Wednesday 28th October 2026

Short Ride

Report by Andrew

Who?

Started out as nine riders .. Andrew, Chris, David, Helen, Ian (leader), Mick, Myles, Rob x 2. David has mechanical problems so returned early to Loughborough with Myles. (Any excuse to avoid steep hills 😁😁😁!!).

Where to?

The Abbey Grange Tea rooms (formally known as St Josephs) up in Charnwood, an absolutely fantastic location.

What was the route?

Out to the coffee shop:-

Quorn ➡️ Woodhouse Eaves ➡️ Past Bowden Lodge ➡️ The Abbey Grange Tea Rooms

Rob,Robert, Ian, Helen, Chris, Andrew and Mick at Abbey Grange Tea Rooms.

Back from the coffee shop:-

(Bit of a split after coffee shop)
Group 1 ➡️ Shepshed ➡️ Loughborough
Group 2 ➡️ Belton ➡️ Shepshed ➡️ Loughborough

How far?

Group 1 - Approx 21 miles
Group 2 - Approx 25 miles

What was in the agenda for discussion?

• Oasis tickets
• U2 concerts
• The Peak District
• The Good Old Days**
• The pronunciation of “Scone” .. vital stuff as always!

(** Goes without saying!!**)