The route is from Ravensglass to Ravenscar, which is rated as one of the toughest C2C routes out there, it was devised by the guys at Pedal North (http://www.pedalnorth.com/content/mtb-c2c):

• Over 250 miles (about 90% fully off-road)
• Over 32,000 feet of climbing
• Going through / over the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors
• Plus, we will be completing the red trails at Grizedale and Dalby Forest on the way through

We would like to request your support and encouragement in the form of sponsorship. There are a couple of ways that you can donate; firstly the JustGiving Coast to Coast 2015 web link – http://www.justgiving.com/c2c2015, secondly you can  donate via text message using the Vodafone details below.

Thank you for your support

Sheila & Dennis

Lofthouse is located in the heart of an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and is a new venue for our MTB score events with a guaranteed downhill finish ! The event area to the North covers the stunning Upper Nidderdale reservoirs and surrounding moors on a superb range of bridleways and permissive tracks. The picturesque steep sided valley follows the course of the river Nidd with road and bridleways heading South to Ramsgill, past Gouthwaite Reservoir, and onto Pateley Bridge. More excellent bridleways await, passing through the disused mines beyond Ashfold Side, and onto Greenhow and Bewerley. The event has been planned to provide a great days riding for all abilities with some interesting route options, however the best of the views may involve some hard work ! If you have not visited this special part of Yorkshire before……. treat yourself ! See you at the start.

Pete Swanborough (Event Planner)

Yorkshire Wolds MBO Score – 28^th March 2015

Planner’s Comments

When we offered to plan this event we decided early on to make use of the Northern Wolds. The major challenge was in securing both an event centre and parking. Ideally it would have been preferable to find somewhere central but this was not to be. Weaverthorpe Village Hall whilst providing the necessary facilities clearly could not provide the sufficient parking. We were delighted by the response from Sleightholmes of Helperthorpe who could not have been more accommodating and provided the off road parking on hard standing, which we felt essential for the time of year.

We pride ourselves that we always spend time riding everything we expect the competitors to ride before finalising the courses. Although we had ridden our road bikes in this area we were surprised by some stunning rural views both on the bridleways and at some of the control sites. Our aim as always is to provide sufficient navigational challenge for everyone and we hope we succeeded.

The Wolds are very deceptive as the perception of rolling countryside disguises some serious climbs! Unfortunately we could do nothing about the challenging weather you encountered on the day which turned many of the rideable bridleways into a mudbath. The difference in conditions between Friday, when we put out 20 controls, and Saturday when they were collected in, was only too evident. The number of punctures was also high and frustrating for all concerned. Only people using tubeless tyres seemed to come through unscathed!

A big thank you to the small team who make the event happen – Steve W, Karen B, Adrian and Frank, along with those who helped collect the controls – Dave L, Dave E and Garry.

Karen Clark and Steve Roberts

All of the riders seemed to enjoy the event but It was disappointing there were only 16 starters. These events cannot continue with such low numbers so I would be grateful for any suggestions

Thanks to Andrew Windrum for putting out all of the controls and manning the start/finish. Congratulations to all of the category winners – half of the starters.

Here is the XL Results file as Gill Crane & Mary Carrick finished after my computer died so didn’t make it onto the Autodownload file

Allerthorpe Results

Hope to see more riders at Fewston on May 16th warming up before the Gargrave Score event

Yorkshire Wolds Organiser’s Comments

Here is the map so that you can see where the riders went

2015 Yorkshire Wolds

Thanks to Steve Roberts & Karen Clark for yet another excellent course, Jens for an excellent map, Frank Appleton & Karen Blackburn for helping before the event and Dave Evans, David Lloyd & Garry Wright who collected the controls with Steve & Karen so that I was back in York by 6.30.

I thought the area looked very large but, with calm and dry conditions, Andrew Windrum might even have cleared up. There was plenty of route choice and it was interesting to se that Andrew W and Andy C set off and returned in totally different directions. Most riders seemed to enjoy the event despite the wind, rain and punctures. It is an interesting area with great views and good tracks (when you can lift your head up to look). I enjoyed my ride but would have preferred to have had fewer punctures.

Unfortunately, from the splits it looks as though some riders have been taking illegal shortcuts. It is difficult to marshal or prove so please email me if you went along the footpath between 53 and 54 or through Thirkleby Manor between 48 and 55. I know they are tempting but using them gives all mountain bikers a bad name as well as an unfair advantage over those riders who stick to the rules. This time I will just deduct the points for the control after the shortcut. In future, it will mean disqualification.

