The location will be a very familiar sight for those using the
Ashby Road in Loughborough, but I bet you've never stopped for a
look!
Designed by Julie Doherty, The Athletes were unveiled in 1997 to
celebrate the sporting achievements of Loughborough University's
Student Athletes - Steve Backley, Paula Radcliffe and Sebastian Coe
to name but a few. They are presented in various positions of a
race - on the starting blocks, running, leaning for the finish line
etc.
The cache is a micro hidden around or about the area of the
sculpture. Stealth may be needed if there are many people about.
Take your camera if you want to look less conspicuous!
We don't recommend parking in the turn-off right by the cache as
this is required for emergency vehicle access. There is a small
road parallel to the main road which is easily accessible at the
traffic lights to the west of the cache location. Use that, then
cross the main road with care.