May the rain stay away!

Ooooh the forecast on Thursday for Saturday was rain rain all day.  By Friday (which was very, very wet) the forecast appeared to be sunny all day, but the morning to start with did not promise much other than rain!  Still, working on the premise 'Rain before 7, fine before 11'and the fact that hey, what's a bit of rain? 28 ladies dutifully gathered at Kingsway cafe (there was even a bit of sun!).

Never mind the black clouds - this is the ladies ride - we don't have rain!

And a brightly coloured crew we were too!  Three groups; slow and steady, Regular and Faster Further set off on pre-plotted routes  thanks to the magic of modern technology, Map my Ride and Facebook!

Welna and Lind led the regular group, which I joined, and we had a lovely (and even sunny in parts) ride through Hoole, along the canal to Vicars Cross, Boughton crossing by the Cherry Orchard to Stocks Lane, and Huntington to the Rake and Pikel where we took the Saighton road.

At Saighton we dropped down the hill - with one of my favourite views off to the right - Dukes Tower and Welsh hills, with added Rape field to include some colour.

At the ice cream farm a few ladies could not resist having an ice cream (even though quite a cold day!).












After coffee, snacks, and a few ice creams, we set off in our respective groups again,dropping people as we go (as they near their homes and can head back).  Past the two bridges, to Hargrave and Crocky Trail, Waverton and Christleton.  Pearl lane over the bridge and along the A41 (cycle path)

20 miles.  And no rain!

August Ladies Ride

Despite the prediction of rainy weather and the ‘intrusion’ of the holiday season, four dedicated ladies braved the poor weather prediction to do the Fabulous Ladies ride on 15 August to the ice cream farm near Tattenhall.







A few raindrops were around as we set off but soon disappeared within a few minutes of the ride. We took quiet country lanes and soon found ourselves in the lovely East Cheshire country side. The ride was uneventful (no punctures!) and arrived at the Ice Cream farm where we parked up and enjoyed some refreshments (lovely scones and tea!).

We took an altered route back to Chester and enjoyed some different scenery. We passed the Crocky Trail enroute which was quire busy. Soon we were on the outskirts of Chester where we all split to go individual ways. As usual, a lovely ride with excellent company at a pace that fits all. Why not dedicate a morning to yourself and come and join us for some good company and a morning out and away from the usual buzz.

By Welna.