Fleet Moss 212km (132 miles)
A challenging ride through beautiful countryside including the Forest of Bowland and Upper Wharfedale. Climbs include the Trough of Bowland, Lamb & Tatham Fell, Dent & the infamous Fleet Moss. After Fleet Moss the route takes in Wharfedale, Kettlewell, Grassington, Gargrave and Bolton-by-Bowland, a final climb of Chaigley (Walker Fold) through Chipping and back to Claughton. Worth 3.25 Audax AAA climbing points.
Allan Taylor rode this event last year. See his report here
Doffing the cap to last year’s fantastic day out to see the TDF at Buttertubs, we will once again be heading North on Saturday 11th July. Leaving the Plough petrol station at 8:00 am heading for the Ingleton car park (postcode LA6 3HG) by 9:30 am. The ride heads east out of Ingleton, past White Scar Caves, via the Ribblehead viaduct before approaching Hawes and the Buttertubs climb. We will then traverse a clockwise loop of approximately 15 miles before returning to Hawes for lunch. Once fed we will return to Ingleton and then home. Total ride is approximately 60 miles with a couple of tough climbs. Pace will be steady throughout. Expect to be back in Southport around 4:30 pm.
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.
Leaving the Plough at 08.30 – then following the ‘Bill Bradley’ route across the Fylde to Scorton – cafe stop 1 – then via Quernmore, Jubilee Tower, Trough, Dunsop Bridge, Waddington Fell – Cafe Stop 2 – Chaigley, Chipping, Broughton, Woodlpumpton. About 110 miles round trip.
For those not wanting to do the big hills, there will also be a shorter option just going to Scorton and back.
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.
Open 25 Mile Time Trial on the D25/3 course (Bickerstaffe / Rainford )
On Line entry through the CTT web site is £9.00. Click here to go to the entry page
For further information contact Bill Lloyd via the Contact Form on the web site or at: billoyd(at)btinternet.com
Club 25 mile time trial series. Last Thursday of May June July. Details of course and signing on location can be found on the Time Trial page.
The On -Line shop will be open for orders. For details of how to order kit see the Club Clothing page
Note : In May the committee agreed to have a vote at the AGM in December 2015 as to whether or not a re-designed kit should be adopted.
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.
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.
Ben Gautrey Ride starting at Meols Hall at 8.00.am. Various rides – see the web site for more details
Event Overview
The Ben Gautrey Challenge events are a flat 30km or a more challenging 50km route starting and finishing at Meols Hall. Both anti clockwise routes take in some of the quietest roads in the area which riders of any ability will enjoy.
The shorter 30km route is easily achievable by anybody and will appeal to family groups/less experienced riders for example, and can be punctuated with stop at one of the many pubs on the route.
The 50km route with require more fitness as the longer route and more challenging terrain could catch any total novices out; again there are several pubs, cafes etc which can punctuate the route should you choose. The quiet nature of this area will ensure you can explore the area in peace, giving you the chance to take in the constant changing landscape and enchanting views.
Both rides are quiet routes taking you through the beautiful local countryside that we sometimes take for granted.