Bike ride to Carnforth

Distance: 19.21 miles
Average speed: 7.9 mph
Maximum speed: 14.3 mph

I had intended to do this yesterday but the back tyre was flat again, a replacement inner tube was required. I managed to get that sorted out at Halfords so made the trip today.

Looking over from the aqueduct, building work on the bypass can be seen.

From the other side of the aqueduct, Lancaster castle in the background.

One of the many bridges along the route, these really slow things down as it is almost impossible to see whether anyone is coming in the opposite direction.

More work on the bypass.


Finally into Carnforth and a visit to the station for a much needed sit down, cup of tea and sandwich.

 Luckily I had no Brief Encounter with any grit in my eye!

Back home along the same route.

The Ashton memorial comes into sight.

Bike ride to Cafe d' Lune near Glasson Dock

Distance:  9.43 miles
Average speed:  9.4 mph
Maximum speed: 13.7 mph

The weather forecasted by the BBC did not match the reality i.e. no sun. However it was dry and still and not too cold so a decision was made to have toasted fruit scone at the Cafe d'Lune. As usual it was full of enthusiastic, all weather cyclists who have cycled MILES to get there. They are a friendly lot so I had to admit to my meagre efforts (hardly deserving of a stop and food after such a paltry ride compared to theirs).

Bike ride to Heysham via Morecambe

Distance: 12.8 miles

Average speed: 7.9 mph

Maximum speed: 21.1 mph (down the hill just before Heysham - had to push  bike up hill, so coming down was very satisfying.

A lovely blue skied day. Saw my first butterflies of the year - two bright yellow/green ones, not sure what they were.