Part 1 – Vatersay to Ardmore The day dawned with grey skies and a cool moderate breeze from the East. First objective was to reach the official start of the Hebridean Way towards the southern end of Vatersay Island. This was easier said than done as the locals had strong defences in place. Before we’d […]
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The Gathering of the Clans The clarion call went out from the ‘Great Highland Chieftain’ “Is there anyone out there tough enough to take on the challenge of the Hebridean Way?” Rising to the throw of the gauntlet, the ‘clans’ came from far and wide to ‘set up camp’ with the ‘Southern contingent’ at the […]
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“Ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up for the inaugural ‘Formula 1¾’ to be held at the Brands Hatch circuit to Hornsea!” cried Matt. When the ‘competitors’ gathered on the start grid at Market Cross, questions began to be raised. “Doesn’t he mean Brandesburton?” asked one brave soul. “I’m sure it was a deliberate mistake” […]
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This Sunday saw the first “away day” of 2023. Six Knights met up at the village of Hovingham in the Rydale district of North Yorkshire for a forty mile loop around the Howardian Hills. The participants were greeted with bright sunshine and light winds from the south-south-east. The first leg of the loop took the […]
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Our Easter Sunday ride turned out to be quite the adventure for our gang of gallant riders. Led by our imaginative Route Master Michael, stepping into the breach in place of our intrepid leader. The group consisted of Michael, Puggy, Paul, Andy, Zog, James, Iain and rare appearance of Brian in summer shorts despite the […]
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Yeah! The sun is shining and the wind is light(ish) but…. there’s always a but…..the wind is from the north making it feel somewhat chilly. It didn’t deter our doughty Knights from rising to the call from “gang” leader Raymond. Putting on his best impression of Constable George Dixon “Evenin’ all” he began, “Early heads […]
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“This Friday’s route is a little like school custard” suggested route master Mr Bumble “It’s lumpy but satisfying. Line up at the ‘Light Dragoon canteen’ at 10am if you want some”. After a few assented, one brave ‘boy’ ventured “Please sir, can we have some more?” he enquired tentatively before clarifying “.. more early. There’s […]
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“East is East and West is West” said Raymond quoting Rudyard Kipling, before asking “but which one is best?”. “Meet at Market Cross 0930, text back if you’re up for it”. As the replies came rolling in there was still no answer to his question until AndyG chipped in with “Well if you’re coming east […]
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“Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Let’s bring this meeting to order!” cried chairman Neil. “Today’s agenda is a ride to Langlands Garden centre at Shiptonthorpe. Meet at Walkington Pond 0945, out via North Newbald, Hotham, South Cliffe, Market Weighton to Langlands. All in agreement say Aye!” As hands started to be raised in favour, one dissenter […]
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The “troops” gathered on the “parade ground” outside the Light Dragoon at Etton. The sun was shining and all was well with the world as we watched and waved to the many passing cyclists while waiting for the “roll call”. Today’s “action” would take place at the Farm Shop at Hutton Cranswick. “Before we set […]
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