Bowland Forest Audax Populaire - Sunday 16th June 2008
') document.write('Six BCW members rode this Bowland Forest Populaire event: Glenn Rhodes, Ian Saunders, Allan Nelson, Barry Fittes, Mike Speight and John Craig.
') document.write('A 67 mile loop starting in Caton near Lancaster, and taking in quiet country lanes out through Nether Kellet, Over Kellet, Arkholme, Gressingham, Hornby, Wray, Slaidburn, Dunsop Bridge, Chipping, Harrisend Fell, through Quernmore and back to Caton.
') document.write('The weather was bright and sunny, with a cool breeze, and we all met up for the civilised 9am start at Caton.
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document.write('Audax virgins Allan & Glenn were relying on the others (veterans of this event who had ridden it a few times before) to know the way - big mistake ;-) As Glenn said, it must be great when you get to that age - every rides a new one ;-)
So, it`s like a sportive ride without any signs, but taken at a nice relaxed pace (except for Glenn who sprinted to the top of the hills to get photos which is why he doesn`t appear on any ;-)
') document.write('It really is a lovely ride. Highlights are the climb up Lythe Fell (Cross O`Greet) and Lamb Fell before the fantastic descent to Slaidburn, the bacon buns at the cafe/control at Slaidburn, and the views over Morecambe Bay from Harrisend Fell
') document.write('A thoroughly enjoyable day out, and although there were a few beards and saddle bags about, they`re not compulsory - honest, and we were made most welcome. (Is there anybody who doesn`t know Ian Saunders?)
') document.write('I reckon we may have won the team award if there was one!
') document.write('View pictures here')