Club Runs

List of all Club Runs for 2011

Monthly Club Runs 2011

All runs start from Town End roundabout Barnsley.

4th September   09.00am - Otley

11th September 09.00am - Beckingham

18th September 09.00am - Clumber Gates

25th September 10.00am - Hill Climb

2011 Club Run Reports

September 4th  Sunday

Yet again only 4 riders turned up at townend.  It was decided to change the ride from Otley and instead go to Glossop, via Holme Moss.  As we left townend it started to rain but at Ingbirchworth it had eased off.  We arrived at the foot of Holme Moss with Wayne eager to test out the climb on his new carbon bike!  At the top he said it was slightly easier but still "bloody hard"!!  Lunch was taken at Glossop.  A good tempo was set on the way home with Pencil (Jens Voight) setting the pace up Woodhead.  A good ride with plenty of hills.  Riders were Pencil, Zoe, Dek and Wayne.  

August 28th    Sunday

Only 4 members met at townend for the club run to Edwinstowe.  Club Captain and human sat nav, Dek was missing due to racing.  The 4 members departed under sunny skies with a strong tail wind.  This was whittled down to 3 at Conisbrough when Wayne Randall turned back for home as he was racing the next morning.  Zoe, Gary and Gary Thawley carried on deciding to go to Clumber Gates instead of Edwinstowe.  Lunch was taken in the Michellin Star Portacabin.  The ride home was a tough one, smack into the strong headwind.  Passing through Braithwell we stopped to watch a road race where we recognised Andrew the mountain goat riding his first ever road race which consisted of elites, 1st and 2nd cats. 

August 21st  Sunday

5 BRC members arrived at townend for the clubrun to Wroot.  We departed under cloudy skies and a strong tailwind.  Eventually the sun came out and we were riding in bright sunshine.  Not far from the cafe we saw a few riders who were participating in the Yorkshire Cancer Charity ride.  All ages, shapes and sizes, well done to them.  Lunch was taken and we set off on the longer return leg into a strong headwind.  Well done to Mark Summerfield who did 70+ miles after turning up straight off nights!  Bet you have a good kip tonight Mark!!

July 31st Sunday

Only 2 members turned up at townend for the club run to Sandtoft.  Dek and Mark enjoyed a sunny ride out on the flatlands.  Hopefully a few more will turn up this Sunday for another flat un to Market Weighton.

July 24th.  Sunday - 150 miles in 12 hours

5 BRC riders met at town end for the earlier start of 07.30am.  We departed under blue skies for our destination of Bridlington with our buckets and spades firmly strapped to our bikes.  Into a slight head/side wind we made good time and was ready for the first stop of the day at The Harbour View Cafe, Bridlington.  With 77 miles under our belts the beans on toast were eaten in record time.  As we were about to depart Pencil suffered a severe heart attack but on further examination it was discovered to be nothing more than "heartburn" due to the bullet beans.  Thawleys Chemist had an array of pills for his various complaints and offered Pencil a Rennie.  Buckets and spades were discarded due to the cloudy and windy conditions.  Zoe was disappointed not to get a donkey ride and had to settle for a long bike ride home instead.  A day tripper did the honours with the customary team photo.  The return leg was slightly easier with a tail/side wind.  At Howden a quick splash n dash (as they say in F1) was taken for refreshments with Dave filling his pockets with an array of goodies.  Another quick stop at Askern for fluids and we were quickly on our way again completing the 150 miles in a time of 7 hours 52 minutes (ride time) which gave us an average of 19mph.  Well done everyone especially Wayne who raced in a 10 mile time trial the day before. 

Riders were:  Zoe Blackburn, Gary Barnes, Dave Lawrence, Gary Thawley, Wayne Randall.

July 3rd.  Sunday.  Yet another scorcher!  6 riders departed from townend, this included Chris Francis from Team CF fresh from his Italian training camp.  No sign of our Club Captain Dek the Destroyer today!  We were met at Shafton roundabout by Planet X leg-ends Rich Dean and Wayne (The train) Randle and Matt Buckingham who has gone to the dark side and joined Team CF.  Popular consensus is that you will grow into that shirt Matt!!  Once again using the popular "through and off system" good pace was made to the cafe especially when it came to Waynes turn on the front!!   A big sigh of relief when he turned off for Boroughbridge to watch his mate in a time trial.  A longer route was taken adding a few extra miles on the outward leg.  Lunch was taken at the side of the picturesque lake and we departed for home in soaring temperatures.  Just after Newmillerdam we caught up Pete Welford who had rode out to meet us.  Arrived back in Barnsley with another 100+ miles for everyone.

