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Runcorn

Runcorn

A visit to Runcorn represented a new destination for the latest in the Stockport Community Cycling Club longer ride series. The start was familiar, Timperley Sports Club, and it was a bright day as a dozen or so club members met. Neil was leading the ride today, Sarah was the back-leader, and I was wingman/corner person. We set off through Altrincham. And through Bowden. And Dunham Massey. As we made our way to Lymm. Next, we cycled through Thelwall. This…

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Return to Halton Castle

Return to Halton Castle

The Stockport Community Cycling Club return to Halton Castle took place on a fine summer Sunday. Indeed, the sun also brought a healthy number of club members. We met at Gatley Rail station. We then began by heading out through the urban lanes of  Wythenshawe. And then Hale. Before eventually reaching the more rural roads of Dunham Massey. We crossed the bridge at Park View near to the ‘Swan With Two Nicks’. From here we weaved our way around the…

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Halton Castle – An SCCC Longer Ride With Big Cakes

Halton Castle – An SCCC Longer Ride With Big Cakes

Last year Sarah and I were busy when Neil’s Halton Castle ride took place, so we were really looking forward to Stockport Community Cycling Club‘s latest longer ride. It also gave Sarah a further opportunity to continue her fitness recovery following her broken foot. We met at Gatley Rail station on a warm and overcast day. And soon we were heading down Hollyhedge Road and through Wythenshawe. From Wythenshawe we made our way through Dunham Massey. Crossing over Lymm Road…

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E2E Day 9 – Shrewsbury Battlefield to Widnes

E2E Day 9 – Shrewsbury Battlefield to Widnes

E2E Day 9. Last night we spent some time with Jim & Barbara Court, which was lovely. Today there were 3 groups of us. Kevin & James set off early as they were going home to Chorley tonight. Bruce & Paul went off together as Bruce was still not well but is much better than he was! This morning we went to Tesco’s first for breakfast. Lunch was at a fabulous cafe in Tattenhall called Alison’s Country Kitchen. There was…

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