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istanbulian · Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 21

Stellar route; having lived in Guiseley, Stokesley and Great Ayton in the past I really miss those roads Crying or Very sad

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Bicko · Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Posts: 74 Location: East Yorkshire

Very nice route, Andy.

I tried to follow it exactly, but things seemed to go pear-shaped between Ripon and Thirsk. I hadn't given the Zumo enough instructions and it chose a faster main road.

This is where the Zumo says I've been today (I went anti-clockwise from Helmsley)...

It was only overcast for about thirty minutes during the whole ride...

After leaving Settle, heading East towards Malham, I really thought I'd got the route wrong. Quite a contrast to the first half of the route, but good views if you stop to look...

I'll try to join you in September to do it again Very Happy

Mike.
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herrman · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:46 pm Post subject:

Hi Mike,
Glad you enjoyed the route--I would have joined you BUT this work thing prevented any biking today Crying or Very sad

Really hope you can join us all in September, Looks like another cracking Boxertrix weekend will be had Very Happy

Regards Peter.

dave the german · Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Posts: 71 Location: North East

Going to have to give this a miss - got to pay some debts off and I've decided to sell my Versys next year and try and find a 1200s to join the Boxercup. Might get there for a day ride. Have to see how finances are going
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Blackal · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: Hawes

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stoney · Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 2190 Location: Leeds, West Yorks

Just working on some plans/timings for the Saturday Ride-out. The finer details may change and I'll only post the Mapsource files once I've tested the route fully. Please note that I have changed it slightly from the original post to avoid a nasty junction. If anyone fancies a day-off sometime to test it with me, feel free to drop me a PM.

First stretch is the same as 2009. Hawes to Helmsley for a cuppa. Fast, twisty, bumpy, jumps, high walls, open sweepers - roads do not come any better than this. Take it easy and enjoy - no more grass tracking this year please! 77 miles - should take 90mins or so. Please note we will have to pay for parking in Helmsley*
http://tinyurl.com/3xmmhf5

Then 37 miles to our lunch stop at Pateley Bridge with Fuel at Busby Stoops Roundabout - between Thirsk and Ripon. It has 8 pumps and plenty of waiting space. This is more of the above, lovely twisty and fast roads with great scenery. Pateley Bridge is a nice town with a couple of Fish and Chip shops and plenty of Cafes and Sandwich stops.
Please note we will have to pay for parking in Pateley Bridge
http://tinyurl.com/36p9aq5

Then 51 miles back to Hawes. These roads are a bit different. Mostly typical great Yorkshire roads but also some narrow, twisty and challenging roads between Kilnsey and Stainforth but well worth it for the views over Arncliffe. Then back to one of the best roads going back to Hawes - just watch out for the jump around High Houses (Greg can tell you all about it!)
http://tinyurl.com/38h6yc5

* Helmsley is a £1 per bike, but if you press the 'Motorbike' button you get two tickets which you can share making it 50p each. ALternatively you can take your chances and hang around the bikes and have a friendly word with the attendant if he's looking at your bike.

Not sure about the charge in PB - maybe free for bikes. We'll be using the large carpark just over the bridge on the left.
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herrman · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject:

I know most (maybe all) of this route and reckon it will make a cracking day out for us. Some old favourites in there along with some not done on Boxertrix outings before. Get your accomodation booked now Smile

Peter.

Blackal · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:33 am Post subject:

Looks like I'll make this one after all! Very Happy

(Booked a single B&B room - don't want Yogi shouting at me in the middle of the night just cos I had my snoring-horn on Confused

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Looking forward to it............... Very Happy

Al

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herrman · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:44 pm Post subject:

Blackal · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject:

Dog Tyred · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 1393 Location: at my computer!

I see that Hawes is the most anti-bike place in the UK right now (according to MCN).

Bring on September Very Happy

DT
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herrman · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject:

dscduke · Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 19 Location: WILTS

Hi,I'm considering doing the Hawes weekend its 600 mile round trip from Salisbury,are there any other trixters down this way fancy meeting up on route,I recon theres safety in numbers when heading so far north Wink

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