club Run 11/07/10 Knaresborough the long way

Alex, Doug, Phil J, Craig J, Mad John, SKY John,Dave Hirst and Martyn  all left Mirfield  in the opposite direction to Knaresborough so we could put a few more miles in. So up to Grangemoor then Flockton, Midgeley, Calder Grove and into Wakefield where Martyn practiced his wheel building skills to great effect.After our unscheduled stop it was out to Normanton, Castleford and onto the old A1 to Aberford, Bramham and Wetherby. Up to Wetherby the pace had been very fast with a great tail wind making the going easier but now after Wetherby we turned into the wind and the cafe at Knaresborough was a very welcome sight.At least two FEB were had mixed with the usual beans on toast for those with less of an appetite. A brief hello was said to Derreck Milner who had enjoyed dinner a couple of cafes up the road and was leaving as we arrived, we were also joined by one of our youngest members William Millman(15 months) accompanied by his mother and Grandmother.All full (some more than others) we left lovely Knaresborough for Harrogate and the distance was starting to take its toll on SKY John who had spent the morning yoyoing off the front and was now going to spend the afternoon yoyoing off the back. Harrogate, Beckwithshaw and down Leathley Bank and across to the Riverside cafe at Otley  for afternoon tea and cake.Soon after leaving the cafe Martyn entertained us and the locals by dancing in the middle of a very busy road while juggling with his very expensive Garmin, priceless.Craig made a break for it while the rest of us decided it would be a good idea to climb the back road out of Otley because we wanted another big hill to climb. Full credit to SKY John who struggled up trying to break his cranks off on his 23 sprocket. Regrouped at the top Fry Up went off to god knows where  whilst the rest of us waited for Craig  and waited a bit more before we realised that Craig is not that slow and was now probably at home with his feet up brew in hand. Off we set again through  Shipley, Bradford and the horrible climb of Manchester Road and back to Mirfield. 80 miles and 16 MPH average. Great ride and company, hope to see you all and more next week for the great ride to Howstean Gorge, just be ready for those hills. All the best Alex.

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