25/05/2009 by Al and Sarah.

Club Run Report 24/05/09 - present were Alex Millman, Phil Rounding, Phil Johnson, Craig Johnson, Richard Creaser, Paul Brierley and Jack De Boxk.  Set off on a beautiful morning after much discussion of the route. It was decided to go on a Phil Johnson special - which took us in all directions but I’m not quite sure if any of them were towards Knaresborough! I was on a half day so I headed to Otley cafe with Paul and I believe the rest did eventually reach Knaresborough! Thanks go to Paul for dragging my weary legs home. Ride statistics for me were 53 miles, average 15.5 mph.

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25/05/2009 by Doug.

This was a a really good bike ride. The scenery was second to none, and the hills were a real challenge - Tan Hill, Fleet Moss (from Hawes) and Park Rash were the three “biggies”, but there were many more in between. One hundred miles through five dales, which I accomplished in 7 hours, 26 minutes and fifty two seconds; not bad considering I did most of the ride without the assistance of a bunch - only in the last five miles did I work with two others and put the hammer down - 25 to 30 mph.

I kept encountering one other rider all day who was intent on racing me round. He was ginger, and rode a “Lemond”. (I can’t stand Lemond - wasn’t he Hinault’s bottle carrier?). Anyway, I got him at the end, dropping him on the last climb.

I also managed to wind everybody up by wearing a “Discovery Channel” jersey. I just couldn’t resist it.

I cannot recommend this ride enough - superb route and organisation, and all for £15. Next year, let’s have a few more from the club take part.

Doug

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