Ride 12 January 2023 Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club
/We set off from Millenium Bridge and went up Halton Road to turn left up Kellet Lane(what a drag!).
Into Nether Kellet and as we were climbing out of the village a left turn allows us to make the steep descent into Carnforth. Through Carnforth at the lights, past the railway station then a left to get to the familiar wooden bridge. Once over the bridge we took the road underneath the crag to get to RSPB.
I had arranged this easy ride because unbeknown to me I had been awarded a certificate for leading rides during the pandemic and it was one way for CyclingUK to show their appreciation. We met a lovely young woman from Cycling UK called Julie Rand at the RSPB who presented me with the certificate.(so now I have been certified!!)
The weather forecast gave a promise of miserable conditions in the afternoon so I decided riding from Arnside into the teeth of a 40mph wind wouldn’t be fun so we used plan B and returned home.
We had been told our usual way home was flooded so the only alternative was straight down the A6 into Lancaster.
In Lancaster we split up and went our separate ways home.
A pleasant morning in miserable conditions but with over 20 riders turning out plus 26 miles in the legs - a satisfying morning.
Jim Gardner
What Jim failed to mention is that this ride, landing at RSPB, Silverdale for coffee, was for his presentation. Jim led 18 Thursday rides During 2022, as well as organising a 100 mile challenge, a seaside fish and chips ride and a tour of the Preston Guild wheel. He went “ the extra mile”.
Editor
Jim Gardner receiving an award for going 'that extra mile' from Julie Rand of Cycling UK