“Right men, today is going to be another ‘local derby’. This time the ‘match’ will be against our eastern neighbours ‘The Spotted Ducks’ at Fitling.” outlined ‘coach’ Raymond before adding “but we’ll take a different tack for this game”. After outlining our ‘tactics’ the ‘team’ set off. The initial ‘phase of the game’ saw a […]
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🎶How many roads must a Knight ride down, before they call him a fan?🎶 No amount of wind blowin was about to spoil our day out with fifteen Knights turning out for a flattish ride to Allerthorpe. Well at least that was the plan until our maestro route master gave an option of “long and […]
ContinueHello Een and All
Eleven witches🧙♀️ and wizards🧙♂️ gathered at Market Cross for this Sunday’s ride to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop. “Double double, toil and trouble….” and that’s just the route. “Is Grovehill Road open?” asked one wizard. Looking around at the sea of puzzled faces nobody knew definitively so Pugwash offered up an alternative way to reach Weel […]
ContinueThe Misty Morning Rain
Given the weather forecast for this Friday a short route was planned to Folley Lake cafe. Initially there was no shortage of volunteers, although with caveats regarding weather. “Mudguards on everyone” suggested route master Raymond. Cue anguished wails from Michael “.. but, but, but I won’t have time to fit mudguards! 😭” before adding “💡I […]
ContinueGame of Thrones – The End is Nigh
The 2022 season of Game of Thrones is nearing the “end game”. Do you think you’ve got what it takes to “steal” the Crown? Remember there are various age and gender categories to compete for, <40, 40-60, 60-70 and 70+. Channel your inner dragon and “burn up” the three challenges below to stake your claim […]
ContinueMutiny In The County
The seeds of dissent were sewn on an earlier voyage when Matt the Hootle proposed a journey beginning at Market Cross heading to Millington. “The cafe is not open on Tuesday” advised Greybeard at which point the Admiral piped on board with an alternative route. “Wah!” wailed Greybeard “I don’t want to meet at Market […]
ContinueIt’s All About The Cake!
Unless you’re the sensible type and have a protein filled alternative. The recipe for today’s bake included a handful of hills, a sprinkling of flats interspersed with a soupçon of villages and quiet roads. Eight contestants gathered at Market Cross for the Big Beverley Bike Off to show off their cycling skills. “Right everyone, you […]
ContinueFleet Foot To Sledmere
“Morning all. Anyone fancy a ride to Sledmere via Thixendale?” asked the Admiral back on the “bridge” once again. “Route to follow”. Ooh we love a mystery tour. Version one of the route included two possible coffee stops and such exotic places in the frozen north such as Duggleby and Kirby Grindalythe. Ooh that’s a […]
ContinueWensleydale Weekend Sunday
For those who were able to stay over we had planned a shorter ride for the Sunday. The start point was at Ribblehead. Nobody fancied riding to the start and as we drove upwards from Hawes it was probably a wise decision. The day started cloudy and rather cooler than we’ve been used to but […]
ContinueWensleydale Weekend Saturday
Following on from Friday evening’s Steak dinner and hilarious entertainment we awoke on Saturday to find there had been a slight overnight frost. Fortunately the weather forecast was for steady improvement with sun peeking out from the clouds like a nosey neighbour twitching the curtains. Our destination for the day was the Tan Hill Inn. […]
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