Muddy Brown's Blog: Whitby to Scarborough Cinder Track on the FAT BIKES

26 April 2014

Whitby to Scarborough Cinder Track on the FAT BIKES

Firstly apologies for the lack of blogs over the last 3-4 weeks but i havent had time to do any cycling as my sister bought a new, or should i say old house that needed a fair amount of work to bring it upto modern day standards before she could move in. So it was a full rewire, full new heating system, new kitchen, new doors/skirting/architrave/curtain rails, demolish cupboards, redesign the ground floor layout inc walls down and a new wall up, plastering and all new flooring throughout. On top of that i have had serious man flu for the last two weeks that i cannot shake off but finally got an appointment at the docs of friday pm so have some stronger horse tablets to take. Today was the first day from working a 12+hr shift so had a day out down to Whitby. A couple of years ago me & Angus did the Whitby to Scarborough Cinder track route but we had a massive headwind all the way out and the track was very washed out and rough. The signage was very poor but was a sunny day. Today Arran joined in with me and Angus so we had all three Salsa Fat Bikes out. From the start it was misty and cool but dry, as we rode out from Whitby onto the exposed coastal sections we had a strong headwind yet again. The leg out was very tough going and big puddles everywhere. One thing we did notice Sustrans have put up new signage and was alot easier to follow this time. Were were planning about a 10+ mile outward leg then turn and head back to Whitby but a couple of miles past Robin Hoods Bay Arran was flagging so we turned and headed back. Once we climbed back out of Robins Hood Bay we stopped for a quick refuel and then it was a fast blast back to Whitby with a lovely tail wind. Once we got changed into warmer/dry clothing it was time to head to the chippy!