Weekend round up 18/19th April
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Weekend round up 18/19th April
Great ride for the intermediate group on Saturday, comprising of only 6 and led by Ben, which took us out to Church Houses. Great scenery but a cold day overall. We even managed to catch Group H but we let them get ahead as we didn't want to embarrass them!! Apologies I had to cut it short on the way back, I had the Spring into the Dales to do yesterday and was wary that I would have done too much, all in all 83 miles door to door followed by 70 yesterday and nearly 7000ft of climbing on the Spring into the Dales, my 1st Audax. A great day out with Bernard, Paul Crane, Steph, Alistair and John, will do it again next year for definite
I think everyone really enjoyed Scotton 100 yesterday - thanks to Dave and team. It was good to see some new faces had stepped in to help out.
Conditions could not have been more different from last year.
The Clifton grupetto comprised Tim R, "new" Arthur, myself and mtb brother in law John. I saw Jeff at start who was off in front group (already full by time we signed on) and Steve aka Broomwagon. Also Chris C i think arriving just as we set off.
We also hooked up with young rider Liam and his dad to produce a useful group from half way point. Unfortunately this was also where we were hit by punctures and had fixed 5 between us by time got to finish.
Picked up a few more people towards the end including Danny who had 3 punctures in last 10 miles.
Some amazing times i think reflecting conditions, Shaun and Nigel either beat of were only just over 4 hours. Not sure who was quickest.
We were very pleased with our day and John got a good impression of sociable road riding.
Conditions could not have been more different from last year.
The Clifton grupetto comprised Tim R, "new" Arthur, myself and mtb brother in law John. I saw Jeff at start who was off in front group (already full by time we signed on) and Steve aka Broomwagon. Also Chris C i think arriving just as we set off.
We also hooked up with young rider Liam and his dad to produce a useful group from half way point. Unfortunately this was also where we were hit by punctures and had fixed 5 between us by time got to finish.
Picked up a few more people towards the end including Danny who had 3 punctures in last 10 miles.
Some amazing times i think reflecting conditions, Shaun and Nigel either beat of were only just over 4 hours. Not sure who was quickest.
We were very pleased with our day and John got a good impression of sociable road riding.
Saturday was Round 2 of the NYMBO Trailquest League. Recent dry weather meant the conditions were ideal and resulting scores were good.
The big news, however, is that Bernard and Steph didn't win their category. Competition is a lot stiffer this year in the Mixed event and, after a navigational hiccup, they were pipped to first place. Could this be the year they're beaten? Results here
Yesterday was a cool down in the form of a gentle 70m, 2500m ride in the Dales with some others, as posted by Pete. A chilly start gave way to fantastic weather and brilliant views. A fairly leisurely pace and 2 cafe stops was just right.
The big news, however, is that Bernard and Steph didn't win their category. Competition is a lot stiffer this year in the Mixed event and, after a navigational hiccup, they were pipped to first place. Could this be the year they're beaten? Results here
Yesterday was a cool down in the form of a gentle 70m, 2500m ride in the Dales with some others, as posted by Pete. A chilly start gave way to fantastic weather and brilliant views. A fairly leisurely pace and 2 cafe stops was just right.
The 'H' ride consisted of 6 this week - Howard, Virginie, Chris C, Dave C, Shaun and myself. A splendid route had been selected by Kevin taking us to Castleton via Blakey Bank.
For some reason everybody was in conversation mode so we made steady rather than rapid progress to Slingsby where we had a 'chat break', then we had a 'toilet/chat break' just before Welburn. Following this the intermediate group tagged on to the back of the bunch for a while before slipping back as we headed up to Fadmoor. You'd have been welcome to come round with us guys - maybe next time?
As I was on a 39/25 Kevin had thoughtfully advised an alternative route for me to avoid Blakey Bank, however pride is a stupid thing and so when the time came to deviate I found that I was unable to tear myself away and indeed was taking turns on the front along the dale bottom. As the climb started Chris did his usual kick off the front but I am proud to say that I ground my way up OK alongside Shaun with Dave C and Howard only a little way ahead. Thighs were nicely humming at the top mind you!
A lovely decent to Westerdale followed - no storm gullies this week - and then a short pull and we were in Castleton. A leisurely lunch followed until we realised that it was 3pm and we weren't yet half way!
