Clifton CC

Hi everyone

The worst of the winter is over. If nothing else we should hopefully be getting more daylight. So I am looking at planning rides up to weekend of the 29th March which is when the clocks change.
The plan is for the rides to get that bit longer so that we can do an Osmotherly/Rosedale Chimney ride weather permitting Easter Bank Holiday weekend (12/04).
At the moment we have be doing between 75 and 90 miles and getting back in to York about 3ish. This time of year we work on being back in York before you need to use lights.

Any route/ride suggestions ?
I wondered if there were any local audaxs on and if members would like to do them as club runs.
Suggestions for rides so far, include Cockayne, Sledmere, Masham,Bolton Abbey and the reliability route.

I can't be out every week and although Bernard can do some I still need volunteers to lead rides.
If you haven't led a ride before it involves keeping the group together, looking after anyone whose new or not up to pace, making decisions as needed about route oh and the best bit, you get to choose the cafe.
If needed I can supply route maps and cafe suggestions.
If you are able to help could you post which Sundays you can do and I will make up a rota.

It would be good to get some feedback even if it's just letting me know that you are planning on turning up on some Sundays

Helen

Hi Helen

The worst of the winter is over

I'm glad you're so confident.

I can come out some Sundays, I would be able to lead the ride on 1 or 2 of the following:

15th Feb
1st March
22nd March

Cheers


Dave

Dave

I had my fingers and toes crossed.
Thanks for replying. I definintly won't be out on the 1st March so will put you down as leader for that week.
Will let you know about the other weeks. I'm hoping to get some more feedback and volunteers.

Helen

Am intending to be out most Sundays up to Easter. Will happily shepherd a ride or two if required.

R

Thanks Rob

I'm still hoping for some more volunteers and feedback.

Helen

Hi Helen, I'd lead a ride to Spurn Point either 10th or 24th May. 24th would be good as it's the week before the Dales Grimpeur - so a long ride to Spurn would be good training.

Steve
Thanks,I will get back to you with regards to those dates.
I need to check which weekend the Richmond 5 Dales is on.

Any views etc on the next couple of months

Helen

5 Dales is 23 May but 10th is Mother's day - so I expect my good lady would be rather grumpy if I go cycling all day on the 10th. 24th is favourite for me - will many Cliftonites be doing 5 dales anyway?

Myself, Dave C, Ian H, Jason Drake, and Howard D have either entered or intend to do the 5 Dales as far as I am aware.....

A few others - eg Helen and Nick, Mal, Willy did it last year - probably a few more I don't know.

26th April then? I can promise you an interesting route - cycled over the roofs of dock warehouses before?

Steve

26th April - Spurn Point is listed

Helen

Guys, I have made a provisional list if people could check and let me know if you are able to do the dates listed.
If you are not down and would like to volunteer there is still time.

8th Feb Rob (?) - would you be ok for this week
15th Feb - Bernard or Dave c
22nd Feb - Helen / Cockayne
1st March - Dave C
8th March- Helen / Pately Bridge
15th March- (?) Bernard are you ok for this one
22nd March - Helen or Dave C
29th March -(?) Bernard are you okay for this one (BST)
5th April - (?) Rob can you do this one
12th April - Helen/ Easter Sunday - that weekend Osmotherly/Rosedale
19th April -(?) Philip could you do this one
26th April - Steve/Spurn Point

Helen

Hi Bernard

Are you leading this Sunday's ride?


Dave

Hi Dave, I will be out on Sunday, but will let you have the lead if you wish, presume we still need to see what the weather /road conditions are like?
Bernard

ok Bernard, see you Sunday