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News added: Wednesday September 1st 2010 9:06pm

Our next Easy Ride is on Saturday, September 4th, leaving dunford Bridge Car Park at 10a.m. (To reach the start, leave Holmfirth on Dunford Road, continuing for 3 miles. At the T junction turn right and go down the hill. The car park is at the bottom on the left hand side.)

We shall stop for coffee at Penistone Church and then continue on the Trans Pennine Trail to Wigfield Farm, near Worsborough. There is a cafe here and the facility to eat your own food. The return will be by the same route, arriving back at about 3p.m.

All types of bike are suitable with the exception of narrow-tyred racing bikes.

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News added: Wednesday August 25th 2010 11:22pm

RIDE TO LEEDS (ROYAL ARMOURIES) ON SUNDAY AUGUST 29TH.

This will be a steadily paced ride mainly on tracks following Sustrans Route 67 from Wakefield to Leeds. We start from Somerset Bridge at 9a.m. prompt, picking up at Horbury Bridge at 10a.m. We then continue to Wakefield to pick up the route via Stanley, Bottom Boat , Woodlesford and Stourton ,to Leeds Armouries.The distance from Wakefield is 16 miles.(The route can be followed from the Trans Pennine Trail map)

I envisage a full day out as we travel more slowly on tracks. Most bikes will be suitable apart from narrow-tyred racers.

There is a cafe at the Armouries but it may be busy with this being Bank Holiday. We will stop for coffee somewhere on the way out and perhaps for fish and chips in Wakefield on the return.

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News added: Monday August 23rd 2010 8:40pm

100 miles in 9 or 10 hours - Ride Sheet

Hello everyone. The ride sheet for the 100 miles in 9 or 10 hours which is taking place on the 5th of September 2010 is available to download from here. Please read it and understand it before taking part.

Enjoy.

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News added: Wednesday August 4th 2010 10:46pm

Saturday 14th August - Hilly 20 miles in 2 or 2 1/2 hours Reliability Ride

This ride is open to all CTC members and forms part of our Events Programme. Entry is £2.

The time limit means that the ride is within the capabilities of any reasonably fit person. The route takes in Emley, Clayton West, Upper Denby, and Shepley before returning to Kirkburton using mainly B roads and quiet lanes although some heavy traffic may be encountered.

The start is from outside Trycycling, Kirkburton leaving at 10am .

Come and join us, you never know, you might even enjoy it!!!!

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News added: Monday July 26th 2010 6:58pm

Saturday 7th August 2010

We will be leaving Crow Nest Park at 10am and sauntering up the Greenway aiming to arrive at Bowling Park at approximately 11:45am.

Eunice and her team are going to put on a spread for us at Bowling Park. It would be great if you could join us!

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News added: Friday July 16th 2010 9:08pm

MIRFIELD'S CYCLING HEROES.

A film about Mirfield's Cycling Heroes (Brian Robinson, Albert Hitchens, Lisa Brambani,etc.) will be shown at 7p.m. at Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Rd., WF14 9EZ.) on Tuesday July 20th.

Admission is free. This should be an excellent event.

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News added: Friday July 9th 2010 6:58am

Another Stolen Bike - Can you help?

The bike is a metallic blue kona explosif.

It was locked to the bike rack at the University. The chain was cut by the thief.

The University security CCTV camera was pointed away from the bike rack. thus making it possible for the thieves to steal at leisure. The police are not even slightly interested saying that it would take them several days to even fill in the crime report.

The owner is offering a cash reward for its return. This bike has huge personal significance and cannot be replaced.

Some pictures that will help identify the bike if it is found have been uploaded to the Gallery section of the website. The bike differs from the pictures only in that the front wheel on the bike as it is now has been replaced with a disc brake wheel with a black hub. Also there is a pannier rack on the rear. The bar ends are mismatched one straight one curved.

The decals on the bike are somewhat scratched, intentionally by owner, thinking to deter thieves who like things they can easily sell. The pedals that were on it when it was stolen were cheapish flat pedals not spd shown here.

If you have any information or know where this bike is now, please contact any one of the Committee (using the Contacts page) and we will pass the information on to the owner.

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News added: Thursday May 20th 2010 8:01pm

STOLEN - CAN YOU HELP

2 x silver Specialized Rockhoppers '08 model 17" and 13"

1 x blue Specialized Hardrock '99 model 17"

1 x silver Islabike Beinn triple chainset 12"(?) childs.

If anyone has any information about these (although we suspect it will be difficult) please inform a member of the comittee via e-mail (see contacts page) or use the qChat pages. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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News added: Tuesday May 18th 2010 9:38pm

SUNDAY 23RD MAY 2010.....EXAMINER CHARITY CHALLENGE.

Club members are helping with the running of this charity event. If you would like to take part then a number of Club riders are riding the 23mile route going to Marsden then up Standedge to Uppermill and returning via the Isle of Skye route to Wessenden Head and back.

If you would like to take part in this then just turn up at Meltham Sports and Community Centre between 9 and 10 a.m.

ALTERNATIVE RIDE SUNDAY 23RD MAY 2010

For those unable to make the Charity Challenge, Denise is leading an ATB tracks ride to Wintersett. Meet at Connies Cafe, Horbury Bridge at 10.00am.

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News added: Tuesday May 18th 2010 9:34pm

SUNDAY 30TH. MAY........CLUB RIDE TO WIGFIELD FARM AND OLD MOOR WETLANDS CENTRE.

ROUTE: From Somerset Bridge to Holmfirth for coffee (Cornerhouse Cafe). Then to Dunford Bridge and onto the Trans Pennine Trail. The route continues via Penistone to Oxspring and then up onto the Dove Valley Trail to Silkstone Common and Wigfield Farm. If there is time we will continue to the Old Moor Wetlands Centre.

You will need a bike which can cope with the Trail, so come on a mountain bike, a hybrid or a sturdy tourer.

DISTANCE : About 35 miles.

LEADER : Ken Roberts.

