Lancaster and South Lakes Cyclists ride on Thursday 29 September

A splendid turn out for the Thurs ride ,this time starting from Carnforth, with a later start , enabling the south Lancaster riders to have a coffee stop in Carnforth before continuing north . The morning was dry and sunny.
The ride took in Warton, the Yealands , and Beetham village before crossing the A6,
and taking Paradise Lane , proceeded towards Hincaster via Ackenthwaite . Still in morning sunshine , a loop upto Sedgwick and passing under the old Lancaster- Kendal canal , the turn south was made . Passing under the West Coast main railway line a couple of times ,and passing through Hincaster once again , one more dive under the railway , saw us en route for White Lane and Farleton.
Junction 36 Cafe Ambio was visited (at Kendal Cattle Market) , a little busy , but a splendid spot it was for lunch ,
with everyone enjoying cakes provided provided by Steve in honour of his imminent birthday.
After a welcome break here , several riders took direct routes home in various directions , and the main bunch took the very scenic and hilly route along the side of Farleton Knott , and via Newbiggin , to the Clawthorpe to Hutton Roof road .
Passing through the village of Hutton Roof with its very old road sign to London, a short climb took us up to the junction for Burton in Kendal .A bit of a wait here , whilst the leader ( me ) fixed a broken chain with the help of Dave E , and Ian R .
All the bikes behaved then , to the tea stop at Capernwray diving centre , which we reached just before closing time !
We rode onto Over Kellet where the Lancaster riders proceeded homewards , and the
Hest Bank and Warton riders braved the very busy road into Carnforth
A good ride in very good company ………Thanks all for coming ,,,,,,cheers DAVE HUGILL.