Both Yaz and Bex have labelled Cheese Rolling as the craziest sport they can think of, so what does it really involve? Here’s a video from the 2009 competition (and why is that man wearing a THONG?!)… just look at the constant waves of people throwing themselves down an almost vertical hill: The slope has a gradient that is in places 1-in-2 and in others 1-in-1, its surface is very rough and uneven and it is almost impossible to remain on foot for the descent!

The event has run for over 200 years, and even merits its own Wikipedia entry (there’s fame for you), which notes a number of TV programmes which have featured the event, and brought it to it’s current heights of fame. If you’re planning on entering for 2010, start thinking about it now, as the next event is Monday 31st May 2010 – First race 12:00 Midday.