RNLI Way of the Roses cycle – 7-9 Sept 2012
The RNLI Way of the Roses promises to be a fantastic weekend of challenging cycling, taking in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Starting from the lifeboat station in Morecambe, the route takes you across the Yorkshire Dales to the finish party at Bridlington lifeboat station. Youth Hostel accommodation (at Malham and York), baggage transfer, route signage and maps, and meals are included in this 3 day adventure.
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Club B Run Report 15 January 2011
A cold and slightly frosty start to this week's B run took the 14 riders from Dalton Square through the Trough of Bowland onward to Whitewell and Chipping to the very welcome coffee stop at The Barn, Scorton, thence by way of the Cockerham road race circuit back to Lancaster and home.
At the outset there was some debate whether to continue with the scheduled, planned route or find an alternative due to the feared icy conditions.
The consensus was to carry on as planned but to exercise caution as the road conditions determined.
The ride started at a brisk but steady pace out of Lancaster past the university to Galgate turning left off the main A6 onto the Stoney Lane heading to the Fleece Inn and onward to Marshaw.
The first of the road ice was waiting for the group at the 'Cows Mouth' where all but the brave dismounted to negotiate the frozen run off water.
We said goodbye to Glenis and Jim at the tee junction as they felt unsure about the road conditions further on the planned route.
Mal B and Aussie Dick at this point had gone off the front of the remaining bunch acting very much like pathfinders through the frozen wasteland of the Forest of Bowland.
So after one or two further icy patches the frozen bunch made it safely through the trough down the surprisingly, ice free descent of Boundary Hill on to the Dunsop Bridge junction.
The group leader at this point, had planned to take the group by way of the Bowland Wild Boar Park road and on to Chipping. However, it was decided that the main road would be the most likely ice free option.
Once through Chipping it was noticeably warmer and the road conditions improved immensely. No more ice. The group made good time with an improved pace to the cafe stop at Scorton.
Refreshed, by soup, teacakes and huge cream scones, the group said their goodbyes to Julie and Dave of Garstang and started off in the direction of Cockerham for the last leg to home.
The group had met with Julian at the cafe who was keen to take the refuelled bunch on a quick half lap of the Cockerham road racing circuit. So it was a ride at tempo onto Winmarleigh and the A588 back to Cockerham. It is worth noting here that the group leader himself got detached from the paceline but with some encouragement managed to hold on to the rear wheel!
Returning to Lancaster, the remains of the 14 that began at Dalton Square had clocked some 60 odd miles in cold conditions and all agreed that the experience had been worthwhile.
Tony Edge
Mal Bisby led 14 riders from the B group out of Dalton square for the run north taking the route up to Carnforth via the kellets only remembering we usualy meet a couple of riders in bolton- le- sands, so a turn left off kellet lane took us down on to the A6 picking up another 3 riders before reaching carnforth, the sky was looking very grey with quite low mist, we took the route up through warton and the first split took place in true lune fashion as riders streched legs & lungs on the climb up to yealand then the group were soon back together, legs were streched again on the short steep climb after yealand storrs, now through quiet lanes towards beetham, after a short trip on the A6 soon had us on quiet lanes once again through beetham and then through the beautifull Dallam park, on through the marshes to the A6 up to levens on to the old road below the A590 to Town End and on through witherslack, at this point there was steady drizzle coming down, so i thought i would liven things up a notch and mentioned the accent of "Tow Tops" that realy sent a silence down the line without any takers i said we would meet up later at grange as i was focused on T/Tops, then "Phil i will try any thing" chipped in with me, that started chatter through in the ranks, then suprise Julya said count me in then glynis and then debi this was real "girl power" at this stage a few more lads had chucked in with me so at the junction I had 8 riders with me on the climb of the tough Tow Tops, leaving the main groupe heading for Lindale, The Tow Tops climbe is always a tough climb but in winter it takes good riding skills to stay up right as it is alway wet and covered in leaves, there was quite afew riders decending with numbers on so it must have been some organised run, i stayed with debs and glynis to encourage them up the climbe then debs came off at one of the hairpins shouting she was ok then not to be out done glynis in true style came off, phill who was now walking as he was having serious wheel spin on his 39/25 vaulenteered to see the girls to the summit every body up with no injuries and a few giggles had us soon flying down to barber green and a very fast decent to cartmel over the golf course hill, and a fast down to grange were 8 soggy riders met up with the rest of the group who were ensconced in the cafe tucking in to home made fare & Hot drinks, after refreshments it was back to business, through methop and back on to the old road with a quick trip on the A590 Levens, here there was another split as some riders opted for a more direct route home I led 5 riders up leasgill , Heversham, Ackenthwait, Wasset, Holme, Burton, the kellets, and Lancaster or morecambe a cracking 66 mile in testing conditions well done to every one, special mentioned to julya and her partner Dave who had traveled from Garstang probably giving them best part of 90ml, also well done to mal for his lead today as he has been of the bike for three weeks with flu, Howard Hirst
Larry's site always worth following
Sun 25th Dec Christmas day 9.00am Dalton square home for 12.am.
