Ride calendar

Easy rides depart Ripon Leisure Centre at 10am. Average and Challenging rides depart the Leisure Centre at 9.30 or when stated. 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 Thursday Summer evenings there are cycle rides from Ripon Leisure Centre at 6.30pm on an ad hoc basis. Contact James 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 rides below.  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

Easy rides
are usually about 20 - 30 miles in distance with an average speed of 10mph with a café stop enroute. We do not leave riders behind!

Challenging rides are further, faster and hillier!

Sunday, July 05, 2009
EASY: Masham & Well
Well Scarecrows

Sunday, July 05, 2009
Lofthouse and the reservoirs
Egg and chips at House Stean George, lovely, then a big climb!
45 miles Average
Tony 01 765 677 648

Sunday, July 05, 2009
PG Challenge rides
(220, 100 and 25 km) Tockwith

Sunday, July 12, 2009
EASY: Ripley & Minskip
Masham Steam Fare also this weekend...

Sunday, July 12, 2009
Otley
Otley once vied with a select handful of towns in England for the distinction of having the most pubs per head of population. However, we will be much more civilized and heading for a cafe.
Average 50 miles
Martin Baker 01 765 635 202

Sunday, July 19, 2009
Bolton Abbey
A trip to the scenic abbey and old railway station
Challenging 65 miles
Mark 01 845 526 816

Sunday, July 19, 2009
EASY: Laverton & Sawley
Sawley Scarecrow display

Sunday, July 26, 2009
EASY: Bedale & Snape

Sunday, August 02, 2009
EASY: Knaresborough & Clint

Sunday, August 02, 2009
CTC BIRTHDAY RIDES
A week of organised rides hopefully sensibly priced this year!

Sunday, August 02, 2009
Leyburn and Hornby Castle
Apparently buffalo roam the park near Hornby Castle

Average 65 Nigel 01 765 603 909

Sunday, August 09, 2009
Yorkes Folly
A trip to see the folly
Average 45 miles
Tony 01 765 677 648

Sunday, August 09, 2009
EASY: Kirklington & Catton

Sunday, August 16, 2009
Reeth
The descent into Reeth is absolutely fantastic on a bike, a twisting white knuckle descent – brilliant! Or just take it slow and steady.
Challenging 65 miles
Martin Baker 01 765 635 202

Sunday, August 16, 2009
EASY: Jervaulx & Well

Sunday, August 23, 2009
Black Hambleton
Very scenic road over the moors, with lime kilns and industrial heritage
Challenging 65 miles
Mark 01 845 526 816

Sunday, August 23, 2009
EASY: Aldfield & Mickley

Sunday, August 30, 2009
EASY: Dallowgill & Aldfield
August Bank Holiday

Sunday, September 06, 2009
EASY/AVERAGE: Audax Ride Spa Gdns 50 or 100km

Sunday, September 06, 2009
Hell of the North

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Helmsley
A great ride to Helmsley, one of my favourite market towns, with a wonderful view of Rievaulx Abbey on the way.

Challenging 65 miles

Martin Baker 01 765 635 202

Sunday, September 13, 2009
EASY: Bagby & Monk Park

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Bedlam Balls and a few hills
Not the lunatic asylum but a small village north of Harrogate
Average 45
Nigel 01 765 603 909

Sunday, September 20, 2009
EASY: Copgrove & Maton Cum Grafton

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Settle Cycle Festival

Sunday, September 27, 2009
EASY: Masham&Thornborough
Masham Sheep Fare

Sunday, September 27, 2009
York
A nice flat meander to York and the cathedral
Average 50 miles
Tony 01 765 677 648

Sunday, October 04, 2009
EASY: Knaresborough & Clint

Sunday, October 11, 2009
EASY: Pickhill &Thirsk

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Kirkham Priory
Very scenic abbey beside the River Derwent. Perhaps a shorter ride if the weather is poor.
Challenging 65 miles
Mark 01 765 677 648

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Wiggington
Autumn 100 Audax

Sunday, October 18, 2009
EASY: Boroughbridge & Topcliffe
Ripon Loiterers AGM to be held at the Sun Parlour Cafe.

Sunday, October 25, 2009
EASY: Snape &Thorpe Perrow
Clocks Change, so an extra hour in bed! Autumn colours at Thorpe Perrow

Sunday, November 01, 2009
EASY: Easingwold
CTC NYDA AGM Easingwold

Sunday, November 08, 2009
EASY: Kirklington & Catton
Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, November 15, 2009
EASY: Aldfield & Mickley

Thursday, November 19, 2009
EASY: Bedale & Snape

Sunday, November 22, 2009
EASY: Ripley & Minskip

Sunday, December 06, 2009
Laverton & Sawley

Saturday, December 12, 2009
EASY: Tanfield & Mickley
Ripon Loiterers Christmas Club Lunch and Party at the Sun Parlour Cafe, Ripon Spa Gardens

Sunday, December 13, 2009
EASY: Tockwith Carol Service
Lovely home cooked food at the vallage hall provided by the ladies from the mother and toddlers group. Meet other cyclists from across the region. Tockwith Church 12.45pm for the Carol singing (Optional)

Sunday, December 20, 2009
EASY: Masham & Thornborough

Saturday, December 26, 2009
Mark's traditional Boxing Day run

Sunday, December 27, 2009
EASY: Knaresbrough & Clint

Sunday, December 27, 2009
EASY: Knaresbrough & Clint

Sunday, January 03, 2010
EASY: Burton Leonard & Markington

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.