Ride calendar

The club usually meet at Ripon Leisure Centre on Sundays at 10am. There is a full programme available for download (Word doc 154kb).  In the winter riders just turn up and ride. For the last five winters there was a ride every Sunday!

On Wednesday Summer evenings there are cycle rides from Ripon Leisure Centre at 6.30pm on an ad hoc basis. Contact James or Alison to confirm.  There are also rides in Harrogate.

As well as easy paced rides for beginners there are also harder rides and some weekends away and holidays organised.  Check out the recent rides to see what we do and also our programme.  If you do not see the ride you want contact us and we will try to put you in touch with someone who may ride with you!

The following rides are planned for the coming weeks:

Ride codes: C=Challenging A=Average E=Easy S=Snail's pace

Sunday, July 06, 2008
Bolton Abbey and Otley
A challenging day as we ride over Grenhow Hill to Bolton Abbey and then back via Otely and Burnt Yates

9am Ripon
C 60 Mark Sinton 01 845 526 816

Sunday, July 13, 2008
Rievaulx Abbey
You couldn’t get a better setting for lunch. Clotted cream tea by the Abbey.

9am Ripon start.
C 60ish Martin Baker 01765 635202

Saturday, August 02, 2008
CTC Birthday Rides
The CTC are pleased to announce that the 2008 Birthday Rides will take place at Moreton-in Marsh (Cotwolds) from the 2nd to the 9th August. James is going and will lead on this. See Birthday Rides http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3414

Sunday, August 17, 2008
Osmotherley
Not too sure of Martin’s route, but it will involve some steep hills and very fine scenery.

9am Ripon, 10:30am Sutton Bank visitor centre café.

Sunday, August 31, 2008
Cumberland Challenge
105 mile cycle spotive, including the fantastic ride up Hartside (1943 feet), crossing briefly into Scotland before returning to the start point of Brampton. Tony, Mark and John G are in, the more the merrier. See http://www.thecumberlandchallenge.co.uk/ for details and entry form.

Sunday, September 07, 2008
The Hell of the North
I’ve done this twice, in appalling weather conditions, I must be mad. However, its John’s favourite ride and the relief when you reach Hawes is awesome. Entry on the day at Darlington leisure centre, advice from John C.
VC 100 John Carrrington 077 459 28491

Sunday, September 14, 2008
Hovingham
I just love this ride, sweeping roads through woods and what has to be the best café in North Yorkshire.
A 65 Philip Martin 01 845 525 061

Sunday, October 05, 2008
Kettlewell and Coverdale
A cracking run up the Dale followed by a great descent along Coverdale.

Described as a “classic run” in Aprils Cycling Plus magazine – don’t miss it.

9am Ripon start
C 65 Tony Young 01 765 677 648

Sunday, October 19, 2008
Brandsby
Just one hill at Crayke and onto the Courtyard café for the Sunday papers and coffee.
A 45 Philip Martin 01 845 525 061

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Druid Temple near Masham
In the spirit of Halloween a visit to the Druids Temple, spooky!
A 35 Peter Milnes 01 765 607 583

Disclaimer:
All rides are at your own risk. Please ensure that you have your own third party insurance (check your house insurance) and consider CTC membership. All riders under sixteen must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.