Thursday Ride from Crook O'Lune to Clapham on 6th October

We all gathered at Crook O Lune for our rescheduled ride to Clapham. I had decided to shorten the ride because of daylight hours and the weather.

Setting going we had to use the main road because of tree chopping and the cycle path was closed. We sped along assisted with a good wind before we turned off heading for Wray. My bike wanted to turn right in Wray for a sausage butty but I fought the handlebars because the bike was on a diet! . We carried on and flew through Wennington and into Low Bentham where we took a left turn up Burton Road(forget the slight detour).

At the crossroads a right turn saw us on Ravens Close Brow which we used as far as the next crossroad where a left turn onto Bentham Road allowed us to head for and into Ingleton.

Inglesport is always a welcome break before the rigours of Clapham Old Road but we did eventually, after a short ride, reach Clapham.

Approaching Clapham we turned left on Eggshell Lane(yes it is a real name!) to get to the Old Sawmill Cafe where a table had been reserved for us.

Leaving the cafe, suitably refreshed!, we cycled down the river side lane straight into a gusty head wind then onto Station Lane and across the busy A65. Then we reluctantly went past Clapham station and up Wenning Bank to get to Kneasden cross roads where we took a right turn. We were now on familiar roads because lane after lane followed and eventually Mewith Lane was met and the another refreshment break in Wray followed(without the sausage butty!).

After Wray straight down the valley to get on the cycle path again at Caton then through Lancaster and home. A short day, I arrived home before 16.00 but with 50 miles in my legs with the last 20 straight into a strong gusty wind.

Anyone who is interested in joining us can find information about our regular club rides on Thursdays and Sundays on our website: www.ctclancaster.org.uk.

Jim Gardner