Harkerside Moor

Just back from my trip out to Grinton, where the start of this Autumn Polaris Challenge will be starting from on Saturday. Went out just to check the area around the start and it's not too bad. If there are some check points up Harkerside Moor then it's a bit of a climb to begin with or alternatively you could head up the River Swale to Assrig Common



Today's ride was totally different to last week, it was nice and clear and the views from the top of Harkerside Moor were fantastic.

When I got up this morning I was in too minds whether to go, I've had a bit of a cold for the last 2 weeks and need to shift if before Saturday but I though what the hell. Anyway, I suffered on the way up, which is think was mainly due to the cold/man flu, so I didn't complete the full circuit that I had hoped.


I stopped at the top for something to eat then took a fast ride back down to Grinton. I took some video with the helmetcam but made the mistake of pointing the camera too high and all you can see is the sky, never mind.

Anyway, next time on the bike will be Saturday, hopefully I'm feeling a bit fitter than today, otherwise I'll be lucky to get any points at all.