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Due to the timing of Surf & Turf 2014 being a couple of weeks after the Tour de France Grand Departe accommodation is rapidly disappearing to the armies of lycra clad cycling enthusiasts sure to descend on the dales before and after the event.

On the plus side, it means that most of the really good roads have been/are being and will be resurfaced to be racetrack smooth and grippy as hell  

The downside, looks like a 3 night minimum stay, even if we're only there for 2 and I'm going to need a deposit and firm commitment in the near future.

This year we'll be staying in Middleham, a major horse racing centre which used to be the capital of Wensleydale. I've negotiated a good price and provisionally booked a large self catering property called 'The School House' which is directly opposite Middleham Castle, home of Richard III.

There are no less than four pubs in Middleham – all of which serve food:

The White Swan is the foodie’s favourite.
The Black Swan attracts a mixed crowd, and sometimes offers live entertainment.
The Black Bull is a quirky, cosy local with a very good pint.
The Richard III is comfortable, family-friendly, and is building a reputation for its meals.

A short walk away along the bank of the river Cover is one of the best pubs in North Yorkshire, The Cover Bridge Inn, which has won many awards for it's beer and supplies excellent meals with portions large enough to sink a battleship. (Nick & Ellie, we'll be doing our best to make sure there's some Jaipur on tap for you guys   )

Middleham also has a fish and chip takeaway, and a small Chinese restaurant and takeaway.

To make this work out as cheaply as possible for everybody we need at least 15 people for the weekend, that'll work out at £100pp for 3 nights!

So, if you could indicate below if you will be able to attend and whether you would like 2 or 3 nights so I can confirm numbers and book the venue that would be great.

Deposits need to be paid by the end of this month when I'll confirm the booking.

Come on folks, get your name down, we really do need a good turn out otherwise I'll lose the booking. It's a great weekend and the roads and scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District & North Yorks Moors are legendary.


Thanks,

Chris

1 & 2. Chris & Katie, Double room, 3 nights
3. Rosco
4. Dirt Bike Dave
5. MrNutt
6. Chickentim
7 & 8. Nick & Ellie, Double room
9 & 10. Rob & Linz, Double room

Is the double room still available Chris / Terry? If so, I'd like to book it please for Pam and myself.

2 weeks today bring it on. Hoping the weather is like this.

Paul

Hi Steve, I'll call them back on Monday. Some daft cycling proficiency thing on in Leyburn today so their a bit busy   

Sorry about this but I'm going to have to cancel, something has come up and I can't make it I'm afraid, maybe next year! Sowwy

Sorry to hear that Kev, no probs.

Steve, you and Pam booked in a double for Fri & Sat.

Fantastic, many thanks Chris.

Sorry we won't be seeing you there Kev, hope it isn't coz I suddenly decided to go    

Just watching these posts from very sunny and very very hot Dominica, sorry you're not coming Nick and Ellie, but chuffed you and Pam are Steve. God knows how I've managed to do this on a hotel computer. Proper pleased with myself.

Silver surfer

Haha well done terry. Enjoy the rest of the holiday.

Paul

Next thing we know Tes is you'll be surfing on your mobile    Well done

Not at all Steve, I've been suffering with numbness in my hands and it's made worse when riding the bike so avoiding long rides etc, was really looking forward to it too :-(

Sorry to hear that Kev, Pam swears by Vit B6 for numbness, conned me onto it now, but it does seem to help.

Won't be surfin on my mobile mate. Its one of the last steam driven models made.

As it stands there are 8 people staying in the hotel on Saturday night and 4 others either staying at mine or living locally. As previously mentioned there is an excellent Indian restaurant just across from the hotel, could I have a hands up as to who would like to go, and if most are in favour I'll book a table. ps hope I haven't missed anyone out. pps Robcat and Sir Digby said they might come just for the rideout, would you please inform me of your intentions. Thanks

The Indian is very good, but sorry Tes will have to bow out this time. Curry and a bike ride are not a good combination for Pam.

Terry - happy to eat curry, or anything else - well up to a point.

Cheers
Billy

yes a indian would suit me terry

And Pete?

Count me in for everything food related. Terry.
You know me.

Cheers
Rosco

Hoping to get over for the ride out on Saturday terry but iam still waiting for my rear brake disc to come from the twating garage I got the bike from long story its on another thread if that doesn't come it will be a bit dodgy for me to join you all.
Cheers
Mark

Spoken with Pam this evening and she'll take some tabs to combat the side effects, so two for the curry please Tes.

yes peter will have a curry

That's great Steve, I think the restaurant probably does non curry dishes anyway.

We shall be there still for the ride out as we have a babysitter booked till 7.

So depending on what time it is and where we are, we might have to leave the ride a tad premature.

Hi terry curry is good for Danny & myself. As I remember from previous years it's very good.

Paul.

Safe ride everyone, will be leaving around 10 am hopefully the clouds and traffic would have died down by then - see you this evening