by
nigelt
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:06 pm
Despite the downpour at 8.15 this morning and grey skies there were 7 of us in the square this morning, all resplendent in winter clothing- there were even a couple of winter bikes out (mine included)- a bit of a shame after several weeks of dry roads and mild weather. A good steady run out to Walshford and then the obligatory through and off up the A168 to Boroughbridge- I swear that road keeps getting longer every time I ride it!
After a pit stop this side of Boroughbridge we lost a couple as Martin had to get home which left 5 of us for the rest of the route. More steady riding until after Crayke when the through and off started again (more off than through for me!) until Sutton where we became fragmented for the run back to York.
A good ride in spite of the blustery wind and constant threat of rain, with some good turns by all. 55 miles for me at just under 20mph, and we managed to get back before the real rain started!!