Wednesday 15th April 2026

Short Ride

Report by Andrew

Short version

19 miles, Jades, eight riders

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Less short version

It was a bright and breezy day as we arrived at Holt Drive for our Wednesday morning ride.

I believe there were four rides, including two short rides. “Our Illustratious Leader” offered one up to Jade's in Newton Linford, so I and six others - Ian (following an early dental appointment), Dave, Peter, Nim, Chris and Mick decided to join him.

We headed out on the path through Mucklin Wood and turned right after Beaumanor Hall, we peeled off left at Woodhouse Lane by the church. Evil pothole near here!!

Then we rode to Swithland and made a right turn towards Cropston and then through Bradgate Park to our destination.

Ian leading Mick, Peter and David through Bradgate Park

It was a pleasant morning so we sat out side for the usual delightful Jade’s offerings, including apricot, cherry and date crumble. As scrumptious as it sounds!

Usual eloquent conversation included a forthcoming trip to Arnhem to retrace some steps from the World War and whether restaurants should for water.

David, Mick (slightly hidden), Chris, Ian, Andrew, Peter and Nim at Jades.

It was then the return journey, David and Nim peeled off and the remaining six returned through Bradgate Park, Swithland, and down to the A6 at Quorn, left turn at the lights and back to Loughborough.

Back at about 12.15 after a lovely ride of just under 19 miles.