Galgate Circuit (Galgate>Glasson>Lune Estuary>Lancaster)BIKE RIDE 03 05 2010

Bank Holiday Monday,so a great day for towpath cycling off-road and away from the madding crowd.I revisited a favourite familiar circuit I have not ridden for a while.The terrain and waterside scenery is very varied like chapters of a book,I love it!Setting off from Galgate,I went westwards down the Glasson Branch of Lancaster Canal to Glasson Dock.Then turning NE along the Lune Estuary Coastal Path(former railway)which goes along the bank of the river to Lancaster Old Quay.Following the Lune through the linear park until the canal aqueduct crosses over the river.Here I carry the bike up hundreds of steps(great cardio exercise!)on to the aqueduct itself).Then southwards through parklands and lovely scenery and passing through the quaint historic stone city of Lancaster.Finally a few scenic miles more returning along the canal to Galgate.Far enough but not too far-just nice!
SEE PICTURES:

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Bazizfoters/GalgateCircuitGalgateGlassonLuneEstuaryLancasterBIKERIDE03052010?feat=directlink

Enjoy!

Changing views on my Mountain Bike Ride 02 05 2010

I went on a good ride to see what's changed on the South End of the Lancaster Canal beginning at Aqueduct St truncation,Tulketh.Along the canal to the Sports Arena where the Ribble Link goes off.I followed this down to Blackpool Road,then took the Ribbleside path to Preston Dock.This circuit makes a great ride because of the total changes of terrain and water scenery,the varying surfaces,wildlife and boats very interesting.I have tried not to duplicate the existing material already in albums on here,just the things that have changed along the way.Sarah did this ride with me before disappearing to Australia ! SEE PICTURES:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Bazizfoters/ChangingViewsOnMyMountainBikeRide02052010?feat=directlink