4 riders met at Rawdon for the planned ride to Birkin, Hamish, Don, John and I. John being the only brave one in shorts on this chilly morning.

Once again it was a ride into a headwind but this time from the east, a steady pace was adopted out through Barwick in Elmet to sherburn in Elmet on through Hillam to Birkin.

At Birkin we were suprisingly presented with a full car park, loads of people and an Easter Fair, fortunately not many wanting food from the cafe. Having to sit outside, thankfully it was begining to warm up a touch before heading back.

A slight loop Eastward before finally getting the wind at our backs we made good progress through Cawood to Tadcaster then to Bramham where Hamish having to get back headed for home at his quicker pace.

That left the 3 of us to plod on with John turning off for Horsforth at Alwoodley while Dom & I getting back to Rawdon at 2.30.

All in all, 72 miles and 3240 ft for me.

Cheers Alan