Beast and Passing Clouds races

Submitted by Rich Monksmith on 23rd July 2025
Team Sparta at Up the Beast

At Up the Beast 2025 (attended by Tim C, Paul C, Richard H, Alex M and Rich M) Tim put in a very speedy effort in his inaugural fell race after a “relaxed start” to overtake the normally unbeatable Alex with a kilometre to go. Richard raced hard and pulled out a sprint finish to pip another MV60 on the line, obtaining 2nd place in his age group in the process 🥈Paul was not far behind him and I limped in some time later having fallen foul of cramping calves at the summit 🤦🏼‍♂️

Passing Clouds 2025 saw Alex M and Paul C (Chrispy) bravely taking to the hill again (Rich M wimped out due to the state of his calves). Both Spartans (Alex is an honorary member) did amazingly with Chrispy 2nd MV60 and Alex 1st MV45 💪🏻