Ride to Knott End on 9 May 2024
/Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club
Well this Thursdays ride was to my favourite lunch time stop, Knott End and for those of us who fancied it the Squash Club (because it is licensed!)
09.15 saw us gathering again at the Boot and Shoe for another leisurely geriatric pedal to Knott End (and it wasn’t the bikes that were geriatric!). On the way we had to have our usual coffee break and this time it was at Garstang Arts. We went via Galgate, Street, Long Lane, Scorton and Green Lane East. We are always welcomed at Garstang Arts and after much gossiping and coffee drinking(much to the amusement of the locals!) we left for the hilly ride to Knott End(with two king of the mountains sections involved!).
To make the journey more appealing we girded our loins! and went via Nateby, Cogie Hill (KOM) Pilling, Head Dyke Lane, Green Dicks Lane and after passing the zebra (and giraffe!) finally Knott End where we could ungird the loins!
What a great lunch stop, we are always welcomed at the squash club and the food here is fantastic(so is the pint, BUT only one!).
After a nice refreshing break (hic hic) I thought an interesting route back would be to Pilling via the sea wall however I missed a vital left turn so we resorted to return via Green Dicks Lane which was beneficial for the tandem. After Pilling we then went over Eagland Hill( KOM). Although the road is rough in places it is usually quiet. Green Lane West and East, Gubberford Lane, Station Road let us arrive at Daisy Clough for yet another refreshment stop(but no alcohol this time!).
After a lovely break and a coffee (plus even more chat!) we went home via the dual carriage way up Cleveley Bank, Whams Lane, Galgate and Uni.
If we could cut the chatting down! coffee drinking (not forgetting the beer!) and food being eaten these rides would be a lot easier but not as pleasant! The socialising aspect of these rides is important as is keeping our mobility going as we get older, long may it continue. It also gives us an excuse for spending lots of money on bike parts!
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.