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News added: Saturday May 15th 2010 8:55am

Sunday 16/05/2010 Club Ride to Shelf

Route: We will ride the Greenway to elevenses at the subway Ravensthorpe. Then carry on to Spen Valley Greenway, turn left at the end to cross Brighouse- Bradford road, then on up to the cafe at Shelf.

The ride will be an easy pace covering about 30 to 40 miles. ATBs welcome but not needed.

Leader: Denise Evans

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News added: Tuesday April 27th 2010 9:59pm

Sunday 2nd May 2010 - 50 in 5

The 50 in 5 route sheets will be given out at the start on Sunday morning at Sainsburys bottom entrance at 8.40 for a 9.00am start. This will allow time to fill in entry forms (please bring your membership number).

Route is Dewsbury, Rothwell, Swillington, Castleford for elevenses and proof of passage. Altofts, Stanley Ferry, Wakefield, Grange Moor, High Burton, Somerset Bridge.

Leader: Peter Ralf

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News added: Tuesday April 27th 2010 9:58pm

SUNDAY, MAY 9TH...RIDE TO COXWOLD CYCLISTS CHURCH SERVICE FROM TADCASTER CAR PARK.

DEPARTURE: Tadcaster car park (by the river bridge) at 9a.m.

ROUTE: To Easingwold for elevenses at Cafe 21 then on to Coxwold for lunch provided in the village hall. The service is at 1.30. Afterwards back for more food and return.

DISTANCE: approx. 50 miles on pretty flat ground.

LEADER: Ken Roberts.

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News added: Wednesday April 14th 2010 10:51pm

CTC National Triennial Veterans Ride

Huddersfield and District CTC have the honour of running this event for the CTC. Can the people wishing to ride this National Ride please send me an entry form as fast as possible as I have to let the caterers know numbers by the 24th of May latest and I have to send out details and the menus and get them back before then, I shall also need your cheque with the food order and with your entry. Entry forms are on line from CTC, also see page 15 of Cycle. Food and entries are 2 seperate payments but could be paid as one if it helps.

For more details and to download the entry form, click this link.

Thanks, John Radford

This news expires on Monday May 24th 2010 12:00am

News added: Sunday April 11th 2010 4:09pm

The new Headset Magazine (issue 23) is out now. Download your copy here. This issue covers April to September 2010. The details will be transferred to the website over the next few days.

Thanks

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News added: Wednesday April 7th 2010 7:52pm

SUNDAY APRIL 11TH. CLUB RIDE TO ADDINGHAM.

A ride to Addingham (near Bolton Bridge) to attend the West Yorkshire CTC get together and meal. This needs to be booked, so please let Ken know if you would like to come.

DEPARTURE: Fartown Bar at 8a.m. Please note early start.

ROUTE: via Brighouse and Bradford to Menston and Otley (coffee stop). Thence on the back road by the River Wharfe to the Community Centre in Addingham. Return: to Bradford and then via the Spen Valley Greenway.

LEADER: Ken Roberts.

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News added: Thursday April 1st 2010 8:06pm

EASY RIDE SATURDAY APRIL 3RD 2010

This is a ride using some tracks from Grange Moor to Emley. There will be a cafe stop. It is estimated that the ride will take about 2 hours and the leader is Denise Evans.

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News added: Thursday April 1st 2010 7:22pm

Date: 4th April 2010

Destination: Delph.

Route: Holmfirth,Holme Moss, Glossop, 32k (20m) coffee. Stalybridge, Uppermill, Dobcross, Delph 53k (33m). Denshaw, A640 Buckstones rd, 1st L Barkisland, Sowood, Outlane, Marsh, Huddersfield. Total 84k (51m).

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News added: Wednesday March 17th 2010 8:30pm

CYCLING TALK AND SOCIAL EVENT:

On Friday, April 23rd. a guest speaker, Clive Parker, is giving a talk entitled "Cycling in Latin America". Clive will be giving an illustrated account of his experiences cycling around that part of the world.

There will be the usual excellent buffet and admission is by ticket only (£5). Please contact either Ken (01484 604157) or John Gleadow (01484 234077).

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News added: Thursday March 4th 2010 11:54pm

SUNDAY RIDE......07/03/2010.

DESTINATION......LANGSETT.

MEETING POINT.......SOMERSET BRIDGE.

ROUTE: As this is such a well-known destination, the route will be agreed on the day. The leader will be chosen by the group.

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News added: Thursday March 4th 2010 11:52pm

INDIAN MEAL.......FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH.

As we haven't had a Club Meal for some time, John Radford is organising an Indian meal at Meltham on Friday, March 12th. at 9p.m. in Meltham.

If you would like to come please let either John or Ken know. Please contact us via e-mail or phone (see Contacts page). John's temporary phone no. is : 07833197563.

Thanks

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News added: Friday February 26th 2010 9:18pm

SUNDAY RIDE: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH.

DESTINATION: Wigfield Farm, near Worsborough.

ROUTE; Castle Hill, Farnley Tyas, Fulstone, Snowgate Head,Millhouse green. Coffee at either the Windmills cafe, Royd moor, or Langsett. Then on minor roads to Wortley, Hermit Hill, Pilley and Wigfield Farm for lunch. Afterwards to Hood Green, Silkstone Common, Silkstone and Canon Hall for a final cup of tea before finding individual routes home.

DISTANCE; Approx. 40 miles. All on road.

START: From Somerset Bridge, Almondbury.

LEADER: Ken Roberts.

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News added: Friday February 26th 2010 9:17pm

CHARITABLE TRUST STATUS MEETING.

There is a great deal of discussion about the CTC's proposal to go for Charitable Trust status. In the next edition of "Cycle" the case will be fully outlined and there will be a voting form.

We are proposing to hold a Club discussion,led by Kevan Shuttleworth, our regional councillor, on this issue. It will be held at John Radford's house, 11, Westfield Avenue, Meltham, at 7p.m. on Monday, April 12th.

If you would like to be involved than please let Ken know so that we are aware of just how many are likely to attend.

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News added: Wednesday February 17th 2010 11:11pm

RIDES FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21st.

LAST OF THE CHRISTMAS PUD......Most Club riders are riding this postponed event from Thorne at 9a.m.