June 26th  Sunday.  Yippee at last a scorcher!!  6 BRC riders departed townend under sunny blue skies for the long ride to Messingham.  With a slight side/tailwind and the well rehearsed through and off system now used by the clubrun, good time was made to the cafe.  George M was sat at end end of the table waiting like the lord of the manor.  Nice to have cold drinks with our lunch rather than needing to be warmed up by coffee.  The return leg was slightly tougher into a side/headwind and increasing temperatures.  A short stop off at Askern Cafe for yet more cold drinks and then we were on our way again after saying aurevoir to George.  At Hampole Dave L managed to break a chain link with his awesome power!  A quick repair job and we were soon on our way arriving back in Barnsley in brilliant sunshine and the tan lines well and truly topped up!

June 19th  Sunday.  6 BRC riders met at townend and yes, you guessed it once again under grey clouds.  We departed for Monyash into a block headwind, a testing outward leg to say the least.  Arrived at Monyash at 11am under darkening clouds.  Lunch was taken amongst mountain bikers, motorbikers and hikers.  The return leg was a swift affair with a nice tailwind making the ascent of "Col de Froggatt" quite comfortable.  The sun decided to show its face at Grenoside, typical!!  Good hilly training in preparation for them little hills known as the Alp's!! 

June 12th  Sunday.  On arrival at townend Club Captain, Dek (the weatherman) predicted heavy rain and winds around lunchtime so it was decided to do a shorter ride instead of the 90miles Storriths clubrun.  This was great news to Mark S who had just turned up straight off the night shift!!  So 6 BRC riders departed for Oldcotes via Bawtry and Blyth under sunny skies and into a strong breeze. As lunch was being taken the dark clouds started to form.  A quick nudge to wake Mark up and we were on our journey home which was helped by a nice tail wind.  We were met by the rain on Wombwell bypass.  A good idea to change venue, well done Dek. 

Members have decided that next weeks clubrun will be to Monyash, Derbyshire and not York Rally.

June 5th  Sunday.  8 BRC members met at townend excited at the prospect of the 100 in 8!  We departed under grey skies and into a north easterly wind.  We were joined at Shafton roundabout once again by Planet X leg-ends Rich Dean and Matt Buckingham. A tough but enjoyable ride was had to the cafe at Allerthorpe with everyone taking their turn at the front with only  a brief stop for Matt to mend his puncture.  With 52 miles on the clock at the cafe everyone was ready for their lunch with Rich deciding that the chocolate cake looked better on his undervest than in his mouth!!  (mucky pup)!  Photographer to the Stars Rich Dean was sacked from his position as he would only take topless photos and only Zoe would oblige!!  His understudy, Matt, stepped in and did a fine job.  We then departed for the return leg in sunshine and a nice tailwind.  A quick toilet stop at Askern was taken and then we were back on our way.  Approaching Shafton Zoe launched a blistering attack taking the Shafton sign with ease from Rich Dean who used the old excuse "I didn't know there was a sign there"!!  Yeah right!!  The 100 mile mark was reached in 5 hours and 8 minutes with an average speed of just under 20mph.  Well done everyone. 

Riders were:  Gary Barnes, Zoe Blackburn, Neil Dyson, Derek Crawshaw, Gary Thawley, Wayne Randall, Mark Summerfield, Dave Lawrence and guest riders Rich Dean and Matt Buckingham.

May 29th  Sunday.  Yet again strong winds forced the change of venue for the 6 riders that left townend.  It was decided because of the strong winds to give Monyash in Derbyshire a miss.  Instead the club went to new tried and tested cafe Too Hoots near Snaith.  On the way home Wayne "The Pump" Randall punctured but it didn't take long for the club to get on their way home again.  Rain held off and another character building ride was had!! 

