Humber Bridge – 12 Apr 25 – Tandem Trekkers

Early start for a long ride and a long day out.

8 tandems and an excited guide dog loaded for a day out in Humberside and North Lincolnshire.

a group shot of riders and tandems prior to the start of the ride. The group is amassed together in a carpark area, many people wearing the yellow and orange synonymous with TT. Shadows are cast on the floor from the bikes, the sky is blue but the trees in the background remain bare of foliage.

The assembly at the start point included 2 sponsored walks and an inflatable 8 foot high dinosaur costume, hence our visit from the superintendent of the bridge to check our intentions as he already looked to have his fair share of “different” visitors without a marauding gang of tandem riders from West Yorkshire. We were all impeccably behaved and managed to ride across the bridge without incident and even managed not to run over the dinosaurs tail.

Photo from Steve D's stoker perspective showing Stevie B piloting him and other riders ahead of them, beginning to go across the Humber Bridge which is looming up in front of them. They are on a path next to the oncoming traffic separated by a metal railing on the left.

The sun shone incredibly well and 20 miles were covered prior to the obligatory café stop where Trekkers once again commandeered all available table space and made the most of the extensive menu, including the Bakewell Tart whose sloppy bottom filling of cherry jam may have made indelible marks on my racing jersey.

Muz and pilot Brian on a tarmac road with a grass verge and hedge to the left.

Extended lunch break completed a gentle 13 miles afternoon jaunt back through the Lincolnshire countryside before a dash through Barton on Humber and back up onto the bridge.

A group shot of 6 riders in a little wooden booth made to look like a hut, enjoying their lunch at the Bike and Bean cafe.

33 miles completed, no mechanicals and no casualties other than the jam on the jersey incident.

Ahmed and Paul grinning into the camera from their tandem, framed by green grass, hedges and blue sky in the background

Taya (Jules’ new guide dog) appeared to have a had a wonderful day out with her puppy raisers in Beverley and we all departed in various directions roughly on time.

Taya the guide dog surrounded by her former Puppy raisers and her new owner Jules.
Taya is a black Labrador, surrounded by 1 man and 2 women, one of which is in cycle outfit including yellow TT branded gilet.

Thanks to all pilots and drivers involved today, particularly as logistics are challenging with this many people coming form so many different directions.

A view of the off road path surrounded by tall hedges and greenery with a trail of tandemsz and riders heading in front into the distance.

Write up by Barney

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This was a truly wonderful ride, excellent planning and ride leading coupled with beautiful weather, stunning views and joyous company really made the day. Loads of laughter as usual!
Stevie B

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