Steady 50

Had a steady 50 miles out this morning with James & Mike. Met James at the new cycle circuit at 8.20am. Spent a little time tinkering with the bike as the gearing doesn't appear to be running correctly. Once sorted we set off and headed out to get Clay Bank out the way nice & early. Headed out through Marton, towards Stokesly & onto Great Broughton before hitting the slopes of Clay Bank. After a few months off training James took Clay Bank nice a steady as too not burn out too early. I was feeling good after all my early season climbing and I hit it hard. It's the best I have climbed Clay Bank & I still felt good at the top getting out the saddle to power over the last 100 metres or so! Quick refuel at the top and a U turn back down for a very Fast Decent. James recorded 45 mph on the decent pulling away from me a little. Quickly through Great Broughton & retracing our steps back to the circuit to meet up with Mike.
Mike joined us at the circuit & we set off again for a second spell this time out towards Yarm through Hemlington. We made quick work of getting to Leven Bank. Again I took to the front immediately got out the saddle and pressed on up the climb. This seemed a lot shorter than last time I remember it.
At the back of Yarm we made a left and headed through Kirklevington towards Crathorn. On from Crathorn towards Hutton Rugby where we had a quick 10 minutes to re group & re fuel. On the home stretch now back to the circuit through Seamer & Tanton Bends, right at Brass Castle Lane and a nice smooth ride behind the golf course. Left down Marton Road and back to the circuit.
Fantastic day out in the glorious sunshine & nice to see James back on the bike & Mike joining us for the first time. Well done boys.

Stats: 9 Apr 2011 12:03:50
Route: Marton Rd - Clay Bank & Yarm & Crathorn.
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/ghKG7t
Ride Time: 2:36:59
Distance: 46.39 miles
Average: 17.73 miles/h
Fastest Speed: 41.72 miles/h
Ascent: 1198 feet











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