Despite the earlier start time of 9.30am and many of the regulars being away or otherwise engaged over the bank holiday weekend, nine of us had a bright sunny morning around the trails of Primrose Wood. Good to see John from Sandiway out for the first time – I don’t think we scared him off yet! The Easter bunnies had been out and laid a few eggs around the route. James and Andrew Risk are now so keen that they even completed this 3 hour off road ride ahead of the Ron Sant memorial 43 mile road ride on Sunday.
We tried out a few newly discovered trails on the way across to Primrose Wood while Steve M fixed a puncture. Later on, Rob’s mate Steve (I think that’s his name) managed to destroy his rear hanger so Rob did his speciality singlespeed conversion – if it’s good enough for Cader Idris!
Bacon and egg batch back at the cafe before heading back along the Whitegate Way with John and Kev C. A perfect warm up for the Ron Sant ride the following day – thanks to Paul Lawson for organising that and devising such a quite route, although the mountain bike would have been handy in places where the mud on the roads was as thick as it had been in Delamere.
Someone suggested this ride could be an easter Egg hunt – we'll have to wait and see what the Easter bunnies have hidden around the trails.
going to have to miss your delamere eggstravaganza (sorry) as i'm over in ireland, taking the bike though and treating myself to a 'etape hibernian test ride'. im up for the 17th so we'll see if all this tarmac pounding on my racer has paid off. went on a club run to chester the other week and carried on to llangollen via the descent of the horseshoe pass. fab-u-lous.
Nick. Would you mind if i join your ride on Saturday 9:30 Delamere?. I contantacted you a while ago but have not managed to make any of your dates until now.
John Sandiway (45)
PS: What time do you finish riding?.
You're very welcome John – that's what these rides are about. We usually get back to the cafe around 12.30pm, but if you have had enough before then we can direct you back as we are never far from the cafe. We have lots of stops. A few of us will probably ride a bit more after lunch, usually at a brisker pace.
Have a good time in Ireland Andy and glad you're enjoying the road bike.
Nick, sorry we can't make it cos we're away – we're staying the week v. near Gisburn Forest – does anyone fancy a ride – Richard C is coming up to join us on Easter Monday when we intend to ride the forest trail (memories of Derek frolicking in the snow when we went earlier his year) and/or (depending on conditions and how fit we're feeling) the Hornby road over the hills to Wray and back – a fantastic route on a centuries-old packhorse trail. If you fancy coming either contact Richard (who might like to share a lift?) or give us a ring on Kev's mobile, 07771 794610.
Sounds good but I can't make it, sorry. I'm planning to ride the Ron Sant Memorial ride on Sunday which is a great route along quiet lanes devised by Paul Lawson. Monday will have to be spent packing stuff up for our impending house move.
Thanks for the ride, I really enjoyed it & hope to join you again soon. Don't think I can do 17th April due to football commitments but hopefully ok for next Delamere.
Also not sure if my stamina is up to your longer rides. A brief heads up with some distance & route info would really help. Cheers. John