Short Ride Report by John As it was Christmas Eve there was a surprisingly good turnout on a bright but chilly morning, with two rides departing from Holt Drive. John offered a short ride to Millie's and was joined by Betty, Anne, Terry, Dennis, Helen, Mike, Rob, Marcus, Andrew and Sophie. The riders departed Loughborough via Meadow Lane, turning south in Stanford to Cotes and then climbing to Hoton. From here they headed east to Wymeswold taking Narrow Lane to Six Hills Sophie leading Anne along Narrow Lane where they joined Paudy Lane for an easy run downhill and down wind to Millie's. After sampling the excellent fare on offer, the riders returned to Loughborough via Barrow, arriving around noon. Anne, Terry, Dennis, Helen, Mike, Rob, Marcus, Andrew and Sophie at Millie's

Short Ride Report by John The forecast had been for a mild and dry morning, but around 9am the rain poured down and it was still raining when the riders, who had either set out before the rain came down or decided to tolerate it, gathered at Holt Drive. Enough riders assembled to justify two rides and John was persuaded that a short ride to Cossington would meet the bill. He was joined by Tim, Mick, Marcus, John N., Helen, Andrew and Eric . As the riders set off the rain ceased and shortly afterwards the sun came out. As the riders departed Loughborough via Meadow Lane a police car with blue lights flashing and horn wailing sped up from behind, causing a concatenation of the group as riders stopped to get out of the way. Eric leading John N. and Helen towards Cotes In Stamford the riders turned right to Cotes, crossing the A60 to reach Bandalls Lane, which took them to Walton Lane. At this point Eric, who had been caught in the rain storm was suffering from cold hands and feet, as...