Archive for 28/02/2010
Club Run - Mirfield to Otley via Peckett Well and Langbar 28/02/2010
28/02/2010 by Al and Sarah.
7 riders out today to a much nicer day than expected. Never trust the weather men.. Alex, Doug, Ben, John, Phil J and Martyn all made the start and we briefly met Derrick at Otley.Good progress was made out to Hebden Bridge and we all stayed together up to that point but the long climb up Peckett well soon changed all that with the group spread evenly up the climb. Doug and Ben flying up front with Martyn and Fry up phil in the middle and tail end Charlies Alex and John.With the summit reached (Freezing and a good cover of snow) we regrouped except for Doug who kept the hammer down and started the long descent which was rather spoilt by the stiff head wind down to the lovely Rossi’s cafe.30 miles up refreshments taken we headed out again for the next climb which starts at Silsden and goes over the Cringles to Addingham and again the group split but not by as much as it’s a much shorter climb.Down in to Addingham we went and on to Bolton Bridge where we were soon at the hellish ascent of Langbar.We all started the climb but only 3 made it Doug, Ben and Martyn while the rest turned back and went the flat way to Otley. All accounted for we dined at the lovely river side cafe at Otley while much joy was had at Bens expense as he tried to fix a flat rather badly, Phil intervined and Doug finished it to a very high standard (club pumper).We were soon on the road again and the last stint for home but progress was soon halted when I flatted and now had to show Ben how it should be done. Expertly changed in quick time and inflated by the club pumper we were back on the road and soon enjoying the delights of Bradford and the final climb up Manchester Road..Another great ride, 72 miles and an average of around 15 mph (computer played up so not sure)
Carlton Pro-am 12 Frame
28/02/2010 by Jonathan.
If anyone is interested, I am giving away my old bike frame, a Carlton Pro-am 12, a Reynolds 531 steel frame dated back to the 80’s. It is intact, however, due to an unfortunate accident it has a bent top tube and downtube, and would require repair work to be carried out on it. As I am uanble to get it repaired, I am giving it away to anybody that will be able to make any use of it.
It has a pair of brazed-on points for cantilever brakes, so it might make a reasonable cyclocross or winter bike for anyone that doesn’t mind doing it up. I also have a few components off the original bike, if anyone requires them.
If anyone is interested, then please contact me @ cyclomaniac@live.co.uk.
Thank you, Jonathan Rhodes
YCF 10 mile Time Trial.
28/02/2010 by AndyCal.
This morning five Thorpers completed thier first TT of the season on the V310 course at Tadcaster. Despite horrendous weather forecasts the day dawned bright and dry but was also cold and breezy.
It felt like a cross headwind going out to the turn but it was also hard in parts on the return. Despite the conditions, some very solid times were posted and there should be some fierce interclub competition this season.
Les, traditionally first rider off recorded 25.18
John Callaghan 25.01
Al 23.18 45 seconds quicker than last year !
Jack 27.27 dialling in his new steed
Andy Callaghan 24.14
It’s good to get the first ride under the belt and I will now look ahead to the Scunthorpe 10 next Saturday and the VTTA 18k the following week.
The VTTA 18 should see another good field of Thorpers with John Lancaster, Hattie, myself and possibly Les & Paul entered.
ALLEZ DUDES. Andy Cal.
