Author name: Steve Hancock

Batley Bash

Michael Vennard (Red Top) in early stages A big turnout started Ravensthorpe CCs Batley Bash from Tingley to Boothferry Bridge and back via Thorpe, Robin Hood, Woodlesford, Swillington, Garforth then east on the A63 through Monk Fryston,skirting Selby and turning south just before Howden on the B1228 to Boothferry Bridge on the River Ouse. The

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New Years Day 5 Mile TT 2011

Calder Clarion’s Martin Price was the fastest rider in the New Year’s Day 5 mile TT on a cold, damp  Heath Common. He edged Howard Firth, Sowerby Brothers Cycle Racing Team and Calder’s Michael Vennard into 2nd and 3rd places respectively. The dull weather failed to dampen the spirits of a number of riders who competed in Father Christmas Garb; Elaine and Stuart

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Autumn Peak District Tour 16th-17th October

National Clarion held their Autumn meet at Ilam Hall www.yha.org.uk/ilam Derbyshire. The weekend incorporated the National Clarion hill climb championsips on Sunday 17th. There was the choice of either ride out or take the journey by car on Friday or Saturday, staying 1 or 2 nights. The Hill Climb was on Beely Moor and was part of the Chesterfield

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Tim Moss survives ‘Death Ride’

Tim Moss survived the ‘Tour of the Californian Alps’, otherwise known as the ‘Death Ride’, in August. This was his second successful attempt, having completed it a few years earlier. Seen right, cresting Carson Pass, the final climb, he has 30 miles of predominantly downhill to the finish in Markleeville,California.The ride took in 3 major climbs of Monitor, Ebbetts

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