Manhoc ride Sunday 6th July 2025 was to the pencil museum at Keswick – starting from Mac’s at Rising Bridge Haslingden at an earlier start of 10am. The glorious weather during the week, failed slightly for our ride. Though light rain in the morning, the sun was welcome in the afternoon in the Lakes, for our homeward bound journey. It was up to Burnley, then onto the fab roads of the Yorkshire Dales, onto the A65, and Devils Bridge for a coffee stop. Back on the bikes into the Lakes National Park for lunch at the Pencil Museum at Keswick. With the famous trade name Derwent, it has a proud heritage dating back to 1832 and now manufactures materials for all artist’s needs. A very interesting and informative museum. Home of the first pencil with graphite from a nearby mine. Return journey, was east and down to Glenridding and over the Kirkstone pass onto Kendal, and another coffee and cake stop before heading to Lancaster on to the A6. Then onto the M6 a short way down to Lancaster Services for final coffees, cakes and hugs. Another great Manhoc ride out and a warm welcome to our new member Peter.
