Here I met an old friend, Pete Watson, who was enjoying the view from the summit. Pete is one of my heroes and, for many years, held the record for the most victories in the event and in 1969 (the year I was born) broke the record for Burnsall, which had previously stood for over 40 years. It was a pleasure to see him looking fit, in his seventies, encouraging and enjoying the success of others. The History of Leeds City Athletic Club describes him as "one of the best pure fellman". I couldn't argue with that.
On Sunday I took part in a local Skyride. A mass participation cycle event sponsored by a well known broadcasting monolith.
All very satisfying.
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