“All hands on deck!”….. or at least it looked like it with a good turn out to witness the return of the Admiral following his recent refit and period in drydock. Equipped with the latest high-tech armour plating, he was keen to put it to the test. As soon as three bells of the morning […]
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“The train 🚂 now standing at Market Cross, is the 0930 to Millington, calling at Etton, Market Weighton, Londesborough, Burnby, Nunburnholme, Kilnwick Percy and Millington”. “All abooooard”. “Anyone without a valid travel pass should leave the train 🚉 now”. Those were the days, thanks Dr Beeching 🙄. Jonathan, recovering from recent surgery turned out to […]
ContinueThe Alternative Derby
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the nth running of the Beverley Knights Alternative Kiplingcotes Derby. It goes nowhere near Kiplingcotes, its not flat and there’s no prize for the “winner” but let’s not split hairs. The runners and riders gathered as usual at Market Cross for the 0930 start. While the real Derby celebrated its […]
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“Well top of the mornin’ to yez” and no sign of green anywhere. A beautiful clear and sunny sky greeted the few Knights who braved the windy conditions. Pugwash, Matt and DaveW were the first to arrive on parade, shortly joined by Dave and Jenny. With westerly winds 🌬️, it was suggested a trip northwards […]
ContinueFriday Ride sans Puggy
we met, we rode,we took it steady ,we chatted , we collected a new rider on route, we punctured and rode with our brake on ,we forgot to take a photo, we admired the view,we rode round the hunt, we avoided the rain,we laughed, we love Fridays!! ( usual blog service hopefully to resume soon!!)
ContinueGreat Beverley Bike Off
Pancake day saw seven chefs turn out at the Bike Off tent (aka Manor House) to show off their skills. The opening challenge saw the bikers warming through led by chefs Bob and Heather as we headed to Walkington and on towards Bluestone Bottoms. After regrouping at the top, chefs Russell and Pugwash took up […]
ContinueAll at Sea
“Coddling Catfish, how many ships have we today?” thought Captain Pugwash as he surveyed the assembled fleet. “Looks like a bakers dozen” after counting round. Route master Greybeard decided to abdicate navigational duties and cast his net for suggestions. “Careful what you wish for” sprang to mind as he allowed Captain Pugwash to take the […]
ContinueFlat out to Allerthorpe
Today’s route master was Heather, proposing a ride to Allerthorpe. The promise of a lovely sunny day and light winds was difficult to resist. Eight Knights plus one newbie turned out for the start at Market Cross. The initial route saw us taking the Molescroft road to Cherry Burton then Etton before heading to Kiplingcotes. […]
ContinueDad’s Army Milling Around Town
Captain Mainwaring called the platoon together for a recce out West to Millington, with two separate rendezvous points. Reporting for duty at Market Cross we had pte Walker, pte Godfrey, pte Frazer, pte Pike and Sgt Wilson. Just before departing, Bob the U-boat captain arrived. Looking around the assembly his eye set on the newest […]
ContinueDown With the Wind
Following Pugwash’s failed coup d’etat on Friday, another chance arose today to play “route Master” while the Admiral remains in drydock undergoing extensive repairs. “Staggering Stalactites let’s have some ups and downs” thought Pugwash and proposed a nor’westerly route out to Huggate and refuelling stop at Fiddle Drill. Mindful of the rule #87 reminder from […]
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