Starting point–Meet at Morrisons RIPON –(not Boroughbridge!) HG4 2RU-fuel available. Get there by 9.15am to leave at 9.30am after a chat and a ride briefing.

The ride goes through Masham, Middleham, Redmire, Askrigg, Garsdale and onto our COFFEE STOP – Fairfield Mill Tea Rooms, Sedburgh LA10 5LW (approx. 1hr 40.)

Back in the saddle, eastwards and then northwards towards Kirkby Stephen but nipping to Nateby and east on the B6270 all the way to Reeth DL11 6SY for LUNCH with plenty of eating places to choose from.

After a hearty lunch, continuing on the B6270 to Grinton and onto Castle Bolton, then West Burton, Grassington (Fuel stop @ 125 miles)and finishing at Stump Cross Caverns HG3 5JL. 

Approximately 130 miles in total, Peter McNulty is your Ride Leader and Peter Smith is TEC.