On Saturday I went on a 2 and 3/4 hour bike ride with my mate Kral around the Scorton area. This is on the western outer rim of the trough of Bowland with some spectacular scenery and challenging riding due to the undulating nature of the terrain.

Towards the end of the ride coming down a steep incline I failed to notice a ” cyclists dismount at this point” sign placed before a ford due to the speed I was travelling – needless to say I went flying into the river crossing the road, wrecked the front wheel of my hand cycle and my limbs went everywhere! Fortunately Kral was able to cycle back to the car, pick it up and get me and the remnants of my bike out of the water and into the car. Nevertheless it was a terrific ride and enormous fun.