Next week don't forget it's the second big club event of the year - 100mile in 8 hours.

May 22nd  Sunday.  Showers and gale force winds put most members off the club run today as only 4 hardy's turned up at townend.  They enjoyed a strong tailwind out and the occasional shower on their way to Tadcaster.  Alan C had a puncture on the way out.  As they arrived at Sherburn in Elmet they could see that Tadcaster was shrouded in darkness so decided to change venue and go to the motorbikers cafe at Sherburn.  Strong headwind on the way back with more showers and yet another puncture from Alan C!!  Well done lads.

May 15th  Sunday.  10 riders left townend on a cool, windy and cloudy morning for the ride to Misterton.  Back from 2 months of heavy petting with his new girlfriend was Alan Charlesworth.  You can still get your leg over on a Sunday Al, but over ya bike!  Also out again was new member Lee Thorterson.  With the aid of a strong tailwind we all departed for Misterton, Lee turning back at Conisbrough.   Arrived at Cafe in good time where lunch was taken.  The ride back was a different story with the wind in our faces all the way back to Barnsley accompanied by abit of light rain at Bawtry. 

May 8th  Sunday.  6 riders left townend for the hilly ride to Bakewell including a new rider (name unknown) who turned back at Hillsborough.  Headwind on way out but kept dry. Brisk ride back with all riders home around 1.30pm.

May 1st  Sunday.  10 riders left townend at the earlier time of 8.30am including racing secretary Steve Roper.  With clear blue skies and a cool strong headwind we set off for the new destination of Two Hoots Cafe at Carlton, Selby.  Once again new rider Lloyd rode as far as Hemsworth where he turned round and headed for home.  The club domestiques did their utmost to shelter their racing secretary to keep him out of harms way ready for Thursdays first evening club event.  On the Sykehouse road Steve turned back for home as he had a leg waxing appointment!!  The club carried on into the headwind to the end of Sykehouse turning back towards Snaith with a lovely tailwind where they were met by George at the cafe.  The ride home was a brisk affair in lovely sunshine and strong tail/side wind.  At one point Gary Laight suffered a severe nose bleed as he ventured too close to the front!  George cunningly snuck a loop on which enabled him to have a wheel all the way to Kirk Smeaton before turning off (crafty old bugger)!!  Arrived back in Barnsley in bright sunshine. 

April 24th Sunday.  7 riders left townend on a dull but warm morning.  Members were met at townend by Lloyd from Mapplewell complete with brand new Giant carbon bike.  As this was his first ever ride on a road bike he rode with us until Wakefield where he sensibly turned back for home.  Good start Lloyd.  The sun came out just after Seacroft and the roads were very quiet due to the Bank Holiday and many shops being shut, wish it was always like this.  The peleton was at "full steam" (15mph)!! when it came to an abrupt halt due to Zoe puncturing.  After a very fast pit stop we then carried on 100 yards where we had a p**s stop (too many weak bladders in BRC)!!  Arrived at cafe where lunch was taken amongst the Hells Angels convention (interesting to say the least)!!  Ride home was in bright sunshine.  Arrived back in Barnsley with plenty of time to top up the tan yet again.

DON'T FORGET FROM NEXT SUNDAY CLUB RUNS START AT 8.30AM AT TOWNEND

April 17th Sunday.  8 riders left townend on a bright sunny morning including Andrew who was back to full fitness after a recent chest infection.   George was picked up en route a few miles from the Cafe where luckily it was warm enough to sit outside and enjoy the picturesque views!  The pace home was brisk to say the least with Martin D "on fire" after his recent South of France training camp!!  At Oldcotes we spotted a BRC member coming towards us and it was none other than Pete Welford, who tagged on the back.  Good to see ya Pete!!  Dave the train took over the reins from Paul Ruta on the Manvers bypass, apparantely to "test his legs out" for his first event next week and the general opinion was that there's "nowt up wi em"!  All arrived back in Barnsley safely and in good time to once again enjoy the sunny weather.

