Posted: 10 Nov 2008, 6:57pm
Steve wrote:There are a few disadvantages which the pro Yorkies don't mention, such as how long it takes to get anywhere nice if you go west - it's a good day's ride just to the edge of the Dales and back. In winter the Vale of York is usually a dismal grey plain with filthy roads and the ride to Selby and back can lose its appeal after only a few times. Perhaps the best way to go is east and north.
I suppose that contains some variables. It's thirteen miles from York to Wetherby - admittedly the B 1224 is busier than it was 'when I was a lad' but there are nearby alternatives. Aim just a bit further north, say around Knaresboro and you are quickly into some serious hills. I don't imagine anybody picks a university just for the cycling - even a cycling mad cyclist - but if all the other things that are important to you are met (if it ticks all the boxes as they say
) then the cycling in and around York will not disappoint.