Forecast is for a cold north west wind reaching gale force plus rain at times.  Unlikely to be pleasant cycling, so no rides this week. 

Short Ride Report by John A beautiful sunny early spring morning saw an excellent turnout of more than 30 riders at Holt Drive. Five rides were offered and John was joined by Margaret, Dennis, David, Clyde, Derek, Max, Keith and Eric with East Leake as the destination. The group headed out of Loughborough via Meadow Lane before turning south along Stanford Lane then climbing to Hoton and on east to Wymeswold. From there they headed north to Wysall where the display of daffodils around the church wall could be admired. Clyde and Derek leading Dennis and Margaret west along Costock Road Heading west through Costock, the riders paused outside Love & Piste and ascertained that they were still closed on Wednesdays. Continuing into East Leake the group arrived at Bryers where they discovered Patrick and Laurie already taking refreshment. Laurie, Patrick, Dennis and Margaret David, Clyde, Derek, Max, Keith and Eric Having enjoyed a repast in the sunshine, the riders dec...

Short Ride 1 Report by Andrew Short version Jade's, 21 miles, nine riders Less short version A glorious spring morning at Holt Drive saw another excellent turn out. Two short rides were on offer and as one was to Jade's (Newton Linford) this rider had an easy decision to cycle to this coffee shop venue. Ian kindly offered to lead out myself (Andrew), Anne, Betty, Catherine, John, Mick, Steve and Terry while Chris joined us at Jade's following on from an early morning dental appointment. The route up to Newtown Linford was circuitous*, I can't recall the exact path but I'm fairly sure it involved Quorn, Mountsorrel, Rothley, Cropston Reservoir and Bradgate Park. The offerings at Jade's were as magnificent as always, I pretty much managed to avoid temptation, so maybe I don't need to get my hands on ozempic medication after all!! Betty, Chris, Ian, John, Mick, Steve, Andrew, Catherine and Terry outside the Jade Cafe at Newtown Linford Following o...

Short Ride Report by John An early Spring day with the prospect of sunshine produced a good turnout with riders negotiating the works surrounding the square at Holt Drive.Four rides sallied forth with twelve rider opting for short ride to the Flying Goose Cafe at Six Hills. John was joined by Rob, Chris, Robert, Betty, Eric, Andy, Derek, Mick, Andrew, Margaret and Dennis The riders headed south towards Quorn, turning east to cross the Soar into Barrow and then up Melton Road to Paudy Lane and the Salt Way. (This was a Roman Road and the name "Paudy" is believed to derive from the old English "paude," which mean "paved".) Derek and Andrew on Paudy Lane After negotiating a section of the rather busier Six HIlls Lane, the riders arrived at a busy Swim Six Hills where they queued with swimmers for refreshments in the Flying Goose Cafe. A table was located and all the riders were eventually served. Rob, Chris, Robert (half hidden), Betty, Eric, Andy, D...