Bamburgh - 22 to 26 May 2009

 

The bikes are ready to be loaded up.

Darrly enjoys the view from his hotel bedroom.
 
 
Laurie, Alan and John get the bikes ready for the day's trip.
Alan, Laurie and Phil zooming along.
 
 
The full team en route to Craster.
Proof that we got there.
 
 
Darrly and Jon get back to Bamburgh.
A bracing walk on the beach is just what's needed to sharpen the appetite before dinner. As if we needed it. Phil ate some seaweed to keep him going.
 

 
The sun's in the wrong direction but you can still read the sign. Heading off to Holy Island.
A breather en route to Holy Island.
 
 
Darrly and Jon sensibly give way to a very fast train.
Jon, Darrly and Laurie have a cup of tea while Alan investigates the tide times.
 
 
A puncture. Jon suggests stuffing the tyre with grass. Darrly, Alan and Laurie suggest a new tube.
The Apple Inn. Best chips of the whole weekend.
 
 
The Apple Inn. Alan relaxes with a pint.
It's downhill. Phil has a smile on his face.
 
 
Jon won the prize for the best photo of Bamburgh Castle. He's in touch with his inner self.
The Sunningdale, Bamburgh. A really nice place to stay.
 
 
At the end of a long ride, chums nod off.

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