Mon 26th Dec Boxing day 9.00am Dalton square home for 1.00 PM.
Tues 27th Dec 10.00am Dalton square, Cafe stop?
Sun 1st Jan 9.00am Dalton square. I don't expect to see anybody Christmas day, but my wife who is a nurse is on nights on Christmas eve, so it
leaves me free for a few hours, but I will be leaving Dalton Square at 9.10am. All ride routes to be discussed on the day, and weather conditions taken in to account, please make sure you have food and drink as cafe's and shops my not be open, may I take this opportunity to wish all lune members and family's a very merry Christmas And a happy new year, regards Howard.
“He’s behind you” “Oh no he isn’t” “ Oh yes he is” No, not the Grand theatre on Sunday Afternoon but the roads of South Cumbria as the players of Lune RCC entered into the seasonal spirit with a Pantomime performance on wheels on Sunday. An early morning downpour onto already frozen roads made progress beyond the front door an achievement in itself, so it was a commendable showing of some 20 plus tinsel clad riders assembled for curtain call in Dalton Sq. Gritted main roads were the only safe refuge so a good tempo was set up the A6 To Levens , were after a brief regroup and words of wisdom from Father Christmas the cast headed towards Kendal with a view to picking up the A65 To Kirkby Lonsdale. Here the plot was lost . On the A590 to Sizergh the back end of the horse became detached from the front end in true Lune tradition as various groups made various ways back to the “planned” refreshment stop at The Lunesdale Arms were festive food and drinks were taken before a ride back down the Lune Valley brought the curtain down on an eventful but thankfully accident free day. Ian B
Booking the Club Dinner was delayed due to illness and although we had to accept a Thursday evening the President’s suggestion of the Scotforth Bowling Green proved to be ideal. Des, organizing his last Dinner after about 15 years in the job, was pleased with the turnout of 40. Those who attended were equally pleased with the food, although having seen the piled plates from the carvery some may take that option if we return next year. It was a pleasure to see President Tony and particularly welcome was Ackie and Gill, although it was Gordon who rightly received the most attention. John Butts hosted the evening and guest speaker Ben, presented the awards. Adrian won the Best Ride of the Year Trophy for winning the North West Regional 3-4 Championship. Andy won the Club Champion award (for the 2nd year) for gaining the most BC points in 2011. It is great to see loyal club members riding so well at the Regional level. Slightly more contentious was me being awarded the Stabilizer Trophy. John announced it for a crash at speed; I accepted it as the most spectacular crash. Although we all acknowledged it was not the most serious accident of the year. Ben’s contribution was to review and comment on Club Dinners. Those of us who were highlighted took his jokes in good part and if we take his advice, anyone of us could be standing up there next year getting the laughs and round of applause. The evening ended with a mass mingling and a general feeling of well being. Thanks to all concerned. Brian G
because of the freezing temperatures tonight, the sun Xmas B run will be on main roads that have been gritted, same venue for refreshment's
Howard.
After looking at the forecast on sat night, Sunday was looking a little better ? but Sunday dawned and it was looking grim, raining but quite mild with a light breeze, at 9.00 it seemed to be easing a bit
knowing our B group are always a bit slow to leave i didn't rush out and arrived in the square at 9.23 only to find it empty, it was now decision time either head for home or do the designated run.
Not knowing if there were any riders already in front of me i decided to do the ride, by the time i reached galgate the rain was coming down quite heavy, and as i started to enter the trough the roads were flooded, i reached the top of boundary hill in thick mist and rain it was a bit cold on the descents but at least the water was at the sides of the road,
when i reached the dunsop bridge junction Mat cronshaw came by with 3 riders heading for Lancaster obvious they had started a bit earlier than myself, it was looking a bit brighter as i approached whitewell then suddenly the rain stopped just as well because the lanes were flooded quite deep, when i arrived in chipping village i had a quick glance at the bikes out side the cafe didn't note any of ours so i pressed on making good time through the lanes to inglewhite, and then scorton were i took another glance at the bikes out side the barn cafe none of ours, so no cafe stop for me today, on over the A6 and down the lanes to cockerham, then Lancaster and home, a bit damp but still in one piece, a very testing ride in difficult conditions but with the correct winter clothing and footwear found it to be no problem, sorry if i did miss any b riders, but if you were all tucked up in bed you should be all ashamed of yourselves, distance covered 61ml time 4.03. av 15 mph Howard Hirst.
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