Weather forecasts of gloom and doom from earlier in the week did not come to fruition today. The sky was grey and a there was a distinct chill in the air as the six cruisers gathered at Market Cross. HMS Dreadnought with Pugwash onboard, was first to arrive followed by newcomer HMS Hood with Olivier. […]
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Day 1 Wells-Next-the-Sea The destination for this years cycling weekend away was Smallburgh in Norfolk. Setting off from Camelot (Beverley) in four separate carts, the Knights agreed to meet at Wells-Next-the-Sea for a spot of lunch before heading out for a short ride. Sir Tristan and Lady Isolde (Dave & Carol) were first to arrive […]
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Following instructions from the Admiral to seek out new spicy routes in the west, the fleet set sail and “hove to” in the exotic port of Hovingham. Once all vessels were gathered, the route for todays recce was revealed by Supernumerary Steve. Heading out towards Slingsby, the Admiral took the name literally and slung his […]
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There was definitely an autumnal feel in the air this morning, prompting an assorted array of clothing, from shorts to full length tights, base layers to winter jackets, with everyone wishing they’d added more. It didn’t deter a superb turnout with twelve Knights setting off from Market Cross. Today’s destination was the Bike Cave at […]
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Mutley suggested today’s destination of Ramblers Rest at Millington, however the route was laid out by Dick Dastardly. The plucky contestants arrived at Market Cross for the 0930 start bright eyed and bushy tailed except for the Gruesome Twosome who’d stayed up a bit late and were feeling a little under the weather. Bright sunshine […]
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Our own Ray of sunshine was not able to attend today’s ride, however there was enough rays from the sun to provide a little warmth on the backs of the assembled Knights. The café stop proposed by Admiral Neil was the Spotted Duck at Fitling. With light winds we expected a smooth passage out to […]
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Today’s ride saw the Knights setting out to Etton and the climb over Gardham and down to North Newbald. The route took the group on to South Newbald and Hotham, North Cave, South Cave and Elleker before the climb up Brantingham dale. From Riplingham it was down to Raywell and along to Skidby and Little […]
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This evening’s ride saw the Knights heading south to Thearne via Long Lane and on to Dunswell, Cottingham and Skidby before heading north through Little Weighton over High Hunsley and down to Newbald then onto the climb up Stoneknowe Hill to Gardham. Next up was the 2018 Sprint challenge on the way to Etton before […]
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The weather forecast and outside commitments put paid to the ambitions of some to join the Sunday club ride. Encouraged by the redoubtable Dogtanian (Pug) the three Muskehounds, Athos (Brian), Aramis (Paul) and Porthos (Colin) reported for duty at Market Cross at the later time of 10am. Monsieur de Treville set us the task of […]
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Now then boys, it’s a little windy this morning and the bright sunshine isn’t quite strong enough to provide the heat we have experienced of late, so make sure you wrap up warm and choose a route to keep the wind at your back. Some of your friends have decided to give it a miss […]
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