Congratulations to Andrew Windrum winning M40 and overall with 445 points; Tim Evans M50-390; Nathan Parker M18-364 (and 5^th overall, 1 place ahead of his Dad); Steve Wood M60-330; Andrea & Steve Foster X50-295; Dave Winterborne M21-294; Sheila Pearce W40-also 294.

Just a couple of admin comments. Please can those riders whose membership has lapsed rejoin? If you have changed or lost your SI card, please can you update your details on the BMBO web page?

I have 2 items of lost property so please contact me if you lost a Garmin Etrex 30 on the Wolds or left a pair of shoes at Grewelthorpe last October!

Our next event is at Lofthouse in Nidderdale on Saturday 18^th April.

The following weekend (25/26^th), I have planned the OMM Bike & Lite events at Bamford in the Peak District. It’s a 2 day event with 7,5&3 hour options on Saturday and 5,4&3 hour courses on Sunday. Entries still available at www.theomm.com

Hope to see you there.

Steve

WE HAVE GOT 75 PRE-ENTRIES (for the Yorkshire Wolds event) WHICH HAVE NOW CLOSED SO JENS HAS PRINTED 100 MAPS. Please email by Friday noon if you want to reserve one or enter on the day.

WE HAVE GOT 15 PRE-ENTRIES (for the Allerthorpe event) WHICH HAVE NOW CLOSED SO I HAVE PRINTED 25 MAPS. Please email by Friday noon if you want to reserve one or enter on the day. The NYMBO account isn’t work so please send to stevewillis3@btinternet.com

Here’s the blank map for the first event of the 2015 League, taking place on Saturday 28th March. Don’t forget there’s an MTBO earlier in the day.

MTBO (click here for online entry)

VENUE GR 753 473 FC car park, 1 mile SW of the A1079 at Barmby Moor

COURSE 4-6km SPRINT EVENT with a 20-30 minute winning time
TERRAIN A small flat forestry plantation with an intricate path network

REGISTER 8.30 – 9.15
START 9.00 – 9.30

MBO (click here for online entry)

VENUE GR 964 707 Weaverthorpe Village Hall YO17 8EX

10 miles east of Malton and 4 miles south of the A64 at Sherburn. Parking is at Sleightholme’s Yard (951702) in Helperthorpe which is 1km east of the Start & Finish at Weaverthorpe Village Hall.

FACILITIES Registration, toilets and refreshments in the village hall
COURSES 3 hour SCORE event (with a 2 hour option for NOVICES)

REGISTER 11.30 – 12.45 STARTS 12.00 – 13.00

Map…. updated 26 March with minor clarifications

UPDATED – 2015 Yorkshire Wolds 40000 Working Drawing without Controls 22nd March 2015

This event is also the BRITISH MTBO SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS so prizes and trophies available but it is still open to all riders of all ages and abilities.

Planners Comments

I was originally looking for a new area but the chosen pub didn’t have a car park so at Steve’s suggestion I looked at the old Sicklinghall map. With Woodhall bridge due to open on the 1st January I decided correctly as it happened that it was too risky to plan anything south of the river and I wasn’t happy with using or crossing the main roads. I also think that some of the courses have been a little large so I was trying to get something that was just too big for Mr Conn and from the comments above got it spot on. I also enjoyed the street work we had on the Ripon event so included this round Wetherby, and the 40 shilling one in Spofforth.

Desk top planning was complete so as usual I left the actual riding till a nice cold day Strava route is https://www.strava.com/activities/242802198 and Viewranger with control pictures is http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTM1NTc3Ng== . Some of the old controls had changed or I couldn’t find and the only track I couldn’t ride was the one west from 26. I deliberately blocked out the central ones as I knew from local knowledge and complaints last time that they were boggy, only one rider that I knew took one of these routes which was the direct line from 1 to 26 and it probably cost him the win as Ed , Max and Andy all got 450 points but only one was back within 2 hours. I have to say it did make me smile.

Apologies for those who got confused over number 30 I should have moved the control but I had it set in my mind that the old railway tunnel would have a dated keystone on it and on finding it didn’t should have moved the control.

Thanks must go to Steve for organising, Jens for the map and the Scotts Arms for excellent hospitality and having a café with nice coffee and chocolate cake for while I was waiting was much appreciated. All I really needed was a dry seat in the sun , which is why the finish was moved from the start. Thanks for all the positive feedback

Here are the results after the final event

NYMBO Winter League Results

We have only included people who rode in 2 events or more. Thanks for supporting these events which averaged over 50 riders. Congratulations to the winners. Thanks to John Dixon for working it all out, Jens for 4 more excellent maps and Dave Robertson, David Day, Jeff Barber and Tim Evans for planning the courses.