Thought I would kick of this week
First Sunday Ride post the clock change and the promised dry weather saw a large group of riders at the square. (Nick,Rob,DaveC,Bernard,Mal,ChrisC,Steve,Mike,Ian H,Carl,Paul M,Andy S)
We rode out via Bulmer Bank to Castle Howard together and then split up.
Mal needed to get on home,Bernard led a ride out Hutton-Le-Hole and Rob,Paul,Dave,Andy,Nick and I headed out towards Rosedale.Nick turned back at that point and we headed on.Down to 5 riders Andy,Dave and I lost touch with Rob and Paul taking a right before Rosedale to climb up into the moors.We worked our way round to come back over FryUP and onto the bank before heading down to Hutton-Le-Hole.Goodness it was windy up there but very clear and we got to see the sea. I think I was more excited about that than the chaps.
Rob and Paul and also done a loop up from Rosedale and were already in the cafe when we got there. Paul and Gill Crane were there with friends. They had been out walking as Paul had broken his collor bone in Wales.
Coming back into York we lined out,taking turns,to make it back to York
for 4(ish).Not sure how many miles Andy would have done by the time he got gack to Pocklington but it must be well over a 100. It was my longest ride for a while and a great day.
So lets hear what everyone else got up to
Helen
weekend update 26th october
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Saturday am and the wrist was feeling a bit better. I was feeling frustrated so got the winter hack dusted off and rather gingerly set out for the square - first time on the bike for 2 weeks. Found I could lean on the bars a bit, could just about change gear but not much front braking. What I hadn't thought about was road vibration/jarring but what the heck.
Decided not to be daft and go with Howard so tagged along with Kev's group of about 10 - I'm afraid I didn't get everyone's name! A nice steady pace took us to Millington cafe via Bossall, Kirkham, Langton to Birdsall Bank. At the crossroads the group split with the 'hares', lead by Claire going via Thixendale, whilst us 'tortoises' went the more direct route.
At the cafe Kevin did his usual Knight of the Road puncture-induced tube swap for one of our number (a lady whose name I've inexcusably forgotten) - A pleasant lunch was enjoyed then we returned the direct route. On the way back we split into 2 groups and had a straightforward ride back to town.
Thanks to all for a good day out
Decided not to be daft and go with Howard so tagged along with Kev's group of about 10 - I'm afraid I didn't get everyone's name! A nice steady pace took us to Millington cafe via Bossall, Kirkham, Langton to Birdsall Bank. At the crossroads the group split with the 'hares', lead by Claire going via Thixendale, whilst us 'tortoises' went the more direct route.
At the cafe Kevin did his usual Knight of the Road puncture-induced tube swap for one of our number (a lady whose name I've inexcusably forgotten) - A pleasant lunch was enjoyed then we returned the direct route. On the way back we split into 2 groups and had a straightforward ride back to town.
Thanks to all for a good day out
Taking a broad view of the definition of "weekend", here's the update from the lonesome training dept - yes, base training already so it's goodbye Kevin, it's been fun while it lasted. I got in a sunny couple of hours on Friday and avoided the iffy Saturday weather with a session of 2 x 20's on the turbo, pretending I was tagging on the back of last year's Vuelta courtesy of the internet. I've got a poorly mum at the mo so Sunday was down south doing the train, Whizzgo and visiting hours shuffle. Today.. ..well the sunshine was unmissable so I did three hours or so out around Aberford. First sighting of frost this autumn but the countryside still looked cracking. Will be working this evening to make up for it...
Left the Sunday gang at Amotherby and steered my way home via Slingsby, Terrington and York. It was a fine and wonderful day with some fantastic views over the North Yorks Moors from the top of the Howardian Hills, but it wouldn't be me without some misery. High intensity, low temperature, horizontal rain at Strensall stopped me in my tracks, 3 black clad racing wraiths pursued me into New Earswick - but I lost them at the ring road (was it my imagination or were some serious roadies out there getting in some secret training), canadian geese accosted me at Monk Bridge and bike was a mud splattered mess. It's good to be back in the saddle again!
Oh, ... and Steve, - I'm breathing quietly again now!
Oh, ... and Steve, - I'm breathing quietly again now!
Seven of us (me, Easingwold Tim, Cyclocross Paul, PaulH, JamesM, ChrisC and Sean) formed the ”slightly faster social ride” on Saturday. We struck out on a Kevin designed route to Darley Mill northwest of Harrogate. Conditions deteriorated alarmingly en route and during the most exposed sections the vicious and biting westerly wind was giving me at least some handling and control “issues”.
The café at Darley Mill offered a welcome respite from the nasty weather. We were honoured on arrival by being immediately ushered into our very own private dining room. Most pleasing indeed until it dawned on me that this red carpet treatment was probably occasioned solely by the fact that we were collectively a little, erm, malodorous!
The return leg via Pannal and Spofforth was heavily wind assisted and we were back in York for 15:45. Total distance was 76 miles, covered at approx. 17mph av. Special mention to James M for digging in and getting on with it despite having a bit of an off day. It was great too to have Tim from Easingwold along with us for the first time. He did sterling stuff on the front and, depressingly, confined himself to a single cup of coffee at the café until that is I force fed him some of my chips!
Haven’t talked to Kevin yet about route for this Saturday, but considering we’re now back on GMT it may be prudent to have at least some emergency back up lights; not that I’m planning to be out in the dark mind you…
The café at Darley Mill offered a welcome respite from the nasty weather. We were honoured on arrival by being immediately ushered into our very own private dining room. Most pleasing indeed until it dawned on me that this red carpet treatment was probably occasioned solely by the fact that we were collectively a little, erm, malodorous!
The return leg via Pannal and Spofforth was heavily wind assisted and we were back in York for 15:45. Total distance was 76 miles, covered at approx. 17mph av. Special mention to James M for digging in and getting on with it despite having a bit of an off day. It was great too to have Tim from Easingwold along with us for the first time. He did sterling stuff on the front and, depressingly, confined himself to a single cup of coffee at the café until that is I force fed him some of my chips!
Haven’t talked to Kevin yet about route for this Saturday, but considering we’re now back on GMT it may be prudent to have at least some emergency back up lights; not that I’m planning to be out in the dark mind you…
Thought I'd throw my 2 cents in as well!
I joined up with Kevin's group on Saturday. It was my second ride with the club and my second time doing that route, which was highly enjoyable. (After a few weeks off the bike, the hills seemed to have grown!) To echo earlier posts, good company and a very welcome lunch stop.
Not sure when I'll be back, unfortunately, due to various weekend commitments, but I'm looking into getting decent lights (and proper winter gear) and maybe making it out on Wednesday nights.
- K.
I joined up with Kevin's group on Saturday. It was my second ride with the club and my second time doing that route, which was highly enjoyable. (After a few weeks off the bike, the hills seemed to have grown!) To echo earlier posts, good company and a very welcome lunch stop.
Not sure when I'll be back, unfortunately, due to various weekend commitments, but I'm looking into getting decent lights (and proper winter gear) and maybe making it out on Wednesday nights.
- K.