Thursday Ride: Fish and Chip ride 26th June 2025

Fish and Chip ride 26th June 2025

Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club

Gathering at the Boot and Shoe were a motley group of hungry cyclist many of whom had been on various diets so they could excuse themselves this annual ride for fish and chip in Cleveleys(my diet had lasted 2 hours!).

Off we set through the Uni and because of the barrier on the cycle lane we went the old route through the Uni then went into Galgate. We went up Stoney Lane so we could to turn right down Whams Lane and cross the A6 onto Wallace Lane then Winder Lane and Ratcliffe Wharf Lane to get us to Park Road and ultimately our coffee stop at Bridge 64.

Leaving Bridge 64 we sped down Longmoor Lane and Skitham Lane to turn left at the end then a right so we could weave through the quiet country lanes to the road leading us to Shard Bridge. Once over the bridge we had to deal with heavy traffic but thankfully there is a shared path which enabled us to get to the new fangled Breck junction where here traffic is so heavy and the fumes so thick all we heard were birds with bronchitis coughing in the fields nearby. 

Once safely over the junction we went down Breck Road into Poulton le Fylde passing the cafe where if you get a salad lunch get a doggy box to go with it, it has been known for the size of the salad to be too much!

Leaving the delights(and one way streets) of Poulton we soon got back on much quieter roads and then had to turn right onto the main road leading us into Cleveleys itself.

After a refreshing(but small portion) of fish and chips we then struggled up the promenade with its mixture of hills and dales so we could enjoy our afternoon cruise over the Wyre. We always enjoy this trip although in the past some of our members weren’t keen on the sailing!(unfortunately the duty free shop was closed!)

Once over the Wyre it was time for KOM trial from the ferry to the cafe(it was closed!!) then it was straight forward to home. Passing the giraffe then the pheasantry we joined the main road for few yards then turned left onto quieter lanes through Pilling village. We had a choice here, main road or Gulf lane and as Gulf lane has been upgraded and is considerable better we left the busy road and into Cockerham we flew, here we decided we hadn’t had enough tea/coffee so we went to Wallings. After Wallings we split up some going back via Conder Green and one going home via Ratcliffe Wharf Lane, Whams Lane, Galgate and the Uni. All in all a great ride but now back on the diet! NO CHANCE.

coffee at bridge 64

Awaiting fish and chips!

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.