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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.

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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