Wednesday 26th November 2025

Short Ride

Report by John

The forecast proved to be correct and riders gathered on a frosty morning with the air temperature just beginning to rise above freezing.

John proposed a short ride with an early tea stop in Quorn to allow the sun to do its work and get to a more comfortable temperature. He was joined by Andrew, Bryan, Ian, John N, Derek, Rob, Dennis and Michael.

After carefully navigating many untreated cycle tracks on route to Quorn, the riders were glad to retreat into the warmth of the Old School House tearoom where they were joined by Myles. With some furniture realignment, they were able to fit around one table.

Andrew, John C, Bryan, Ian, John N, Derek, Rob, Myles, Dennis and Michael.

After a leisurely tea break and, with both the sum and the temperature somewhat higher, the group, ex Bryan and Myles, headed south to Mountsorrel where they crossed the Soar and took Slash Lane to get to Barrow. Here John N. and Derek decided to head for home.

The remaining riders then headed north along Cotes Road to Walton Lane. Here Andrew and Ian decided to split off to return to Loughborough while the remaining riders headed up to Burton.

Michael on Walton Lane

From there they carried on to Wymeswold where they turned west for Hoton, dropping down the main road to Cotes.

Here they turned right into Stanford Lane, only to find an unmanned Police Van parked right across the road, in such a manner that it was obvious that riders would not be welcome. The group thus continued down the main road, arriving back in Loughborough just after noon.