The February Midweek Ride on Wednesday 6th February will be lead by John Blanchfield.

Please meet at St James Retail Park, Knaresborough at the rear of McDonalds, 9.15 for 9.30 start.

We will ride east on A59 towards Green Hammerton.  North over the Aldwalk Toll Bridge, then Shipton and Towthorpe onto the coffee stop at the Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe at Gate Hemsley. (YO41 1NB)

Continue on through Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Bainton, Driffield, Skipsea to Hornsea to the Seafront Chippy for lunch. (HU18 1NJ)

Return journey through Beverley, B1230 to Howden for toilet and Tea at the Waterwheel Cafe. (DN14 7JP)

From Howden we head north on the B1228 to the York Ring Road clockwise and then through Rufforth and Tockwith towards Knaresborough.  The ride will finish in the layby on the A658 just before the St James Retail Park roundabout.

Total mileage 148miles.

Best regards and hope to see you on the day.

John

Well, the first ride out this year was on Wednesday and although I couldn’t make it, judging by the positive messages on our Facebook page, it went very well.

Thanks to David Haywood for another cracker.

This January’s Sunday ride out is on the 20th and Chris Armstrong has offered to lead it, ably assisted by Mike Holroyde.

Meet at the Harrogate lorry park near Asda from 09.00 for a prompt 09.30 start. We head to How Stean Gorge Cafe for morning coffee (HG3 5SY) via Ripley and Summerbridge and then over the top passing Leighton reservoir to Masham. After Masham we ride to Askrigg via East Witton and Leyburn for lunch at the Crown Inn (DL8 3HQ).

Following lunch we head towards Aysgarth and over to Buckden and Kettlewell finishing at Stump Cross Caverns (HG3 5JL).

Distance to lunch is 56m plus 30m to Stump Cross caverns, total 86m. In the event of a severe weather forecast members will be advised on Friday 18th January that the ride is cancelled. We have had excellent weather so far this winter so let’s hope it will be kind to us once again.

Nice low mileage winter ride from Chris with plenty of time left to wash the bike when you get home!

See you there.

Barry

Route Details

Meet Morrisons in Boroughbridge from 9.00 for a 9.30am start.

The route heads east to Thornton Bridge then Hutton Sessay, Coxwold, Byland Abbey and on to Ampleforth College for coffee.

Coffee stop:        Ampleforth College Tea Room

Leaving Ampleforth the route heads north through Helmsley then briefly on the A170 before turning left on the minor road up to Cockayne.  From Cockayne the route crosses Hodge Beck, turning south east down Bransdale towards Hutton Le Hole.  On the north side of Hutton Le Hole we’ll turn left over Rosedale Chimney then down to Rosedale Abbey for lunch.

Lunch:               Abbey Stores Tea Room, Rosedale Abbey

After lunch we head north again to Castleton then west to Kildale and Ingleby Greenhow before turning left on the B1257.  Before Helmsley turn right, taking minor roads to Hawnby, next along Peak Scar to Boltby and Felixkirk, then the A170 through Thirsk to pick up the A61 and head west to Busby Stoop.  From Busby Stoop the route turns left on the A167 to Topcliffe and Asenby then Cundall and Thornton Bridge where we’ll turn right back to Boroughbridge.

106 mile route ends back at Morrisons in Boroughbridge

Ride leader:         David Haywood with TEC to be advised.

As I write this on Friday evening, the weather forecast looks good for the time of year with some sunshine and little chance of rain; cold but temperatures well above freezing.

In keeping with Wednesday ride out tradition expect your pride and joy to be absolutely filthy by the time you arrive home!

Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

David

We are nearly there! 2019 fast approaches and group rides are being planned.

The Wednesday ride for January will be on the 9th, weather permitting, and we have been lucky with that so far this winter.  Details of the ride route and the stop offs will follow nearer the date.

Happy Christmas to you all and looking forward to seeing as many of you on the ride as possible.

David Haywood.

Hi Folks

Just a reminder about this Sunday’s Ride Out.

Starting at the usual time 9.00am for 9.30am set off.  Not at the usual location but The A59 Cafe near to Bolton Bridge (BD23 6AF).

