The first cycle ride together in ages (13km) and the first from the rectory, Cockermouth.Route: from the rectory, cycling downhill, north, on Lorton Road and then Kirkgate and along Main Street to the footbridge over the River Derwent and then the Sustrans route to, and beyond, Papcastle to Great Broughton for a pint. Afterwards, crossing the A66 into Brigham and taking Low Road and Cockermouth Lonning to Ellerbeck Brow to cross the A66. At this point T suffering a mechanical problem with his bike, so L continuing home and then returning to Brigham Road with spanners. Following a minor repair, home on the obvious route.
Conditions: a cool but sunny day.
Pub: the Punch Bowl, Great Broughton, for Brimstage New Zealand Pale Ale.
