Just about ready to cancel due to the rain , but 4 hardy cyclists were waiting for me, so off we went and glad we did, the very very gently drizzle was quite refreshing and the views and the lovely stop at Cottingham village shop and cafe made up for it, certainly a route to … Read more

What a treat, September’s here and we’re still cycling out in shorts and tee shirts. A shorter ride than normal with a start at Welham and coffee at the lovely Coffee & Cake Dept at the Community Church. Welcome new members Fi and Ants A balmy 23 degrees for our 3rd Friday ride and we … Read more

Many thanks to Pete White for leading both of the August rides, the 1st Aug was planned to be a bit of an “off roader” following some of the tracks across to Gilmorton. Unfortunately the only rain of the Summer changed the plans and 4 hardy riders did a shortened ride. The sun shone again … Read more

Our Long ride at the start of July saw us heading UP to the lovely town of Uppingham for our coffee stop. It was a beautiful day and Eyebrook reservoir was sparkling like a jewel, thanks to Robert for leading. The shorter ride on 18th July will start at Harrington and we’ll visit the Workhouse … Read more

/We did this route to Cafe Ventaux back in Feb when we were battling against a freezing Northerly wind, so it was so nice to get a decent day and appreciate the lovely views around the Rolleston estate and the quiet lanes around Tilton. Coffee and cake, sitting outside at Café Ventaux. For those with … Read more

It had been nearly a year since we’d visited the lovely Sweethedges at Alexton, so we combined it with some bits of our favourite roads to make a nice 26 miler for our first Friday longer ride. Here’s Glooston to Gaudby Here’s Hallaton to Alexton Sweethedges Eyebrook Reservoir

Thanks to Robert, Stuart & Kevin for leading the April rides while I’ve been away. Robert led the Long ride on the 4th April out to the lovely Barrowden Community Cafe, and Stuart & Kevin, the Good Friday ride which stopped at Foxton Locks where it looks like Dave & Trudy were enjoying the cake. … Read more

Many thanks to Chris for leading the long route out to Catthorpe Farm shop at the start of the month. I was back to lead the short route on the 21st March and had heard the Berwicke Arms cafe in Hallaton had reopened, so we made the most of the lovely Equinox weather and sat … Read more

We certainly picked the day to visit Cafe Ventoux at Tugby. With the temperature hovering between 3 & 4 degrees and a stiff 20mph North Easterly, it took us 2 hours to do the 15 miles from Tur Langton, but it was well worth the challenge, with stunning views all the way and a lovely … Read more

A crisp & clear start to 2025, with a new coffee stop at “The Great” in Gt Easton. The views over Eyebrook were stunning, everything seems to stand out in the low sun this time of year. We welcomed 4 new members to the group for our ride on the 17th, Chris & Pat Morris … Read more