WINTERSETT.......Any riders not on the Christmas Pud ride should meet at 9a.m. at Somerset Bridge and plan a ride togethger to the calendared venue i.e. Wintersett. (Could someone please then let Ken know who went out on this one).

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News added: Wednesday February 17th 2010 11:09pm

Two important notes from John Radford:

1) On page 36 of the last Cycle magazine is an article headed "CTC should become a unified membership charity", I would urge that all members read this, there is an argument for and against and at this year's CTC AGM it will be voted on. This is a very important vote that will decide on the future of "the club". Please read and take note, there is also more information on these views in other areas like the CTC Web Site and blogs. Your Committee will discuss things at our next meeting on Monday 22/2 [runs fixing] and we think there will be a one off meeting soon at some local venue like a pub or somewhere where we can all discuss the situation to help you to vote for the course of action you think right.

2) As some know I have been incapacitated recently and will be for some time, if you need to contact me and I do not answer the phone please leave a message and I will get back to you when I can.

John Radford

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News added: Friday February 12th 2010 8:12pm

Good news!

Both JOHN RADFORD and ADRIAN MIDGLEY are now recovering from their accidents at home. Both would welcome visitors.

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News added: Wednesday February 3rd 2010 10:56pm

SUNDAY RIDE. FEBRUARY 7TH.

DEPARTURE: Junction Inn, Marsh, at 9a.m.

ROUTE: To Hebden Bridge (coffee at Ken's cabin) , then to Hollingworth Lake and Milnrow (lunch at Mill). Then New Hey, Denshaw and a choice of final routes: either via Buckstones or via Delph and Standedge, or via Isle of Skye and Holmfirth.

DISTANCE: approx 50 miles.

LEADER: Geoff Childs

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News added: Wednesday February 3rd 2010 10:52pm

As many of you know, Adrian Midgley broke his ankle on the Peak 200 ride last Sunday. He is doing OK but will remain in Macclesfield Hospital for about a fortnight.

His wife, Judith, passes on the following information:

* Adrian has an e-mail at the hospital : it's adrian.midgley@gmail.com

* Visiting is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8.

If you do go over please let Judith know on 456392(shop) and 663301(home).

Ken.

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News added: Monday February 1st 2010 8:47pm

Easy Ride...Saturday February 6th.

Start: 10am from Emley Mast car park.

Route: Mainly on tracks down to Clayton West for refreshments at the Kirklees Light Railway station and return via Frank Lane and Outlane, Emley.

Suitable for all bikes with wide tyres, i.e. tourers, hybrids and mountain bikes.

Leader: Tony Jagger.

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News added: Wednesday January 27th 2010 11:44pm

SUNDAY RIDE. JANUARY 31ST.

DESTINATION: Newmillerdam

MEETING: 9a.m. at Somerset Bridge.

ROUTE: Up Dog Kennel Bank to Castle Hill and Farnley Tyas, Then Thurstonland, Stocksmoor, Snowgate Head and the Windmills cafe for coffee. Then to Ingbirchworth, Upper Denby, Dunkirk, High Hoyland, Darton, Kexborough, Notton, Newmillerdam. Return via Crigglestone to Woolley Edge and West Bretton. Distance: approx. 35 miles.

LEADERS: Alan Priim and Ken Roberts.

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News added: Sunday January 24th 2010 10:43pm

Feb 14th Uppermill

A62 to Marsden, left on Chain Rd B6107, through Meltham, Netherthong, Holmfirth Corner House Cafe, coffee. 24k (15m).

A635 to Greenfield and Uppermill 42k (26m).

Dobcross to A62, Marsden Huddersfield 64k (40m).

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News added: Sunday January 24th 2010 10:41pm

LAST OF THE CHRISTMAS PUD RIDE

Rearranged date is SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST. Original arrangements apply.

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News added: Wednesday January 20th 2010 8:22pm

Sunday Ride: January 24th
Destination: Haworth
Meeting Venue: Fartown Bar.
Leader: Maurice Le Good.
Route: Brighouse, Shelf, Hipperholme, Howarth. Return route depends on conditions.
There is no obvious morning coffee stop and we will find a cafe in Haworth.

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News added: Sunday January 17th 2010 7:24pm

A bit of bad news, I'm afraid........John Radford fell off his bike early this morning at Wilshaw. He's in Ward 20a of HRI with a fractured femur. The operation may take place tomorrow. I've spoken to him and he seems OK in himself.

I am sure you will join with us in wishing John a speedy recovery.

Ken.

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News added: Saturday January 16th 2010 8:32pm

UPDATED DETAILS: Sunday Ride.....January 17th.

No news yet on the Last of the Xmas Pud ride. It could well be next week and as soon as anything is known I'll publish the information here.

CLAYTON WEST RIDE ......I think that, with the improving weather, we can have a ride. However, the forecast is for a cold start and I am very concerned about riding on ungritted roads. The route will therefore be the main road one, i.e. to Holmfirth for coffee and then to the Kirklees Light Railway station at Clayton West via New Mill, the Sovereign and Denby Dale

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News added: Monday January 11th 2010 9:00pm

SUNDAY RIDE....SUNDAY JANUARY 17TH.

The scheduled ride is to Clayton West.

START : Somerset Bridge at 9a.m.

ROUTE: Castle Hill, Farnley Tyas,Thurstonland, New Mill. Coffee at the Corner House cafe, Holmfirth.

Up on the tops to the Victoria, Ingbirchworth,Upper Denby,Clayton West. Lunch at the Kirklees Light Railway. Return or continue to Darton and Woolley Edge.

N.B. if the roads are still in bad condition we will be using main roads.

HOWEVER, IT MAY BE THAT THE POSTPONED LAST OF THE XMAS PUD RIDE IS REARRANGED FOR THIS DATE. PLEASE WATCH THIS WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

ALSO, THE KIRKLEES CYCLING MEETING (RENAMED SPOKESPEOPLE) SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

LEADER : Ken Roberts

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News added: Sunday December 27th 2009 11:34pm

Easy Ride 2nd Jan 2010

Start: Trycycling, Kirkburton at 10 a.m.

