Author: daveyk74

Hi Wheelers. Next Sunday 22nd September is the premiere event of the year, the Castleton 50 in 4.  A bit of a change this year! So to bring it in line with all our other rides I have moved the start from MSV to Ayton high green car park with the finish at the Dudley arms Ingleby Greenhow. So basically we will roll out along Fletchers lane to join the existing course on Easby lane. Head up to Ingleby and Clay steep side, Helmsley, Kirbymoorside, Blakey ridge, descend in to Castletown and take the 2nd left over the cattle grid to Dibble bridge, out on to Hob Hole Climb, artists cottage, Kildale, Battersby, with the route finishing at the top of Stone stoop hill and sign off at the Dudley arms. As usual this is a challenge ride, and part of the challenge is being prepared, navigating the route and finishing within the 4hrs cut off time. This isn’t a lead ride however ability groups will usually form in the car park. Please arrive in good time to sign on and be ready to roll out for 09:30.  Route and further details below. 

Thanks, Dave K 

Castleton 50

150/12. Sunday 4th August. 08:00 prompt depart from Ayton after sign on. Rescheduled from 14th July.

Just a few notes for those riding. It appears a bus has crashed over the bridge at Grosmont and the road is fully closed off, this prevents us getting over to the footbridge and on to the minor road that leads up to the stape road. So I’m going to suggest we continue on the Whitby road, instead of turning left to Slights, continue on and take the next left to Aisleby, Egton top, Egton and then climb key green which rejoins the route on the stape road. Full route and amendment below. See you in the morning, Thanks, Dave K

150 route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39877179

Amended bit!

https://strava.app.link/GPAtBsWLLLb

Hi wheelers. After some discussions I have decided to postpone tomorrows 150 in 12.  The weather is looking thoroughly miserable. Rain all day today, double rain tonight and further rain tomorrow. I’m not after putting club members through this level of misery and not many will turn up. The 150 is meant to be a pleasant ride. I have spoken with fellow organiser Marcus smith on this one and we’re putting out a new date of Sunday August the 4th for hopefully some better weather. If anyone still wishes to go ahead tomorrow as it maybe their only date available, then please organise yourselves for a ride and I will still award the tourist trial points. Normal club run groups departing at 09:00 tomorrow if anyone turns up. Enjoy your day off. 

Thanks, Dave K 

Hi wheelers. Next Sunday 14th sees the 3rd running of our revitalised 150 in 12 event. This has proved a very successful day out since we relaunched the event after hearing stories of old from Cleveland wheelers legend Terry Lunn. 

Anyhow the challenge ride will be departing Ayton tourist info car park at 08:00 Sunday 14th after sign on. Usual challenge ride rules apply, it’s up to those taking part to be able to navigate and be self supported during the ride, finishing back at the tannery Ayton within 12hrs. Having said all that I would forecast that we will probably have 2 groups, steady and fastish.  

Anyone not wishing to take part, please meet up at 09:00 for your usual club run groups, or starting with us at 08:00 and riding part way is an option.   Please see the link below for further details and route. 

Thanks, Dave K 

150 Mile Challenge

Hi Wheelers. It’s the 100 in 8 challenge ride this Sunday 16th June. Sign on at Ayton high green car park ready for a 9am roll out. I have taken on board a few grumblings regarding what was the main road route back from Bedale and Northallerton over to Osmotherly, and amended this part of the route.  From Bedale we follow what I call the “Bernie Powell tandem cafe route” and head back via Kirkby Fleetham and Danby whisk, finishing at the Tannery Ayton. Please familiarise yourself with the route as navigating your way is part of the challenge.  Stoping at the Tandem cafe Bedale is an option but please be mindful of the time as you have maximum 8 hrs to complete. The co-op and a meal deal at Masham is a much quicker option.  The challenge rides arnt generally lead rides, however I anticipate 2 or 3 groups forming, steady, medium and fast. This is a great ride for anyone attempting their first 100 miler. It’s long but not a ridiculously difficult route.

See you all there Sunday. Thanks, Dave K 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47054041

100 Mile Challenge

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47054041