Category Archives: Ride Reports

Reports from our riding exploits.

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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Kirkby Malzeard – 10th April 2011

At last….we could start the ride today in our summer jerseys!!  It was another great morning in Harrogate as 11 of us gathered.  Karl, Duncan and Martin P had already been out and climbed Norwood Edge before meeting us and … Continue reading

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Timble Loop – 7th April 2011

Another gorgeous evening greeted the Cappuccino’ers outside St Aidans earlier.  Seven of us set off into the setting sun on a route out towards the reservoirs west of Harrogate and up to Timble.  The route started off by taking us … Continue reading

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Norwood Edge at Night – 5th April 2011

There were 9 of us out for a ride and the mission for the night was to conquer Norwood Edge in the dark. We set off down through Burn Bridge, over Brackenthwaite Lane and then braved a slightly hairy descent … Continue reading

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North Harrogate Circular – 3rd April 2011

The sun was out, and what’s more….it was almost warm!!  The conditions dragged 10 of us out this morning getting a sneaky ride in before Mother’s Day duties beckoned. We decided on a route around the north of Harrogate and … Continue reading

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Dob Park – 31st March 2011

FIVE RULE ON WINDSWEPT DOB PARK RIDE Five riders: Martin G, Malcolm, Martin P, Dave and Duncan set out with gritted teeth to do battle with 50mph gusts, inky-black country lanes and some notable ups and downs this evening. For … Continue reading

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Almscliffe Crag – 29th March 2011

Another good turnout for a night ride last night with 9 riders looking to make use of the first night ride to start in the daylight.  A route was decided on that would take us up and around Almscliffe Crag. … Continue reading

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Tadcaster – 27th March 2011

After a week of gorgeous weather, it was back to a cold and grey start on Sunday morning as 12 of us met for a route to Tadcaster planned by Karl.  We set off like a bunch of greyhounds and … Continue reading

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