- Mountain bike in good repair

- Basic repair stuff - e.g. puncture kit, spare tubes, bike tool

- Food and drinks

- Helmet

- First Aid kit

- Clothes to suit weather

Scheduled monthly rides

Time & date	Meeting place	Further info
Sunday 5th February - note early start	Meet at Otley ready for off by 09.30.  Usual Car Park by the library. Huby, Almscliffe Crag, Stainburn mix.	.
Sunday 8th January	Danefield, Chevin, Menston	11 riders, 13 miles and about 4 catering size bowls of crumble. Not a bad start to the year.
Sunday 4th  December	Esholt, Baildon, and moors.	9 of us set off, but a bit of a wastage rate due to the weather. About 15 miles, not entirely pleasant.
Sunday 6th  November	Gargrave, Eshton, Bordley, Weets Top, Airton, Bell Busk, Gargrave	10 of us, 20 miles. Fab weather, fab route.
Sunday 2nd October	Wath, Gouthwaite, over Moors, Grewelthorpe, Kirky Malzeard, back over moors.	7 riders, 25 miles. Good day out.
Saturday 3rd September	Otley, Arthington, Harewood,Kirby Overblow, Linton, East Keswick, Harewood, Golen Acre, Otley	7 riders did about 30 miles, all good.
Saturday 6th August	Littondale Mountain Bike Challenge 2	6 of us followed the route of the Littondale Mountain Bike Challenge that we attempted in May. No hail this time, but plenty of rain and one of the best thunderstorms! Anyway, job done this time, 34 miles, not too bad till the last climb.
Sunday 3rd July	Ilkley, Middleton, Round Hill, Kex Gill, Langbar, Ilkey	4 riders, about 16 miles in good weather. A couple of good climbs around Beamsley Beacon, and a pretty good descent on the (closed) A59.
Sunday 5th June	Otley,  Huby, Forest Moor, Stainbrun, Dob Park, Otley	7 of the Crew went the red routes at the Stainburn built tracks. Mind you, we also did about 18 miles getting there and back.
Sunday 22nd May	Littondale Mountain Bike Challenge	I'm afraid the 7 of us were among the majority of entrants who withstood cold, rain, strong winds and hailstorm only to bale our before completing our intended route. We'll have another go at the long route again when the weather is kinder.
Sunday 8th May	Golden Acre Park and Harewood	4 riders -   good weather, about 20 miles. Good fun, pretty quick and dry conditions
Saturday 2nd April	Rylstone, Threshfield, Mastiles Lane, Bordley, Boss Moor.	7 of us and I think we did about 17 miles, scenic and hilly
Sunday March 6th	Otley, Dob Park, Fewston and Swinnsty, over top to Denton	20-ish miles, 10 riders and a lovely sunny day.
Sunday February 6th	Oxenhope - Black Moor	6 Crew - 6 miles. A bit breezy.................

Other events

Date	Event	Planner / organisation
5th May 2012 - to confirm	The 'things to do before you are xx yrs old ride'	Info from Ruth
16/18th Sept 2011	Mountain Bike weekend at Dales Bike Centre near Reeth	Good time had by all.
24th/25th Sept 2010	Mountain Bike weekend at Dales Bike Centre near Reeth	12 MOtley Crew had a great weekend at the Dales Bike Centre. No major injuries, but even worse.....Liz left her packed lunch berhind.! Thanks for the photos, Rosie.
Saturday 12th June 2010	Guisburn Dirty Dozen Mountain Bike Challenge	8 MOtley Crew members took part in the Guisburn Dirty Dozen - 2 teams of 3, 1 team of 2. Between us we did 36 laps! We didn't embarrass ourselves and had some star performers. Some bruises, some sunburn. Plus lots of laughs, cake, tea, nerves and adrenaline.
Sunday July 4th 2010	Grassington Mountain Biking Marathon	7 MOtley Crew and friends completed the 70 km Marathon. Well done us!

Links

Website URL	Activity
http://web.me.com/misskatpaw/Yorkshire_Dirt_Divas/welcome.html	Yorkshire Dirt Divas - Bingley-based MBike gils
http://www.bikeweek.org.uk	Bike week every year in June. Search for events, information etc
http://www.jdcycles.co.uk	JDs Cycles in Ilkely : bike shop and friend of MOtley Crew
http://www.cycleactive.co.uk	Mountain biking hols and training. Used by MOtley Crew
http://www.bmbo.org.uk/	Trailquest and mountain bike orienteering association
http://www.aire.org.uk	Orienteering in Wharfedale and Airedale

Note that Off-road cycling can be a dangerous activity and you are responsible for your own actions. MOtley Crew accepts no liability if you damage either yourself or your bike.
Take care and have fun