Oh the first knight of Christmas, he proposed to me, A flat ride out to Hornsea. Oh the second knight of Christmas, he advised to me, wear two pairs of gloves on a flat ride out to Hornsea. Oh the third knight of Christmas, truly said to me, we’re best friends, wear two pairs of […]
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Feeling better after his ‘battle’ against the ‘lurgy’ King Raymond was keen to ‘rally his troops’ for a flat ‘sedentary’ ride to Hornsea. “I’m keen to get back in the saddle so suggest our usual route to the Floral Hall” he called before adding a small caveat, “May not make the whole ride but will […]
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After weeks of wet and/or icy weather, today on the “Feast of the Immaculate Conception” we saw a brief lull in the inclement weather allowing this Friday’s ride to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop to go ahead. Eight Knights turned out at Etton for a 10am start including Michael who, after three punctures in four rides, […]
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🎶Let the sun shine in 🎶. This Friday’s ride was blessed with a brief respite between the many showers and storms of recent weeks to present us with almost perfect cycling conditions. Thirteen Knights turned out for the start at Walkington Pond to take advantage of the wall to wall sunshine and light winds to […]
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The “plotters” were invited to gather in a huddle at The Light Dragoon in Etton with the promise of a spectacular display of cycling. The only thing threatening to “spoil the party” was the remnants of the overnight rain. Fortunately, like a damp squib it fizzled out by the time the twelve Knights had arrived. […]
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Here in the depths of darkest Tickton the resident silverback stirs and looks out over the canopy of mist before plunging a finger into his mouth and raising it in the air. “It’s wet” he declares “Are we still up for foraging out to the east?” One by one the local “troop” responded “Yes, we’ll […]
ContinueMr Blue Sky
Eeee ‘Ello everybody! 🎵The sun is shining in the sky, there ain’t a cloud in sight. It’s stopped raining, everybody’s out to play….. 🎵. Well twelve to be precise, turned out for today’s ride to Shiptonthorpe. “Route today is via Riplingham, Melton, Welton, South/North Cave then Market Weighton to cafe” advised Neil. Setting out to […]
ContinueOctober Revolutions
No, nothing to do with bolsheviks, but all to do with the spinning of bicycle wheels as the Knights went “rushin’” out to the east. Despite the damp wet roads and dull grey clouds blanketing the sky we had a great turnout at Market Cross. Eleven Knights set off through town towards Weel road meeting […]
ContinueGame of Thrones Autumn 2023
Greetings my Lords, Ladies and other Pronouns, gather around for the latest news from the three kingdoms of the Easteriding. The battle for the “crown” at Burton Gates was seemingly decided early when our gallant knight Sir Michael De Kerrigan mounted his express steed and scorched through the “field” at a terrifying pace to set […]
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A review of Beverley Knights Cycling Club Friday ride to Fiddle Drill at Goodmanham
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