Lancaster and S Lakes Cycle Touring Club Thursday Ride 9 February

This was a two start ride some(including the leader) from Millenium Bridge and the others from the Boot and Shoe. Those from the Millenium Bridge went down the cycle track to Aldcliffe Hall Lane, through Aldcliffe Village and right on main road to join the others in the car park by the Stork Inn at Condor Green.

Now united as one group we turned to go towards Glasson on the new tarmac, then we went to Thurnham via Jeremy Lane and Moss Lane. At the Manor Inn we had a regrouping stop then we headed towards Pilling but we took a left turn down Crimbles Lane and on to Gulf Lane (nearly enjoying the road surface!). Joining the busy main road for a while then right to go past Pilling picnic site then left on to Taylor’s Lane to coffee stop where I had to apologise for not notifying them we were coming.

Leaving coffee going right to join main road then right to go through the village. Then left onto Bradshaw Lane and Lancaster Road so we could turn right down Union Lane. At end of Union Lane left on to Clay Gap Lane then right onto Sower Carr Lane. Right before A588 then straight over onto Brickhouse Lane. Weaving our way through the country roads we went down Highgate Lane, Back Lane then left onto the B5377 and left again onto Sandy Lane and into Knott End.

After a fantastic lunch served by the two gorgeous young ladies in the Squash Club we left to ride past the zebra and then left into Pilling village, past Pilling picnic site then right on main road then left going down Horse Park Lane. Left onto Garstang Road, Leading to Island Lane and Winmarleigh to cross the A6 at Cabus Nook Lane for Daisy Clough.

Through Scorton then left to Harris End cross roads, then left through Street past the Fleece and into Galgate for Uni and home.

All in all a really decent ride in lovely sunny conditions and whilst we were into a head wind going out the journey home was wind assisted.

A decent mileage in the legs but very little climbing and the weather indicated better things are on the way.

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.