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On the ride today was myself (Eddie Stobart - Matt
Hoyles), Geoff Duteson, Dave Littlefair (Dodgy), Mick B, Rick Holmes, Jose
Pinon Shaw and also Dave Brooks.
Wow what a brilliant day for the weather. We all set off
from the Withy's heading towards Longridge. After leaving we were then
joined by the other Withy's group so we had a large group of around 20
riders heading towards the Trough at road race pace!!! Believe me this pace
soon stopped as we hit the steep side of the Trough. It never stops amazing
me just how tough as climb it really is. After some of the faster riders on
lets say full summer bikes!! (no mud guards or racks or spares etc) sprinted
off the rest of us made our way slowly up the hill. After a brilliant
descent we lost a few riders who were cutting the ride short and returning
back to Scorton (They obviously found it tough to stay with the mighty
wheelers who were doing all the work on the front!!)
Onto the slopes of Jubilee in the beautiful sun shine.
Believe me there are never many days this good even in the middle of
summer!! After a very fast descent we headed over Quermorre and to our lunch
stop at one of JPS's favourite spots. The JC Country store near Forton and
what a find it is. Just watch out for the chickens who have tendency to run
off with gloves etc as some of us found out!!!
After a lovely lunch we made our way over pilling sands
and onto the dreaded Skronky. But on a day like this it was a breeze as we
headed quickly into St Micheal's. From here we headed back along the PETTS
course and onto the A6 were is turned off home!!
Yet another brilliant ride and beautiful weather. It was
so cool having so many of us out on the ride and I cant wait until next
weekend!! Good work JPS on finding such a brilliant cafe and I hope everyone
agrees with me when I say this is turning out to be a brilliant winter of
training. It was also cool to think that 6 of us who were out will make up
the party who will be flying out to Majorca very soon!!
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