“There’s none of this turning left on this ride” announced Ray at the gathering of the clans. A particularly bold statement to make considering he’d proposed an anticlockwise route around Ulrome. We know what you meant Ray! 🤔 Eight Knights assembled at Market Cross for Ray’s “meander” to Hutton Cranswick via Ulrome. The gods smiled […]
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Today’s route took the Knights to the Eastern front with cafe stop at the historic Burton Constable Hall. Ten Knights plus two guests gathered at Market Cross. “Are we all here now?” enquired Neil. “Just Michael to come” came the reply. Right on cue, he appeared around the corner. Checking his watch as he pulled […]
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In less than an hour after Ray announced Friday’s destination we had eleven Knights indicating they were coming along for the ride. A further two adding their names later brought the total to a round “bakers” dozen. Michael arrived at Manor House just in time for the “photo-opportunity” but tried his best to keep out […]
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The early morning forecast was predicting temperatures to rise and a sunnier outlook as the day progressed. Indeed as Pugwash arrived at Manor House along with Colin there did appear to some “brightness” in the area. Turned out it wasn’t the sun after all but the the reflection from the brilliantly polished “guns” on display […]
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Eleven Knights turned out to join the “team bus” for a tour around the local area. Confusion reigned from the start when Pugwash spotted James G heading in the opposite direction on the way to the start. “I’m sure Neil said Manor House” thought Pugwash waving a cheery hello in passing. “Sunday’s are always 0930 […]
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Till May is out – Knights get a soaking Routemeister Ray has today chosen a flat ride East, following last week’s hillathon. The Great Raymondo had split the Knights into 3 groups:In Group 1 ‘Express Train’ we have Andy, Captain, Colin, Mark and MichaelIn Group 2 ‘Stopping Train’ (what did Ray know that we didn’t […]
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Two crews set off for a cruise by the Ouse destined for the Cheese Shop at Howden. In the Market Cross crew there was James N, Colin, Brian, Mark, Paul + guest Alex. Starting from Manor House we had Neil, Heather, Pugwash, Karl, James G and Michael. Both crews set off at 0930. The MH […]
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“‘Ere Ray, I ‘eard on the grapevine that there’s some rich pickin’s to be had in Millington. Sumfink about ramblers resting on their laurels.” “OK” said Ray “Round up the gang and we’ll head out there. I could just murder me a bacon sarnie”. “Our boy Seadog ‘unter said he can’t make it this time. […]
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This Sunday it was “chairman’s choice” for a ride similar to the previous Sunday but in reverse order. Nine Knights turned out seeking an adventure. Splitting into two groups the Swallows team consisted of Paul W, James G, Karl and Chad, leaving Neil, Heather, Pugwash, Mark and Mike forming the Amazon team. The Swallows departed […]
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The rallying cry went up from St George for volunteers to ride out and hunt for a “Dragon” said to be devouring everything in its path and leaving pestilence and devastation sweeping the countryside in its wake. Within hours we had sixteen gallant Knights “booted and spurred” ready for the challenge. Overwhelmed by the response, […]
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