Ride calendar

The following rides are planned.

Sunday rides start at Hornbeam Park railway station off Hookstone Road at 9.30am unless stated otherwise. There are also occasional Off Road, Super Easy, Saturday and other rides. Please check this page regularly for latest details. We look forward to welcoming you to WHEEL EASY!

Wednesday evening rides (May to August) start at 6.30pm prompt, also from Hornbeam Park. 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 and you will get a lot of encouragement. But be prepared to turn back if you are struggling to keep up with the pace. It is an ad hoc arrangement so rides and leaders are sorted at the rendezvous. Lights are essential in case of a gloomy evening or delays. We also recommend taking a full water bottle and tool kit.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
10am EG's Ride
10am Poddlers Ride
6.30pm Evening Ride
10am EG's Ride (Low Bridge, Knaresborough). Usually long, approx 12mph
10am Poddlers Ride (Hornbeam)
6.30pm Wednesday Evening Ride

Sunday, July 05, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - Paul T
Medium ride -
Long ride - Stephen Price: Birstwith, Hartwith Mill, Brimham rocks, Fell Beck, Kirkby Malzeard (or possible detour round Dallow Gill) Grewelthorpe, Masham, Thorpe Perrow (stop for lunch) Back via Ripon etc.

10.00am Off Road ride - Colin and Debbie. Meet at little lane on northern edge of Ripley, just before the A61/B6165 roundabout. Safe to park if arriving by car.
‘From Ripley to Fountains Abbey and back via Markington and South Stainley, about 3hrs at a nice steady pace. A really pretty and varied ride that includes farm track, single track, forest trail, minor roads, meadows and even cows a’milking; with the added bonus of a lovely view of Fountains Abbey and the possibility of two ‘tea’ stops – either Sticky Wicket Café in Markington, or back in Ripley at the end. A great summer ride, energetic but not technical and suitable for all abilities.’

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
10am EG's Ride
10am Poddlers Ride
6.30pm Evening Ride
10am EG's Ride (Low Bridge, Knaresborough). Usually long, approx 12mph
10am Poddlers Ride (Hornbeam)
6.30pm Wednesday Evening Ride

Sunday, July 12, 2009
8.00am Long ride 95 miles (Mag 7 Series)
9.30am Short and medium rides
Short ride - Dennis Butler
Medium ride -
Long ride - Martin. Wheel Easy Dales Ride
Start 8.00am from the Smiths Arms at Beckwithshaw.
See Route 54 on the Wheel Easy website. Not quite 100 miles but a fabulous ride to Grassington, on to the top of Wharfedale, over to Bishopdale, Wensleydale and back home via Ripon. Hilly to start, flat to finish. No entry required in advance.
We may ride in groups but I would prefer to describe it as “self led”. You need to be organised to be independent - a map, good bike preparation, tool kit, food, drink and all-weather kit needed.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
10am EG's Ride
10am Poddlers Ride
6.30pm Evening Ride
10am EG's Ride (Low Bridge, Knaresborough). Usually long, approx 12mph
10am Poddlers Ride (Hornbeam)
6.30pm Wednesday Evening Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - Malcolm
Medium ride -
Long ride -

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
10am EG's Ride
10am Poddlers Ride
6.30pm Evening Ride
10am EG's Ride (Low Bridge, Knaresborough). Usually long, approx 12mph
10am Poddlers Ride (Hornbeam)
6.30pm Wednesday Evening Ride

Sunday, July 26, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - Sarah E
Medium ride - Gia. 50 miles Ilkley Fab 5 Ride
A ride to complete the set. Ilkley seems like a long way but if you have tackled the other rides this will be a treat. Hilly start (aren’t they all?) followed by a long stretch along the river from Otley to Ilkley. Maybe a day for a picnic.
Long ride -

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
10am EG's Ride
10am Poddlers Ride
6.30pm Evening Ride
10am EG's Ride (Low Bridge, Knaresborough). Usually long, approx 12mph
10am Poddlers Ride (Hornbeam)
6.30pm Wednesday Evening Ride

Sunday, August 02, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - David P
Medium ride -
Long ride -

Sunday, August 09, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Long ride -
Away Day Long ride - Ben Cope. From Grassington. About 70 miles.

Sunday, August 16, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - Gia
Medium ride -
Long ride -

Sunday, August 23, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - Sarah E
Medium ride -
Long ride -

Sunday, August 30, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short ride - Caroline G
Medium ride -
Long ride -

Sunday, September 06, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Great Yorkshire Milk Stout Ride (Mag 7 Series)
Great Yorkshire Milk Stout Ride
Starts from Pateley Bridge Show ground, with marshalling and support. Routes of 20 miles and 10 miles. Register in advance on the web site. A group will start from Hornbeam and make it a good day’s ride.

Sunday, September 13, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Short - Caroline G

Sunday, October 04, 2009
9.30am Short, medium and long rides from 10 miles to 100 miles
Ripon Jervaulx Rides (Mag 7 Series)
Short ride -
Medium ride -
Long ride -
Ripon Jervaulx Rides
Based on the previous Audax style events organised by DP and MW 100k and 50k routes will start from Ripon Spa Gardens starting at 9.30am. A group will probably start from Hornbeam at 8.30am to make it a longer ride. Watch our website for details.

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.
All riders under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.