April 10th.  Sunday.  Only 5 riders left townend under bright blue skies (other members must have been washing their cars, mowing their grass....) for the ride to Wetherby.  They were joined en route at Cundy Cross by the late arrival of Dave Lawrence who was lathered head to toe in Fabian Cancellara Saxobank kit.  He said he couldn't drag himself away from the mirror!  After leaving Pontefract the pace picked up and all arrived at the cafe in good time.  Neil Mountain carried straight on home his head still vibrating from the cobbles the week before.  On the return leg riders were strung out with Pencil on the front, fresh from his Mallorcan training camp (with Zoe) adding a few more miles to their total of 534 miles in 6 days.  Arrived back in Barnsley in time for a spot of sunbathing in this lovely sunny weather.

April 3rd.  Sunday.  A stiff westerly wind faced the riders on their trip to Hebden Bridge, although it kept fine. Going over Elland bypass it got rather drafty, but nowt that the `Road Club can`t handle. It was a little bit damp coming back around the Flockton area but it didn`t spoil an enjoyable 64mile round trip. Planet X were missing this week - was it too hilly ?

March 27th Sunday.  A dry cool cloudy morning for the start of the 50 in 4 from Town End.  12 riders departed Barnsley and the ranks swelled to 14 when the club were joined en route at Cudef Bridge by Planet X leg-ends Rich Dean and Matt Buckingham.  We sent them to the back of the BRC peleton as we didn't want the pace to drop ha ha!!  Into a slight headwind we headed towards Pollington, Snaith and then onto Sykehouse where Martin Dainty got abit giddy upping the pace.  Pencil bided his time in the bunch and got the Askern sign with an impressive solo attack coming from the rear (50 yard dash)!!  Arrived at a newly refurbished cafe where we were met by Mr BRC himself George Miles.  George had misread the clubruns list and had done his own version of 4 miles in 50 hours!!  Well done fella!!  The road club made short work of the chocolate cake that was on sale with Dave stating that he "felt sick"!!  (Mind you he had been on the ale the night before)!!  After a brief photo shoot by guest photographer to the stars Mr Richard Dean we then set off on our way home reaching the 50 mile mark in 2hours and 42 minutes just over 19mph average. Well done guys and gal!! 

Club riders who completed 50 in 4 were:  Gary Barnes, Zoe Blackburn, Derek Crawshaw, Gary Laight, Neil Mountain, Gary Thawley, Paul Ruta, Dave Lawrence, Wayne Randall, Mark Summerfield, Neil Dyson and Martin Dainty.

March 20th  Sunday.  A dry, cool cloudy morning greeted 8 riders at Town End for the clubrun to Glossop.  A few miles past Ladybower, on Snake Pass the weather turned to drizzle, then rain, so we all donned our Altura Pocket Rockets for the fast descent into Glossop.  Wayne flew down, rain didn't put him off descending like a stone, others took more care in the wet conditions.  8 riders arrived at Cafe with 7 of them putting their bikes on ebay and Dave chucking his in the skip, fed up with wet weather, BUT "Dec the Weatherman" predicted sunshine up Woodhead and he was spot on!!  He is now doing lottery predictions for a small fee.  On descent from Woodhead, Dave got speed wobble on clocking 59mph!!  Arrived back in Barnsley in bright sunshine, rain forgotton.  Now boys and girls don't forget next week is BRC's first BIG event of the season, yep it's the 50 in 4 hours don't forget your £1.  Meet Town End 9.00am (even if it's raining Neil M)!!

March 13th.  Sunday.  A very wet morning but 7 riders still turned up for the club run to Osgodby.  At Darrington the group was reduced to 5 riders with Gary and Zoe turning back for home with trench foot and hypothermia!  The hardy 5 carried on with the rain clouds chasing them all the way to cafe.  They dried out for the return leg and rode home in sunshine.  Well done lads.  Glossop this Sunday, only 3 hills, Rivelin, Snake Pass and Woodhead. 9.00am start, town end.  Are you up for it George!! 

March 6th.  Sunday. A dry, cool, cloudy morning saw 8 riders set off for Edale. This was the 1st run at the new time of 9-00am, was that the reason a few were missing ? A comfortable ride followed through to Rivelin were Gawber Steve turned back (did he smell the Yorkshire puddings burning ?). After dinner the ride home was in lovely sunshine although there was a cool headwind blowing. Another very enjoyable day out.  Next Sunday, don`t forget 9-00am for Osgodby, a flat run.

