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Dipsolympics 2009
For the 2009 Dipsolympics we're going to mix things up a little. The first change we're making is to turn it into a two day event over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.
Day One will feature the "marathon", which takes place over the 8.5 mile, 12 pub route from Parkgate to Eastham that we have used in previous years for the Coast to Coast pub hike. The difference here will be that the person who finishes their pint in the Tap the earliest (and who has had a pint in each of the eleven preceding pubs, and who has walked between each) will be named the winner of the event and awarded their gold medal as soon as Dom catches up with them.
We are still going to print an official timetable for those who don't wish to race, and we expect most hikers to stick to it for the most part. Detailed maps will be available on the day so anybody wishing to head off into the sunset to better their chances of winning a cheap piece of crap medal shouldn't worry about getting lost unless they can't read maps.
Day Two will feature a mixture of drinking events, most probably in the Tower Hotel, Liscard as we can't think of anywhere else that would let us abuse their facilities.
NB We decided after the 2008 games that the Heavyweight Championship would have to be a challenge event. If you are interested in drinking 12 pints in 4 hours please let us know and we will pass your challenge on to reigning champ, Duffy.