by Jon G
Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:33 pm
Conditions were a bit iffy when I set off for the square on Saturday but persisted and I’m glad I did and ignored the forecast for a change . Only nine in total in square for all rides. 7 were regular inters with Craig and nick joining us . Along with myself there were Dr Dave, Graham, John B, Stu, Ian and John S . We rode together out to Hutton Le hole where the group split with graham, John, nick and I riding a bit steadier stopping to take a few photos and taking in the winter scenery. Apart from a couple of annoyed drivers roads were relatively quiet and apart from the icy stretch over the Ford above welburn there were no incidents . Route back through sproxton, ampleforth, easingwold, tollerton etc made the ride challenging enough without being to epic for January, and the sun was out now . Good route devised by Dave and nearly managed to get back to York when I p***tured near alne. I wasn’t annoyed about having a flat as its part and parcel of cycling especially in winter conditions but the fact that I’d only fitted the tyres the day before . A small thorn was the culprit . No further problems and arrived back in York with around 75 miles on the clock. Rode home with a clear sky and setting sun and waxing crescent moon clearly visible in the night sky. And apart from being sprayed with grit by a passing lorry on the way home which was annoying no other issues thankfully . A proper winter ride, thanks for the company chaps and I’m glad I made the effort