Jackie Speakman

Wheels spinning, legs feeling weak

Sweat dripping, on my check

Uphill uphill, keep moving

Pushing uphill, resistance, bruising

Seat so sore, aching wrists

The hill needs more, but my brain resists

Uphill uphill, keep moving

Pushing uphill, resistance, bruising

Reaching the submit, feels like a dream

We’ve overcome it, smile, beam

Hot and sweaty, out of breathe

Feeling heady, the agony left

Downhilll, downhill, keep on moving

Freewheel downhill, feels alluring

Lumpy track, shake me awake

Don’t look back, fingers on the break

We welcome you wind, sweat is cooling

On my skin it feels so soothing

Thanks to Pauline and Beccy Straw who wrote the above poem. I think anyone who cycles can relate to the words. Pauline has attended the Cycle with Confidence sessions and is a keen Ryedale Velo member.

Are you passionate about clean air, safe streets, vibrant communities and a healthy environment for the future?

If so, the link below will make interesting reading.

Click to access Low-Traffic-Future-Local-Transport-Plan-FULL-GUIDE-2023v1.pdf

Some picture below showing participants gaining confidence practicing to signal their direction.

Looking forward to next weeks session on Monday morning at Everyone Active Swim and Fitness Centre in Pickering, 09.15 – 10.45.

This is an aspiration to follow and definitely worth a read. It’s great for the economy, health, well-being and so much more.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/sep/18/swedens-newest-national-cycle-route-is-perfect-for-a-towpath-adventure?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The next meeting is on Tuesday 12 September 2023, with a link to the agenda below;

Ryedale Cycle Forum Minutes (getryedalecycling.com)

If you are passionate about increasing cycling in Ryedale, please contact Jackie Speakman, Sustainable Transport Officer at jackie.speakman@northyorks.gov.uk for a Teams meeting link.

New faces and new ideas always welcome.

These are suitable for adults who haven’t been on their bike for a while and want to gain in confidence.

Sessions will start in a traffic free environment, then progress onto quite roads as confidence and knowledge increases.

Sessions are due to start on Monday 11 September, 09:15 – 10:45 at Everyone Active, Swim and Fitness Centre, Pickering.

Booking is essential so please contact Jackie Speakman, NYC Sustainable Transport Officer on email jackie.speakman@northyorks.gov.uk