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May Day Bank Holiday Sunday the 1st of May 2005

The MOB Run - My Other Bike's a .....

We know that there are a lot of you out there! A lot of Cloggers who have another bike in addition to the one that they normally use! Well, here's a run designed especially for you, 'cos you'll now be able to show off your other machinery with our sanction. Indeed, with our very encouragement! Even if it is a cruiser! Now, don't take on and worry if you've just got the one bike, and there's no likelihood of you being able to beg, borrow and preferably not steal something else. Come along anyway and add your 'encouragement' to those who do turn up on their chopper, scrambler, hog or whatever.

This is a 'fun run' so the distances have been kept down purposely, and the roads chosen accordingly. After all, we've no idea what type of machinery is going to be turning up. You'll see from the Itinerary that each section is around 30 miles and the roads are pretty easy going. There are some sections that can be taken briskly, if that's appropriate to your 'other bike', but also sections that are intentionally slow and meandering to accommodate the lower performance mounts. The total mileage is 136.6 and is split into five sections starting and finishing in Clitheroe, Lancashire. For those coming up north past Manchester then there's another meet at junction 10 on the M60.

The first section takes us through the Trough of Bowland to Devil's Bridge. The following sections get us to Kirkby Stephen, Leyburn, Skipton and finally back to Clitheroe. This is a lovely circuit of the Dales and should prove to be a great fun day with excellent scenery.

Remember: If you don't have another bike to use on the day then still do come along on your Bird, you'll be most welcome.

ROUTE & ITINERARY
Start Time	From	To	Description	Dist. (Miles)	Dur. (Hrs)	Total Dist.	End Time	Notes
08:00			M60 junction 10 meet-up		0.3		08:15	A quick meet-up and then we're off......
08:15	M60 jn10	Clitheroe	A straight run to Clitheroe on the M60, M66, A56, A680 & A59	37.2	0.8		09:00	Join the Clitheroe meet-up
09:00			Clitheroe meet-up		0.5		09:30	First chance to see everybody's 'alter-egos'!
09:30	Clitheroe	Devil's Bridge	We'll take the B6478 through Slaidburn in the Trough over to High Bentham, Burton in Lonsdale and on the A65 to Devil's Bridge	28.0	1.0	28.0	10:30	From picturesque Clitheroe through more picturesque villages and out onto the moors. You'll feel like you're on top of the world! However, do watch out for the free-roaming sheep!!!
10:30			Break		0.5		11:00	Plenty of bikes, snack bar, toilets, pretty location,....
11:00	Devil's Bridge	Kirkby Stephen	North up the A683, purportedly in the best direction, through Sedbergh.	24.3	0.7	52.3	11:45	Can be taken very fast but enjoyed nearly as much when taken more sedately
11:45			Break		0.3		12:05
12:05	Kirkby Stephen	Leyburn	East on the severe climb up the B6270 then down a beautiful dale through Muker and Gunnerside and then south on the A6108	34.0	1.3	86.3	13:25	Slow and torturous but with astounding views - reputedly the prettiest of the Yorkshire dales
13:25			Meal break		1.1		14:30
14:30	Leyburn	Skipton	Leaving Leyburn west on the A684 we soon take to the back roads through Melmerby, Carlton and Gammersgill following the River Cover until we pick up the A6160 at Kettlewell. The A6265 gets us to Skipton	30.7	1.2	117.0	15:50	A dawdling climb up the Cover valley on Dales back roads, over the pass and down into Wharfedale. Slow but beautiful, with some technical bends
15:50			Break		0.2		16:00
16:00	Skipton	Clitheroe	West on the A59	19.6	0.6	136.6	16:45	Final short section along the fast and fun A59 along the southern edge of the Dales - great views, great road!
16:45			Farewells

Interested (will confirm nearer the time):
Handle	Name(s)	No. Up.	Notes
BOLDRICK	Grahame	1	The BMW R1100S has blown an oil seal! Unlikely to be fixed in time, but here's hoping.
CYCLOPS	Ian	1	Hmmm, now, will it be the Blade or the Harley! Unfortunately Ian's leg isn't yet recovered enough for him to join this run. He'll certainly be missed but then there'll be plenty of opportunities when he's fitter.
GREY WOLF	Del	1	Unfortunately Del's popped a disc in his back and can't make it - he's resting up to be sure he's fit for Scotland!

Attendees:				8 Bikes & 14 People
Handle	Name(s)		No. Up.		Meet-Up	Conf.
STUEY	Stu & Lainey	Leader	2		Clitheroe on their Pan STX1300	ü
CLIVE	Clive & Kit	Whippets	2		M60 junction 10 on their BMW K100RS	ü
QUINEY	John & Sandra	Sweeper	2		Clitheroe on their Pan STX1300	ü
CANARY	Rob & Julie		2		M60 junction 10 on their VFR	ü
CHIMES	Simon		1		M60 junction 10 on his Warrior	ü
PRECIOUS METAL	Garf & Sue		2		Clitheroe on their Bird	ü
SILVERONE	John & Dawn		2		M60 junction 10 on their Bird	ü
SKIPPY	Skip		1		M60 junction 10 on his Bird & crutch	ü
TROPHYCHAP Sadly withdrawn due to spill injuries	Pete & Jenny		2		Clitheroe on their Triumph Trophy