Lancaster and South Lakes CTC ride Guild Wheel 8th Sept 2022

On the 8th of September a small group of cyclists gathered outside the Boot and Shoe planning to ride down to Preston to “do” the Guild Wheel.

We went our usual way through the University to Five Lane Ends then down Whams Lane to Hollins Lane. Turning left onto the A6 for short spell then left again to go through Scorton finally Green Lane East and our coffee stop at Garstang Arts.

Leaving Garstang we headed for the Brockholes Arms so we could turn left to go along Ducketts Lane and Lydiate Lane where we turned right dropping us down to the A6 which we crossed. Taking the first lane on the left we weaved our way to eventually arrive in Broughton and the start of the Guild Wheel.

Cycling round the Guild Wheel is not pleasant anymore instead it is like a “Tour de Building Site” but we finally made our lunch time stop at the Beach Cafe at Preston Marina where your illustrious leader made his acquaintance with slippy railway lines and hard rough tarmac so he ended up cycling home after loosing a bit of weight(albeit skin and blood!)

After a fantastic lunch time stop we set off to finish the rest of the Wheel then we struggled through school kids leaving Broughton Academy( what a bunch!!)

We turned right at the cross road then left to go up Langley Lane finally through Inglewhite and just made it to the Barn for a refreshment stop.

After this to avoid the main road we went via Cleveley Bank and back through the University and home.

On the way back I thought I might need help sleeping that night so I called at Bargain Booze and got a bottle of sleeping medicine.

By the time I got home I had 68 miles in my legs and we had had a nice warm dry day but the Guild Wheel has lost its charm with all the building work.

Anyone who is interested in joining us can find information about our regular club rides on Thursdays and Sundays on our website:  www.ctclancaster.org.uk. Jim Gardner