Way back when we were young and fit we used to go to Jim Burn's keep fit class at St Martins. When school was out for summer hols we jumped on our bikes pedalled the lanes and had a chat and a pint or two. They were good evenings. Now many years on I decided it was time for a rebirth. So I made a few phone calls to other ex keep fitters and a few other likely (and not so likely) people. Response was positive although quite a few said "but not this week".Anyway on Thursday 19th May the first ride got under way with a small but select band of people - myself, Geoff, Bernie, Colin & Nick.We took a very leisurely ride into Market Bosworth following National Cycle Route 52 through Shenton and Far Coton. We stopped at the Red Lion for a well earned pint or two before cycling back. There was much debate on which route to use back, but the concensus was "no up hills please", so we ruled out the gated road and came the direct way through Shenton & Dadlington. We were all set to go home when we learned that Steve was in the newly reopened Dog and Hedgehog so we stopped of there for another drink.By the time we left it was well and truly dark and we all realised that our lights were not as good as we thought, but we old made it home in one piece and vowed we would be there again next week.
Alan
PS. Heres the route we took http://ridewithgps.com/routes/465983 - an easy 11 miles
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