We will be using a new meeting point for the start of Saturday morning club runs.
Open area on Banks Road opposite to the Pumping Station entrance. See map below
This will start with effect from this Saturday (11th July) There is an area with no houses, a turn in where people can congregate and a safer start point for moving off in a number of separated groups without the hazard of negotiating the Plough roundabout.
Club Runs start at 9.30.am.
We will be using a new meeting point for the start of Saturday morning club runs.
Open area on Banks Road opposite to the Pumping Station entrance. See map below
This will start with effect from this Saturday (11th July) There is an area with no houses, a turn in where people can congregate and a safer start point for moving off in a number of separated groups without the hazard of negotiating the Plough roundabout.
Club Runs start at 9.30.am.
For all Juniors and all other members as well!
We are having a bit of a Christmas Party in the club on Monday 21st December.
One of the things we are going to do is to see who can last longest doing a track stand in the club on the club track bikes. Prizes for the winners.
Also we will be doing the old favourite of mending a punture.
Soft drinks snacks and cakes as for juniors and maybe something stronger for the seniors.
Hope you can make it Ken
Destination Rivington, via Standish, Red Rock, and Blackrod.
9.15 Plough / 9.30 Blackgate Lane.
Ride is CANCELLED due to the high probability of icy roads. Weather looks a lot more promising for next weekend, so the suggestion is we do it on the 23rd – Alan may not be out so we may need another ride leader.
Destination – Cobble Hey.
Meet at Plough 9.30 / Blackgate Lane 9.45
Route goes out via Preston Marina, Woodplumpton, Bilsborrow and Claughton then up Butt Hill Lane. Gluttons for hilly punishment can take a longer route to the cafe via Bell Lane and Oakenclough if they wish. Return via Bleasedale, Inglewhite and Broughton then retracing route home from Woodplumpton. about 65-70 miles round trip from the Plough.
As the November ride was cancelled due to the bad weather, a delayed 2015 ride for the 3rd Sunday of the month
The annual November ride through the Mersey tunnel, across the Wirral to the famous Eureka cycle cafe. A run across the Wirral to New Brighton ( maybe an ice cream stop somewhere) and then back through the Tunnel.
Recommended to have lights (at the least a rear light for the trip through the tunnel) as it may well be going dark by the time we are coming home.
See here for a description of the 2014 ride.
Leaving from the Plough at 8:30 a.m. heading to the Trough of Bowland for an all-day social ride this Good Friday. Route will take us to Scorton for morning coffee then into the Trough, climbing Jubilee Tower, The Trough and Waddington. Lunch at Waddington before return home. Trip will be over 100 miles with significant climbing. Intended pace will be around 15mph average, likely return time around 5pm. Please do not attempt this ride unless you are comfortable at 80 miles and 5000ft of climbing.
The first 10 of the season. Signing on from 6.15pm – first rider ‘off’ 6.45 pm
Starts at junction of A59 and Old Liverpool Rd, just north of Carr House R/A.
Full course details and signing on location can be found here
Signing on from 6.30pm – first rider ‘off’ 7.00. pm
Starts at junction of A59 and Old Liverpool Rd, just north of Carr House R/A.
Full course details and signing on location can be found here
Signing on from 6.30pm – first rider ‘off’ 7.00. pm
Starts at junction of A59 and Old Liverpool Rd, just north of Carr House R/A.
Full course details and signing on location can be found here
Signing on from 6.30pm – first rider ‘off’ 7.00. pm
Starts at junction of A59 and Old Liverpool Rd, just north of Carr House R/A.
Full course details and signing on location can be found here
Expect to be back at the clubhouse by 1pm.
PS: There are plans for the traditional (well we’ve done it for the last 2 years at least) ride to Ribchester on Bank Holiday Monday, starting at the Plough at 8:30. This is about a 60 mile ride. There may be an option for some to go on to Sabden, via the Nick o’Pendle, which adds about 20 miles to the ride and involves a hilly loop.
Thanks,
Geoff
Signing on from 6.30pm – first rider ‘off’ 7.00. pm
Starts at junction of A59 and Old Liverpool Rd, just north of Carr House R/A.
Full course details and signing on location can be found here
An opportunity has arisen for adult and junior Club members to attend a track session at Manchester velodrome. This is a shared session with East Lancashire Road Club. The session is next Thursday evening 5th May between 8.00pm -10.00pm. The cost is £15 for two hours track time and this includes a coach/instructor for the duration. Track bikes are available to hire at the velodrome at a cost of £16. You will also need to make your own way to the velodrome.
We have 12 places available and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please register your interest before the end of this weekend using the contact from on the website or contact Pete Scott directly. A £10 deposit will be required which can be paid to Pete at the Clubhouse on Tuesday evening.