Cycling out to the Ice Cream Farm for elevenses I met up with Jim on the way. Ray, Mike and Brian soon joined us and we quickly got down to planning the days ride. Ray’s suggestion of the Radway Café at Radway Green sounded interesting and was quickly agreed. The route was planned and the five of us made to go when Dave P arrived. Only just in time today Dave!
We took the usual route past Beeston Castle but then headed for Bunbury locks rather than Tilstone Fearnall and almost before we realised it we were passing the Boot and Slipper at a respectable pace. Through Church Minshull, past the Verdin Arms and then it was new territory for me but with the help of the SatMap and Ray’s local knowledge we made it to the Radway Green Garden Centre Café for lunch. Ray recommended the North Staffs Oat Cakes, the chef suggested the traditional filling (cheese and bacon): a perfect combination and just the job for cycling.
“I don’t suppose you will be out next week” says Ray “we’re meeting at Caegwrle?” What a cheek I think, having just done most of the Panorama route on my own only two days previously. So the Panorama route is agreed; although Jim, not knowing the area, is sensibly wary. “Is it tough?” he asks.
2.45pm and we’re still in the café but its time to make a move. Outside we find Jim has a puncture. Once fixed its back through Wybunbury with a stop to consult the map and approaching one junction, a “Left here” from Ray, “No right” interjects someone and my helpful contribution “Left is straight on!” “Too many cooks” concludes Mike. In Nantwich we eventually find the park bridges after a wrong turn necessitating a short backtrack and then its straight back through Bunbury to conclude an excellent day’s cycling.
Distance from Chester and back 74 miles.
BW
Well fancy that, Vicky and I were in the Radway Cafe on Sunday. Though I doubt if we were as fresh as you Easy riders. I hope to be with you this thursday.
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