Feb 27th.   Sunday. 16 out today, where to - WETLANDS of course. Wetlands at Lound near Retford. It started to rain on leaving Barnsley & rained all the way to Lound. 11 of the 16 riders decided to keep going as they were wet through and returned to Barnsley, it fined up around Mexbro area. Gawber Mark was out again, this time with clipless pedals & shoes, Mark tried to do a track stand at Conisbro but failed & hit the tarmac. (Tip :-  don`t have the tension on LH pedal too tight, slacken it off a bit so you can get your foot out). Also out again was Steve, he rode as far as Rivelin about 3 weeks since, good to have you with us Steve. The 5 were joined at Lound by George and all 6 had a soggy ride home.

Feb 20th.   Sunday.  A good day out, lots of hiils but wintery weather on the way to Marsden. 12 out this week including newcomer Mark from Gawber on his new bike which he only got last week. The hills took their toll on Mark and he faded a little nearing Marsden. Slow service at the cafe gave the opportunity for the 2 Gary`s + Mark to get a start on the Club, Mark must have done OK as the Club didn`t catch them up. Well done Mark, don`t let a good start slip, come again next week when it`s a lot easier run to Lound near Reford when Mark S promised me he was turning out.

Feb 13th.   Sunday.  A differant 8 out this week, with the run to Lotherton Hall not far from Sherburn-in-Elmet. Weather conditions pretty good - cloudy but fine and a tailwind.  The hammer went down with 10miles to go (28mph) but Dek knew everyone out could cope with that sort of pace.  Lotherton Hall was once the family home of the Gascoigne`s but is now owned by Leeds City Council with a bird garden thats well worth a visit.  Headwind home, Andy P, now a regular, got on the front with Martin D and a brisk pace was set,  not brisk enough though because by Royston the rain came and it was a soggy end to the day.

Feb 6th.      Sunday, 8 made their way to Calver in Derbyshire,  into a very strong, blustery headwind.  Halfway up Rivelin they caught `Stella`,  he`d set of in front of the Club knowing they would catch him.  Andy Ph. the `Mexbro mountain goat` was out for 2nd time - he loves hills.  Coming back up Froggatt wasn`t too bad cos of the strong back wind.  A tough but enjoyable days ride.    At the start a passing rider stopped at Townend & asked where the Club was going, he rode with the Club to the bottom of Rivelin,  if you was that rider please come along again, anytime, you`re very welcome.  George M went to the last N.M.C.F. dinner & prize presentation. This concluded the affairs of the Federation.   

Jan 30th.    Sunday.  a cold raw day with very little wind.  13 set off to Bawtry but en-route decided to go to Oldcotes instead. It was felt that the cafe at Bawtry would be too small. (There are now 2 cafes in Bawtry !)  Stella turned out again - you can`t get rid of a good lad that easily. On the way home Dave got a slow puncture but some quick inflations saw him back to Birdwell OK. 

Jan 23rd.   Sunday,  a nice mild 6 degrees & fine as well. Rothwell near Leeds the destination. 14 riders made the trip including Andrew Phiri from Mexbro (he`s been after coming out with BRC for over a month now - glad you made it at last Andy).   Andy coped well with the pace into a headwind, not so fortunate was `Stella`. He joined the run after Townend & only lasted 2 miles before getting dropped.  NOT GOOD.  Most of those on the run didn`t even know Stella had been out.  A nice tail wind blew the Club back to Barnsley.

Jan 16th.  Sunday, a very damp day didn`t deter 11 riders from going to Hope in Derbyshire. A headwind and drizzle made sure that when they got to the cafe they were all wet through. However a roaring log fire soon dried them out ready for the trip back to Barnsley with a back wind but accompanied by more drizzle then rain.

Jan 2nd.  Sunday, Oldcotes in N.Notts, took till Conisbro to warm up but still a lot better day than the last few weeks. 8 riders turned out including `Tarka`, it`s a few years since he last came out, well done fella. Head wind home meant they soon got warmed up on the return leg.

