LCG PELOTON

Cold winds and threats of storms reduced the Longridge Peleton, (number of cyclists if you are a non velocipedist), to six on Saturday 8th February.

Undaunted by the weather and full of the joys of each others company and the wonderful ride starting just outside Langho and taking in the majestic Whalley viaduct, then onto Great Mitton followed by a testing climb to Bashall Eaves with views of the Hodder meandering down the valley.

Despite gasping for air there's still time for a fist pump or two reaching the top of the hill

Or maybe a genteel  wave to the cameraman thanking him for capturing that moment of glory!!

Further steepish climbs past Cross Lane Caravan Park and back downhill on the Slaidburn Road to Waddington.





The usual watering hole in the village was closed for refurbishment so the hungry cyclists hd to travel on to Bashall Barn before food and rest was taken.

Refreshed they cycled back to the starting point having completed 24 miles and climbed 1500 feet.

Some suggest LCG is merely good for cycling but I leave you with a magnificent photograph of the majestic Whalley viaduct.

Maybe our founding father of the LCG is considering a LPG. Keep on snapping Ted!!!!

LWG JANUARY WALK

We met at the usual time of 10.15am at Crook O'Lune Picnic Site where there are the requisite toilets before 18 set off at 10.30am.

The organisers this month were Mary & Barry Fitzgibbon and they had planned a steady stroll down the River Lune to Halton village with some gorgeous scenery and a chance to spot a kingfisher or two.

 As hard as we tried I'm not sure anyone spotted the kingfisher although maybe after a quaff or two at lunchtime it would be more likely!!!!!!

The path was flat most of the way but the last section uphill, made a little more tricky with the wet weather of late, and a well earned rest is taken before the muddy incline.

There's your blogger on the left and what a handsome figure he is!!

Another handsome guy, some will recognise as captain of Preston Grasshoppers 1973/74, Bob Thompson.

We then dined at the Ship Inn and Fr Tom recommends the Cumberland sausage and mash.

There were one or two envious eyes cast in his direction hoping he might find it all too much, but there wasn't even a pea left.

Longridge Walking Group walks on the last Wednesday of the month and all are welcome to join us. If you are interested please contact Bob Barron, bbarron@talktalk.net or Joe Carroll, carroll284@btinternet.com for details.