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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.

Boroughbridge and Ripon – 17th May 2011

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

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

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

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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East Harrogate Loop – 10th May 2011

Spirits were high this evening with some good weather forecast for our night ride ahead.  Numbers hit double figures again for a night ride and we welcomed a new rider, Andrew who joined the ranks.  Welcome Andrew…great to have you … Continue reading

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Bolton Abbey – 8th May 2011

It was unpromising start to the day this morning, with dark overcast skies with a hint of rain and James in a bad mood (sorry all for that!!)  Anyway, we planned a route out to Bolton Abbey.  We kicked off … Continue reading

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Vale of York – 5th May 2011

There was wet stuff coming from the sky in Harrogate this evening as 5 of us set out for a fast paced but very wet ride out to flatter side of our “patch”. We made our way out via Knaresborough, … Continue reading

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Wetherby – 3rd May 2011

After a blustery weekend, we were pleased to have a calm and very sunny evening to ride out into earlier.  Twelve riders met, including a new rider Tom.  Welcome Tom, it was good to have you along.  We opted for … Continue reading

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Dallowgill – 1st May 2011

A record 15 of us set out (but only 11 came back). We headed out of Harrogate via Knox Mill Lane to Hampthswaite, Clint and left onto the Pateley Bridge road.  We turned right to climb up Stripe Lane only … Continue reading

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Royal Wedding Avoidance Ride – 29th April 2011

Whilst those members of Cappuccino CC who should have been getting in some pre-Etape miles chose instead to stuff themselves with pork pies and crisps in front of the royal wedding, seven comrades left St Aidan’s for a breezy day … Continue reading

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