{"id":3939,"date":"2025-04-12T21:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T21:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/?p=3939"},"modified":"2025-04-12T21:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T21:56:15","slug":"humber-bridge-12-apr-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/humber-bridge-12-apr-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Humber Bridge &#8211; 12 Apr 25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early start for a long ride and a long day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 tandems and an excited guide dog loaded for a day out in Humberside and North Lincolnshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-3947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pre-ride-car-park.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 &#8220;different&#8221; visitors without a marauding gang of tandem riders from West Yorkshire. &nbsp;We were all impeccably behaved and managed to ride across the bridge without incident and even managed not to run over the dinosaurs tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Humber-Bridge-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-3940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Humber-Bridge-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Humber-Bridge-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Humber-Bridge-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Humber-Bridge.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sun shone incredibly well and 20 miles were covered prior to the obligatory caf\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Muz and pilot Brian on a tarmac road with a grass verge and hedge to the left.\" class=\"wp-image-3942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Brian-and-Muz.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cafe-stop1-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-3943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cafe-stop1-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cafe-stop1-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cafe-stop1-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cafe-stop1-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">33 miles completed, no mechanicals and no casualties other than the jam on the jersey incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Ahmed and Paul grinning into the camera from their tandem, framed by green grass, hedges and blue sky in the background\" class=\"wp-image-3944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ahmed-and-Paul.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taya (Jules&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/taya-and-Jules-with-Puppy-Raisers-999x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Taya the guide dog surrounded by her former Puppy raisers and her new owner Jules.\nTaya is a black Labrador, surrounded by 1 man and 2 women, one of which is in cycle outfit including yellow TT branded gilet.\" class=\"wp-image-3945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/taya-and-Jules-with-Puppy-Raisers-999x1024.jpeg 999w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/taya-and-Jules-with-Puppy-Raisers-293x300.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/taya-and-Jules-with-Puppy-Raisers-768x787.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/taya-and-Jules-with-Puppy-Raisers.jpeg 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all pilots and drivers involved today, particularly as logistics are challenging with this many people coming form so many different directions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stevie-B-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-3946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stevie-B-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stevie-B-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stevie-B-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stevie-B.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Write up by Barney<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/humber-bridge-12-apr-25\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Humber Bridge &#8211; 12 Apr 25&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3939"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3948,"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3939\/revisions\/3948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tandemtrekkers.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}