2010 club run reports

Dec 12th  Sunday, Holmfirth, a bit cold as usual this winter, although Dek said it was quiet warm going up the hills !!!!! 4 turned out for the `Last of the Summer Wine`.  Next week - Shelley (more warm hills) Townend roundabout 9-30am.

Nov 21st  Sunday,  Thorne this week, a nice day for this time of year although there was a bit of drizzle on the way back home.  In the cafe at Thorne was a small group of cyclists from Barnsley who asked if they could return with the Club to Barnsley. Unfortunately Gary punctured at Fishlake so the lads from Barnsley carried on  on their own. If you read this Lads ---- come out with the Club anytime, you would be most welcome.  Next week the run is to the Station Cafe, Grindleford, Derbyshire.  Leave Townend 9-30am

Nov 7th  Sunday, again 7 riders turned out - but not the same 7. Sherburn the destination, slight head wind out. It was sunny but cool. Wayne had his wooly hat on so maybe it was a little bit more than cool. Next week its Hathersage in Derbyshire (just what you need after the Club Dinner) Start 9-30am, Townend rbt.

Oct 31st  Sunday, 7 riders went to Blyth in N.Notts

Nothing so hard next week -- Blyth, North Notts be at Townend 9-00am. Remember to put your clocks back an hour  (Note, this is the last run at 9am, in Nov. they change to 9-30am)

Oct 17th  Sunday, Howden, 9 riders had a pleasant trip to this lovely village/town I don`t know which it is but it does have a Minster. It was a bit on the cool side when they left Barnsley but a few miles down the road and it was quiet nice. Zoe got on the front and put the hammer down,  naughty Zoe -- only joking -- maybe !!!  23rd its to Castleton, be at Townend rbt for 9-00am.

Oct 10th  Sunday, desination Eyam, the sun came out as the club went up Ladybower then it was nice all day, 7 turned out. A bit of a tough one coming back into the rising head wind.  NOTE. Boothferry cafe is still closed, I think for good, So its Howden next week, Townend rbt 9-00am.

Oct 3rd   Sunday, not drizzle this week just a downpour, doubt if anyone turned out ont clubrun. If you did let me know.  Next Sun its Eyam in Derbyshire, Townend roundabout 9-00am

Sept 26th  Sunday, hill climb up Stainbro Lowe and then on to Langsett.  Steve (from Darfield) enjoyed his day with the club & thanked Dek and Dave for looking after him. Says he`ll be out again after his hols. Next Sun its Otley.

Sept 19th  Sunday, should have been Beckingham but a slight drizzle at Townend ment only 3 turned up.  Dek, Dave & Neil, they decided a short run to Askern was best. The drizzle turned into a downpour on the way there & back, result - soaked. Hoped no one caught a cold with the Hill Climb looming next week.

Sept 12th  Sunday, nice fine day with a NW wind. 8 got to Edwinstow, 2 turning back for Yorkshire puds. John brought along 2 friends for the ride, well done chaps (was it worth the pain?) Hope you come along next week when the run is to Beckingham near Gainsbro. Townend roundabout 9-00am.

Sept 5th   Sunday, Osgodby near Selby. 8 on run including newcomer John Westerman. I understand John`s only been riding for 6 months and coped very well, keep at it John, I`m sure you`ll get much pleasure from cycling.  Next week its Edwinstow (where`s Edwins tow - at the end of Edwins foot !) Townend roundabout 9-00am. 

Next week its Monyash in Derbyshire (so you won`t be seeing me.) Start 9-00am Townend roundabout.

Aug 15th  Sunday, easy ride to Wroot via Bawtry. Nick left Townend with 6 others, he didn`t make the distance but it`s a start, Keep at it lad, we all started that way. The 6 was turned into 7 at Wroot, George was there and rode to Askern with the club, which comprised of :- Dek, Neil, Gary B, Zoe, Dave & Mark.  Next week another easy one, to Clumber Gates, in Nottinghamshire. Meet Townend at 9-00am.

Aug 8th  Sunday, Rowsley in Derbyshire was the destination for the run this week. 8 riders left Barnsley including Dave who was out for the 2nd time. Dek was there also showing off his brand new `Time` machine, wonder if it will go forwards it time and tell me whats going to happen next week ? Conditions for the ride were cloudy but warm with very little wind. Next week its a short flat run to Wroot near to `Robin Hood` airport, leaving Townend at 9-00am.

