by Rob
Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:38 pm
Thought I should pen something as was fortunate enough to get three rides in over the weekend.
Firstly, just myself and Steen completed a 3.5hour off road ride (cross bike) starting from Easingwold on Friday evening. Steen knows every track, lane and bridlepath around there and we covered some serious territory with very little tarmac. My favourite stretch was the track through woods from the Kilburn-Bagby lane up to the hooves of the White Horse.
Saturday saw me join Kevin's gang for 130k out to a new café for me, above Fewston. Great route crafted to keep on the quietest lanes at a good pace. Gorgeous weather and good company, thanks for having me along.
Sunday. Scotton 150. Some keen riders this year and dry conditions made the riding a bit quick for my 54" single speed. Another glorious day had us all eeking out the water supplies. I wouldn't want to ride this route every week, but I do enjoy seeing the villages around there from a different angle. Nick defined irony when he managed to pick up a nail on a rock strewn descent. It pierced the tyre, tube, rim tape and rim to finish protruding between the spokes... It was a tough ride, made possible by everyone's perpetual high spirits and camaraderie. Once again, thanks for the company and chapeau to Nick, Damian, Mussy, Jonny, DaveC, IanH, Steen , AndyG, Ben and JohnS.
Overall, fab weekend, exemplifies why it's so great to be in a club like ours.
Firstly, just myself and Steen completed a 3.5hour off road ride (cross bike) starting from Easingwold on Friday evening. Steen knows every track, lane and bridlepath around there and we covered some serious territory with very little tarmac. My favourite stretch was the track through woods from the Kilburn-Bagby lane up to the hooves of the White Horse.
Saturday saw me join Kevin's gang for 130k out to a new café for me, above Fewston. Great route crafted to keep on the quietest lanes at a good pace. Gorgeous weather and good company, thanks for having me along.
Sunday. Scotton 150. Some keen riders this year and dry conditions made the riding a bit quick for my 54" single speed. Another glorious day had us all eeking out the water supplies. I wouldn't want to ride this route every week, but I do enjoy seeing the villages around there from a different angle. Nick defined irony when he managed to pick up a nail on a rock strewn descent. It pierced the tyre, tube, rim tape and rim to finish protruding between the spokes... It was a tough ride, made possible by everyone's perpetual high spirits and camaraderie. Once again, thanks for the company and chapeau to Nick, Damian, Mussy, Jonny, DaveC, IanH, Steen , AndyG, Ben and JohnS.
Overall, fab weekend, exemplifies why it's so great to be in a club like ours.