Ride Reports
Landscove
Pressed for time, we swapped Fermoys for a gentle café hunt that faltered at Broadhempston—‘coffee machine off’—and a missed turn that looped us back to a local’s amusement. Landscove redeemed it with excellent coffee and cakes in the garden before a punctual return.
Lake District 2019 7
A bang from a blown inner tube in the car set the tone for a tour balancing mishap with memory. Retracing 1991 routes, we hunted old photo spots and found new favourites, from the hush of Wastwater to swims off Crummock. In fierce heat we hauled over Wrynose and Hardknott, cheered by walkers, only for a sudden monsoon to drench us. Quirks—a bike shed behind a door marked ‘Private’ and a café shutting at ten past three—added their own colour.
Holne
On a gentle ride to Holne to test Dillan’s new drivetrain, the day turned reflective as Michael announced the end of the club’s regular rides after 34 years. The Community Cafe was open at last, though without hot food or coffee, and we caught up with John, George and Ziggy.