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General Category => Audax => Topic started by: Deano on 22 November, 2023, 09:19:11 pm

Title: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Deano on 22 November, 2023, 09:19:11 pm: I should rename it the Northallerton Festival of Cycling, since I'll have three rides from the Scout and Guide Centre on the day. But here's the 200, a ride for small-wheelers and everyone else:

https://www.audax.uk/event-details/11103-three_bromptons_a_moulton_and_a_bickerton

There have historically been just a few small-wheelers on the ride, more always welcome. I've even kept mostly to the same route with a few tweaks, despite the temptation to head out into the hills: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44768661
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: grams on 23 November, 2023, 08:50:48 am: Anyone done this on a proper Bickerton yet?
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Deano on 23 November, 2023, 08:52:23 am: Nope, just Moultons and Brommies.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: John Stonebridge on 23 November, 2023, 09:16:36 pm: Looks tempting - I enjoyed the 2022 version even with the last minute route change due to flooding.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Mobbsy on 28 November, 2023, 03:29:48 pm: You confident Aldwark Bridge will be re-opened by then Deano? ::-)
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Deano on 28 November, 2023, 07:19:24 pm: Hmm, I thought it was due to have re-opened by now.

There's always the Myton alternative for a bit of bonus bridleway-bashing.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: madcow on 28 November, 2023, 09:14:18 pm: Aldwark bridge still closed and may not be open until some time in January .
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Deano on 11 December, 2023, 08:58:47 pm: Surprised no one has commented on the route between Moulton and Brompton #1 yet...

And I wanted to add - as has become traditional since Grams suggested it, there will be a wooden spoon prize, I'll be accumulating some suitable tat.

The last couple of riders have been delighted with their prizes!

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Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: grams on 12 December, 2023, 01:07:46 pm: Quote from: Deano on 11 December, 2023, 08:58:47 pm
And I wanted to add - as has become traditional since Grams suggested it, there will be a wooden spoon prize, I'll be accumulating some suitable tat.

I don't see how I can lose.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba1m3MOBwbe/

(assuming I actually enter, and it doesn't snap before the finish)
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Mobbsy on 08 February, 2024, 08:11:59 am: I see Aldwark Toll Bridge scheduled to re-open on 17th Feb, excellent planning Deano :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Deano on 08 February, 2024, 09:02:07 am: I'll believe it when I see it, the route still goes around: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44768661

And the ride is now closed, I'll see you there if you've entered.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: John Stonebridge on 09 February, 2024, 11:21:30 am: I'm particularly liking the bridleway to avoid that bit of road between Brompton and Scorton.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Flite on 09 February, 2024, 03:15:11 pm: Dean could have sent you round the gravel pits....
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Graeme on 24 February, 2024, 08:46:18 pm: Absolutely fabulous day!
Beautiful sunshine. My quickest calendar 200 to date. Unbelievably great food and fellowship. Bonus smiles from CrinklyLion.

Deano: organiser extrodinaire.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: John Stonebridge on 25 February, 2024, 08:07:58 am: Cracking day out again, and also a fairly quick one for me, just over 9 hrs which allowed a daylight finish. The icy start melted from the memory into a glorious afternoon pootling the lanes. Well done Dean (again!)
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Revellinho on 25 February, 2024, 05:23:03 pm: I'll second that. Thanks Dean - you're a star. Your organising is much appreciated.
Title: Re: Three Bromptons, a Moulton and a Bickerton from Northallerton - Sat 24/02/24
Post by: Deano on 26 February, 2024, 10:17:29 pm: Thanks, everyone, it was a fun weekend despite me getting a tad grumpy about a fair few riders tagging along without entering. I'm over it now though.

There were 68 finishers on the 200, two Bromptons, no Moultons and once again, no Bickertons. Someone get me a Bickerton, I'll have to do it myself.

A few photos across the three rides - as well as the 200, there was the Don't Keep to the Road brevet unpopulaire with 24 finishers (they were finishing around the same time as the 200 riders, but it was easy to pick them out - it wasn't the mud, or the kit, it was the Look), and Just Visiting 50 which I should have renamed Not Visiting, as sadly the prison cafe had to close over the weekend. I had 30 finishers on that and it was easily the most diverse ride of the day, and clearly a fine opportunity to drop the kids off at the prison daycare...

Thanks to the riders for the prison photo and the lovely Brommie photo, and congratulations to Shaun on his wooden spoon prize.

And, of course, thanks to my fabulous helpers, without whom etc etc.

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