So for those of you familiar with the fantastic event know as the pirate DIY Half Ironman which has taken place over a number of years hosted by the wonderful SA family, will know that this was the last year of it's running in Macclesfield, however there has been quite a bit of chatter between a few of us and it's 'kind of' been agreed that I (with a little help from some ship mates) will be taking on the DIY for 2017 (and hopefully beyond). Details are still being very much finalised and worked out but the currently plan is.... New HQ - north Staffordshire/Cheshire border Saturday 29th April 2017 - social gathering Sunday 30th April 2017 day 1 Monday 1st May 2017 day 2 It will hopefully all be worked out that the standard half distance can be achieved and there will be options for those who want to do shorter DIY style, the bike course is unlikely to be the likes of SA's amazing 12 laps of "pexhell" but i can assure you the new route will be "challenging". The DIY is just as much about the social gathering as it is about the 'race' so it would be great to get faces old and new together for a proper pirate party! I will gather information about local accommodation etc but we do have on site camping available
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So for those of you familiar with the fantastic event know as the pirate DIY Half Ironman which has taken place over a number of years hosted by the wonderful SA family, will know that this was the last year of it's running in Macclesfield, however there has been quite a bit of chatter between a few of us and it's 'kind of' been agreed that I (with a little help from some ship mates) will be taking on the DIY for 2017 (and hopefully beyond).
Details are still being very much finalised and worked out but the currently plan is.... New HQ - north Staffordshire/Cheshire border Saturday 29th April 2017 - social gathering, Sunday 30th April 2017 day 1 Monday 1st May 2017 day 2 It will hopefully all be worked out that the standard half distance can be achieved and there will be options for those who want to do shorter DIY style,
The bike course is unlikely to be the likes of SA's amazing 12 laps of "pexhell" but i can assure you the new route will be "challenging". The DIY is just as much about the social gathering as it is about the 'race' so it would be great to get faces old and new together for a proper pirate party!
I will gather information about local accommodation etc but we do have on site camping available
chip butties are a must.everything else is optional
So looking forward to this! I will actually be able to make it
Yay! I will try not to crash this year!
the pirate DIY at the Assassins house has been the highlight of my racing calendar for a few years now...
We have had 5 wonderful years of hosting this. But after lots of discussions with SA, "shall we, shan't we" , we came to the conclusion that it had run its course and it was time to either end it or let someone else take up the reigns and take the event forward We are so glad that the Pirate DIY will continue and be part of peoples racing year. We will be there in some sort of capacity
Littleclown .... do you have a chip pan?
'tis in the diary..... sound like a lot of fun!
i read that as dairy... and was thinking who keeps a chip pan in teh dairy...
Great well done We shall see everyone soon
Yay - date in the dairy!
if anyone has any spare time and wants some practice at web development
I do own
www.piratediyhalfim.co.uk
Just never got round to doing anything with it
Yippee!! In the dairy too
I can definitely echo Seren's comments - the DIY half has been the highlight of the year, so thanks again to the wonderful SAs for 5 awesome years. So happy this is continuing.
Oh and Little Clown, can I bagsy a camping spot please?
just seen this and it has made my weekend
Happy days...can someone sort the weather this year? SA was slacking in 2016!
Great stuff, hope to be there.
Thanks to the SA's for 5 wonderful DIY Half events, it will be sadly missed. Thanks for your time and efforts guys.
The SA family did an outstanding job hosting the Pirate DIY Half, definitely going above and beyond Easily as good as any big event I've ever done It was great to be part of it Thank you
Good luck to all involved with the new venture
Bumping up.
Littleclown can you post some suggested hotels nearby please.
I am tempted.
Runner, swimmer, cyclist and triathlete
Devoid of a competitive streak
Who cares, I'm in it for the medal!
How are the plans coming along Lou?
OK folks the plan so far..
Tradition as per previous DIY events to meet up the night before, this isn’t compulsory but a great way to meet a few fellow Pirates and catch up with old friends, this will be Saturday 29th April (location tbc but likely to be pub close to race HQ)
HQ – Pines Lane, Biddulph Park, Staffordshire ST8 7SP
Day 1 – Sunday 30th April
Meet at HQ from 7.30am, breakfast rolls for these who want them and plenty of faffing time for those that don’t, chance to sort out small bag to be transferred to T1 and set up T2 area. Pre-race briefing to take place by 8.30 then ride down to the swim / start which is 3 miles away
Swimming pool is booked for our private use from 9-10am
Then T1 will be as close to the pool as we can make it, I am just negotiating the use of an area for those wanting to go straight out but changing rooms can be used for those that want to do their hair/put make up on ;p
Ride to commence – route is still being finalised and will be tested out, plan is for it to be route signed, have options to allow for shorter distances and a fully challenging half route (once firmed up more details on profile and route files will be made available)
T2 will be back at race HQ, the run route is currently multi lapped but no further than 2 miles to the feed station, slightly undulating but plenty of support each time you pass the feed station
Finish at HQ, shower change and enjoy the evening with a trip to the pub
Day 2 – Monday 1st May
Repeat of Day 1
Pool is again booked 9-10am
For those not rushing off then camping is available/continue the gathering but farewell to others till the next gathering J
Next will be planning the official race kit so details on that to follow!
Accommodation options:
Currently have lots of camping available but unfortunately caravan/campervan options have already been blagged (may be able to squeeze one or 2 in at a push) there are however a few caravan sites locally if required.
Chapel Croft B&B is the closest (under ½ mile) – this is a great option for those traveling with family who want to have quiet time/be close by, but they only have a few rooms!
http://nigelbowers.wixsite.com/chapelcroft
Congleton offers a few options all within 5/6miles
Alexandra Court Hotel
The Lion & Swan
The Plough at Eaton
Towards Leek:
Hotel Rudyard
Premier Inn Leek, town centre location around 7 miles from HQ
Macclesfield is further afield but offers a greater range of hotels
Please give me a shout if anyone needs any information