Sheffield FridayNightRide

we have nothing to lose but our chains

2018/06/29 The Dragon of Wantley

Ride report: It was a warm ,v sunny evening for the 33 riders who cycled up out of Hillsborough to climb to Worrall, and along the ridge towards Bradfield, turning right and go over the moors and drop down (amazing twists and turns!) to Ewden and then cycled along More Hall Reservoir before a final short precipitous ascent to Bitholmes Wood to see the Dragon of Wantley. The return was down the Stocksbridge Rd, to Oughtibridge then through the sublime dappled-in-the-evening-sunlight path on Beeley Woods to Clay Wheels Lane and Hillsborough and then followed the Penistone Rd to Neepsend to finish with beer and chat in the surreal garden of the Gardener’s Rest. 18 miles and just a perfect night out!
Thx to Martin Caudwell for the photos

 

Next Sheffield FNR
The Dragon of Wantley
Friday 29 June 2018
Start 6.30pm @Hillsborough House (aka The Library) in Hillsborough Park
Ride Leader: Simon

SFNR’s 10th birthday is on 20 June but this is the first day we can go! and it will be ride #97
15 Miles Hilly on the outbound (anyone wanting to skip the hilly bit and meet us at the Dragon can get directions from Simon).
Bring a picnic
and bring lights, locks and a spare inner tube pls

Dedicated to the memory of Nick Rahtz, with whom Simon didn’t do enough riding.

The tale of the Dragon of Wantley is an allegory about a greedy rapacious landlord who was bested by a valiant knight in a court of law – or is it? Come along and find out! Many thanks to Lenny Fairhall for bringing it to our attention.

We cycle to see this sculpture of the Dragon of Wantley above Moore Hall

Ride starts at Hillsborough Park bandstand and terminates at the Gardeners Rest (anyone wanting to get back to the Park will be directed) Ample parking at the Park for out-of-towners.

Opera poster from June 2018