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Club Run - Mirfield to Otley via Peckett Well and Langbar 28/02/2010

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)

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13 Responses to “Club Run - Mirfield to Otley via Peckett Well and Langbar 28/02/2010”

  1. Ben says:
    28/02/2010 at 10:47 pm

    Great ride out today although I was knackered by the time we got back. I must protest about the tube change, it was my tyre levers. Also, Phil’s help while much appreciated, did last all of 15 seconds… !

  2. Al and Sarah says:
    28/02/2010 at 10:54 pm

    Yes i have heard that 15 seconds is all Phil can manage..

  3. AndyCal says:
    01/03/2010 at 10:32 am

    “Fixed rates mortgages”, another new member? Would you like any club clothing?

  4. Doug says:
    01/03/2010 at 10:41 am

    I’ll have one of those fixed rate mortgages, please - 5 years at half a per cent will do nicely.

    Alex, you omitted to mention Fry Up Phil’s new jacket - he looked a lot like 50 Cent when he put it on - a bit of bling and 50 Cent’s own mother would have been fooled. I think it is the whitest jacket I have ever seen.

  5. John says:
    01/03/2010 at 10:12 pm

    Thanks to the lads for another great day out,especially fry-up, Doug and Alex for helping me along. Sorry I didnt stop for the last puncture, but my legs were cramping up luckily it wore off in Bradford. I think I liked Martin more when he was on his heavy bike with the bell,[too fast ] thank god Ben said he was tired, I thought it was just me! See you next time. (It’s a good job Alexander McQueen’s dead cos that jacket would have killed him!!)

  6. phil johnson says:
    02/03/2010 at 11:52 am

    For the record, beans on toast with an egg!

  7. John says:
    02/03/2010 at 06:56 pm

    Sorry for the error but it’s the first time I’ve seen an Ostrich egg!!

  8. Martyn says:
    02/03/2010 at 09:41 pm

    Ey up John, as i recall I trailled up the hills behind Doug and Ben, and even Phil coming over cringles out of Silsden

    You are doing great and i’m sure you will be a strong rider.

    Perhaps for some of the hillier rides it may be worth looking at lower gears, which may help fight off cramp?

  9. Steve McCall says:
    02/03/2010 at 09:42 pm

    John,

    Very sensible advice from Martyn, but take my advice, when Al says “hills next week”, stay at home :-)

  10. phil johnson says:
    02/03/2010 at 10:01 pm

    no hills next week as we heading eastwards so you will be ok john , anyhow , who”s fixed rates mortgages? did you notice he was blogging just after midnight.

  11. John says:
    02/03/2010 at 10:02 pm

    sounds like I’d better dig out my Kona for next time!!

  12. Doug says:
    02/03/2010 at 10:33 pm

    John, Martyn’s right (for once). When you get that shiny new bike out it will hopefully have a compact/triple chainset on it. Keep plugging away - progress is very good indeed. You’re a natural.

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