Route: A short ride out through Shelley to Shepley and then to Lower Cumberworth to Shelley Ice Cream Parlour.

The ride is mainly on quiet roads. There are a number of hills, but as this ride is intended primarily for beginners, they may be walked and the pace will be very steady.

Leader: Ken Roberts.

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News added: Sunday December 27th 2009 11:33pm

3rd Jan 2010 Cannon Hall

Start: Lockwood Bar.

Route: A62 Manchester rd, Blackmoorfoot, Holt Head, B6107 to Meltham and Holmfirth, coffee, 10mls, Dunford rd B6106, L @ 2nd X after Hade Edge. SO @ 2 Xs to T, A629, L, to Cannon Hall, 22 mls.R from hall, L @ T, to Clayton West to A636, L then imm. R B6116, Skelmanthorpe, thro. Shelley, Kirkburton, A629 to Huddersfield. If poor weather A616 Holmfirth, Sovereign, A635 to Cannon Hall, out and back.28 mls.total.

Leader: John Radford

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News added: Sunday December 27th 2009 11:31pm

Goodbye Christmas Yorkshire Pud Ride 10th Jan 2010.

UPDATE 08/01/2010:

THE LAST OF THE CHRISTMAS PUD IS POSTPONED UNTIL THE WEATHER IMPROVES.

AS SOON AS WE HAVE ANOTHER DATE IT WILL BE PUBLISHED HERE.

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News added: Wednesday December 23rd 2009 12:09am

For Sale:

Andy at Trycycling has the following interesting articles for sale:

TANDEM: A good quality Dawes Galaxy Tandem, previously owned by Club Members the Biddulphs.
MERCIAN FRAME: Previously owned by long-term Club member Andrew Butterworth. It is one of a limited edition made for the Fiftieth Anniversary of York Rally (number 20). In very good condition.

Contact Andy @ Trycycling or Ken Roberts for more details.

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News added: Tuesday December 8th 2009 9:11pm

TOCKWITH RIDE...SUNDAY 13TH. DECEMBER

This is a car-assisted ride to Tadcaster. From there we ride to Tockwith for lunch at the village hall before going to the church for the annual cyclists' carol service. We then have some more eats before returning to Tadcaster before lighting-up time.

VENUE: We leave the main Tadcaster car park (by the river, it doubles as the bus station) at 10a.m. and have an easy ride on level terrain to Tockwith via Bolton Percy, Appleton Roebuck, Copmanthorpe, Askham Richard and Marston Moor to arrive at about noon. The service is at 12.45.

LEADER: Ken Roberts.

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News added: Wednesday November 25th 2009 8:31am

CLUB JERSEYS

At the moment we're collecting orders for Club Jerseys. You can order jerseys with long or short sleeves and zips, and winter weight jerseys too.

We're hoping to get the order off by early December and this will be our last order for some time. Also, the more we can order, the more the price comes down.

So, please contact John or Ken if you would like one, but please do it soon.

This news expires on Sunday December 13th 2009 12:00am

News added: Tuesday November 24th 2009 12:23am

Website update.

Fixing the issue with the site when viewed using Firefox, is proving to be tricky. I am leaving the pictures out for a bit because at least then you can see the site in Firefox. I will pick this up another day now.

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News added: Monday November 16th 2009 11:25pm

SUNDAY RIDE

Date: Sunday, November 22nd.

Start Location: Trycycling Cycle Shop, Kirkburton at 9a.m.

Leader: Joe Naylor.

Route: On road to Wigfield Farm for coffee and then on the Trans Pennine Trail to the Old Moor Wetlands Centre for lunch (Trail could well be muddy). Return will be a reverse of this route. There will be the opportunity to visit the Cycle Promotions Shop.

Distance: about 40 miles.

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News added: Monday November 16th 2009 11:23pm

PRIZE PRESENTATION EVENING

This event takes place at the Galpharm Stadium on Thursday November 19th.at 7p.m. There will be a talk on the Kirklees Cycling Policy, the Presentation, a buffet, and raffle.

All members are welcome.

The cost is £5. Please let Ken know if you would like to attend.

This news expires on Friday November 20th 2009 12:00am

News added: Wednesday November 11th 2009 7:55pm

Details of the ride on Sunday 15th November 2009.

Starting from Lockwood Bar on to Honley, Meltham, Marsden for coffee, Denshaw, Milnrow, Littleborough, Todmorden (approx 30 miles). Returning via Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Elland, Ainley Top and Huddersfield. Approximately 50 miles in total.

Leader: John Radford.

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News added: Tuesday November 3rd 2009 8:36pm

Route for Sunday 08/11/2009

Kirkheaton, Horbury Bridge, Blacker Lane, Wooley Edge, Ryhill, Crofton at 25 miles for elevenses (food!). Then on to Warmfield, Whitwood, bus station Castleford at 8 miles for a drink.

Return route will be decided on the day, but will be approx 25 miles.

Hope to see you there.

This news expires on Monday November 9th 2009 12:00am

News added: Tuesday October 20th 2009 7:28pm

Ride: Sunday 25th October 2009

Destination: Newthorpe

Leaving Somerset Bridge at 9am, we will be partaking in elevenses at Dewsbury Marina and then proceding via Castleford and Fairburn to Newthorpe. We will return via Ledston, Rothwell and Dewsbury.

Leader is Peter Ralph.

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News added: Tuesday October 6th 2009 8:23pm

Date: Sunday, November 18th.

Destination: Locke Park, Barnsley.

Description: A ride looking at the history of industry and transport in the Huddersfield/Barnsley areas. The route goes via Horbury Bridge , Bretton and Darton.

Leader: Geoff Childs.

Departure: 9a.m. from Somerset Bridge.

This news expires on Monday October 19th 2009 12:00am

News added: Thursday October 1st 2009 10:51pm

Date: Sunday October 4th 2009.

Ride Details:

Ride 1: Seasons of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness. A 100K or 50 K ride from Hebden Bridge. A hilly but picturesque route. Leave Salem Community Centre at 9 or 10 a.m. More details from John Radford.