It was good to follow what were new roads to me up out of Fryup - a nice drag for which I again seemed to have reasonable legs - then a downwind whizz back across the moors towards Pickering and then Malton.
The pace was just starting to drop a little by now as we followed the usual Kirkham Abbey run home, but then Virginie almost showed us a clean pair of heels in the run-in from Warthill (she is an expert at keeping a little bit back when some of us are dispersing our energies all over the place) and so we kept 'em spinning back into town.
Including a pre-ride equipment shake-down ride I got home with 111 miles - longest ride of the year so far. Thanks to all for an excellent day.
For some reason everybody was in conversation mode so we made steady rather than rapid progress to Slingsby where we had a 'chat break', then we had a 'toilet/chat break' just before Welburn. Following this the intermediate group tagged on to the back of the bunch for a while before slipping back as we headed up to Fadmoor. You'd have been welcome to come round with us guys - maybe next time?
As I was on a 39/25 Kevin had thoughtfully advised an alternative route for me to avoid Blakey Bank, however pride is a stupid thing and so when the time came to deviate I found that I was unable to tear myself away and indeed was taking turns on the front along the dale bottom. As the climb started Chris did his usual kick off the front but I am proud to say that I ground my way up OK alongside Shaun with Dave C and Howard only a little way ahead. Thighs were nicely humming at the top mind you!
A lovely decent to Westerdale followed - no storm gullies this week - and then a short pull and we were in Castleton. A leisurely lunch followed until we realised that it was 3pm and we weren't yet half way!
It was good to follow what were new roads to me up out of Fryup - a nice drag for which I again seemed to have reasonable legs - then a downwind whizz back across the moors towards Pickering and then Malton.
The pace was just starting to drop a little by now as we followed the usual Kirkham Abbey run home, but then Virginie almost showed us a clean pair of heels in the run-in from Warthill (she is an expert at keeping a little bit back when some of us are dispersing our energies all over the place) and so we kept 'em spinning back into town.
Including a pre-ride equipment shake-down ride I got home with 111 miles - longest ride of the year so far. Thanks to all for an excellent day.
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Looks like everybody took advantage of the better weather & had some enjoyable experiences as a result on both days, having been released by Dave lanson from duty at the Scotton due to there being helpers aplenty I took the opportunity to ride the CTC GHS 80 in 7 and was joined by Mack as well as other acquaintenaces for a very enjoyable ride around the Wolds & then over to Helmsley after 63 miles; this is what cycling is all about I thought when I got home with over 90 on the clock & at an average just short of 15 mph - not bad for a few oldies.
Bernard
NB for those who are wondering what GHS means, these are the initials of a Pocklington born guy who was both National secretary & President of the CTC called George H Stancer; hence why the route always takes in Pocklington & uses Burnby Hall Gardens as a check point and for those so despose they can look at a seat dedicated to GHS as well as the fishes & flowers etc
Bernard
NB for those who are wondering what GHS means, these are the initials of a Pocklington born guy who was both National secretary & President of the CTC called George H Stancer; hence why the route always takes in Pocklington & uses Burnby Hall Gardens as a check point and for those so despose they can look at a seat dedicated to GHS as well as the fishes & flowers etc
Did the Scotton 100 on Sunday, like Mark has already said it was very well organised by Dave I'Anson and his team, I went off with the first group quite fast on the road section then as soon as we came onto the first off road section it became quite obvious that my off road bike handling skills were lacking somewhat as I watched them all start to dissapear into the distance, still I pushed on where ever I could and in the later stages started to pass one or two of them (I think this was more to do with them having punctures) I was riding my cyclocross bike with semi slick tyres on and I think it was the best choice as the exceptional dry conditions seemed to suit them (except the deep sandy section where I was all over the place) after most of the bumpy off road sections My back was aching and my arms were too.
Then just when I was feeling quite smug at getting so far without any punctures sure enough while riding through Great Ouseburn the front tyre was slowly getting softer and softer I took a chance of using a CO2 cartridge on it which luckily got me all the way to the finish.
I had always meant to do this event again as when I did it in about 2001 through the floods along with getting several punctures and getting lost my time then was about 7 hours as I rolled to the finish in the dark (it was about November when it took place then) I was pleased with my official time yesterday of 3.48.
