Sorry I've been busy with work and some personal stuff. I'll get focused on the ride now
As discussed, 9am start Leeds Train Station in the usual place (please check previous versions of the ride for this). I suspect the turnout may be fairly modest so I think we will stick with the flat route if that's ok with everyone. If a load of mountain goats decide to join then I can add a hilly variant if required
I will sort out the route file for everyone and post it here
One word to the wise; the train company requires bike spaces to be reserved to guarantee you a space on the train home. I don't know how rigorously they will choose to enforce this (on the Llandudno ride they are very relaxed and no reservation is actually needed, despite the same regulations). Perhaps it would be wise to book a space, just to be on the safe side
For anyone considering the ride it's eighty odd miles out of Leeds to Scarborough. After the urban escape from Leeds it becomes very rural and very flat. Nice café at Cawood. Then more flat, then a few lumps as we skirt the Howardian Hills. Lunch stop in Malton and then on to Scarborough. We take the prom around the castle a la Tour of Yorkshire. Then some excellent fish and chips to finish. A few beers are available after the ride to those that fancy them (such as me)
Oh, and its usually a really nice tailwind. If it is, there are long stretches where we bowl along with very little effort. It's good fun