Morning route is Hetton and on to Malham, Stainforth and Austwick.

Coffee break at the Courtyard Dairy and Cheese Shop near Lawkland (LA2 8AS).

After coffee we head to Ingleton on the back road from Clapham then on to Sedbergh via Dent and Millthrop.

Lunch at The Wensleydale Creamery (DL8 3RN).

Finish at Cafe 59 via Buckden and Burnsall. The distance out is 80 miles, back 35 total 115.

Chris Armstrong is ride leader with Mike Holdroyd as tail end Charlie.

The weather forecast is pretty reasonable so I hope you can all make it.

All the best.

Barry

Christmas Lunch Ride Out
The Old Vicarage
Tosside.

Wednesday 12th December

For the ride to our Christmas lunch venue we are meeting at Ripley Car Park, 0915 for 0930 departure.

West on to the B road to Pateley Bridge, Grassington & onto Kilnsey Trout Farm Café BD23 5PS for coffee.

Re-joining our route through Arncliffe, Langcliffe, Settle, then Keasden, Gisburn Forest & to Tosside for lunch at The Old Vicarage, Tosside BD23 4SQ.

After a good lunch, we head south to Bolton by Bowland, Blacko, Colne outskirts, Carleton to finish at the Route 59 café.

57 miles to lunch, & 35 return.

Andrew will lead our ride and a volunteer tail ender would be appreciated.

Don’t miss what promises to be another great event!

There is still a couple of spaces available for lunch- please contact david.haywood@mac.com ASAP to reserve and avoid disappointment.

David Haywood.

Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Sunday 9th December with Mike Holroyde as tail ender.

Please note change of meeting point A59 Café at Bolton Bridge BD23 6AF.

Meet at Route 59 Cafe (with full fuel tanks) on the A59 West of Bolton Abbey from 09.00 for a prompt 09.30 departure.

For the first leg of our ride we head for Hetton and on to Malham, Stainforth, and Austwick.

Morning coffee (and cheese) stop will be at the Courtyard Dairy and Cheese Shop near Lawkland (LA2 8AS).

After coffee we head to Ingleton on the back road from Clapham then on to Sedbergh via Dent and Millthrop.

Lunch stop is The Wensleydale Creamery (DL8 3RN) AND OUR SECOND CHEESE STOP! Cracking cheese stop Gromit!

After lunch back to Cafe 59 via Buckden and Burnsall. The distance out is 80 miles, back 35 total 115.

In the event of a severe weather forecast for the day members will be notified on Friday, 7th December that the ride is cancelled.

After November’s splendid turnout fingers crossed for a repeat of the good weather.

Best wishes.

Chris Armstrong 

Wednesday Ride Report & Puncture Advice

Great ride today, thanks to David’s route planning around East Yorkshire, & unseasonably warm November weather and of course great company. Great lunch in Scagglethorpe, lots of dry twisties, plenty of muddy ones too.

One of our party suffered a puncture, caused by a piece of stone, which left a hole size of a biro. i.e. massive. Tire repair foam applied, no use whatsoever.

I applied my “Crafty Plugger” (rats tails) kit, which has never failed repairs for me (unlike “mushrooms”, & aforesaid foam). It took 3 strings to seal the hole, the most I’ve ever had to use, but it worked. Pumped up with 4 CO2 canisters, and we were gingerly away.

No leaks after an hour or so. & our rider rode home safely

I have championed “Crafty Plugger” before, a couple of riders asked me to remind them where to buy: http://craftyplugger.com

You also need a means to pump your tyre up, I favour CO2 mini bottles, with a applicator tool. Buy at cycle shops (Halfords, Evans), or, cheaper online.

All the best

Andrew P

Hi All

Monday evening’s meeting went well, despite the lack of a speaker. I hope the impromptu film was sufficiently interesting.  A big thank you to Peter for being master of ceremonies.

Hi All

Just a reminder about tonight’s Meeting at Bilton Cricket Club.  A social meeting as no speaker I’m afraid.  As usual, however, the normal plentiful and delicious food will be provided.  Also if we can surmount any technical hurdles we can watch a motorbike related film which I hope you will enjoy.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you that can make it this evening.

Best regards

Barry