Thursday Ride to Chipping on 17 April

Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club

Finally after many months of idleness it was my turn to lead but only because the intended leader was unable to.

I kept to the original plan so we were all gathered at Millenium bridge for a 09.15 start. The intended route took us down the quay and onto the old railway line. Last time I led a ride down here there were many grumbles about possible punctures and yes one of us did puncture, it was me!

Unfortunately we did have a problem with a wobbly bollard which jumped out in front of a rider and made him fall off but he righted himself and carried on with a bloody thumb!

Weaving in and out of the fine weather walkers we eventually arrived at Conder Green, I then took the group into Glasson Dock over the Marina bridge and up Tithebarn Hill. Travelling round the marina a right turn took us onto Jeremy Lane then Moss Lane to get back onto the main road at Thurnham.

From here it was a straight forward ride up and down to Cockerham then a left heading towards Garstang took us to Wallings and the end of my short lead.

Come and join us you will find we are a friendly bunch full of chat(and coffee!)

( The ride did continue after our coffee stop at Wallings, Kenny showed us the way through Garstang and onto Chipping where we sat outside in the Spring sunshine at the Farm Shop for lunch. The return journey took us through Longridge and Scorton. 65 miles and 3700ft. A great day in the sunshine!)

Thanks to Jim and Kenny for taking over the ride at short notice.

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.

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lunch at the farm shop in chipping