Cheers, chaps, for the perfectly paced lead-out all the way to Malham into the wind. Melv & Robin did a sterling job. After coffee & cakes for myself and barker, it was time to head back, via Otterburn because it is a lovely and little-used diversion. The main group had more pressing concerns and I hear that honours up the Cove were keenly fought, but experience (Melv) triumphed over youth (Graham the fell runner) at the finale - perhaps someone else can add the full tale. And did Phil get his full breakfast?
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I can only sit here (warm and comfortable) and admire the dedication of my clubmates out in all weathers riding the hard miles.
Now this Sunday, we could have a 2-speed club run. Starting say 9am from Keighley and meeting for the cafe obligatoire say in Burnsall, or perhaps Hetton as being a bit quieter. The pottering section can go straight there and back, while the fitter and faster brethren add long, hard and steep loops to their heart's content before and/or afterwards.
Anyone up for that?
Ian
Mel24 August 2013 12:15
Sounds like a plan Ian - Keighley r/bout 9.00
and decide on a route and, most important, the cafe stop.
Replyand decide on a route and, most important, the cafe stop.
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I'd arranged with Big Phil to go to Feizor this Sunday (hav'nt been there since Spring and suffering from saturated fat withdrawal symptoms), where he is to attempt to eat a full breakfast (that should slow him down on the way back) - we were going to get there via Malham Cove and Little Stainforth) but anyone wanting an easier ride could go up to Settle via Bank Newton, I suspect the cafe at Burnsall will be v.busy with it being Burnall Sports/Bank Holiday weekend - hoping to get to Feizor Cafe for 11.30. We will be at Denholmgate 8.30 and Keighley 9am - hoping for a steady paced ride as I'll be a year older tomorrow.
