John Keighley writes:
Well, my usual comments on the
past year's weather, as though you can't remember the lousy summer and
worse winter. I still managed to get out most weeks (when I wasn't
ill). There is the usual variety of rides this summer, generally
between 50 and 80 miles. Remember, if you don't want the full day ride
just come to morning coffee.
The Spring and Autumn Audax rides from Hebden Bridge are on again with some altered routes, along with the Red Rose Ride in June. Two car assisted rides again this year, please inform the leaders in advance if you wish to go on these so that transport can be arranged.
I hope you see you out on as many rides as possible; this summer the weather MUST be better. Any queries, contact the ride leader, event organiser, or me; a list of telephone numbers is provided.
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| Date | Meet | Time | Destination | Type | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April |
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| 5 |
O | 8.45 |
DA LUNCH 12 NOON - ADDINGHAM VILLAGE HALL |
Club |
Chris Crossland |
| 12 |
EB |
8.45 | CROFTON |
Club |
John Keighley |
| 19 |
HB |
8.45** | SPRING INTO THE DALES 110km AUDAX |
Long |
Entries to |
| 19 |
HB |
9.45** | LEAP INTO THE AIRE 60km AUDAX |
Easy |
Chris Crossland |
| 26 |
KX |
8:45 |
SCAR TOP |
Club |
Graham Joyce |
| May | |||||
| 3 |
O |
8.30 |
STORITHS |
Club |
Leslie Baker |
| Sat 9 |
Mel |
05.45** |
BUTTY'S BRID TRIP 310km AUDAX |
Entries to |
Peter Ralph |
| 10 |
SX |
7:45 |
COXWOLD - NOTE EARLY START |
Long |
Dave Dodwell |
| 10 |
SX |
7.45 |
CAR ASSISTED - COXWOLD SERVICE |
Easy |
Carol Hare |
| 17 |
EB |
8.30 |
CANNON HALL |
Club |
Leslie Baker |
| 24 |
KX |
8.30 |
RAMSBOTTOM |
Club |
John Sutcliffe |
| 31 |
O |
8.15 |
GISBURN |
Club |
Chris Crossland |
| June | |||||
| 7 |
EB |
8.15 |
WORSBOROUGH |
Club |
John Keighley |
| Wake |
8.45** |
100KM IN 8 HOURS STANDARD RIDE |
Peter Ralph |
||
| 14 |
KX |
8.15 |
RIBCHESTER |
Club |
John Sutcliffe |
| Fri 19 |
SX |
10.00 |
YORK RALLY WEEKEND |
Club |
Chris Crossland |
| 21 |
SX |
7.30 |
YORK RALLY - NOTE EARLY START |
Long |
John Whiteley |
| 28 |
O |
8.15 |
STUMP CROSS CAVERNS |
Club |
Graham Firth |
| July | |||||
| 5 |
KX |
8.15 |
RIVINGTON |
Club |
John Keighley |
| Dews | 7.45 |
HILLY 80 MILES IN 8 HOURS |
Long |
Peter Ralph |
|
| 12 |
EB |
8.15 |
RIVELIN DALE |
Club |
John Sutcliffe |
| 19 |
SX |
8.15 |
MILLHOUSE GREEN |
Club |
Madeleine Smith |
| 19 |
FBN |
7.45** |
BRIMHAM ROCKS 200km AUDAX - FAIRBURN |
Club |
Entries to |
| FBN |
8.45* |
WETHERBY 100km AUDAX - FAIRBURN |
Long |
John Radford |
|
| 26 |
O |
8.15 |
HELLIFIELD |
Club |
Leslie Baker |
| August |
|||||
| 2 |
KX |
8.15 |
WADDINGTON |
Easy |
Graham Firth |
| 9 |
SX |
8.15 |
TADCASTER |
Club |
John Keighley |
| 16 |
EB |
8.15 |
FAMILY RIDE/FREEWHEEL |
Easy |
Chris Crossland |
| 23 |
O |
8.15 |
KILNSEY |
Club |
John Sutcliffe |
| 30 |
KX |
8.15 |
BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND |
Club |
Leslie Baker |
| Sept | |||||
| 6 |
KX |
8.30 |
50 MILES IN 5 HOURS (Dewsbury Minster 9.45) |
Club |
Chris Crossland |
| 13 |
SX |
8.30 |
RIPLEY CASTLE |
Club |
Dave Dodwell |
| SX |
7.45 |
CAR ASSISTED |
Easy |
Carolyn Cable |
|
| 20 |
KX |
8.30 |
BARROWFORD |
Club |
Graham Joyce |
| 27 |
O |
8.30 |
CRACOE |
Club |
Graham Firth |
| MIRF |
9.45** |
ROUGHSTUFF RIDE - MIRFIELD CO-OP |
Easy |
Denise Evans |
|
| Oct |
|||||
| 4 |
HB |
8.45** |
SEASONS OF MIST 100km AUDAX |
Long |
Entries to |
| HB |
9.45** |
MELLOW FRUITFULNESS 50km AUDAX |
Easy |
Chris Crossland |
MEETING POINT DETAILS for all rides Please note that
the times given on the rides lists are the times to meet
and that the rides should start 15 minutes after this time.
Dews = Dewsbury Minster
EB = Elland Bridge, by bus shelter on A6025 leading to A629
FBN = Fairburn Village Hall (nr. Castleford)
HB = Salem Community Centre, Hebden Bridge
Hx = Halifax - Oddfellows Rooms, Coleridge St.
O = Ovenden, Jn. of A629 & Shay Lane by Ron Lee Motors
KX = King Cross, One Stop supermarket
Mel = Meltham, Scout & Guide HQ
MIRF = Mirfield Co-Op
SX = Stump Cross
Wake = Wakefield - Chantry Bridge
For further details concerning a particular ride or event, please contact the designated ride leader or organiser, who will be pleased to answer any enquiries.
LESLIE BAKER 07544-702888
CAROLYN CABLE 01274-572102
CHRIS CROSSLAND 01422-832853
DAVE DODWELL 01274-815936
DENISE EVANS 01924-517737
GRAHAM FIRTH 01422-355239
CAROL HARE 01422-340638
GRAHAM JOYCE 01422-885071
JOHN KEIGHLEY 01422-345968
MADELEINE SMITH 01274-580768
JOHN RADFORD 01484-851480
PETER RALPH 01924-520801
JOHN SUTCLIFFE 01422-365420
JOHN WHITELEY 01274-676670
Easy Rides have quiet routes of up to 35 miles designed by experienced cyclists who lead the rides and ensure that the pace of the ride is moderate and that nobody gets left behind. Club Rides are generally between 60 and 80 miles, with an easy pace that cyclists of moderate experience can cope with. The group aims to stay together the whole of the ride. Long Rides are more suitable for cyclists with a little experience: the pace is faster and the distance at least 80 miles and often 100 miles or more in a day.
Standard rides & Audax events offer the chance to ride a set distance inside a set time limit. Events are held at various distances and time limits to suit most people. For more details, see P.11