Jim's Ride September 10th

Gathering at the Boot and Shoe for a six person ride were myself, Mike CODD, Nick and Keith. As normal with my rides the weather looked reasonable so we headed off on our usual route through the Uni into Galgate then up Stoney Lane to Five Lane Ends. We took a right to let us go through Forton onto the A6 for a short spell then down Station Road to Daisy Clough. Table 37 had been booked so we got refreshed (sausage butty plus large coffee!)
From Scorton and along Gubberford Lane(at this point Nick had left us so we were down to three!) left along Green Lane through Garstang then left at Brockholes Arms so we could weave our way up Lydiate Lane down Bilsborrow Lane and across the A6 onto St. Michaels Lane.
Using Moss Lane then Benson Lane we weaved our way through Wharles and Treales via Cuddy Hill to the climb into Kirkham. A quick section followed passing Ribby Hall to arrive at our lunch break in the Grapes Inn in Wrea Green.
After lunch things got interesting. We left Wrea Green on the B5260 going through Great Plumpton and into Weeton. Across the very busy A585 and into Thistleton where I missed the sneaky right turn to Elswick. However I was aiming for Great Eccleston which I found although it involved a bit of riding on busy roads. Into Great Eccleston(eventually) and over the Wyre at Cartforth Bridge. We then took the moss road to Pilling and the speed started to increase. Through Pilling and over the moss where, according to Keith speeds of 19mph were reached. A right in Cockerham took us to Wallings where we managed to grab a coffee before we set off again to go along Ratcliffe Wharfe Lane, Wallace Lane across the A6 at Potters Brook, Five Lane Ends, Galgate, Uni and home.
A great day out with good company and I clocked up 60 miles.
Jim Gardner

We can only ride together in 6s now (or less) but thank heaven for cafes, golf clubs and garden centres. On Thursday 10th, Jim’s ride met Matt outside Booths in Scotforth at the start; and who should be at Daisy Clough garden centre/cafe but Neil, Graham, Geoff, John J and Ken on a separate ride to Little Town Farm near Longridge! We shouted to them from our socially distanced table 37.

Mike Codd