Ride calendar

The following rides are planned.

Sunday rides start at Hornbeam Park railway station off Hookstone Road at 9.30am unless stated otherwise.

Wednesday morning rides start at Hornbeam Park and at Knaresborough, times as shown on the calendar.

Wednesday evening rides (May to August) start at 6.30pm prompt, also from Hornbeam. The pace is medium/fast typically averaging at least 12 mph on hilly routes. If you are not sure of your abilities you are still very welcome, but be prepared to turn back if you are struggling to keep up with the pace. Lights are essential in case of a gloomy evening or delays.

There are occasional Off Road, Super Easy and other rides. Please check this page regularly for latest details. We look forward to welcoming you to WHEEL EASY!

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, February 14, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Gia
Medium ride - Paul
Eccup. Distance 30 miles
Burn Bridge, over A61 and roundabout, up Walton Head Lane to Kirkby Overblow. Sicklinghall, Linton, Collingham, R along Harewood Rd, L to East Keswick, Bardsey, Slaid Hill, Wigton Lane, R along Manor House Lane, over A61 to Eccup reservoir. Eccup village, past Sun Inn, Weardley, R to A61, L over Harewood Bridge, Kirkby Overblow etc.
Medium Plus Ride- William
Same route, faster pace
Long ride -

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, February 21, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Eric
Medium ride - Geraldine and Joe
Otley. Distance 30 miles
Beckwithshaw, Little Alms Cliff, Fewston, Timble, Askwith. Cafe stop in Weston. Return via Otley, Leathley, Stainburn, N Rigton, Burn Bridge
Medium Plus ride -
At Askwith turn R to Ilkley, cafe stop, return Askwith, Otley, Leathley, Stainburn, N Rigton, Burn Bridge
Long ride -

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, February 28, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Malcolm
Medium ride -
Bishop Thornton & Brimham Rocks. Distance 30 Miles (Hilly)
Beckwithshaw, Penny Pot Lane, Burley Bank Road, onward to Hampsthwaite, Clint Bank, Shaw Mills, Bishop Thornton. Drovers X Roads, turn L. After 1.5 miles L to Warsill and L to Brimham Rocks. At the crossroads turn L towards Harrogate, then after about a mile take the road on R to Hartwith and on to the T-junction. Turn left along the B6165 for ¼ mile then R over the toll bridge to join the road down to Birstwith. And back to Hampsthwaite.
Medium Plus ride - Martin
After Brimham Rocks, Glasshouses, Yorke Folly, Padside, Thornthwaite, Darley, Birstwith, Hampsthwaite etc.
Long ride - Jill

Wednesday, March 03, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, March 07, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Martin
Medium ride - Paul
Fountains Abbey via Hampsthwaite and Shaw Mills
Distance: 58 km / 35 miles. Some good hills
Knox Lane, Killinghall, Hampsthwaite, Clint Bank, Shaw Mills, Bishop Thornton, follow signs to Sawley. In village trn right just past church. Minor road winds and climbs to T, turn left to Fountains Abbey. Up hill to the Visitor Centre cafe. Back down to Fountains, Markington, across A61 to Burton Leonard, Copgrove, Farnham, and Knaresborough.
Medium Ride Plus -
After Fountains continue thro deer park, Studley Royal, Ripon, Littlethorpe, Bishop Monkton, Farnham.
Long ride -

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, March 14, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Sarah C
Medium Ride - Dennis B
Boroughbridge Distance: 48 km / 30 miles, Knaresborough, Farnham, Burton Leonard, Bishop Monkton, Right to Roecliffe, Boroughbridge (optional tea stop), Aldborough, Grafton, Arkendale. L to Coneythorpe, Flaxby, R and L on A59 to Goldsborough. If dry take track at south of village to St James Park roundabout, Abbey Road. If wet follow road back to Knaresborough, straight over roundabout on A59, Abbey Road. Home via Calcutt. - Mainly flat
Medium Plus Ride - William
After Aldborough keep south to Lower Dunsforth, and Upper Dunsforth, Gt Ouseburn, Thorpe Underwood, Whixley, Cattal, Cowthorpe, Little Ribston, Spofforth, Follifoot and return.
Long ride -

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, March 21, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Sue D
Medium ride -
Beningborough Hall. 40 miles flat.
Knaresborough, Farnham, Ferrensby, Arkendale, Great Ouseburn, Aldwark Bridge, turn rt and follow signs to Beningborough Hall (NT). If anyone does not have membership card to get in to café continue thro grounds to farm shop that serve hot drinks and snacks. Return home same route.
Medium Ride Plus -
After Hall return to cross Aldwark Bridge, then left to Thorpe Underwood, cross over B rd to Whixley. Then cross A59 with care dirn Tockwith, turn right X rds for Cowthorpe, Little Ribston, Spofforth, Follifoot, home.
Long ride - Jill

