Check out these links for the stats on how a typical Training ride goes as opposed to a typical Sunday club run.

Airedale Olympic members have competed in numerous road races and time trials, including:

Third cat rider John Oldridge has placed well in the Circuit of the Dales and Circuit of Ingleborough timetrials, and the Hull Thursday and Wetwang road races.

Salt Ayre Criterium, Lancaster where Hamish Robertshaw rode well before fading on this flowing but narrow circuit.

Aughton Road Race, Lancashire where Lee Stenton made his debut, enjoying the race and the good value tea and cakes provided too!

2010 Club BAR Events

Sun 9th May 9-30. Club run to Buckden

Wed 2nd June 7-30pm. 10mile time trial. Walshford course. Meet at Bluebell Inn Arkendale. Nr Boroughbridge

This is a come and try it event for non members , a novice event which anyone can come along on any type of cycle. Club members, no aero bars or wheels allowed, road bikes only.

Tues 10th Aug 7pm. Hill climb. Approx 3mile from Ilkly to Langbar. This is a come and try it event, any type of cycle .

Please note the hillclimb course is not the same as the 2009 route. The start is the Denton Road, Ilkley, near to the stone bridge, where the road widens, exact point of start is, end of Denton Road, opposite Clifford Road end. Lamp number 13.

Sportive. The sportive can be any one of your choice, but if you wish to ride one with other members, then get in touch with Hamish, who is planning Sportives for the season.

Any non members who would like to take part in any events are welcome, please contact any official or club member.

Road Race Learning Curve

Following the disappointment of the cancellation of the Hetton Winter Criterium due to snow, riders were met with cold, damp conditions at Ashbourne's Darley Moor Circuit for this Regional B race.

The race proved to be a steep learning curve for Airedale Olympic's Hamish Robertshaw as the high pace and circuit's tight corners caused a strong yo-yo effect in the bunch.  Hamish said "my position at the back from the start was hard to hold given the repeated sprints, but overall I just didn't have the legs - more training required!"