Marston Moor

Marston Moor

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

Conflict must be the theme of today. Here I am at the site of the
Battle of Marston Moor. In 1644 Oliver Cromwell won a decisive victory
here in his campaign against the Royalists.
Another civil war like so many today. Freedom fighters often robbing
people of their freedom, but equally at other times it’s part of the
struggle for freedom when negotiation breaks down.
Enough contemplation. Time to mount the pedals for a few more miles.

Stretching break

Stretching break

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

On the outskirts of York at Foxwood these poppies remind me of all
those who’ve fallen in war. As I stretch my tight muscles I think
about the uneasy conflict that grinds on in Israel between the
Isreali’s and the Palestinians.

I’m training for this ride to help a
few of the Christian Palestinians to tell their story more
effectively. If they can be heard without resorting to force the
resolution of the conflict comes closer.
You can sponsor my ride at www.help.co.uk/ridingbike. The funds I
raise will go towards the cost of travel for six Palestinians to
attend the Riding Lights Summer School in Harrogate this summer.

Dodging the traffic

Dodging the traffic

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

My usual start in York. The unpleasant ride along Gillygate. This
morning there are three buses in a row and a truck on front of them.
It’s at this point I wished I’d opted for the cycle track through Bootham
Park.
I’m setting off for a route on the west of York circling round through
Tockwith, Whixley, Linton on Ouse and back to York. About 35 miles.

Dramatic link

Press Article

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

My sponsored ride has hit the local press in York. The story has been mainly culled from by blog so there’s nothing new in there. The Press hasn’t posted the article on their website so you can’t see it online.

There’s another sponsored cycle ride article on the same page. Brian Crosby, who is coincidentally another Riding Lights board member, was raising money for three other charities.
It’s the season for Riding Bikes.

There’s still plenty of time to donate to the Riding Lights fund. www.help.co.uk/ridingbike

Wigginton Pond

Wiggington Pond

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

A pretty sight in the lengthening shadows, Wigginton and nearby Haxby ponds
seem to be in competition a few hundred yards apart on either side of
the same road. Sometimes it’s the little things on the way are what make
cycling so special.
The new saddle feels good too. I’m about to raise it a little for the
rest of the ride. In the end the right position is trial and error.
I’ll only have time for about twelve miles tonight. I like the way the
wind drops around dusk. If I time it right I can cycle out with the
wind and it’s just a whisper as I cycle home. Tonight is one of those
nights.