the sun was out, i had a day off so decided to have a proper day out with the BBB... up to Whitby (everytime I go there I wonder why), then on to Scarborough, which was far nicer...
I even managed a 'lap' of the Olivers Mount circuit :D for those who dont know, the 'circuit' is basically a narrow public road through a park which hosts 4 (?) events a year?
thats the starting grid in the background
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and Race Control 8)
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the war memorial at the top of the circuit/park
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and the view... by 'eck it could almost be the Mediterranean :D
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finished the day off with chips n mushy peas at Wetwang...
about 250 miles, bike didnt miss a beat although petrol consumption was arounf 45 to the gallon on the way back? I must admit I was exploring the performance envelope :D on the way home but less MPG than I expected?
45 is about right if you push it. Or at least that's what I average. I used to get low 50s while I was getting to know her but that was a long time ago. Going up to Durham tomorrow and home on Sat afternoon so, all being well, I plan to come back Guisboro' Whitby, Scarboro' Beverley, Humber Bridge, Lincoln, Sleaford, Kings Lynn, Swaffham and home. You'll notice there's no motorway except 1 junction just before (or is it just after?) the bridge.
Hey NeilD !! good to hear yer gettin on fine with BBB :lol:
was enjoyin the grrreat pics and RR up untill ya mentioned the.........
mushy peas !! Barf !! :shock:
:wink:
KK
sounds like a good thrash, I mean trip, BB and the weather looks promising for you, although I expect the world, his wife and dog will be around the coast ... the road from Whitby to Scarborough was very nice, and I always enjoy the blatt up and across the hilly bits past RAF Staxton Wold.. :) watch out for unmarked plod bike (last heard it was a black blackbird) on the section from wetwang to beverley - I kept having visions yesterday of me making a starring appearence in the next series of Police Camera Action! :D yeah the motorway is south of the bridge after the dual carriageway, but I go straight across and home either through Birgg or down past Humberside airport towards Caistor then Horncastle..