Monthly Archives: May 2011

Lower Nidderdale – 31st May 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

We signed off from May in style tonight, with some gorgeous spring sunshine, although there was still a slight chill in the air and the wind was still there!!  Duncan had come dressed for summer and was shivering at the … Continue reading →

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Ripon – 29th May 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

This Sunday was the first time the CCC split the rides and this was the shorter option. Nine of riders (including two new riders) set out from outside St Aidan’s school on yet another cold and windy morning.  We left … Continue reading →

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Bishop Monkton – 24th May 2011

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Ever improving conditions greeted the ten riders this evening at our usual meeting point.  We also welcomed a new rider, Chris on his retro steel framed bike.  Welcome to Chris and Martin P…..looks like you might have some competition on … Continue reading →

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Etape du Dales The Rider’s Perspective – 15th May 2011

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Thanks to Karl Moseley for writing this. The day of the Etape dawned dry but very chilly. The weather forecast indicated that the rain would hold off until about 4pm which meant we had every chance of staying dry throughout … Continue reading →

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Stump Cross and Bolton Abbey – 22nd May 2011

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

About a dozen of us set off this morning, with the grand plan of heading out west into strong winds to pick up a tailwind on the return. We headed out along Pennypot and then Duck Lane before James and Jamie peeled off … Continue reading →

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Almscliffe Crag – 19th May 2011

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Nine riders assembled on a slightly chillier, but less windy evening than we’ve been used to of late. Heading out of Harrogate via Pannal, we climbed Drury Lane into Kirkby Overblow, before looping round the back lanes and dropping down … Continue reading →

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Boroughbridge and Ripon – 17th May 2011

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Ten riders gathered tonight in fresh conditions for a flattish ride to Boroughbridge and Ripon,with several riders fresh from competing in the tough Etape du Dales there was unsurprisingly no objections. So off we set to Knaresborough and straight up … Continue reading →

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Etape du Dales Team Car Report – 15th May 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Well, the Etape was finally upon us after numerous weeks of training and the Cappuccino Cycling Club riders looked resplendent in their club jerseys, whilst gathering nervously at the start line in Grassington.  We had left Harrogate in sunshine, but … Continue reading →

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Bolton Abbey – 15th May 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Well there were six of us out today including new members Craig and Mark.  Welcome to you both. After a brief disscusion we decided to head out to Bolton Abbey.  We set off from Harrogate through Beckwithshaw and up to … Continue reading →

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Almscliffe Crag – 12th May 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Cappuccino Cycling Club

Uncertain conditions greeted Nick, Martin G, Paul & Matthew at St Aidans tonight. Wind, rain clouds and sunshine – the ride started with a rainbow in the distance! After 10 minutes of Nick fettling his seat position, it was decided … Continue reading →

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