Loughborough Wednesday Cyclists

 Forecast looking quite good so rides will be on.

A cool autumn morning with a forecast of showers produced a lower turnout than normal with two rides setting out . Short Ride Report by John As the wind was in the north Derek, Myles, Andrew, Paul, Eric, Dennis and John decided to head north. Intitially the sun shone and the riders departed Loughborough via Meadow Lane. They then continued north up the Soar Valley to Kingston on Soar and then north east on the Gotham Road before heading south via Dark Lane to West Leake. Derek, Eric and Andrew heading towards West Leake on Dark Lane At this point the clouds were building and the group continued south east down Brickyard Lane before climbing Travell's Hill. Pausing to regroup at the top, rain was beginning to make its presence felt. The riders descended Butt Lane with the rain rapidly increasing in intensity and riders were glad to arrive in the shelter of the village shop at Normanton on Soar. Derek, Myles, Andrew, Paul, Eric, Dennis (part hidden) and John After refreshment

The first ride of September produced a rather chilly start, a harbinger of autumn being on its way, and three groups departed Holt Drive. Short Ride Report by John After the other groups had departed Rob, Andrew, Chris, Eric, Dom, Clyde and Derek remained with John for a short ride to East Leake. The group rode through Market Square departing Loughborough via Meadow Lane befor heading south to Cotes and then up to Hoton before heading west to Wymeswold. In Wymeswold they turned north to Wysall where they turn west passing through Costock and heading for East Leake. John leading the group south along Stanford Lane Just before reaching East Leake a Coffee Shop sign was spotted and a temporary coffee shop in an Elms Farm field was identified. The sign said closed but activity could be seen and it was decided to investigate. It turned out that the cafe was open but the sole lady in charge hadn't got around to removing the closed sign. Eric, Chris, Rob, Andrew, Derek, Clyde and D