We will once again be having our Xmas Lunch at Rothley Court . You can use this form for booking your place and selecting your courses. Derek is organising the event and you can pay him by crediting his account direct. Details are towards the end of the form. You need to reserve you place by 19th November. YOU MUST CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON AT THE FOOT OF THE FORM FOR YOUR ENTRIES TO REGISTER. Once you have clicked on the submit button you should get a confirmation screen in your browser so you can check your choices. If can't complete the form please email your choices (a screen shot of the form should suffice) to  wxmaslunch@leic.org.uk . Marcus will be running the raffle again this year and donations of prizes will be gratefully received.

Short Ride Report by Andrew An absolutely glorious morning dawned for enthusiastic and keen cyclists heading to Holt Drive for their weekly dose of boot camp, eclectic banter and fine dining. Millie's was on offer, always a fantastic destination and today was no exception. The ride went out through Hoton, Wymeswold, Seagrave and onto Millie’s and then back through Barrow and Quorn. I can vouch for the galaxy cookie at Millie's, crunchy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside .. heaven on a plate. The riders, some full time, some part time included:- Andrew, Chris, David x 2, Ian (Leader), Keith, Marcus, Margaret, Matt, Mick x 2, Myles, Back in Loughborough at approximately 1230 after a fabulous ride in the low 20 miles. Mick leading Matt along Meadow Lane Short Ride 2 Report by John After the other rides had departed just John and Eric remained for a ride to Birstall. They headed out via Cross Lane and through the Shelthorpe estate and into the South Loughborough ...

Short Ride Report by Andrew Who? A very popular and well subscribed ride led by Ian. Fellow riders included (in alphabetical order) … Andrew, Bryan, Chris, Clyde, David, Dom, Matt, Max, Mick, Myles, Pete and Robert. Where did you go? If you like the Beatles … it's The Cavern Club If you like football … it's The Nou Camp If you like Gaudi architecture … it's Barcelona If you like Shakespeare … it's Stratford on Avon If you like coffee shops … it's JADES in Newtown Linford where we went today. Fantastic to sit out the front, more than ever now that Severn Trent have finished their works. David,Ian, Max, Chris, Robert, Bryan, Dom, Clyde, Matt, Mick, Myles and Pete at Jade Tea Room, Newtown Linford. How did you get there? Route out:- Quorn - Thurcaston - Through Bradgate Park - Newtown Linford, Route back:- Through Bradgate Park - Swithland and Woodhouse. How many miles did you clock up? It was just over 22 miles, arriving, back in Loughborough at aroun...

Short Ride Report by John Following two weeks with no "official" ride due to rain, four groups left Holt Drive. John was offering a short ride to Oaklands in Kegworth and was joined by Eric, Margaret and Mike. The riders headed out through the University, climbed to Shepshed and headed on north to Long Whatton. Mike followed by Margaret climbing Ashby Road They then took Kegworth Lane up to the bypass before a rapid descent into Kegworth. Margaret, Mike and Eric and Oaklands After taking refreshments outside, Eric took the direct route home, down the A6, while the 3 remaining riders crossed the Soar and headed south through Sutton Bonnington. Here Margaret and Mike peeled off to visit Betty, who is recovering from a fall that resulted in some broken bones, leaving John to ride the final leg solo back to...