Ride 2: Wintersett. Leaving Somerset Bridge at 9a.m. and Horbury Bridge at 10a.m. Quite a bit of riding on tracks. WINTERSETT PROBABLY CLOSED SO BRING SANDWICHES. More details from Peter Ralph.

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News added: Tuesday September 22nd 2009 8:45pm

Date: Sunday 27/09/2009

Start: Mirfield Post Office at 10am

Route: A medium difficulty all day off-road ride. To Middlestown, Bretton Park and Clayton West for lunch. Then Emley Mast, Kirkheaton and finish at Shepley Bridge Marina on the River Calder.

Note: this ride counts towards the Club Awards Scheme.

Leaders: Denise Evands and Peter Ralph.

This news expires on Monday September 28th 2009 12:00am

News added: Sunday September 13th 2009 7:48pm

Route for Bakewell Monsal Head run (Sunday 20th September 2009)

This is a fairly challenging ride into the Derbyshire Peak District. It will be approximately 130k (80 miles). You can shorten this by going car assisted to Langsett Barn Car Park.

The route is: Langsett 19k, Wharencliffe Side B6088-A6102 to Sheffield, ring road, A621 over moors, over Owler Bar, Baslow, B6012-A619 Bakewell, Lunch 60k, A6-B6465 Monsal Head ice cream? A623-B6521 Eyam, Grindleford, Hathersage, Bamford, Strines, Langsett 11k, Homes-Huddersfield.

You may wish to take your lunch to have by the river in Bakewell, there are many shops and cafes. A short break at Langsett out and back or in Sheffield is envisaged.

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News added: Monday August 31st 2009 8:08pm

Chinese Evening

This is on Friday, September 11th at 7p.m when Maree Hearsum will talk about her cycling holiday in China. There will also be the opportunity to sample some Chinese food.

Tickets, costing £5, are available from Maree, John Gleadow and Ken.

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News added: Monday August 31st 2009 8:06pm

Date: Sunday, September 6th.

Description: A 50 in 5 ride so that 50 miles are ridden in 5 hours. The route is pleasant and pretty flat going into North Yorkshire for lunch at Squires cafe (the motorbike one).N.B. For those taking part in the Club award scheme, this is one of the rides counting towards the award.

Start: Dewsbury Minster at 10a.m. (Please note the later start).

Leader: Peter Ralph.

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News added: Monday August 31st 2009 8:05pm

Easy Ride Saturday, September 5th.

An easy ride, partly on the Spen Valley Greenway suitable for beginners. There will be a cafe stop and the ride should finish at about 12.30p.m.

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News added: Tuesday August 25th 2009 8:20pm

Club Sunday Ride 30th August 2009

Destination: Gargrave, leaving from Fartown Bar.

The distance is about 60 miles ridden at touring pace and led by Maurice Le Good. The route is via Brighouse and Shelf, stopping for coffee at Rossi's cafe in Keighley. From there we ride on lanes to Gargrave for lunch at the Dalesman cafe. Return by the same route with a stop at Cliffe Castle, Keighley.

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News added: Thursday August 20th 2009 8:40am

Hi all,

The new look website is taking shape and is nearly ready.

A launch date has been set for the 1st of September 2009!

You can view how it is taking shape by clicking here.
Tim

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News added: Thursday August 13th 2009 10:40pm

CTC Cycling Shirts

Hi all, just a quick note to say that we have designed some cycling shirts with the CTC logo and a logo of Castle Hill which you can buy from us. For all the details, please contact Ken Roberts by either phone or email. I have uploaded some pictures of one of the styles into the Gallery, so go and check it out if you are interested.

Thanks.

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News added: Thursday August 13th 2009 9:15pm

Sunday August 16th Family Ride/Freewheel Competition.

START: the seating area in front of Huddersfield bus station.

TIME: 9am.

DESCRIPTION: This is a 30 mile led ride, quite hilly in places. Go out to Crossland Hill then Honley, Farnley Tyas, Kirkburton and Shelley Ice Cream Parlour for elevenses.

The freewheel competition takes place on Near Bank, Shelley, just a bit of fun really. Then we ride over to the Mining Museum at Overton for lunch and the ride officially ends here.

This is one of the rides in the Huddersfield & District Awards programme so worth riding if you are aiming for an award in this year's programme.

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News added: Saturday August 1st 2009 9:30am

CLUB RIDE, SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND......PHIL AND FRIENDS

The Club is helping John Radford to organise this national event when riders join Phil Liggett on riding in the Peak District to help raise money for the Cyclists' Defence Fund.

Consequently, there will be no Club ride on that date. If you would like to ride the event (either 100 or 150 kilometres) then please contact John asap.

Our next Club Ride is on Sunday August 9th. when we meet in the main Tadcaster car park for a pleasant ride on flat countryside to Linton Lock. The leader is Denise Evans.

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News added: Tuesday July 7th 2009 8:05pm

The ride to Edale starts at 09.00 from Lockwood Bar on Sunday 12 July.

The planned route out is to Glossop for a morning tea stop, then to Hayfield, Chapel, Rushup Edge, Mam Tor with a lovely descent into Edale. Lunch will be at Coopers campsite cafe.

Our return will be along the valley to Hope, then past Ladybower reservoir and back over the Strines. Afternoon tea at Langsett Cafe is a possibility should we feel the need to re-hydrate.

Overall the distance is 70+ miles but the pace will be sensible to suit all our regular riders.

Hope to see you on Sunday.

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News added: Wednesday July 1st 2009 11:30pm

Northumbrian Cycle Break

This information is in addition to the document which is attached to the news item below dated Saturday June 13th 2009 9:10pm.

Helen Leitch will be using a bunk house as her accommodation for the holiday. It is situated near Beadnell, near the start for all our rides. Please let her (or myself) know if you are interested in using it between September 1st and 3rd. (it's fully booked for the 4th).

The address is:

Tackroom Bunkhouse,
Annstead Farm,
Beadnell,
Northumberland,
NE 67 5BT.

