Club Run Mirfield to Boothferry Bridge 16/08/09

17/08/2009 by Sir Q Ittus-Root.

Following the cultural experience that is the “Star Wars Bar” in Castleford four of the more (fool)hardy members continued with the planned run… that was until we got to Fairburn where a change in direction from sunny Wetherby indicated yet another hidden agenda for the day! After a brief consultation the new destination of Boothferry Bridge was decided upon. This seemed to be on the basis that we didn’t know whether there was a decent cafe in Wetherby(?!) With a few Catherine-Tate style “whatevers” we continued on.

With a tail wind we made good progress and got to the cafe at mid day. Martin & Mick the ex-ref opting for beans on toast (Mick had an egg on top) whilst the two Johnsons (the greasy gourmets) opted for the all-day breakfast. I actually don’t like cycling, but I do like eating.

Anyway, setting back there was, of course, a considerable head wind which got a little tedious as there is no shelter in that part of the world. Taking turns on the front that fragmented into riding 20m part (!) Martin’s impeccable route finding lead us through loads of country lanes that lead us back (eventually) to West Bretton. With my new computer (accidentally reset) I recorded 90 miles with an average 14.9 (that’ll have missed out the tail wind recordings which averaged 20mph). Those who live further afield (Mick) were making claims of a three-figure mileageby the time they got home.

 A good ride in good company. My only question is will we end up getting confused on Sunday 13th September when the club run is to Boothferry and end up on Wetherby?

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