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# The Sprosons at the Stiperstones

For all who run, walk or ride the Stiperstones

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## Posts

- [Wainwright's Coast to Coast](https://sproson.com/wainwrights-coast-to-coast) - Coast to Coast (Wainwright) is planned to be opened as a National Trail on 31st March 2026. The most eroded parts of the route have been improved, and additional public rights of way (including bridleways and step-style-free routes) created. New wooden fingerposts and waymark posts featuring Wainwright’s ‘aw’ signature monogram have been installed throughout, and
- [Pogacar makes his entrance in the Cobblestone Arena](https://sproson.com/pogacar-makes-his-entrance-in-the-cobblestone-arena) - Vingegaard's no show in the Emirates hit me hard with del Toro taking GC. Jonathan Milan's three sprint victories eased the pain. Group 1 of the league contains only Tadej. Jonas, Romero with the injured Mads Pederson and Jaoa Almeida. Pogacar and del Torro join forces in Strade Bianchi with the Mexican no-doubt playing second
- [Weather fair but underfoot soggy](https://sproson.com/weather-fair-but-underfoot-soggy) - Once again the South Shropshire Circular has been blessed with a fair weather forecast but the two dry days we had last week have done little to improve the state of many of the fields and paths en route. In fact runners and walkers may find themselves looking forward to a good climb to get
- [LDWA update](https://sproson.com/ldwa-update) - Steve says"Temperatures on the up for the weekend, so hope you can make Laurel's walk in Herefordshire. Hope to see you there! Best of luck." Find all our future walks on our Social Walks Calendar
- [Vingegard withdrawal costs me dear](https://sproson.com/vingegard-withdrawal-costs-me-dear) - The top riders in Cobblestone League have been slow to make their appearance. None undertook the long journey to Australia for the Tour Down Under, but in Period 2 Almeida was in Spain and Vingegaard was due to take on the UAE tour. Almeida was well beaten by Evenepoul in Valencia and my decision to
- [Marches LDWA group AGM at Stiperstones Inn](https://sproson.com/marches-ldwa-group-agm-at-stiperstones-inn) - All LDWA members are invited to attend this year's AGM starting at 10.00am on Sunday 8th March at the Stiperstones Inn, SY5 0LZ
- [Challenge Walks - a changing profile](https://sproson.com/challenge-walks-a-changing-profile) - My own Long Distance Walkers group, the Marches has one of the best track records within the association for hosting challenge walks usually 20-30 miles with2-3000 foot of climbing. We organise 4 walks annually and since covid everyone has been fully booked within a few weeks (often only a few days). For some years the
- [Sprinters or Climbers](https://sproson.com/sprinters-or-climbers) - Sprinters or climbers the Cobblestone Dilemma Short tours like the current Tour Down Under pose a problem to cycling fantasists. A climber will probably gain enough time to take the GC but is likely to compete in only one stage. The other stages will likely be shared amongst the sprinters or a rouleur in a
- [New Brits on the world tour](https://sproson.com/new-brits-on-the-world-tour) - Young British riders are well to the fore in UCI rankings with Tom Pidcock and Oscar Onley both in the top 10. Simon Yates has announced his retirement but Adam hopes to contnue his return to the top after a stunning Giro steal. Matthew Brennan, Ben Tulet and Samuel Watson will hopefully improve their ranking
- [Marches LDWA group AGM](https://sproson.com/marches-ldwa-group-agm) - The annual general meeting of the Marches will be at the Stiperstones Inn pn Sunday 8th March starting at 10.00am. Contact geoff@sproson.com for more information or to add an item for the agenda.
- [LDWA member - hero on Montane Spine Challenge](https://sproson.com/ldwa-member-hero-on-montane-spine-challenge) - MONTANE WINTER SPINE / An unconventional end! Edwin Tate crosses the line in a rather unconventional end to his Montane Spine Challenger North. Edwin was skirting the cut off through the night, but pushed hard to try and make it through the Cheviot and down to the finish line. When a fellow runner encountered difficulties
- [First day of Cobblestone season](https://sproson.com/first-day-of-cobblestone-season) - Prologue stage of the Tour Down Under was the first point scoring event for a new season of Cobblestone Fantasy Cycling. Four Aussies in the top ten but UK pairing Watson and Vernon stole the day,
- [Marches Social Walk 1st Feb](https://sproson.com/marches-social-walk-1st-feb) - Date: 01/02/2026 Title: Four Course Taster Menu! Organiser: Sally Essentials: Sunday walk. Knighton. 14.5 miles. 3000 ft ascent. Offa's Dyke. Jack Mitton Way. Heart of Wales Line Trail. Glyndwr's Way. https://ldwa.org.uk/Marches/N/9999/social-walks.html
- [Snow Today](https://sproson.com/snow-today) - Heavy snow overnight, possibly the most in England - we measured 13 inches.
- [Caution operatives active in this area](https://sproson.com/caution-operatives-active-in-this-area) - Just the usual January itchy fingers. Working on a new template. Keeping me busy
- [Marches LDWA updates](https://sproson.com/marches-ldwa-updates) - New social walks on the Marches Website, the Cakewalk filled within a few days, I can't believe how popular our challenge walks are. Our next meeting at the Red Barn in Shrewsbury, 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd Feb.
- [Spine Challenge underway](https://sproson.com/spine-challenge-underway) - The incredibly difficult Spine Challenge Events crossing the Pennines in winter are underway, the Sprint South started 5 hours ago, with the main event starting 8.00am in the morning. Follow all the competitors on the official tracker
- [Shropshire Runners on the Spine](https://sproson.com/shropshire-runners-on-the-spine) - Shropshire Runners Ian Simmonds (423) and Victoria Doran (335) are in the Spine South Challenger. Phil Clarke is on support - you can follow their progress on the Shropshire Fell Running Facebook group.
- [For sad cycling fans](https://sproson.com/for-sad-cycling-fans) - I have been keeping myself amused for the last few years by competing in the Cobblestone Fantasy Cycling League. This season kicks off with the Tour Down Under and the Cadel Evans in Australia. The web site ProCyclingStats and the live and highlight coverage on Discovery Plus keeps me up to date with riders, teams,

## Pages

- [Snailbeach District News](https://sproson.com/snailbeach-district-news) - The Snailbeach District News has gone into retirement or maybe just hibernation after 405 issues. Begun in June 1987 by Jack Foley a teacher from Snailbeach, it has been in print ever since save for a few months during covid in which it appeared on-line only. It was never easy to find a replacement editor
- [Elsie's walk](https://sproson.com/elsies-walk) - Elsie’s Walk Elsie Rowson was the last post woman to deliver on foot to cottages on the Stiperstones. Her round of 11.5 miles took her over 4 hours every day except Sunday’s and in all weathers. Elsie wore a regulation uniform and carried a bag which could hold as much as 35 pounds (16Kg). You
- [Dawdle or Dash](https://sproson.com/dawdleordash) - Dawdle or Dash 25 Boxing Day Friday December 26th Stiperstones Inn Results updated 28th Dec - you may need to refresh the pages. Provisional Results Age category Results Charlie's Photos Race report Derbyshire fell runner Harry Holmes maintained his dominance of the Dash claiming a hat trick of victories on a cold clear morning. Shrewsbury’s
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