Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Old Barn Cafe, Balk, Nr Thirsk

The Old Barn Cafe, Balk, Nr Thirsk York House Holiday Park, Balk, Nr Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AQ Tel: 01845 597495 Web: http://www.yorkshire-lodges.co.uk/news/old-barn-new-coffee-shop/16/ Comments: Phil, the owner contacted us and invited us to come and visit his new coffee shop, so we … Continue reading

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How Stean Gorge Cafe, Lofthouse

How Stean Gorge Cafe, Lofthouse Stean, Lofthouse, Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF Tel: 01423 755666 Web: http://www.howstean.co.uk/visit-us/restaurant-and-shop Comments: How Stean Cafe is known to many of us, but the first time we visited it as the Cappuccino Cycling Club was on … Continue reading

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Marton-cum-Grafton – 26th April 2011

What a contrast a day can make…yesterday was warm and sunny and as we met outside St Aidans tonight, there was a distinct chill in the air.  The tights and 3/4 shorts were back on along with jackets for most … Continue reading

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Knaresborough Villages – 21st April 2011

With eyes on the Monster Good Friday ride it was a small group of Alex, Malcolm, Ronnie, Paul and Matthew for a nice quick spin of the legs. A flat route was decided out through Knaresborough, Staveley, Arkendale and Goldsborough, … Continue reading

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Lofthouse and Greenhow – 22nd April 2011

The first CCC Good Friday ride was greeted by misty and cool conditions in Harrogate this morning, despite the slightly later start time.  A few of the gang had already done 25 miles out around Lower Nidderdale and spirits were … Continue reading

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Wetherby – 19th April 2011

7 of us including new rider Nick (welcome) set off out to do a Wetherby run with a bit extra added on. We set out via Pannal Golf Club (Drury Lane) and then into Kirkby Overblow and the Netherby hill, … Continue reading

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Balk nr Bagby – 17th April 2011

Once again, we were greeted by some gorgeous early spring sunshine this morning and the plan was to head out to a new tea room called the Old Barn Cafe at Balk, which is a small hamlet near Bagby, Thirsk. … Continue reading

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North Harrogate Loop – 14th April 2011

There was a call for something a bit different tonight, as most of the recent night rides had been out to the west of Harrogate, so Malcolm and James came up with a route around the northern villages of Harrogate. … Continue reading

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Nidderdale – 12th April 2011

As I am sure many of you will know by now Matin suffered a nasty fall on this ride – he had a knock to his head and broke his collarbone. He is expected to be off the bike for … Continue reading

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Riding in Groups

One of our members, Darrell has found this excellent document giving advice on how to ride in groups.  It’s well worth a read if you are new to group riding and want to understand what rules are in place…. http://www.ctcchallengerides.co.uk/pdf/group_riding.pdf

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