Tel: 01665720387
e-mail: stay@annstead.co.uk

Note: For anyone wanting to use the train, Alnmouth station is about 10 miles away, and Berwick on Tweed is 25 miles away.

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News added: Wednesday July 1st 2009 11:25pm

SATURDAY, JULY 4TH - EASY RIDE FROM TRYCYCLING, KIRKBURTON

This ride is intended for new cyclists and involves quite a bit of off-road riding, so a mountain bike, hybrid or tourer would be the best choices. This is intended as an all-day event, leaving at 10a.m.

We will be following tracks to Shepley and then on to Skelmanthorpe with lunch at the Kirklees Light Railway station at Clayton West. From there we climb to Emley and then descend back to Kirkburton.

The leader is Ken Roberts.

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News added: Wednesday July 1st 2009 11:25pm

SUNDAY, JULY 5TH - HILLY 80

This is a tough ride with a lot of climbing. The route starts at Dewsbury Minster. Please note the early start at 8a.m. Coffee will be at Langsett.

We then climb over Strines and to the Rivelin Valley. There is a stop at the "Our Cow Molly" ice cream shop near Dungworth, to prepare for the return over Strines.

Note: the cafes are few so we recommend carrying food. Don't be put off by the distance or climbing as there will be a steady group going round.

The leader is Pete Ralph.

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News added: Monday June 22nd 2009 11:40pm

SUNDAY JUNE 28th

Mother Shipton's 100. From Easingwold and into the pleasant cycling country of North Yorkshire. Contact Peter Ralph for full details.

Thanks

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News added: Saturday June 13th 2009 9:10pm

Hi all,

Just a quick update. I have uploaded two files, one is the latest e-newsletter (here) and the other is some news from Ken regarding a short cycling break which was mentioned recently (here).

Quick website update - recently, my main Vista HDD failed, so I am now running on my Windows 7 RC installation and am concentrating on getting it back up to speed (keeping in mind that soon I will have to redo everything again when this test version expires!) That coupled with my work load increasing significantly over the last few weeks, has meant that development of this website has been slow to non-existent. Rest assured I am still on the case and intend to sit down and concentrate on it soon.

That's all for now.

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News added: Tuesday May 26th 2009 10:20pm

Club ride Sunday 31st May 2009

Destination: Roughlee; out via Hebden Bridge, coffee at Kens, Todmordon Burnley, Barrowford. Return Burnley and Blackshaw Head if time allows, coffee at Kens. Take a sandwich or food; only drinks and snacks at Roughlee.

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News added: Wednesday May 20th 2009 11:10pm

Hi everyone,

Two things to note:

The Contacts page has been updated to include a mobile phone number for some of the ride leaders. Please note that some of these phones are Club owned and will only be switched on when the owner is involved in a ride or event for the CTC. Making a note of this mobile number before setting out on a ride, could prove useful should you get disbanded from the group.
The new look website is ever closer and you may all now check it out by clicking here. It is not finished yet and some of the links are dead, but hopefully it will give you an idea of where this is going and some of the changes that are coming along.

That's all for now!

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News added: Tuesday May 12th 2009 11:10pm

Examiner Charity Challenge

All Club members are involved with the Examiner Charity Challenge on Sunday May 17th. Anyone who would like to ride and to support a charity should turn up at Meltham Sports and Cricket Club at any time after 9a.m.

There is a mountain bike ride, but the most suitable ride is the 24 mile one over Standedge to Uppermill and then on the Isle of Skye to Wessenden and return to Meltham. Any queries to John Radford who is organising the event.

Many thanks.

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News added: Tuesday May 5th 2009 9:30pm

Sunday, May 1Oth......Coxwold Service

A ride to attend the oldest church service for cyclists in the world.

We leave Tadcaster car park at 9a.m. and ride North, to cross the Ouse at Aldwark Bridge. There will be a break at Easingwold where we continue to lunch and the service (1.30) at Coxwold.

The leader is Ken Roberts.

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News added: Tuesday April 28th 2009 10:05pm

Sunday, May 3rd - The Viaducts Ride.

This is a pleasant ride designed to inform you about the Railway Men, Joseph Kaye from Huddersfield and Joseph Locke from Barnsley and the ways in which they constructed the railways in our part of the world.

START: Somerset Bridge, Huddersfield, and finish at Locke Park, Barnsley from where we will ride back together. Refreshment stops probably at Horbury Bridge and Wigfield Farm.

LEADER: Geoff Childs.

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News added: Tuesday April 28th 2009 10:00pm

Saturday May 2nd......Easy Ride.

A ride for beginners starting from Denby Dale Pie Hall. The route goes up to Upper Denby and then to Delph House Farm, High Flatts, for refreshments. We then ride to Gunthwaite (and the famous Gunthwaite Spa) before returning to Upper Denby and back to Denby Dale.

The route is mainly on quiet lanes and, this being West Yorkshire, there are a few hills but there is no shame in walking them and nobody will get left behind nor should feel embarrased. It is entirely on road and is suitable for most types of bike.

This ride is run in conjunction with Kirklees Environmental Services, and will be led by Ken Roberts.

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News added: Monday April 20th 2009 10:55pm

Date: Sunday April 26th.

Event: 50 miles in 5 hours from the main car park at Thornton le Dale, near Pickering. Leave at 10a.m.

Description: A pretty steady ride to complete the 50 miles on a beautifully flat, scenic and quiet route. We tend to stick together as a Club. Lunch is at Helmsley. We're not all that keen on car-assisted rides for environmental reasons, but this ride really is worth making the effort for. There is a small entry fee.
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News added: Tuesday April 14th 2009 8:15pm

Rides For Sunday April 19th.

