Club Run - Mirfield to Otley via Withens moor and Langbar 15/11/2009

15/11/2009 by Al and Sarah.

Coco’s downfall Riders out today.. Doug, Steve, Alastair, Richard, Jack and Me. On a bright and showery morning we set off for Keighley on a new route via Withens moor. As soon as we hit the first major climb Richard and Alastair shot off  ahead and missed the turning so we waited but they had gone so on we headed over Withens moor.

What wonderful countryside Yorkshire has and the views were fantastic, with some very tough climbs. Good progress was made and we made it to the cafe at Keighley after some mad descending (Doug) and met up with Richard and Alastair who had missed the fun and came the main road way.

After our breakfast stop we headed over the Cringles and across to Bolton Bridge, where we started the tough climb over Langbar which Alastair made light work of and the rest of us didnt ( co co popped ).

Otley arrived not too soon with many us suffering from the onslaught of climbs (even Jack ) where we dined at the very posh river side cafe. Joined soon after by the McCall and Millman Clans.  Refreshed off we set again for home with the lovely Bradford to look forward to and that classic climb of Manchester Road (what joy)

This was one of the best club runs, great fun and company all the way. If you haven’t been out for a while stop messing about and get your bike out and join us, you dont know what your missing.Distance today 70 miles, average speed 15mph

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