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	<title>Bus Stop Bikers | Stephen Hilton | Activity</title>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:56:23 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Wet Lancs Circular to Churchtown (from Chorley)</p>
<p>Start is from Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent Car Park on Queens Road which is free on Sundays and evenings after 5 p.m. (What3words///line.firmly.pose). There are toilets at Astley Hall on the other side of the park together with a further car park on&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1800"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1800/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Terry Hemsworth Memorial Ride in the forum Completed Rides</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/terry-hemsworth-memorial-ride/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:29 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to all that completed the Liverpool History Tour in memory of Terry. A long day, but rewarded with fantastic weather and a great cafe stop at Strawberry Fields. We were joined by Terry&#8217;s bike, ridden by son-in-law Sean. It was also special that Terry&#8217;s daughter joined us at the cafe. Thanks to those that contacted me with apologies for&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1794"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/terry-hemsworth-memorial-ride/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:34:47 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Liverpool History Tour</p>
<p>Start is from Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent Car Park on Queens Road which is free on Sundays and evenings after 5 p.m. (What3words///line.firmly.pose). There are toilets at Astley Hall on the other side of the park together with a further car park on Hallgate (PR7 1NP) but there&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1779"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1779/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:43:35 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Billington to Gargrave and Airton</p>
<p>Start at Billington War Memorial. Adjacent parking is available outside St.Augustines High School, Elker Lane, BB7 9JA, Weekends and during School holidays. (What3words///nylon.shades.impulses) Route is Anti-clockwise,passing  along the well trodden route 91 through Whalley, Barrow, Worston&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1774"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1774/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:59:45 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to The Dream</p>
<p>Start is from Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent Car Park on Queens Road which is free on Sundays and evenings after 5 p.m. (What3words///line.firmly.pose). There are toilets at Astley Hall on the other side of the park together with a further car park on Hallgate (PR7 1NP) but there&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1769"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1769/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:08:48 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: West Lancs Circular to Churchtown (from Buckshaw)</p>
<p>Start is from the Car Park at the Buckshaw Village Community Playing Fields (Buckshaw Bernabau) on Old Worden Lane, Buckshaw Village PR7 7AE (What3Words ///lamenting.wording.equity). The car park is free and usually quiet if there are no football matches in progress. The route&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1761"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1761/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:23:16 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Buckshaw to Hurst Grange Park</p>
<p>Start is from the Car Park at the Buckshaw Village Community Playing Fields (Buckshaw Bernabau) on Old Worden Lane, Buckshaw Village PR7 7AE (What3Words ///lamenting.wording.equity). The car park is free and usually quiet if there are no football matches in progress. The route goes anti-clockwise&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1753"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1753/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1720/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:23:44 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Buckshaw Village to Roots</p>
<p>Start is from the Car Park at the Buckshaw Village Community Playing Fields (Buckshaw Bernabau) on Old Worden Lane, Buckshaw Village PR7 7AE (What3Words ///lamenting.wording.equity). The car park is free and usually quiet if there are no football matches in progress. The route is the same as Chorley to&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1720"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1720/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1715/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:03:46 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to Clieves Hills</p>
<p>Start is from Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent Car Park on Queens Road which is free on Sundays and evenings after 5 p.m. (What3words///line.firmly.pose). There are toilets at Astley Hall, which is passed on the route, but the car park here is £3, all day every day. The route&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1715"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1715/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:29:23 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Buckshaw to Upholland via Ashurst&#039;s Beacon</p>
<p>Start is from the Car Park at the Buckshaw Village Community Playing Fields (Buckshaw Bernabau) on Old Worden Lane, Buckshaw Village PR7 7AE (What3Words ///lamenting.wording.equity). The car park is free and usually quiet if there are no football matches in progress. The route is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1714"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1714/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1712/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:04:10 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Buckshaw to Bispham Green and Burscough Bridge</p>
<p>Start is from the Car Park at the Buckshaw Village Community Playing Fields (Buckshaw Bernabau) on Old Worden Lane, Buckshaw Village PR7 7AE (What3Words ///lamenting.wording.equity). The car park is free and usually quiet if there are no football matches in progress. The route is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1712"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1712/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Bezza Lane ride today (15/4/26) in the forum Completed Rides</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bezza-lane-ride-today-15-4-26/#post-25309</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:32:24 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Same for me. I was stopped at traffic lights and you must have been long gone. No sign of any taxi.</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Bezza Lane ride today (15/4/26) in the forum Completed Rides</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bezza-lane-ride-today-15-4-26/#post-25306</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:52:51 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ll look through my footage. I don&#8217;t recall seeing anything but the camera does not lie!</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1704/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:33:55 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to Avenham Park and Gregson Lane</p>
