involved.
By getting involved with our events you also agree to adhere to the Countryside Code.
Kindly Supported By...
Would your company like to sponsor the event? Please contact Luke, plymouthcoastalrunners@outlook.com
