Ride from Crook O'Lune to Goosnargh, Thursday 5th March 2020

Flipping heck is it my turn to lead the Lancaster and South Lake CTC ride again??

With the weather starting to improve we were beginning to believe spring/summer was on it’s way but were we fooling ourselves at least today seemed reasonable it is miserable having to lead when it is pouring down because you have to turn out!!

The ride on the 5th was still regarded as a shorter ride even though the days were getting longer.
Meeting at the Crook O Lune (thanks Keith) we went up and over Postern Gate and dropped down behind the university where the leader got a rear wheel puncture (something to do with the weight!!). The rest ploughed on but revolted when it came to the ford turn off. So a refreshment break was called for in Garstang to allow the leader to catch up (mucky hands and all)

Suitable refreshed we went through the town to Brockholes Arms at which we reluctantly carried on. Turning left we went over the River Brock and a right turn in Inglewhite saw us on country lanes into the pub in Goosnargh.

Suitably refreshed we left Goosnargh travelling along Goosnargh Lane, Langley Lane and crossed the old A6 at Broughton crossroads. Trundling along Woodplumpton Lane to meet Hollowforth Lane then Benson Lane to arrive at Old Nell’s on St. Michaels Road. Crossing the A6 to flog up Bilsborrow Lane then to turn left to drop down Lydiate Lane by which time the smell of a coffee from Daisy Clough was wafting in the breeze.

Leaving Daisy Clough (and the gorgeous smiles behind) we went our usual way home via Forton, Whams Lane and the university.

All in all I had managed to arrange lovely dry weather for the group to enjoy!!!

Anyone interested in joining us can find information about our Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday rides on our web site at www CTCLancaster.org.uk