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About Cappuccino Cycling Club

The Cappuccino Cycling Club is a group of friends from Harrogate who enjoy cycling in a relaxed way, that normally entails stopping for a coffee somewhere along the way. Ride distances are from 25miles upwards with some members taking part in local sportive events in the Yorkshire area.

East Harrogate Villages Evening Ride – 15th September 2009

Rob and James headed out on a nice evening, albeit blustery through Knaresborough before going on to Scotton, Farnham, Staveley and Arkendale. From Arkendale it was out to the old A1 where there was a nice tail wind. Rob decided … Continue reading

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Greenhow Hill, Pateley & Brimham Rocks – 13th September 2009

Three of us (Rob, John & James) met up at the New Inn at 8am to head out towards Pateley Bridge. Our route took us out past Beckwithshaw to Little Almscliff before heading past the Sun Inn, and over the … Continue reading

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North Harrogate Villages – 30th August 2009

I was joined by a new rider this morning, John, who has recently moved to Harrogate. Welcome aboard John and good to have you along. We kicked off from the New Inn Pub, on the Otley Road in Harrogate and … Continue reading

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BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Hundreds on Armstrong Tweet ride

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Hundreds on Armstrong Tweet ride Shared via AddThis This is really cool, Lance Armstrong invites people to join him on a bike ride in Scotland by using Twitter!!! Bet you … Continue reading

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Evening Ride 12th August 2009

Only time for a quick blast this evening as James’ missus is now overdue waiting for the arrival of baby no.2! Rob and James set off from Harrogate and headed out towards Penny Pot Lane and past the Army Apprentice … Continue reading

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Nidderdale and Boroughbridge 25th July 2009

Rob and James were joined this morning by Lyn who was visiting us from Sheffield.  Welcome to CCC Lyn! From Harrogate it was a rolling start from Harrogate through Hampsthwaite and Shaw Mills towards Markington.  Three steady climbs at the … Continue reading

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Boroughbridge Evening Ride Tuesday 14th July

Due to over-exertions at the weekend it was decided to keep our mid-week ride on the tame side. We headed off towards Knaresborough on our usual route towards Farnham and onto Staveley.  Once in Staveley we took the lane that … Continue reading

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Beningborough Hall Ride Sunday 12th July 2009

Only one rider today as the others had family duties to attend to! Headed out towards Beningborough Hall on a breezy Sunday morning.  The ride out was nice and easy as the wind was behind me.  I was hoping to … Continue reading

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Evening Ride Thursday 9th July 2009

Only two riders tonight, Rob and James. We headed off from Harrogate for a hilly start towards the villages of Hampsthwaite and Shaw Mills.  The ascent up from Shaw Mills towards Bishop Thornton was a challenging 12% for a short … Continue reading

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