A 52 mile ride as there is a longer ride to Scorton the following day. Club House 8:30; Ainsdale 8:45; Aughton, Rainford, Orrell, Appley Bridge, Cedar Farm, Home. Mostly flat with 1700ft climbing in the middle.
Strava link here: https://www.strava.com/routes/6781166
If the weather is half decent, we will head for Scorton , via Woodplumpton, Bilsborrow and Barnacre. – About 70 miles
In the event of poor weather, a shorter ride will go to Roots Cafe at Catforth – about 50 miles.
In the event of a snow and hurricane force winds – we will stay in bed!
Meet at the Plough 9.15 / Blackgate Lane End – Tarleton 9.30am
A 60 mile ride. Club House 8:30; Plough 8:45; Tarleton; Preston; Guild Wheel; Brockholes cafe stop; Brinscall; Leyland, Home. Flat to the cafe, 1600 ft climbing after cafe.
A 45 mile flat ride, apart from the climb up the Ever Rising Road. Club House 8:30; Plough 8:45; Tarleton; Leyland; Eccleston; Cedar Farm, Home.
(Short ride because longer ride available Sunday).
Strava link here: https://www.strava.com/routes/6672905
Note: The regular ‘easier going’ Saturday ride starts opposite the Banks pump house near the plough at 9:30.
Pete Leonard has provided details of this ride. It’s a 75 mile hilly ride which starts in Fulwood, Preston.
If you’re interested please let Geoff know and we can coordinate transport and ride it as a group.
Ride start from Fulwood at 9:00 am.
This ride has been cancelled due to bad weather in the Rivington area.
The usual 9:30 am ride from the Banks pump house to Cedar Farm may go ahead as usual depending on road conditions.
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Feb 11th: Rivington Reverse. A 60 mile ride, via Brindle, Abbey Village, Belmont. About 2,700 ft ascent. Coffee at the Tea Rooms, Rivington. Meet Club House 8:30; Plough 8:45.
Pete Scott is the leader for this ride as Alan Stark is unavailable to take the ride.
Meet at 8:00 Clubhouse ; 8:15 Plough bus stop, Walton-le-Dale, Mellor, Ribchester for cafe break, Stoneyhurst, Longridge, home for around 2:30 pm.
Route is about 80 miles mostly flat apart from some lumps in the middle.
Feb 18th: The Ever Rising Road: A 45 mile flat ride, apart from the climb up the Ever Rising Road.
Club House 8:30; Plough 8:45; Tarleton; Leyland; Eccleston; Cedar Farm, Home.
Another date for the diary is the club charity quiz night which is in aid of McMillan Cancer Support. It will be a mixture of cycling and general knowledge questions.
Individuals or teams of up to 3 can take part. Audience is to be made up of members, family and friends. Refreshments in the form of sandwiches and cakes.
Fabulous prizes to be won.
Date :27th Feb at the club HQ
Start 7.30
Please let Pete Leonard or a committee member know if you wish take part.
A 61 mile, largely flat ride. Route: House, Plough 8:45,,Tarleton, Bretherton, Midge Hall, Dalton, Brockholes Café, Salmesbury, Brindle, Leyland, Home
On Saturday 4th March 2017 2pm the combined clubs takes place at Winmarleigh.
£4 Seniors and £2 for juniors.
HQ: Winmarleigh Village Hall – open from 12 noon.
If you wish to ride please send your address and age to Pete Leonard
Leonarp@btinternet.com
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A 55 mile ride with two climbs. Route: Club House 8:30, Ainsdale 8:45, Aughton, Rainford, Upholland, Ashurst Summit, Appley Bridge, Skull House, Cedar Farm, Home.
A 53 mile ride with two bumps in the middle. Route: Club House 8:30, Plough 8:45,Tarleton, Leyland, Brindle, Abbey Village, Brinscall, The Shed (Coffee)., Euxton, Home.