This Sunday saw the first “away day” of 2023. Six Knights met up at the village of Hovingham in the Rydale district of North Yorkshire for a forty mile loop around the Howardian Hills. The participants were greeted with bright sunshine and light winds from the south-south-east. The first leg of the loop took the […]
ContinueOur Easter Sunday ride turned out to be quite the adventure for our gang of gallant riders. Led by our imaginative Route Master Michael, stepping into the breach in place of our intrepid leader. The group consisted of Michael, Puggy, Paul, Andy, Zog, James, Iain and rare appearance of Brian in summer shorts despite the […]
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Yeah! The sun is shining and the wind is light(ish) but…. there’s always a but…..the wind is from the north making it feel somewhat chilly. It didn’t deter our doughty Knights from rising to the call from “gang” leader Raymond. Putting on his best impression of Constable George Dixon “Evenin’ all” he began, “Early heads […]
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“This Friday’s route is a little like school custard” suggested route master Mr Bumble “It’s lumpy but satisfying. Line up at the ‘Light Dragoon canteen’ at 10am if you want some”. After a few assented, one brave ‘boy’ ventured “Please sir, can we have some more?” he enquired tentatively before clarifying “.. more early. There’s […]
Continue“East is East and West is West” said Raymond quoting Rudyard Kipling, before asking “but which one is best?”. “Meet at Market Cross 0930, text back if you’re up for it”. As the replies came rolling in there was still no answer to his question until AndyG chipped in with “Well if you’re coming east […]
Continue“Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Let’s bring this meeting to order!” cried chairman Neil. “Today’s agenda is a ride to Langlands Garden centre at Shiptonthorpe. Meet at Walkington Pond 0945, out via North Newbald, Hotham, South Cliffe, Market Weighton to Langlands. All in agreement say Aye!” As hands started to be raised in favour, one dissenter […]
ContinueThe “troops” gathered on the “parade ground” outside the Light Dragoon at Etton. The sun was shining and all was well with the world as we watched and waved to the many passing cyclists while waiting for the “roll call”. Today’s “action” would take place at the Farm Shop at Hutton Cranswick. “Before we set […]
ContinueThe “teams” gathered round the Market Cross for this year’s biennial “Rider Cup”. While the “players” milled about waiting for their introduction to the “first tee” it was over to the “Starter” to get proceedings underway. “Starter! Oh where’s the starter?” we all cried. The “players” looked around at each other puzzled, “Are we sure […]
ContinueSUNDAY 29th JANUARY Sunday saw five Knights venturing out to the east coast for a ride to Hornsea. With a wind from the west-south-west progress was brisk as we headed to Leven, Brandesburton, North Frodingham, Beeford and Bewholme before arriving at the Mere Cafe in Hornsea. The return journey however was a very different affair, […]
ContinueAfter weeks of sub-zero temperatures, the “bears” emerged from their virtual hibernation feeling somewhat hungry for action. Daddy Bear roared out the rallying cry. “Anyone out this Friday?” he asked. It was not long before the responses came. Like snowdrops poking their heads from the wintery ground a chorus of replies rang out “I’m coming […]
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