Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club take in The Two Bridges

Pictured left to right: Dave Jacklin, Trevor Halstead, Blanca Mentrida and Barry Markham departing from The Happy Cafe at Sandtoft.

The ride departed Roseway in Gainsborough town centre and progressed crossing Gainsborough Bridge and following the cycle route to Beckingham, then headed through Walkeringham, Misterton, West Stockwith and Graiselound.

Riders passed through The Isle of Axholme and the ride progressed heading through Haxey, West Woodside, Wroot.

Arriving in Sandtoft a lunch stop was made at The Happy Cafe, before they resumed through Belton, Belfoft, Derrythorpe, and Althorpe.Crossing over Keadby Bridge the riders departed from The Isle of Axholme and progressed heading through Burringham, West Butterwick, Messingham, Cleatham, Scotton, Laughton and Morton arriving in Gainsborough along Morton Terrace.The ride of 55 miles was interesting through some great countryside crossing the River Trent at two points.

Next week’s ride takes place on Sunday with rides of a variety of distances from 20 miles through to 100 miles.

They depart at 20 Ropery Road from 9.30am.Telephone Trevor Halstead if you wish to ride as limited numbers are allowed in one group.

For information contact Trevor Halstead at Gainsborough Cycles 20 Ropery Road, Gainsborough, or telephone 01427 617752.

The club are also Facebook by searching Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club or Cycling UK Gainsborough.