Derby/Sheffield

We are planning this Saturday for the second ride of the season. From Pride Park (or maybe the nearby Alvaston Park where parking is free) taking the river towpath and/or old canal out towards Melbourne with a refreshment stop at Melbourne tea rooms. Further details to follow
Contact: Giles & Jane Orton Tel: 07768 827101 Email: gilesorton@fastmail.fm

This route now planned -- all we need to sort out now is the weather. Meet for  1000 start at Derby Arena Car Park (behind the Arena - £3 all day or easily accessed from NCN 6 if riding there). Route will be a gentle run out on the cycle path along the old Derby Canal, then short sections alongside the Trent & Mersey and the River Trent before back roads to Ticknall and then a ride through the grounds of Calke Abbey. Thence via Breedon and the Cloud Trail before a stop after 19 miles at Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms (or Brew House). Then back to base via the Cloud Trail, Elvaston Castle and NCN 6 alongside the River Derwent. There are a few small hills as we cross the South Derbyshire countryside but overall it is a pretty gentle run of just over 30 miles. All welcome.
Contact: Giles & Jane Orton Tel: 07768 827101 Email: gilesorton@fastmail.fm

The Bakewell ride originally planned for 15 May has been postponed to June. But Jane & I would still like to use the day for a ride - maybe in the Sheffield/Penistone areas so as to give Yorkshire a chance to feature. If anybody would care to suggest a route that would be most welcome, otherwise we will work something out.
Contact: Giles & Jane Orton Tel: 07768 827101 Email: gilesorton@fastmail.fm