How it should occur to anybody to chase a eight-pound wheel of cheese down the rough terrain of a nearly vertical hill is anyone's guess. For the participants of the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll in Gloucestershire England, the notion seems perfectly reasonable.
(photo by Dave Farrance at Wikimedia Commons)
2008 Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll
Chase the Cheese
In spite of the risk to life and limb the event remains a popular visitor attraction and a treasured local tradition, and you might have guessed by now what the fearless winner is awarded - the dented wheel of cheese of course!
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2008
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2008 video from http://www.soglos.com. Death-defying clips from the 2008 Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake, where every year fearless competitors from around the world tumble down an almost vertical hill in Gloucester, UK, chasing an 8lb Double Gloucester Cheese. It can never really be caught as it reaches breakneck speeds but the first person to cross the line at the bottom of the hill wins the coveted cheese. Thousands of spectators turned up to watch again this year, and there were also a few of the usual injuries. Thankfully St John's Ambulances were on hand to whisk the casualties away to the local hospital. See http://www.soglos.com to find out more.
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Things to know
if you go...
If you are in Gloucestershire and plan on watching the Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll be sure to get there early to find a comfortable spot, as space fills up quickly - never underestimate the draw of a good cheese roll!
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