Thinking of a long ride in summer....

[stelmer]

Not good at this so i'll cut to the chase:

Scenic ride round North Yorks. Not one to do in Winter due to the ice and snow risk but will be nice when the weather warms up.

Meet at Squires 9.30am.

Here's the link to the route:

Clicky

My Sat nav will change the route slightly from Thornton Le Dale to Whitby via Dalby Forest but you'll like the route.

Fuel stops:

A64 billborough

A1237/A59 roundabout

A170 Helmsley

A170 Kirkbymoorside

A170 Pickering (3) fill up here as it's a long way till the next one.

Whitby

Scarborough

Bridlington is last one till York.

Dalby Forest Drive has a £2 toll for Motorbikes. Hopefully the cafe should be open. I know these roads well as I work round there. Quite scenic and remote.

Points to mention:

Steep Gradient with right-hand hairpin on B1363 Gilling East/oswaldkirk.

1in3/30% downhill with an interesting hairpin called Rosedale Chimney on route to Rosedale Abbey, lovley route to here from Kirkbymoorside as well.

Near the bottom there is a pub/resteraunt with a fairly large carpark. Could stop here if anybody likes to. Also will stop in Dalby Forest.

Sweet hump-back bridge 15 mins out of Rosedale Abbey.......

Loads of single track roads and sheep to scare......

Plenty of coppers about so not too fast. I'm not a fast rider and I do not overtake much or filter.

Edited April 12, 2009 by stelmer

[techno]

If I have the bike sorted and am free I'll have a pootle round with ya, just keep us informed seems theres some new places on that run.

[Guest nastro azzurro]

Sounds good.... I will keep an eye and hope the date fits.....

[Revvin Kevin]

I'm up for it, how many sleeps will it be

[craig]

I'm up for it, how many sleeps will it be

the way the weather is at the mo quite a few

never done that route yet so count me in if i,m not busy

[Revvin Kevin]

I'm up for it, how many sleeps will it be

the way the weather is at the mo quite a few

never done that route yet so count me in if i,m not busy

 

With luck we could be into double figures within a couple of weeks

[craig]

more chance of winning the lotto..........

but on the other hand hope your right.........

i,m missing going out on me bike

[Rosie]

I'm up for it, how many sleeps will it be

the way the weather is at the mo quite a few

never done that route yet so count me in if i,m not busy

 

With luck we could be into double figures within a couple of weeks

 

yeah minus double figures

[Revvin Kevin]

yeah minus double figures

 

At least I'm being optimistic

[Guest nastro azzurro]

yeah minus double figures

 

At least I'm being optimistic

 

I would be too.... But i cant spell that word......

[stelmer]

Considering doing this round Easter. Thinking Easter Monday.

I will book that week off work. Let me know if this is ok.

[techno]

would be for me as I normally organise a rideout with a mate easter monday!

Oh and am gonna book the week off too when I find out when it is

[Revvin Kevin]

Considering doing this round Easter. Thinking Easter Monday.

I will book that week off work. Let me know if this is ok.

 

Think I have other plans for Easter Most others might too and it always rains at Easter How about another weekend ?

[stelmer]

Ok. Rain doesn't bother me.....

Seriously, Considering a weekend in May, or even a weekend in March if we get some tasty spring weather.

[craig]

bring it on.........can,t wait

[Revvin Kevin]

From experience it's best not to pin it on a specific date as we all know how predictable the weather is. Although not ideal from a planning point of view, it would be better for it to take place on the first nice Sunday of March or April for example. Personally, as long as it isn't pi**ing down I'm happy any time

[bigsisterbiker]

nice one kev

if i'm home wouldn't mind giving it a go.

[The Jade Mongoose]

I'm up for this one, provided i'm not at work.

[stelmer]

Gonna do this one Sunday in March.

I'll post 2 dates (Both Sundays) once I get my new work rota from my boss.

[daffers]

I'll decide nearer the time

[stelmer]

Got my new rota:

Sunday 1st, 15th or 29th of March.

[Revvin Kevin]

Let's hope for some decent weather, will keep an eye on it

[The Jade Mongoose]

Got my new rota:

Sunday 1st, 15th or 29th of March.

 

Congrats on correctly guessing all 3 sundays in march that i'm working!

Sorry, gonna have to miss this one.

JM

[craig]

Let's hope for some decent weather, will keep an eye on it

lets hope its dry

[Guest]

Looks good, i will be there to annoy techo lol