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Club Run -Mirfield to Tadcaster 30/11/2008
30/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club Run Report - 30/11/2008 to Tadcaster. Present were Alex Millman, Dave Sugden, Martyn Bolt, Craig Johnson, Phil Rounding, Doug Tomlinson, Phil Johnson and special guest Paul Brierley. A cold and crisp start, great turn out, uneventful run to Castleford cafe where we met Doug and had a morning brew. Then set off for Tadcaster via Sherburn in Elmet where it was still very cold but beautiful scenery. Stopped at Tadcaster for lunch in a very bike friendly cafe next door to the bike shop ! Much discussion and merriment was had by all with much interest in the recent pest control situation. Run statistics were 62.7 miles, average speed 15.1 mph. Look forward to seeing everyone at our new home - Long live the Thorpers !
Club Run - Mirfield to Townley Hall 23/11/2008
23/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club run report for 23/11/2008 - present were Alex Millman, Martyn Bolt and Craig Johnson. On a very cold morning the three set off, Alex left at Sowerby Bridge as he was sick of being on the front dragging ginger and co along ( he also had to be at work ) The rest has been reported by Martyn.
Club Run - Mirfield to Wycoller 16/11/2008
16/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club run report 16th November 2008 to Wycoller - Present were Alex Millman, Robert Bradby, Dave Sugden, Doug Tomlinson, Phil Johnson, Martyn Bolt and Craig Johnson. Left Mirfield on a lovely sunny morning heading towards Keighley via Queensbury where Dave turned back. A quick morning brew at Rossi’s cafe where we said bye to Brad who had been on a night shift and needed some well earned kip (puff). Then on to Wycoller where just before we arrived Martyn had a puncture - AGAIN !! Had some delicious local delicacy of pie and peas with red cabbage and raw onion (it is yummy honest) and lashings of gravy - not for 65p unfortunately. Then a fabulous run back in glorious weather over the gruelling Widdop Moors down into Hebden Bridge and a drag race back home to sunny Mirfield. Total distance 65 miles, average 15 mph.
What 65p are you sure ???? Club run 9th November 2008
09/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club run Report for 9th Nov 2008 to Wigfield Farm - present were Alex Millman, Robert Bradby, Doug Tomlinson, Dave Sugden, Maurice Legood, Andy Colter, Phil Johnson and some guy called Steve I think who we’ve never seen before. Followed on by 4 members of Sowerby Bros. So excellent turn out for such a horrible day. Run was 49 miles, average speed 14.4 mph. Arrived at Wigfield Farm to a very warm welcome, free beverages (Harry where were you ), and good portions - thoughts were flying around that more may be expected from us before we left. This was compounded when we came to pay and we were charged 65p for beans on toast to a resounding “Are you sure ???” Or are we on candid camera ? Then a soggy ride home. Good fun was had by all.
No woom at womersley !
02/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club run report - Sunday 2nd November 2008 to Womeresley. Present were Alex Millman, Phil Rounding, Derrick Milner, Dave Sugden, Phil Johnson and Craig Johnson. It was a damp but promising start, met Derrick at Castleford for mid morning brew. Unfortunately the promise didn’t last as the heavens opened on the way to Womersley and to add insult to injury there was no woom at womersley for the soggy crusaders! So it was on to Askern for lunch and a cold, miserable and wet ride home where it was decided the better idea would have been to stay in bed like the other poofs did. Ride was 68 miles and average 15 mph.
Mirfield Moor 25 development
29/10/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Apologies for this not being a strictly cycling related matter but just thought it may be worth mentioning on here for all of us that are in any way interested in Mirfield - whether you live there or have family there - that there is going to be planning sub- committee meeting for the proposed 25 development on Mirfield Moor on the 6th November at 1pm at Dewsbury Town Hall. If you wish to make an objection at the meeting you have to get there for 12.45 in order to inform them. I feel this is a really important issue for Mirfield (I know it affects us directly !) but realistically it affects us all in terms of traffic in the area which is already a nightmare for us cyclists. Anyway just thought I’d mention it, we need all the help we can get !
26/10/2008 Club Run to Hambleton Cafe
26/10/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Good turn out of 8 riders in total - Al, Doug, Brad, Phil, Dave S, Craig Newton, Martyn B and Derek. Derek, Phil and Dave went the shorter route over to Keighley cafe and the rest went over Peckett Well but all meeting up at Hambleton Cafe with very good timing !The weather was not great, blustery and showery with some sunny intervals - making it hard going at times, but fast descents ! Martyn unfortunately had a puncture but overall good time was had by all.
Calling all artists !
23/10/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Just wondering if there’s any budding artist out there or anyone who knows one ! Who may be interested in putting together a poster and some flyers that we could distribute to promote the club and hopefully attract new members. Unfortunately we are technologically inept so that rules us out !
club run
11/09/2008 by Al and Sarah.
can anyone tell if there is a club run this sunday? looked on the blog and its the club 15 at Selby or does that mean its the club 15 and the club run is to Selby!!!! Fantastic turn out on recent club runs and great rides as a result so if you have not been out recently come and give it a go soon…
Change of club run meeting point?
08/09/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Hi everyone, just wondering what your thoughts are regarding changing the meeting point for Sunday club runs from Fir Cottage to Mirfield town centre ? Just thinking its a more central and high profile spot so anyone going past may see the club therefore making us more accessible to new members? Share your thoughts ! We could then put our thoughts forward at the AGM. Cheers