After a successful Saturday cycle ride out to Knott End followed by an enjoyable evening meal at Lancaster University, Stockport Community Cycling Club riders on the club weekend were now treated to a cycle ride out to Morecambe. I was leading one of the rides Disclaimer: Most of the photos in this post were taken from the ride I was leading. However, it is difficult leading a cycle ride while at the same time trying to take photos. Inevitably there…
Finally, the Stockport Community Cycling Club weekend at Lancaster was upon us. We had recced this shorter ride out to Knott End back in August, but could we remember the route a month later? Sarah and I were leading the two groups. Each containing nearly twenty riders, following the same route, setting off an hour apart. It meant I waited an hour or so to start my ride. While Sarah waited an hour at the end of her ride until…
As part of Sarah’s birthday celebrations, Sarah and I visited the recently opened RHS Garden Bridgewater. The garden is situated just off the Bridgewater Canal in Worsley. You begin by entering the Worsley Welcome Garden. We then began by exploring the Weston Walled Garden. This was once one of the largest Victorian walled gardens in the UK. RHS Garden Bridgewater is built on the vast estate of the former Worsley New Hall, the former home of the Egerton family. RHS…
One of the stories of our cycle ride out to Liverpool had been dodging the rain. Today, we were hopeful that the weather would have a smaller role, as we cycled back from Liverpool to Stretford. Certainly, it was cool but thankfully fine as we left Albert Dock. First, we went looking for some breakfast. So, we followed the River Mersey for a short while. Then headed towards the city centre. Nourished, we followed local route 7 for our route…
This short little trip where we cycle from Stretford to Liverpool, stay overnight, and return the following day is something Sarah and I haven’t done too often. Something a little different. We would be making this cycling trip with our friends Andy and Mike. Indeed, the beginning of the ride was leaving the drive of Mike’s home! Weatherwise, we weren’t sure what was going to happen. That said, it was a pleasant sunny morning when we set off. We started…
