Jonny Croston has time to photograph the Batley Bash peleton After a long succession of very cold days, there were slightly warmer conditions for the 2012 version of the annual epic Batley Bash. The early “Reliability Trial from Tingley to Boothferry Bridge and back attracted the usual big field drawn from predominantly West Yorkshire Clubs, including […]
Chain Reaction MTB MarathonBuith Wells Carl Lindop took part in the Chain Reaction Mountain Bike Marathon at Builth Wells in Wales. The tough event was made more difficult with high temperatures throughout producing a high drop out rate, but Carl managed to stay cool and completed the course.Stuart Bowering began his road racing season, finishing in
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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
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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Martin Price on a training ride at Cleethorpes One lucky Calder Clarion reporter was given the privilege of interviewingsome of the bravest ( or dumbest, you choose) cyclists within theCalder.Our intrepid explorers are due to undertake an adventure, the likes of which they have never seen before. Read Interview
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