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Wetherby – 3rd March 2011

There were 4 of us out tonight and we opted for a slightly flatter ride this time and so ended up doing the Wetherby run. Out via Burn Bridge and across the A61 roundabout turning left down the lane to … 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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Almscliff Crag – 22nd February 2011

After the last few days it was nice to have a still and dry evening to hit the roads and lanes around Harrogate.  Eight of us set off from St Aidans and headed and a route to Almscliff Crag via … 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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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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Retro Bike Build by James Lovell

Back in November 2010 I set out on a project to build my first bike from scratch.  I had acquired a WF Holdsworth steel frame from fellow Cappuccino Club member, Martin Proctor, which was in excellent condition.  The frame is … 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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Ilkley – 23rd January 2011

Once again on a Sunday morning, the shout of “hills” could be heard echoing around the front of St Aidans as we gathered deciding where to go.  After little deliberation, we opted for a route up past Beckwithshaw, Swinsty and … Continue reading

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Ripon and Boroughbridge – 16th January 2011

The wind was blowing hard and the rain showers kept on coming, but despite this we had an excellent turn out this morning for a ride out towards Ripon.  Because of the wind we initially planned to shorten the route, … Continue reading

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