7 of us in the square today and after a brief chat about the potential for swimming at Buttercrambe we opted for the North loop, led ably by AndyM. A very strong group meant a brisk pace from the off. When we hit the A168 at Walshford the tail wind and single pace line soon saw us rolling along well in excess of 40kph. Indeed, the pace, coupled with the little rises along the way saw me off the back about halfway to Boroughbridge- even off the back I was rolling along at 40kph but couldn't get back on.
Thankfully Andy dropped back for me and pulled me back to the group just as we left Milby- thanks Andy
The group pretty much stayed together after that for the return into York via Sutton and Strensall, still at a good pace. A really strong group today. I was blowing at times, especially into the wind, but short turns (for me) and some good wheels to follow enabled me to stay on.
Thanks for the ride, a hard session coming into the season's end, but one that I really enjoyed.
Hopefully out next week for more.