HEBDEN BRIDGE START. SPRING INTO THE DALES...100K. Starts at 9a.m. going via Stanbury and Earby to lunch at Gargrave. Then to Appletreewick, Cavendish Pavilion and Keighley. Certainly a hilly and demanding route, but amidst smashing scenery. Just turn up early (about 8.30) at salem Community Centre (Near the Blazing Saddles bike shop) and sign on.
We also have a ride to WINTERSETT. It will involve some 0ff-road sections.Start at Somerset Bridge at 9a.m. or Horbury Bridge at 10a.m. A leisurely route to Pugney's for coffee and then to Newmillerdam and on tracks to Notton Lane and then on the Bransley Canal towpath to Wintersett. Return via Notton and Woolley to Bretton Crossroads.
About 30 miles. Leader: Ken Roberts.

Thanks, Ken

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News added: Monday April 13th 2009 11:30pm

Hi all,

The events page is now updated with the Summer Events which can also be found in the Headset Magazine Issue 21. This can be found here. The link on the home page has also been updated. The only thing that is missing is that the Trophy Rides (7 of them) are not highlighted in the Events List. They are highlighted (in Bold) in Headset, but not on the site. I will add this soon.

Thanks and enjoy. Tim.

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News added: Sunday April 12th 2009 10:45pm

Hi all, Apologies for the lack of news regarding todays ride, I have been busy of late.

Anyway, some news.

The Events Calendar will be updated this week with the rides for this summer. They have been formulated, and if you can't wait, please email Kevan for details (see the contacts page for his address).

WAKEFIELD CYCLE ROUTES : Wakefield MDC have just published a really good collection of 14 cycle rides in the area.There's a good range of short/medium/longer rides with plenty of off-road routes, and it's FREE from : prowteam@wakefield.gov.uk or tel : 0845 8 506 506.

More soon!

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News added: Tuesday March 31st 2009 11:30pm

Details for the next ride:

DATE: Sunday April 5th.
DESTINATION: Addingham for the ride out lunch with West Yorkshire cyclists.
DEPART: Fartown Bar. Please note earlier time of 8a.m.
LEADER: Ken Roberts.
ROUTE: Brighouse, Bradford, Otley (Coffee), Addingham (lunch from 12 onwards.) Return to Bradford (possibly tea at the cafe in the park) then back on the Spen Valley Greenway.
DISTANCE: approx. 60 miles.

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News added: Tuesday March 31st 2009 11:30pm

Details for Saturday's Easy Ride.

DATE: Saturday April 4th.
START: Emley Mast car park at 10a.m.
LEADER: Tony Jaggar.
ROUTE: This ride is mainly on tracks which, based on the good forecast, should be dry.From Emley the route winds down to Clayton West where we will have a break at the Kirklees Light Railway station. We will then ride up the Frank Lane bridleway to Emley and then back to Emley Mast.

It will be a short ride conducted at a very steady pace, and should be especially suitable for families and beginner riders. (N.B. Riders under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.)

Thanks.

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News added: Sunday March 15th 2009 11:40pm

Hi All

Just a reminder that our supper ride to Compo's is coming up on Tuesday 17th March.

If you want to do the ride there, we set off from Gynn Lane at 7pm and the plan is to go via Netherthong, Wolfstones and Upperthong.

If you just want to meet us at the cafe, we plan to arrive at about 8pm.

It's not essential to book, you can just turn up, but it's helpful to let me know if you plan to come so I can give them some vague idea of numbers.

Those who have already expressed an interest don't need to do so again!

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News added: Wednesday March 11th 2009 11:15pm

Ride details for Sunday March 15th 2009.

Destination: Hathersage. Depart Lockwood Bar at 9a.m. Leader Peter Ralph. The ride is hilly and approximately 60 miles long.

The route we will take is: Honley, Holmfirth, Hade Edge, Langsett (for elevenses) then on to Strines Moor, Ladybower, Bamford and Hathersage for Lunch. After lunch returning via Ladybower, Strines Moor, Langsett (for afternoon tea), Millhouse, Lane Head, New Mill and back to Huddersfield.

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News added: Thursday March 5th 2009 9:40pm

Announcing the Huddersfield and District CTC Awards Scheme 2009

We have a fantastic and exciting announcement with the publishing of our Awards Scheme for 2009. Below is a link to download the schedule and details for the scheme in which you will get certificates and stand a chance of winning awards for completing a set number of events.

Please feel free to email or phone any of the comittee members for more details, however, it would be advisable to keep it to those who are involved, as they will be the most informed.

Enjoy! Download the schedule HERE

Note: I hope to add these to the event calendar on this site soon.

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News added: Wednesday March 4th 2009 11:40pm

Please find below the details of our next ride on Sunday March 8th.

Leave Somerset Bridge at 9a.m. The ride leader is Peter Ralph.

The route is as follows:

Houses Hill, Whitley, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, Crofton (elevenses at Red Beck cafe), Featherstone, Wentbridge, Askern (lunch), Skellow, Hooton Pagnell, Clayton, Brierley (Afternoon tea), Felkirk, Woolley, West Bretton, Huddersfield.

This is a flat route of approx 55 miles.

You can download a formatted document (in Word format) from here which (I understand) some of you like to print out and use during the ride.

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News added: Monday February 23rd 2009 11:45pm

CLUB RIDE TO LANGSETT.

On Sunday, March 1st. the ride leaves Somerset Bridge (9a.m.) and will go via Almondbury, Farnley Tyas, Thunderbridge, Stocksmoor, Fulstone, Lane Head, Maythorn and Ingbirchworth to Delph House Farm, High Flatts, for elevenses. We will then continue to Upper Denby, Gunthwaite, Penistone and Langsett for lunch. Finally, we will ride to Millhouse Green, Lane Head, Shelley, Kirkburton and returning to Huddersfield.

The leader will be Peter Ralph.

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News added: Wednesday February 11th 2009 7:20am

Club Run to Uppermill on 15/02/2009.

Subject to the weather the route will be, Paddock, Outlane, Pole Moor, Meltham, and Holmfirth for coffee, A635 Isle of Skye to Greenfield and Uppermill for lunch. After lunch, back to Huddersfield on A62 via Marsden or Meltham. Approx. 40 miles. There are some hills on this ride but they are manageable, and you will not be left behind.

Ride leader John Radford (01484 851480 for more details, but do not ring on the morning of ride).

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News added: Friday February 6th 2009 8:50pm

Saturday 7th Feb Easy Ride Cancelled!

