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…
Saturday was the SCCC cycle ride to Astley. Andy and I cycled to the start but stopped off at Longford Park for the Stretford Parkrun, which I ran and Andy watched. The cycle ride to Astley started from the car park near the Robbin Hood pub in Stretford. There was quite a good turn out. We set off into Trafford Park, passing Kellogg’s, making our way onto the Bridgewater canal, using the Bridgewater Way. We followed the Bridgewater Canal for…
On Saturday we had managed to dodge the rain showers. The weather forecast was for more rain on the Sunday. Could we do the same as we joined in with the Stockport Community Cycling Club ride to Monton and Worsley? We met outside the Robin Hood pub in Stretford. John had even turned up in his Sunday best! The ride began by heading out through Trafford and Salford Quays passing through Media City. We weaved our way through…
