Yorkshire Glory ....a Recreational Trail Ride

[JohnnyBoxer]

I've just come back from 2300 miles, in the Alps on the big 1150GSA, so it was fantastic to get out on a 110kg bike for a change

Heavy overnight rain had dampened the dust, just enough................so a 80 mile spin over the North Yorks National Park was in order

Great views over the Vale of York - fantastic 'big skies' - buy how they changed in space of 5 hours between pic 1 and 2 (I managed to dodge that heavy shower)

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

There are some very expensive stone bridges from yesteryear in North Yorkshire.............. on these 'roads to nowhere in particular' now

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Dappled sunshine, in this beautiful Beech wood

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Winter Barley..................waiting for the combine, made for a golden backdrop

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Hutton Le Hole, one of Ryedale's prettiest villages - a real gem

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Rocky road, flanked by ferns, with purple heather coming into flower

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Farndale..............from atop Blakey Ridge

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

One of my favourite lanes, like a green carpet spread out in front of me with a nice shady stream to cross at the bottom

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Climbing up into Bransdale now, onto miles and miles of trails, atop the heather

Fantastic views on the grouse moors

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

About 80 miles in total, with at least 35 miles offroad, I guess

No disgruntled walkers (only saw about 6-8 and they were chatty and smiling)

No obstinate farmers

No nit-picking NP Wardens

Away from the hustle and bustle, high up into the fells - you can't get better in summer

Britain has some stunning countryside, to rival anywhere in Europe

 

[rocky burns]

Nice

 

[crispy duck]

Very nice!

I get my x challenge in a week or so,so would love to have a ride on the trails there.

 

[Micky]

Ah .... Blakey Ridge, one of my favourites too
A light lunch at the Lion Inn or did you take sandwiches?

Good one JB

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Ah .... Blakey Ridge, one of my favourites too
A light lunch at the Lion Inn or did you take sandwiches?

Good one JB

No time for snacks, 12 lanes done.... although I did have a crafty sausage roll, from those great Yorkshire bakers, Thomas of Helmsley on the way home

Actually on reflection, sarnies would have been good because there were some superb spots for a picnic

 

[(RIP) petcul]

I'm still waiting for the invitation

 

[Timolgra]

I'm still waiting for the invitation

He'd be a fool to share a picnic with you Peter

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I'm still waiting for the invitation

Sorry Sir

Might be out Thurs, this week or next, Peter

Yesterday was a 'spur of the moment' no plan solo jaunt

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

JB, you are not wrong, views to rival anything in Europe . Popped on here before I start applying second coat of gloss to me bay window. Transported to one of my favourite bits of country and trail riding too. Oh the nostalgia. Lovely memories. Oh and a fine chance to relax while Julie's out.

Am trying to convince Julie that we can afford a couple of days in Masham as a base to do the 21 Dales run. Poss Sept if interested JB.

Keep them posts coming my man.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

JB, you are not wrong, views to rival anything in Europe . Popped on here before I start applying second coat of gloss to me bay window. Transported to one of my favourite bits of country and trail riding too. Oh the nostalgia. Lovely memories. Oh and a fine chance to relax while Julie's out.

Am trying to convince Julie that we can afford a couple of days in Masham as a base to do the 21 Dales run. Poss Sept if interested JB.

Keep them posts coming my man.

It would be a pleasure Andrew, if i'm about

 

[Ash]

very nice JB