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NEWS: Blackpool Rock and BMC at the House of Commons

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 Michael Ryan 23 Jul 2007
The BLCC stands for the British Lead Climbing Championships. It is the new name for the BICC. The new name reflects the fact that the event is lead climbing and is not necessarily indoors. This year the event will be held on the 28th (senior) and 29th (junior) July 2007 on the impressive Blackpool C...

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/
 stevev 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

That should be a washout given the current climate
 Simon 23 Jul 2007
In reply to stevev:

I really really hope not!

I want to stroll along the prom with a stick of rock!

;0)


si
In reply to stevev:

Actually the weather hasn't been too bad at all here thanks. Had about a quarter hours light rain today.
The competition routes will be dry in any case being on the underside of a slab. Supposed to be some sort of protective tarps put up to keep it dry too.
 Simon 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Anon_13_20220115:



Good good - I want to go for a Swim!!

;0)
 wushu 23 Jul 2007
In reply to all: Apparantly the competition routes are being set on Friday, but theres no tarps up yet! Bring an umbrella i'd say...
 Simon 23 Jul 2007
In reply to wushu:


If it monsters down - I'm sure we can find a public house to shelter in...

...just make sure you have had your jabs...

;0)
 wushu 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon: Ah if it pours it down head to the other climbing wall!
 Simon 23 Jul 2007
In reply to wushu:


but that would mean I have to take boots & stuff and try climbing !!!

- I doubt they would let Sara in as well - you go son & I'll go for a walk on the beach to a pub!

;0)
 wushu 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon: Ha ha well there is also some realtively unknown beach bouldering!
 Simon 23 Jul 2007
In reply to wushu:
> (In reply to Simon) Ha ha well there is also some realtively unknown beach bouldering!




oooh - now you have said the magic words - where, where, where!!!

;0)
 wushu 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon: Erm directly in front of Blackpool Tower on the beach, the sea defences...

Some good crimps , pockets and cracks. Worth having a go on if your waiting for a tram!
 Simon 23 Jul 2007
In reply to wushu:
> (In reply to Simon) Erm directly in front of Blackpool Tower on the beach, the sea defences...
>
> Some good crimps , pockets and cracks. Worth having a go on if your waiting for a tram!



we are on!

will pack me boots & Bag - ace!


;0)
 wushu 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon: All depends on whether is the sea is in or not! You do know theres a bouldering wall at the climbing towers?
OP Michael Ryan 23 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon:

Simon.

Have the BMC invited you?
 Simon 24 Jul 2007
In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:
> (In reply to Simon)
>
> Simon.
>
> Have the BMC invited you?

I thought they had invited everyone?

In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

Hell if the weather is that bad I will be providing guided tours of the finest real ale pubs in Blackpool and the Fylde. All I ask is someone buys my beer all day....
 Simon 24 Jul 2007
In reply to Anon_13_20220115:
> (In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com)
>
> Hell if the weather is that bad I will be providing guided tours of the finest real ale pubs in Blackpool and the Fylde. All I ask is someone buys my beer all day....



You wish! - pub crawl would be good though if stormy & wet!

Si
Nick Colton 27 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon:

Weather's looking up now http://www.thebmc.co.uk/News.aspx?id=2027

who's going?
In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

I am but it is only round the corner. Currently a bit on the windy side but not rained since this morning. Went and had a look at the comp routes after I finished work today. They look interesting!!!
 Simon 28 Jul 2007
In reply to Nick Colton:



Nick - help!

- I've been kidnapped - I was coming with the poopy - but some people from Spain have locked me in a cupboard in their camper van & ordered me to take photo's of them chuffing...

...bring me back a stick o' rock and a kiss me quick hat cheif!!

;0)

Si

(I'll ring the office on Monday btw for news feed etc... )
Nick Colton 28 Jul 2007
In reply to Simon:

Don't worry Si. I've put a full report and results here to keep everyone up to date
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/News.aspx?id=2030
Nick Colton 29 Jul 2007
In reply to Nick Colton:

Junior results and report are here http://www.thebmc.co.uk/News.aspx?id=2031
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