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, March 28, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Dennis
Medium Ride - Paul T
Fewston Distance: 42 km / 26 miles. Hilly
Beckwithshaw, Little Alms Cliff, down hill to B6451, R and first L down to Swinsty and Fewston reservoir. Cross bridge and straight on keeping reservoir on left, thro Fewston village until crossing reservoir dam. Up hill to car park and loos. Take L fork and climb steadily for a mile through Timble. First R back down to reservoir and cross back over bridge. Take 2nd L, coffee stop at Fewston Parochial Hall, R at X roads, and head back to B6451. Pennypot Lane and home.
Medium Plus Ride - Terry
After Timble cont to X rds with B6451. Turn left, 1 mile, turn L to Snowden village. Climb to X rds, straight over and drop down to Askwith. Left to Otley, main rd to Pool, over bridge, and right at X rds to Castley, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Left and Rt on A61, Kirkby Overblow, to Southern By-pass (A658) rt and left to Rudding Lane to home. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3456715
Long ride -

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, April 04, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Caroline
Medium Ride -
Ripon
Distance: 52 km / 35 miles. Knox Bridge, Grainbeck Lane, Hampsthwaite, over river, Clint, turn rt at T, over X rds and on to Shaw Mills,
Bishop Thornton, turn left dirn Fountains Abbey, Turn right after 1 mile on Watergate, Fountains Abbey, Studley Park, into Ripon, Café Stop, Return via Littlethorpe, Bishop Monkton, Burton Leonard, Farnham, Knaresborough
Medium Plus Ride -
From Ripon, B6265 past racecourse, over river, R to Skelton, Boroughbridge, back via Minskip, Staveley, Knaresborough.
Long ride -

Wednesday, April 07, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, April 11, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Martin
Medium Ride -
Cowthorpe, Cattal, Whixley, Great Ouseburn Distance: 54 km / 33 miles.
Follifoot, Spofforth, cycle track to Wetherby – optional stop. Out of Wetherby on cycle track, and past racecourse. Left to Walton, follow road to T-Junc, & Turn Left. Cross Wetherby-York road continue to Cattal. Follow road and cross over main road to York, on to Whixley. Thro village and turn rt after cricket field, Thorpe Underwood, Great Ouseburn, cont thro village and 1 mile on to meet B rd where rt and left to go past edge of Marton cum Grafton and Over A1 to Arkendale. Ferrensby, Farnham, Knaresborough, Mainly flat
Medium Plus Ride -
At Gt Ouseburn bear rt onto back lane to Upper and Lower Dunsforth, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, return via Roecliffe, tarmac bridleway to Copgrove, Farnham, Knaresborough
Long ride -

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, April 18, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Sue T
Medium ride -
Bishop Thornton & Brimham Rocks. About 30 Miles (Hilly)
Beckwithshaw, Penny Pot Lane, Burley Bank Road, onward to Hampsthwaite, Clint Bank, Shaw Mills, Bishop Thornton. Drovers X Roads, turn L. After 1.5 miles L to Warsill and L to Brimham Rocks. At the crossroads turn L towards Harrogate, then after about a mile take the road on R to Hartwith and on to the T-junction. Turn left along the B6165 for ¼ mile then R over the toll bridge to join the road down to Birstwith. And back to Hampsthwaite.
Medium Plus ride - After Brimham Rocks, Glasshouses, Yorke Folly, Padside, Thornthwaite, Darley, Birstwith, Hampsthwaite etc.
Long ride - Martin Weeks
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES
Spring Warm Up to Ampleforth and Nunnington. About 75 miles
Across the Vale of York via Boroughbridge and to Coxwold. Then minor lanes to Ampleforth and on to Nunnington. Then Hovingham, up through the Howardian Hills and down into Easingwold. Back home via Aldwark Bridge. About 75 miles. Normal start time – 9.30 at Hornbeam.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, April 25, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Gia
Medium ride - Paul
Boroughbridge. Approx 30 miles
Boroughbridge Via Farnham, Staveley & Minskip. Return via Aldborough, Grafton, Arkendale, Knaresborough
Medium Plus ride -
Knaresborough, Farnham, Bishop Monkton, Ripon. Then over North Bridge, climb hill on A61, turn R to Sharow, after 3 miles R to Marton le Moor, L on Norton le Clay road (ignore A168 turning) and turn R to Boroughbridge after 1.5 miles. Cross over the river turning right at the roundabout then next right to follow the signs towards Easingwold. Pass through Milby and continue on for about 3 miles to the T-junction, turn right and cross over the river and on to Brafferton/Helperby. At this T-junction turn right and follow the road round to the left continuing along this road to Flaxwith bearing right at the triangle of roads to Aldwalk & Aldwark Bridge. Return via Great Ouseburn, Arkendale & Knaresborough
Long ride -

