Loughborough Wednesday Cyclists

Short Ride to Stonehurst Farm Report by John A rather dank morning with rain forecast for late morning saw a slightly reduced turnout with John C., Andrew, Pat, Derek, Marcus, John N. and Dennis opting for the short ride. So as to be close to home late in the morning it was decided to take a circuitous route to Stonehurst Farm. The group set out via Cross Lane and through Shelthorpe to Quorn from where they climbed to the Quarry. They then turned into the Ridings for Swithland and took Leicester Lane leading on to the dam road across Cropston Reservoir where the overflow was still running. The riders then headed towards Rothley and took a left turn onto the Ridgeway. John leading Dennis along the Ridgeway Rejoining the Ridings the group made a right turn onto another Cross Lane that took them to Mountsorrel and Stonehurst Farm,  just as a shower of rain arrived. John C., Andrew, Pat, Derek, Marcus, John N. and Dennis at Stonehurst Farm After the usual sojourn in the cafe the ri

ShortRide Report by John John had offered a short ride to the Jade Tea Room via Bradgate Park and found himself with Myles, Clyde, Robert, Dom, Chris, Derek and Eric once the other 3 groups had departed. As it had been raining for most of the night the route past Mucklin Wood would have been rather muddy, so the riders headed south through Quorn where they ran into an unforecast rain shower. However this didn't last long and the riders climbed up past the Quarry, descended and turned right for Swithland. Leaving Swithland via Leicester Road they climbed up to Cropston before taking Reservoir Road, passing over the working overflow channel, to Bradgate Park and on through to the Jade Tea Room. Clyde leading Chris through Bradgate Park. After the usual excellent repast the riders returned through the Park via Swithland, Woodhouse and Quorn. Myles, Clyde, Robert, Dom, Chris, Derek and Eric outside the Jade Tearoom Medium Ride to Whitwick Report by David It was our warmes

A cool morning with light cloud produced a very good turnout with four groups departing from Holt Drive. Long Ride Report by Vic The day dawned cool but still and as the rest of the week's weather looked bleak there was a fair gathering of expectant riders at the clubhouse. Keith and I had offered rides and Rob also offered a ride on the day, so there were at least 4 options. My offering of a 35 miler to The Welcome cafe above Twyford received a luke warm response whereas Keith's ride set out with 9 riders to Bawdon Lodge. It might have been a hang over from the previous week's debacle where I had started with 10 and finished with 3 riders. Howard and Dave joined me, so we set off along the A6 cycle path to Quorn passing Keith's caravan on the way. We worked our way via Sileby, Ratcliffe, Gaddesby and Barsby to emerge above the cafe so we coasted the last few hundred metres. The selection was varied and we chose our personal preferences, the service was a littl