Ian M went on this ride, led by Iain D, and writes:
Apologies to Iain D! I promised to write up a report on his ride to Kelmarsh and then forgot!
A dozen riders gathered at Moulton for Iain’s ride and, once again, he took us on a route that was different from one we had ridden before; and certainly not what any of us were expecting. That’s always a bonus!
Gathering at Moulton
We left Moulton along the Pitsford road and then headed up to the reservoir, crossed the dam, and pedalled into Brixworth. We left that village on the Creaton road before heading into Cottesbrooke, crossing the A5199, and climbing up to Guilsborough. This was indeed going to be a different route to Kelmarsh!
Next we were off to Cold Ashby before going through Welford and approaching Naseby from the west! Then we were over and under the A14 – on some lovely smooth tarmac which Iain had deliberately sought out – and into Kelmarsh (and the World Peace Café at the Buddhist Centre) by noon. In a large group, which constantly re-arranged itself, these twenty-five miles flew by with conversation and banter!
A breather at Cold Ashby
The café proved up to serving twelve hungry cyclists and showed that we don’t have to have beer with every meal!
We started again after lunch going further north to Arthingworth and signposts for Desborough before turning south through Harrington, crossing the A14 (for the sixth time!), and pedalling through Old, Walgrave and Holcot on our way back to Moulton. Fifteen miles after lunch.
Thanks to Iain for a well organised route: at this time of year a one-stop ride means we got the mileage in and were home early in the afternoon well before the need for lights. This could be a model for one or two rides in the summer on occasions when members don’t want to be out all day. Everyone certainly enjoyed themselves!
And the weather was kind to us too!
The route is here on RideWithGPS.
