Longton Loop

Longton Loop

Wednesday 28th February, 10.00am, Stocks Hall Car Park, Hall Ln, Mawdesley, Ormskirk L40 2QZ. Car Parking available at my house, 200yds away or Mawdesley Village Hall as usual, Hurst Green L40 2QT

Ride Distance: 31.2 miles (see below)

Ride Pace: 12-14 mph

Elevation: 220m/722ft

Estimated Ride Time: 190-210 minutes Estimated Moving Time: 150-170 minutes

Suitable For: Road, Hybrid(road tyres)

GPX: Available on Lets Ride

This relatively short ride compared to most that we do is ideal for the cool weather we are experiencing at the moment.
It leaves Mawdesley along the quieter lanes to Eccleston then out past Worden Park in Leyland and on to Midge Hall. We then head over towards Longton before dropping down into Much Hoole, Bretherton and Croston. Then its back towards Mawdesley and Eccleston on different lanes and a little climb up Smithy Brow and Toogood Lane to Robin Hood with a nice cruise down Hunters Hill. we then return to the start point at Mawdesley via Bispham Green.
There are 3 possible stops on this ride:- Croft Bakery in Longton (13.25miles), Croston Velo Cafe (20miles) or The Delph Cafe, Eccleston (23.5miles)

The pace of the ride will be 10-14mph dictated by road/traffic conditions, but nobody will be left behind. This isn't a race, it's all about achieving the goal for everybody who takes part.

Please ensure that you check that your bike is in a fit condition to complete this ride the night before - tyres, brakes, lights, drive chain etc. and have the basic tools required to sort out a puncture with a couple of spare tubes as well.

Please also make sure you are ready to ride 15 minutes before the published start time.

BOOK ON VIA LETS RIDE or reply with a comment or a PM on Messenger to secure your place on this ride.