This annual ride takes in some Trough of Bowland highlights and involves 3 climbs – Jubilee Tower, The Trough and Waddington Fell. The total climbing is 1400 metres.
There will be a choice of routes.
Long route: start in Southport at 8:00. This route will be about 110 miles. It will join the short route at Bilsborrow.
Short route: start in car park on A6 just before Bilsborrow at 9:30. This route is 55 miles and includes all of the climbs.
There will be two cafe stops and no one left behind.
Let Geoff know if you plan to ride. It’s a fabulous route through some stunning scenery.
Sunday May 12th Lancashire Lanes Undulating ride. About 85 miles.
Southport CC members will be competing for the Neil Smith and Norman Rimmer trophies for fastest Male and Female rider
Note – Entries close on 28th May.
In addition to the Timekeepers and other officials who have already committed to run the event we will need at least a dozen volunteers for Course Marshalling erecting and removing signage and helping out at the event HQ
Third Sunday Ride (June 16th): Gargrave Loop.
Route organised by Ray – about 50 miles with plenty of climbs. This will be a ‘park and ride’ day. More details about times/meeting place later.
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/zcUKMblB8W — Gargave circular
This is the route for June 16th has some challenging climbs with 14 and 20% ramps so be prepared..
Weather forecast has improved for tomorrow so a few members are driving out to Chester to do a ride in North Wales.
If anyone would like to join the meeting point is outside Rossett Hall Hotel in Rossett.
Post code LL12 0DE.
Meet at 8.30 for a 9.00 start.
Two groups…. a steady group and a steadier group. Option of a 48 or 62 mile route. Some big climbs including Horseshoe Pass and the brutal Penbarras. Both routes also ride through Panarama Walks… with beautiful views on a clear day ☀????.