Jim's Solo Ride 20th September

Set off on usual route through Uni and into Galgate having met Sue Lucas heading back home. Up Stoney Lane passing Five Lane Ends, Street  to turn right at Harris End  cross roads. A quick descent to then turn left to go over the water splash. Bowling along (oh yes I was)  High Lane round Nicky Nook suddenly a large shadow lay across the road in front but as I got nearer I realised it wasn’t a shadow but a huge dead tree branch lying right across the road. No way round this so off the bike and lift it over the obstacle. Carrying on High Lane then Keepers Lane so I could turn left at the end onto Delph Lane. A right turn took me on the Parkhead Lane then a right onto Sandholme Lane. A left onto Smithy Lane which
took me to my destination Claughton Catholic grave yard. Here I was hoping to locate a grave of an ancestor, a Agnes Gornall(nee Johnson) who was born in 1790. I couldn’t locate the grave so I presume she is still alive!!! Next time I search I’ll have a string of garlic just in case.
Returned home via the lovely descent to Ray Lane,  Bruna Lane, Dimples Lane, B6430, Green Lane East, Gubberford Lane, Station Road, Hollins Lane, Whams Lane, Five Lane Ends, Galgate and the Uni.
Going through the Uni grounds bumped into Ian out for a walk with two mates so walked with him to Bailrigg Lane and had a good chat. He looks well and is looking forward to getting out on some Tuesday rides very soon.