by
JohnS
Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:53 pm
Just 4 for the training ride this morning. Cam, Liam, myself and a new guy (really sorry as I can't remember his name). Unfortunately, having just recently returned to cycling he was looking for a slightly slower ride than the Training Ride, but had missed the 8.45 ride. He set off with us but dropped off very early into the ride. Hopefully he'll be out next week for the 8.45 ride, and we haven't put him off for good.
We headed out on the West route on the basis that we should have a tailwind on the way back! It was certainly breezy and with just 3 of us it was tough across to Thorner. We kept the pace high and sighted the 8.45 group at Sherburn. We nearly caught them just after, but we turned right to do the compulsory circuit of Bishopwood.
Cam and I pushed on and did a credible impression of a 2-up TT with a wind assisted 28 mph (over 30 at one point) run back to York.
Just over 60 miles at over 21 mph (door to door) was a good workout and we certainly got the best weather of the day.
Thanks for your company guys.
Best regards
John