Usual Garmin Stats below.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/3921758
Ian H
Then just when I was feeling quite smug at getting so far without any punctures sure enough while riding through Great Ouseburn the front tyre was slowly getting softer and softer I took a chance of using a CO2 cartridge on it which luckily got me all the way to the finish.
I had always meant to do this event again as when I did it in about 2001 through the floods along with getting several punctures and getting lost my time then was about 7 hours as I rolled to the finish in the dark (it was about November when it took place then) I was pleased with my official time yesterday of 3.48.
Usual Garmin Stats below.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/3921758
Ian H
Was tight for time on Sunday so nipped out for a quick forty-mile round Pocklington, Warter, Millington. Surprisingly chilly, but a nice gentle north-easterly to waft me home.
Still puzzled as to why I saw around a hundred bikes in groups heading east between Pock and Elvington on my way home - thought it might be the CTC GHS but by 11 they should have been over beyond Birdsall. Maybe cycling's just got more popular since Easter.
Tom
Still puzzled as to why I saw around a hundred bikes in groups heading east between Pock and Elvington on my way home - thought it might be the CTC GHS but by 11 they should have been over beyond Birdsall. Maybe cycling's just got more popular since Easter.
Tom
My first time leading the intermediate group on Saturday, with a small group of six, myself, Pete, Dan, Jon, Chris and Richard. Starting into the wind the pace wasn't high so we were still surprised to catch Howard's group somewhere after Slingsby.
After enjoying the slipstream is was our own 'nature break' that meant we lost contact just after crossing the A170. The cafe stop selected by Kevin was great but having come down a 25% decent to reach it I think we all knew there was some climbing still to do even though we were avoiding Blakey Bank. Shortly after setting back Dan's chain snapped but he managed to stay upright and we were on our way again after a short repair job.
The return leg was run off without much further incident, apart from watching as Pete almost ended up in the back of a people carrier at the bottom of the hill into Hutton-le-Hole!
In total 86 miles for me, anyone with a garmin in the group know how many feet of climbing we did?
After enjoying the slipstream is was our own 'nature break' that meant we lost contact just after crossing the A170. The cafe stop selected by Kevin was great but having come down a 25% decent to reach it I think we all knew there was some climbing still to do even though we were avoiding Blakey Bank. Shortly after setting back Dan's chain snapped but he managed to stay upright and we were on our way again after a short repair job.
The return leg was run off without much further incident, apart from watching as Pete almost ended up in the back of a people carrier at the bottom of the hill into Hutton-le-Hole!
In total 86 miles for me, anyone with a garmin in the group know how many feet of climbing we did?
Abley led by Ben, as said was in the intermediate ride on Saturday. Annoying NE wind to contend with on the way out and the first time I had really ever had a head wind geting to the Square considering I set off quite early. I usually just enjoy the ride in for a warm up but found myself slighly drained upon arrival. But the tail wind back made up for it. Even though the pace back was brisk it doesnt explain what happened to my Garmin Stats see below
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/3904389
Note the distance covered and average speed. Will should be impressed . On leaving the square according to the garmin I d already covered about 440 mile. It just goes to show cycle computers anre not to be trusted. I hope this convinces Will to stop obcessing about Av. speeds. All the other stats seem OK and as for feet climbed 5400 seems about right. Dan should be able to confirm as he has a Garmin also. At a rough estimate I must have covered around 115 mile at about 15 mph but all in all forgetting the stats a very enjoyable ride with a good albeit small and cosy cafe.
Jon
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/3904389
Note the distance covered and average speed. Will should be impressed
. On leaving the square according to the garmin I d already covered about 440 mile. It just goes to show cycle computers anre not to be trusted. I hope this convinces Will to stop obcessing about Av. speeds. All the other stats seem OK and as for feet climbed 5400 seems about right. Dan should be able to confirm as he has a Garmin also. At a rough estimate I must have covered around 115 mile at about 15 mph but all in all forgetting the stats a very enjoyable ride with a good albeit small and cosy cafe.Jon
A very enjoyable intermediate ride on Saturday with good company and a thank you to Ben for expertly leading. Destination already covered but my Garmin stats were 85 miles covered, 15.81 MPH Average and 4559 ft Total Ascent.