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, May 02, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Malcolm
Medium ride - Paul Otley. Distance 45 km / 28 miles
Kirkby Overblow right and left over A61. Dunkeswick, Weeton, Castley, Pool, Otley - (stop at Weston). Return via Farnley, Leathley, Stainburn, North Rigton, Beckwithshaw, Home
Mainly flat to Otley. Climbs on way back
Medium Ride Plus -
Otley, over bridge, back road to Ilkley, return to Askwith and up bank to top, Timble, Beckwithshaw, home
Long ride -

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, May 09, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Coxwold Cycle Service
Short ride - Eric
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride - Paul/Gia WHEEL EASY FIVE MEDIUM RIDE CHALLENGE 48 miles. Brimham-Fountains-Deer Park-Ripon-Bishop Monkton.
Hilly for the outward stretch but worth the wonderful views at Brimham followed by the great swoop down through the Deer Park. Lunch at Spa Gardens and an easy ride home.
Long ride -

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, May 16, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Sarah E
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Saturday, May 22, 2010
Acorn Ride
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES
100k, starts from Bishop Monkton.
Mainly flat ride through the Vale of York and beyond. Well organised with marshals and food stops laid on. Check Acorn North Yorkshire website for details of entry.

Sunday, May 23, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Sarah C
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, May 30, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Sue D
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, June 02, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Saturday, June 05, 2010
Great Yorkshire Bike Ride
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES
The original great classic 70 mile ride.
Well organised with food and marshalling. Enter early if you want to get in – see the “GYBR” website for how to register now by opening an account. Book your transport for the return journey or maybe stay-over at the seaside and ride back next day.

Sunday, June 06, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride - Dennis
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, June 09, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, June 13, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, June 20, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride - Paul/Gia WHEEL EASY FIVE MEDIUM RIDE CHALLENGE
50 miles. York. Flat ride east via Long Marston to visit the York Cycle Show, buy some bargains and picnic together.
Long ride -

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, June 27, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, July 04, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, July 11, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride - Eric W
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES Malham. 87 miles
Route Map (on Gmaps) One of the best Wheel Easy rides through the world famous Malham scenery, but its also one of our biggest challenges as there are hills on the way there, bigger hills in the middle, and still more hills on the way back. You just can't avoid them! Early start – watch website for information.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, July 18, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, July 25, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride - Paul/Gia WHEEL EASY FIVE MEDIUM RIDE CHALLENGE 40+ miles Pateley Bridge. Route to be confirmed but there are plenty of hills, sweetened by some very nice downhill bits!
Long ride -

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, August 01, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, August 04, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, August 08, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride - Paul/Gia WHEEL EASY FIVE MEDIUM RIDE CHALLENGE 40 miles. Beningborough Hall via Aldwark Bridge. Flattish ride through pretty villages.
Long ride -

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, August 15, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride - Phil S
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES
Sneck Yate (pronounced yatt) ride. About 85 miles.
The outward route will be via Boltby and the dreaded, wonderfully named Sneck Yate (also known as Boltby Bank) Returning from Helmsley via the Easingwold route. It will be about 85 miles. The route can be viewed at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2795173. but here is a bit more detail - Boroughbridge, Dalton, Thirsk (coffe stop), Felixkirk, Boltby then follow the Rye valley to Helmsley for lunch. The return route will go via Harome, Nunnington, Hovingham, Easingwold, Aldwark and home. Early start – see website for details.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, August 22, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride - Paul/Gia WHEEL EASY FIVE MEDIUM RIDE CHALLENGE
40 miles. Ilkley. Hilly start followed by a long stretch along the river from Otley to Ilkley.
Long ride -

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, August 29, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, September 01, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, September 05, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES
Wheel Easy 100 miles
Route around the Vale of York, keeping away from as many hills as we can. Early Start – see website for details.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, September 12, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, September 19, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, September 26, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, October 03, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

Sunday, October 10, 2010
9.30am Short, medium and long rides
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Medium Plus ride -
Long ride - Martin W & Dave P
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE SERIES
Ripon and Jervaulx Rides. About 88 miles.
Starting from Hornbeam Park, Harrogate the ride goes to Ripon and then takes to the hills going via Galphay, Kirkby Malzeard and Masham. Then a loop north to include Jervaulx Abbey and return via Snape to Ripon and Harrogate.
A shorter ride of 62 miles can start and finish at Ripon. Early start – 8.30am from Hornbeam, or 9.45am at Ripon Leisure Centre.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9.30am (Hornbeam) Wednesday Wheel Easy and Poddlers Rides
10am (Low Bridge, Knaresborough) EG's Ride.

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Disclaimer:
All rides are at your own risk. Please ensure that you have your own third party insurance (check your house insurance) and consider CTC membership.