The Easy Ride to Dunford Bridge which was planned for Saturday 7th February, has unfortunately had to be cancelled.

Sorry folks!

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News added: Wednesday February 4th 2009 11:26pm

CLUB RIDE ...... Sunday 8th February 2009.

Ride to the West Yorkshire District Association's ride Out meal and Prize Presentation at Thornhill Cricket Club. Meet at Somerset Bridge at 9am. The Coffee stop will be at the Kirklees Light Railway cafe at Clayton West. Tickets must be obtained beforehand from Ken Roberts.

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News added: Tuesday January 27th 2009 9:25pm

A quick note about the next event.

The ride on Sunday February 1st. is to Holmfirth. It will be a short but hilly event travelling out to Marsden for coffee before going up the Chain Road to Meltham and then Holmfirth.

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News added: Sunday January 18th 2009 10:45pm

Hi all,

Some general news items for you.

SUPPER AT TUNNEL END on Tuesday 20th of January. Please contact Kevan if you wish to attend. (Start details are on the Events page)
GOOD NEWS Kevan has been presented with a statuette to mark the contribution he has made to volunteering in Kirklees. The award was made last week at the Town Hall and all CTC members will be pleased with this further recognition of the outstanding work which Kevan does for local cyclists, scouts, hospital patients and church members. Congratulations Kevan!
SUSTRANS Also at the Kirklees ceremony the local Sustrans group received an award for the quality of its local volunteering work. CTC member Dave Greenwood was one of the team who accepted the award on the night.
DISTRICT ASSOCIATION PRIZE PRESENTATION This will be the final award event as the DA has now been split up. It takes place at Thornhill Cricket Club on Sunday February 8th. There will be a good meal, the presentation and a raffle. Tickets are £5 from Ken and must be bought before the event.

Thanks!

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News added: Tuesday January 13th 2009 8:35pm

Information for Sunday's ride to Newmillerdam.

This ride will be a steady low level ride from Somerset Bridge to Clayton West (Kirklees Light Railway) for coffee. From there we will proceed to Newmillerdam for lunch and a fairly early finish. The leader will be Tony Jaggar.

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News added: Sunday January 11th 2009 8:55pm

Site Update News

You may notice now that the menu on the left hand side has changed slightly. Believe me, it is a lot different to the old menu under the hood, but it looks very similar to the user out there in internet land!

My time is now going to be spent making the forms for logging in and uploading photos and news. I will add more news when there is something worth saying. ;)

Tim

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News added: Tuesday January 6th 2009 8:50pm

Details of next ride on 11th January 2009.

Last Of The Yorkshire Christmas Pud.

This is a 100 kilometre ride starting from Thorne, near Doncaster at 9a.m. It is an Audax event riding across the flat lands of East Yorkshire following the River Trent and touching the coast. For more details contact either John Radford or Ken Roberts. N.B. No need to worry about the distance as it is easy riding and Ken leads a very steady group of local riders at the rear.

Many thanks,

Ken.

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News added: Saturday January 3rd 2009 8:25pm

Hi all,

Quick update for you regarding where I am with the site as its been a bit quiet lately, with the holidays.

Basically, the next update will be to the structure of the site. None of this will really be visible as much of a change, but it will help me get it ready for accepting registrations so that people can log in and upload stories photos and news items (which will be restricted).

I also want to add more links which means changing the menu on the left (it is currently a shockwave control and I don't have the source code for it, or any knowledge of shockwave for that matter) so it will be replaced by something which looks and works almost identically ;)

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News added: Monday December 29th 2008 11:40pm

Sunday Easy Ride details

The ride leaves from Somerset Bridge with Cannon Hall as its destination: it will be steadily paced and fairly undulating.

We shall ride up Castle Hill and then to Brockholes to Holmfirth for coffee at the Corner House cafe. From there we ride over the tops to the Victoria, Ingbirchworth, Gunthwaite Spa and Cannon Hall Garden Centre for lunch.

Depending on time and weather the ride will either finish here or we will put a loop in via Cawthorne, Darton , Kexborough, Woolley Edge and West Bretton to finish at Bretton Crossroads.

Ken Roberts.

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News added: Wednesday December 24th 2008 11:50pm

First Easy Ride Of 2009.

On Saturday, January 3rd, we are leaving Cambridge Road Car Park at 10a.m. on a very easy ride on the Calder Valley Greenway, heading towards Mirfield and Dewsbury. The route is mainly off-road on good tracks and is flat. The pace will be very steady and the ride is especially suited to beginner riders and family groups. There will be a cafe stop and we will be back at about 1p.m.

Many thanks, and Happy Christmas,

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News added: Monday December 15th 2008 11:45am

UPDATED: the time is actually 10:00 not 09:00 as previously stated.

The ride on Sunday 21^st December will be an easy short route to Marsden starting from Lockwood Bar at 10:00. An early tea spot is scheduled at Andrew's house in Scholes followed by a lunch stop at the Motorman's cafe on Standedge. We then plan to adjourn to the Riverhead Tap real ale pub in Marsden for some festive cheer/beer.

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News added: Tuesday December 9th 2008 8:30pm

The ride on Sunday 14 December to Glossop will be short but fairly hilly. The plan is to go out via New Mill, Scholes and Winscar reservoir and return over Holme Moss. There will be no off road sections as the tracks in the area are too wet at this time of year. The lunch spot will be in Glossop at the cafe just past the cross roads.

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News added: Tuesday November 18th 2008 9:00pm

A bit of old news really, but as I have now got around to fixing the news page, I thought I would make it official. As of November 18th 2008, I (Tim) have taken over the running of the CTC Website, so expect to see lots of changes and updates and (hopefully) new and cool things happening over the coming months.

I am hoping to add new features like the ability to log in and upload pictures and stories from rides and events and give the ride leaders access to the news pages so that they can keep you abreast of important news and developments regarding upcoming rides. As you can see, I have added one already for this coming weekend.

I hope you enjoy the new website, and, as I love writing these web pages, check back often to see what features I have dreamt up!

Tim.

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