A good final run back into York down Stockton Lane managed to get behind a Coastliner bus in the slipstream cruising at 40 MPH (One for Will!)
A good final run back into York down Stockton Lane managed to get behind a Coastliner bus in the slipstream cruising at 40 MPH (One for Will!)
Shame to miss a Church Houses ride - sounds great.
Had to be smart to find a 3 hour riding window each over a busy family weekend, involving parent's Golden Wedding Anniversary and a Christening - both ends of the spectrum and lots of shared motorway driving for Rob & I.
My 'window' included the back end of Saturday and on the way out pleased to report the 'H' group returning from their ride in tight 'formation-riding' style and suitably grinning faces! After shouting 'hi' I got on with my pedalling and took in the evening sun with a Howsham-Langton-Birdsall loop, a Kirby Underdale descent, Skirpenbeck and home for a good 3hr ride.
Hoping to resume normal Saturday Club miles next w/e.
Claire
Had to be smart to find a 3 hour riding window each over a busy family weekend, involving parent's Golden Wedding Anniversary and a Christening - both ends of the spectrum and lots of shared motorway driving for Rob & I.
My 'window' included the back end of Saturday and on the way out pleased to report the 'H' group returning from their ride in tight 'formation-riding' style and suitably grinning faces! After shouting 'hi' I got on with my pedalling and took in the evening sun with a Howsham-Langton-Birdsall loop, a Kirby Underdale descent, Skirpenbeck and home for a good 3hr ride.
Hoping to resume normal Saturday Club miles next w/e.
Claire
LikeMyBike and I flew the flag for Clifton at the Pete Gannon 2nds/3rds/4ths RR at Kippax on Sunday, though sadly for both of us it was only a brief flutter, as we got shelled out of the back during the first couple of laps. Despite all the usual lectures to self about "just hang in there until it slows down" it just didn't - well, not until it split into two groups a while later. We even missed the good weather as it was overcast and chilly at 9:15! Next!
Due to the Hambleton RC road race being cancelled I consoled myself with a solo ride in my favourite territory on Sunday around Rievaulx. I'd checked the weather the night before and 10-12 deg was about the best the bbc could offer so I dressed accordingly and set out from New Earswick via Strensall to Huby & Crayke. At about this point I was wishing I was wearing tights rather than leg warmers. By the time I reached White Horse Bank I was wishing I was wearing neither. I made a workmanlike ascent of WHB and down through Scawton. This road is a gem and really nice on a spring day. After the descent afetr the village I swung off left up the steep climb to Old Byland and turned right past the Ford sign on a narrow unsignposted road which if you look at an OS map is called Caydale Mill. You will need overshoes and at least 39x25 for the next bit. The road descends into the bed of a stream which you then ford for about 100m. Its a non slip concrete surface and fairly shallow so easily rideable. So from a virtual standing start you then have what must be one of the hardest climbs in the area, narrow, long, steep and gravelly. This brings you out above Hawnby and one of the best views in Yorkshire?
So another hard climb through Hawnby then a right, a steep descent on a road signposted Laskill and a 1 in 3 climb followed by a 1in 5. Then the mainroad climb up Newgate Bank and down into Helmsley. The ride back via Harome, Nunnington, Slingsby & Thornton Le Clay was routine except for getting stopped by the police at Flaxton level crossing because the gates were bust.
Four hrs non stop door to door. Three hours would have been better a mile an hour quicker but who cares. The H ride should try this one and report back??
So another hard climb through Hawnby then a right, a steep descent on a road signposted Laskill and a 1 in 3 climb followed by a 1in 5. Then the mainroad climb up Newgate Bank and down into Helmsley. The ride back via Harome, Nunnington, Slingsby & Thornton Le Clay was routine except for getting stopped by the police at Flaxton level crossing because the gates were bust.
Four hrs non stop door to door. Three hours would have been better a mile an hour quicker but who cares. The H ride should try this one and report back??
Another early morning start for me again to get some miles in and fit in with the weekend's domestics. Headed towards the coast via Acklam mast, Settrington etc with a very interesting detour left at Weaverthorpe to cross the A64 at Sherburn and on to Hackness via Ayton - a bumpy little route with very little traffic. I was tight for time on the way back so took the Staxton/Sledmere way - nice tailwind made it a damn sight faster than last time on that road.