PS. a warm welcome to Dave Lawrence.

July 18th  Sunday, Wet and windy just about sums it up. 4 turned up at Townend for the 150mls in 12hrs, given the weather it was decided not to do the 150mls but to have a ride round to Bawtry and Oldcotes. Newcommer Jason coped very well on his 1st run. Well done. Next week is back to the hills - Buxton in Derbyshire, starting at 8-30am 

July 11th  Sunday, a strong SW wind & nice suuny day. Dek & Alan only ones at Townend and when Alan set off he broke his pedal (too much power eh !) So just Dek hammered it to Millington where he met George. Good ride thro lanes for shelter back to Askern. Next week it`s the 150miles in 12hours, starting at 8-00am. Dare YOU do it ?

Next week its Knaresbro, 8-30am start again  

June 20th  Sunday, another cool N wind blowing quiet strong. 7 left for York including one-handed Wayne,  Eddie made his own way there and then got interviewed by local radio, (hope you got a plug in for us Eddie). The sun got out for a brisk ride home with the wind helping push it along. Next week, 8-30am,  Messingham (near Keadby Bridge, Lincolnshire)

June13th  Sunday, looked like rain, only 2 at Townend so Dek took Mark down to Oldcotes instead of Storriths. A pleasant run. York Rally next week.

Next week its Storriths (lovely place not far from Grassington), 8-30am start again.

Next week its the 100miles in 8hours (to Allerthorpe) starting at 8-30am from Townend.

May 23rd  Sunday, `What a scorcher` as a certain lobster coloured person said. Ten left Townend and as Dek took the run on some smashing back lanes to Tadcaster 3 riders cut the trip short and turned back just before the destination. (could they smell their Yorkshire puddings burning ?). The ride back was thro Brotherton, Ponty, Ackworth and Hemsworth with a rising head wind. Sandtoft aerodrome cafe next week. Keep your heads down - low flying aircraft !!!

May 16th.  Sunday, not a very good turn out again with only 6 leaving Townend. A very strong cool NW wind blew the riders to Misterton in 2 hours (20mph average). As the club arrived from one direction George arrived from the other. The ride back was really hard work as the wind was picking up & was straight into the lads faces. Next week its Tadcaster, N. Yorkshire.

May 9th.  Sunday, the cafe at Elton was closed so the run was switched to Bakewell (home of the `Tart`) --- no not that one. High light of the day, they got Deks order wrong and for the delay some got a free drink, Dek was delighted with his enormous sarny and can`t wait to go there again. Misterton next week.

May 2nd.  Sunday, Otley, only 4 out again, not the same 4 as last week, could the weather have owt to do with it again (I got soaked) or was it because of Bank Holiday Monday. Lets have a bigger turnout for next weeks run to Elton in Derbyshire.

April 25th.  Sunday, early morning rain put a lot of riders off todays run to Clumber Gates. By the time for leavng Townend came it was fine and mainly dry roads with what turned into the warmest day of the year so far. A disappointing 4 riders turned out. Otley next week,  lets have it back up to the `teens. 

April 18th.  Sunday, not much wind, what there was was coming from the NW. 11 riders made it to Howden having caught up with & ridden with `Pushbike` for a short while. There waiting for them was `Mileeater` who had for warned the staff that the B.R.C was on its way ensuring quick prompt service. Next week the run goes to Clumber Gates in the `Dukeries`, Nottinghamshire.

April 11th.  Sunday, at bit cool at Townend roundabout at 9am, but by the time Pontefract was reached the sun was out and for the 13 riders it was nice and warm. A pleasant fast run to up to Wetherby meant dinner was taken at 11-15am. The return run was via Thorner, Temple Newsome and Newmiller Dam.

Next week the run is listed as Boothferry, but as this is closed we will go 3miles futher on to the cafe at the side of Howden minster.

April 4th.  Sunday, club run to Hebden Bridge, 12 riders took to the road for a tough ride into the wind. A few long slogs up hills and some showers near Brighouse were all worthwhile because coming home it was a nice back wind into sunshine. Next week ? Wetherby,  make sure you come on this ride to a great little town.