Wednesday 10th July 2024

A rather cool and cloudy morning for July saw an excellent turnout of c. 30 riders which necessitated four groups.

Short Ride

Report by John

Derek had come prepared with a "reserve" ride to Bawdon Lodge which was taken up in order to keep the groups to a reasonable size. He was accompanied by Rob, David, Bryan, Margaret and John. The riders headed for Shepshed via the University and Garendon Park. 

Rob and Derek leading Margaret and David.

Bryan leading David and Margaret across Garendon Park

Arriving in Shepshed there was a little confusion when Bryan led the leading riders up Chapel Street to Oakley Road. Margaret and David lost sight of the leaders and took the more frequented route up Belton Street. The riders regrouped at Tickow Lane which they followed to Charley Road and Bawdon Lodge.

Margaret, David, Rob, Derek and Bryan at the Windmill on Charley Road

John, David, Rob, Derek, Bryan and Margaret at Bawdon Lodge Farm

After a relaxed refreshment stop Bryan took the direct route back (having done extra miles early in the morning) and the remaining riders returned via Woodhouse Eaves, with Derek turning off at Mucklin Wood and the remaining riders returning via Quorn, arriving back in Loughborough just after noon.