Xmas Pudding Sunday Clubrun

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:32 am

As trailed previously, this Sunday sees the Xmas Pudding Clubrun.

Destination: The Golden Grid Cafe on Scarborough seafront.
No need to book, just turn up in The Square at 0900.

The ride is just over 100miles and there's some heavy roads. Couple this with an extended cafe stop - don't expect to get back in daylight!

You may also have noticed that there's a northern European winter going on outside. No need to panic, we get one about every 12 months. As ever at this time of year, commit to your ride in advance but be sensible on the morning. Fretting over weather forecasts doesn't get you anywhere.

Hopefully see you in The Square at 0900 (tinsel optional)

R

tomf · Post by **tomf** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:27 pm

pudding sounds good... how hilly? will I need gears?
cheers
tom

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:42 pm

Have ridden this route on fixed a few times, you'll need about 68" and well girded loins. If you're committing to it Tom, then I'll ride mine to keep you company... Andy, you know you want to!
R

tomf · Post by **tomf** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:44 pm

I'm committed - barring bizarre incident between now and nine. The gearing is a teeny bit over 68, and could be a little bit more if I can be bothered to swap in a 28mm marathon this evening... sounds like a good December challenge anyway!
tom

paulM · Post by **paulM** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:01 pm

I got a ride in this morning Rob so wont make it out in the morning - so dont wait around for me.

RichardD · Post by **RichardD** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:47 pm

As I could not make the Xmas lunch the day before, joined Rob, Andy, Steen, Dave C, and Tom F on the Xmas pudding ride to Scarborough. Great (and long) day in the saddle under blue skies to the coast. Only three punctures including one in Strensall when a random pensioner walking his dog stopped to chat and told us about his father-in-law who used to ride for Clifton in the 1920's!

Intended cafe in Scarbrough was full so ended up a few doors down with the promise of a 3 course lunch. Didn't realise until Sunday that a large Yorkshire pudding with onion gravy is a traditional starter in these parts, which was followed by an excellent turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The only downer was that there was no pudding

and we had to make do with a scone or slice of shortbread. Fully fueled to the finish we made our way back riding into the sunset against a crosswind.

Hardmen of the day were Rob and TomF for riding fixed, but the biscuit went to Dave C who had done the training ride and Xmas lunch ride on Saturday, a gig in Scarborough on Saturday night, followed by the Xmas pudding ride the following day (+ another gig that night).

Thanks to Rob and Andy for keeping us on the right track (although if I remember right we looked lost for a moment around Strensall?)

G. · Post by G. » Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:28 pm

Am I imagining things or is it the Tan Hill ride this Sunday?

tomf · Post by **tomf** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:38 am

Pudding run was a top ride, thanks to Rob for leading and advising on gears (gear?). And to Richard for towing us most of the way home!
Weather today looks good, hoping the Tan Hill mob are enjoying sunshine over Reeth. Family visit weekend or I'd be very tempted...
tom