The Big One (Part 2)

Some more pictures from the bank holiday weekend ride.....

1 .Stopped at the side of the road.

2. Being overtaken by Greg and Ann-Marie - just coming up to Grassington for lunch.

3. Kilnsey Crag.

4. Another pit stop (& thumb)

5. The long climb out of Wharfdale/Langstrothdale - aka 'Mordor'.

6.Another view from the top looking down the dale.

7.A break in Redmire on day two.

8.The end is near.

The Big One (Part 1)

We set off in the pouring rain, thankfully this wasn't to be the weather for the entire weekend.
Stats for the weekend:-
9.5 hours of cycling,
11.2 average speed,
48.3 top speed (Phil) - Gary did 50?
109 miles covered,



Roger Cooper Fat Rascal Yorkshire Stunt Display team group shot - having just passed Menwith Hill. From left to right:- Steve, Gary, Greg, Phil, Claire, Ian and Ann-Marie.

Gary - only smiling because the hail storm had just finished. I think we were all glad we had helmets!

Greg and Ann-Marie climbing out of Langstrothdale, this was the hardest part of the route.

A welcome sight - the top of Fleet Moss before the very fast descent down into Hawes - about 1000 feet in two miles.

End of the first day @ Hawes YHA.

On our way...?

Ian and Phil have had their first argument but on the plus side the weather forecast is looking better. Well, if you count sleet being now forecast as far as 10miles away rather than on us... lets hope it right for once.

Setting off at 8am to "call for" the rest of the team en route. Will keep you updated with progress via twitter. Wish us luck! Claire

Brimham Rocks!

Steve, Gary and myself had a cracking ride from Harrogate up to Brimham rocks on Saturday. Hard work all the way up there but rewarded with great views and a free cup of tea (well for me and Gary anyhow - thanks Steve!). Ride down was fantastic - must be 90% downhill. 25 miles each I reckon.

Feel the pain!

6th March, Off road with Greg & Mark. Out to Little Armscliffe->Almscliffe->back, it was a bit damp in the woods - we were up to the axles in mud at various points. Made the mistake of crossing a field with several inquisitive horses in it! My first training ride out. 15 miles.

13th March, On road with Greg & Gary. Harrogate to Brimham rocks and (eazy ride) back. 27 miles.

It's great not working!

Solo training ride - Starbeck - Bilton (rode Beryl Burton, hard!) back to Starbeck, Knaresborough, home. 8 miles.
Philly

Wetherby training ride

Phil, Greg and Ann-Marie. Training ride on 28/02/10. 28 miles. Harrogate to Wetherby, via Spofforth (and Follifoot, by accident!) Hot chocolate in Wetherby, much needed as we couldn't feel our hands or feet! Back via Kirk Deighton, Little Ribston and Knaresborough. Greg went for a pee about 8 times. What is wrong with the man?