Category Archives: Ride Reports

Reports from our riding exploits.

Lower Nidderdale – 1st March 2011

Due to Karl’s lack of imagination we once again suggested the Tour de Birstwith route in order to get some hills in.  This was agreed by our group of 8 which included Malcolm – good to see you again.  We … Continue reading

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Brimham Rocks and Boroughbridge – 27th February 2011

There was a good turnout on Sunday for a new route to the North of Harrogate.  The mood was also bouyant as the sun was shining as we set of towards Brimham Rocks.  Our route out of Harrogate took us … Continue reading

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Padside – 24th February 2011

4 of us set off from St Aidans on a pleasant mild night. Due to Dave’s road bike being stuck at Boneshakers he was on his TT bike with what amounted to a flickering candle lighting the way.  Cycled out … Continue reading

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Knaresborough Villages – 17th February 2011

We managed to sneak a bonus night ride in last night and 7 of us took the opportunity to make the most of a dry night to hit the roads.  Everyone was in the mood for a flat ride for … Continue reading

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Wetherby – 15th January 2011

Just two riders, Luke and Martin P , set off on what began as a cold and rainy evening ride.  A brisk pace  kept the cold at bay as we headed down to Knaresborough and along Waterside and the swollen … Continue reading

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Lower Nidderdale – 13th February 2011

Yuk!! What a horrible morning it was in Harrogate as we met out side St Aidans.  Eight of us had decided to brave the cold and wet morning and the first call was to keep it local and see what … Continue reading

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Wetherby – 8th February 2011

It was a record turnout for a night ride last night with 12 of us meeting for the off at 7.30.  The temperature had dropped and there was a lovely clear sky as we set off along Leadhall and down … Continue reading

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Boroughbridge – 6th February 2011

The ride started on a damp and drizzly morning, so the intention was to keep it short and see how the weather developed.  Eight of us (including a new rider, Matthew) set off on a familiar route out towards Penny … Continue reading

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Lower Nidderdale – 1st February 2011

Five of us met at St Aidans School,  including new rider Pete Flynn. Karl suggested a “Tour de Birstwith” route which actually took us past Pete’s front door.  We set off to Hampthswaite via Penny Pot Lane and a fairly … Continue reading

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Ilkley – 30th January 2011

Almost a re-run of last weekend’s ride but with one of the area’s more testing climbs added. Seven riders gathered at St. Aidans for a cold and damp start including Rosie, along for the first time.  The route took us … Continue reading

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