The “teams” gathered round the Market Cross for this year’s biennial “Rider Cup”. While the “players” milled about waiting for their introduction to the “first tee” it was over to the “Starter” to get proceedings underway. “Starter! Oh where’s the starter?” we all cried. The “players” looked around at each other puzzled, “Are we sure […]
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SUNDAY 29th JANUARY Sunday saw five Knights venturing out to the east coast for a ride to Hornsea. With a wind from the west-south-west progress was brisk as we headed to Leven, Brandesburton, North Frodingham, Beeford and Bewholme before arriving at the Mere Cafe in Hornsea. The return journey however was a very different affair, […]
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After weeks of sub-zero temperatures, the “bears” emerged from their virtual hibernation feeling somewhat hungry for action. Daddy Bear roared out the rallying cry. “Anyone out this Friday?” he asked. It was not long before the responses came. Like snowdrops poking their heads from the wintery ground a chorus of replies rang out “I’m coming […]
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Ah alternative view of Beverley Knights Cycling Club Friday ride to Hutton Cranswick
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“Right men, today is going to be another ‘local derby’. This time the ‘match’ will be against our eastern neighbours ‘The Spotted Ducks’ at Fitling.” outlined ‘coach’ Raymond before adding “but we’ll take a different tack for this game”. After outlining our ‘tactics’ the ‘team’ set off. The initial ‘phase of the game’ saw a […]
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🎶How many roads must a Knight ride down, before they call him a fan?🎶 No amount of wind blowin was about to spoil our day out with fifteen Knights turning out for a flattish ride to Allerthorpe. Well at least that was the plan until our maestro route master gave an option of “long and […]
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Eleven witches🧙♀️ and wizards🧙♂️ gathered at Market Cross for this Sunday’s ride to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop. “Double double, toil and trouble….” and that’s just the route. “Is Grovehill Road open?” asked one wizard. Looking around at the sea of puzzled faces nobody knew definitively so Pugwash offered up an alternative way to reach Weel […]
ContinueThe Misty Morning Rain
Given the weather forecast for this Friday a short route was planned to Folley Lake cafe. Initially there was no shortage of volunteers, although with caveats regarding weather. “Mudguards on everyone” suggested route master Raymond. Cue anguished wails from Michael “.. but, but, but I won’t have time to fit mudguards! 😭” before adding “💡I […]
ContinueGame of Thrones – The End is Nigh
The 2022 season of Game of Thrones is nearing the “end game”. Do you think you’ve got what it takes to “steal” the Crown? Remember there are various age and gender categories to compete for, <40, 40-60, 60-70 and 70+. Channel your inner dragon and “burn up” the three challenges below to stake your claim […]
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