Wednesday 11th September 2024

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 rain appeared to have eased as the riders set off towards Loughborough over Fox Hill. However the rain really set in and the group had a very wet ride back into Loughborough.