A last minute arrangement but 3 of us are planning a ride from Feizor this Saturday, we are meeting at Feizor at 10.00. If interested please contact Shirley or Andy H (see members list for contact details)
Horton Bike Ride Report
A merry group of 7 (Shirley, Fiona, John W, Chris H, Paul F, Anthony and myself) met for this unseasonably warm bike ride from Horton. Our route took us on The Pennine Way out to Birkwith Moor through Cam Woodlands and a lovely descent to Beckermonds.
Alas what goes down eventually goes up and so it did after Oughtershaw with the ascent of Fleet Moss, Just prior to us beginning the ascent Chris H and his E bike were seen (for the last time by us as he continued on) making light work of the ascent. The rest of us Just got on with the job in hand of the ascent and eventually made it to the top with a bit left in the tank and with me realizing I either needed a) a new saddle or b) better padding in derriere region which at the time felt like 2 raw steaks, a comparison I suggest you don’t dwell on.
A slight descent towards Hawes and we turned off onto the Pennine Bridleway and found some shelter from the wind for lunch. Once refuelled we continued along the Pennine Bridleway and a delightful descent took us to Ling Gill and onto High Birkwith before the last roller coaster minor road back to Horton. Thanks to Shirley and John for organising this meet.
Evening Bike Ride Report
Eight of us plus pickle enjoyed an evenings bike ride ride from Skirethorns near Grassington. Our route to us uphill onto Malham Moor and round to Bordley before heading back over Boss Moor as the sun was setting. Thank you John for organising this.
“click here to relive the ride”
Horton, Oughtershaw and Cam
Distance – 36.6km Elevation 512m
with John, Shirley, Andy E, Andy B and Pickle
Mountain Biking Meet Report
With an uncertain forecast the four of us (John, Martin, Shirley and myself) decided on tackling part of The Pennine Bridleway starting from Kelbrook with a view that there were plenty of bailout places if the weather turned.
Soon after the start we were faced with a rather steep incline and at this stage I must of misheard John as I swear he said it soon eased, it did…….eventually and once our legs and lungs had stopped pounding and wobbling we continued along the PBW and headed down into Wycoller and the café, after deciding pie and peas was perhaps not the best idea prior to a long ascent we opted for coffee/tea and cake.
Fully refreshed and with energy abound!! We continued on and steadily upwards following the undulating and at times slightly technical bridleway underneath Boulsworth Hill with a second stop at our highest point of the day before joining the road and a few more ups and down as progression was made towards Colne and on to the canal towpath which we followed to Foulridge and on to Salterforth before another section of bridleway and back to Kelbrook. An excellent ride with very little rain and many thanks to John for the route planning.
24 miles and 2,112ft of ascent.
Mountain biking terms and definitions
“It soon eases”: It will ease eventually but not before your lungs are pounding and your legs are wobbling beyond the point of been able to control a bike.
“technical”: Chances of involuntarily parting company with bike are higher than normal.
“Progression”: When you think you are heading back but seem to be heading further away from the finish.
click here to see “satelite” video of our route
