Loughborough Wednesday Cyclists

Medium Ride Report by Keith Short of volunteer leaders, John asked Keith to take a ride, so an impromptu trip to Melbourne was planned, with the help of Chris, Phil, Betty, Robert and Lourens. Through the Uni and cycle paths we reached Hathern, then Diseworth and down the steps at Tonge to the Cloud Trail. Phil had recently been to a “new” café in Melbourne so we arrived at Meak’s, parking our bikes safely around the back and sitting out in the rear courtyard. Several bacon sandwiches were appreciatively consumed in between kicking over dog’s drinking bowls, attacking car wing mirrors (though they are not on the wings anymore) and falling over low privet hedges. The café is well worth a return visit. Robert, Betty, Laurence, Phil, Chris and Keith at Meak's cafe in Melbourne Home was via the Cloud trail again and Cycle Route 6 through Osgathorpe and Shepshed. Back about 12.25 after around 30 miles. Short Ride 1 Report by John There were a lot of riders opting for the sho

Short Ride Report by John C. Dennis, Dom, Rosalind, Clyde, Fiona, Myles, Ian and Andrew decided to join John on a ride to Millie's Cafe on the Salt Way. The riders head out through Loughborough to Stanford before turning south through Cotes and taking Walton Lane and Barrow Road to Burton. The group then headed north to Wymeswold leaving the village via Narrow Lane.  Myles leading Dom down Narrow Lane They then turned left onto Melton Road to Paudy Lane and a gentle descent to the excellent refreshments at Millie's. Fiona, (Dom & Dennis at other table), Myles, Ian and Andrew. Dennis, Dom, Rosalind & Clyde The riders took the short route back to Loughborough via Barrow arriving just after noon. Medium Ride Report by John N. John, David, Mick, Marcus, Robert, Margaret, Betty, Keith and Bryan set off as usual on a bright, fresh morning through the Shelthorpe estate, a bit of a maze which John navigated with a little help from David to ge

An overcast morning but with a forecast of a hot sunny afternoon saw a good turnout at Holt Drive with three groups setting out. Short Ride Report by John The short rides again proved popular this week and John set out with Margaret, Rosalind, Ian, John N., Phil, Dennis and Duncan for the village shop at Normanton on Soar. The riders set out through Loughborough, departing the town by way of Meadow Lane, heading north down the Soar valley, passing their designated refreshment stop on the way out, passing through Kingston before turning south up West Leake Lane.  Philip and John leading the riders along West Leake Lane Arriving on the outskirts of West Leake, the riders turned right and took Brickyard Lane to Travell's Hill. At the foot of the hill was a wheelbarrow containing free apples that immediately attracted the attention of some or the riders. After a slight delay at the top of the hill while waiting for the apple connoiseurs, the riders headed down Butt Lane to Norm