Breeze to Hotham - hoping for snowdrops!

We’re a friendly group of ladies who go out from the Triton for a ride of about 14 – 18 miles on Wednesday mornings for a cycle, coffee and a chat.

The ride proposed is to Hotham with a detour on the way back round Everthorpe so there won't be any big hills. Coffee will be at the Potting Shed.

The detailed route is: to Ellerker, past the garden centre, down Howden Croft Hill, then Cave Lane, Ellerker Lane, left Annie Med Lane, Pinfold, Ferry Road, past the prison, left in N Cave along Westgate, right down Blanshards Lane, along Blossoms Lane, left then right along Hotham Road, right down Rectory Lane, right along Main Street and through the park. If weather is OK, we'll go along Main Street then go left down Everthorpe Lane. turn right down Low Road and back onto Sand Lane, stopping at the Potting Shed for coffee.

Helmets are advisable but not compulsory. Please bring a drink, an inner tube, a bike lock if you have one and money for refreshments.

We go out in most weathers, but nevertheless, I will cancel the ride if there is a weather warning for conditions which would make the ride dangerous.

If you've queries, please contact me, Shirley on 07480 409 869

I'll try to post details of the route nearer the time when I've seen the weather forecast - and wind direction/strength.

Quiet lanes and roads with the occasional busier stretch.

There's always a coffee stop and stops to admire the view (if any!), have a breather and a drink.

Helmets are advisable. Please bring an inner tube, suitable clothing (if you have too many layers, you can put extra clothes in my pannier but remember to retrieve them afterwards!), lights and a bike lock if you have them and money for refreshments.

First-timers welcome!