<p>Start is from Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent Car Park on Queens Road which is free on Sundays and evenings after 5 p.m. (What3words///line.firmly.pose). The route is mostly a reverse of Chorley to The Ribble 2. It goes clockwise through the park to Astley Hall&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1704"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1704/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1703/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:53:36 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Buckshaw to New Longton Circular</p>
<p>Start is from the Car Park at the Buckshaw Village Community Playing Fields (Buckshaw Bernabau) on Old Worden Lane, Buckshaw Village PR7 7AE (What3Words ///hostel.replays.technical). The car park is free and usually quiet if there are no football matches in progress. The route goes clockwise&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1703"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1703/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Terry Hemsworth Funeral Service in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/terry-hemsworth-funeral-service/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:31:45 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terry&#8217;s Funeral will be held at Charnock Richard Crematorium, Preston Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley PR7 5JP on Thursday 2nd April at 10.30 a.m.<br />
All are welcome to attend.</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Terry Hemsworth &#034;Rest in Peace&#034; in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/terry-hemsworth-rest-in-peace/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:10:37 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sadly Terry passed away in St Catherines Hospice on Saturday 21st March. He was a stalwart of our cycling group and known to many others. Anyone who had ridden with him in the last two years would be familiar with his cancer diagnosis. He continued riding even through his many cycles of chemotherapy and was an example to those who wanted to keep&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1681"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/terry-hemsworth-rest-in-peace/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1680/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:21:45 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Burscough Bridge Circuit (from Chorley)</p>
<p>Leaving from Astley Park Gates PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent car park on Queens Road (What3words///line.firmly.pose), which is free on a Sunday. There is a large car park on Hallgate for Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA, (What3Words ///money.duck.pencil), but there is now a £3 charge for all&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1680"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1680/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Steve Gregson &#034;Rest in Peace&#034; in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/steve-gregson-rest-in-peace/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:07:14 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have been informed of the sudden and untimely death of fellow cyclist Steve Gregson, who was well known in the local cycling community. We obviously send our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1674/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:47:55 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Burscough Bridge Circuit (from Whittle-le-Woods)</p>
<p>Starting at the top of Factory Lane where it joins the A6, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7HS. The adjacent War Memorial Car Park (which is free) is accessed through a narrow entrance on the corner of the A6 Preston Road and Factory Lane itself. St John&#8217;s Primary School is on the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1674"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1674/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Roadworks on Garstang Road in the forum Matters Administrative</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/roadworks-on-garstang-road/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:50:56 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is likely to be manjor disruption on the A6, Garstang Rd. between Broughton and Bilsborrow until possibly 3rd April. If we decide to start rides fron Bilsborrow before then it may be necessary to plot a bypass route to the start. Initially we will perhaps avoid starting rides there.<br />
Garstang Road, Preston District (B)<br />
Dates: 5 Jan 2026 at&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1666"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/roadworks-on-garstang-road/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1663/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:03:39 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Yet Another Bispham Green Figure of 8</p>
<p>Leaving from Astley Park Gates PR7 1JU. There is an adjacent car park on Queens Road (What3words///line.firmly.pose), which is free on a Sunday. There is a large car park on Hallgate for Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA, (What3Words ///money.duck.pencil), but there is now a £3 charge for all&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1663"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1663/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1662/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:31:49 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to Southport Loop 2</p>
<p>Leaving from Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA. There is a large adjacent car park on Hallgate (What3Words ///money.duck.pencil). There is now a £3 charge for all day parking every day. On Sundays we recommend parking at the Queens Road car park by the Park gates, PR7 1JU. This will be free. You can&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1662"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1662/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:05:38 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Whittle-le-Woods to Bezza Lane</p>
<p>Starting at the top of Factory Lane where it joins the A6, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7HS. The adjacent War Memorial Car Park (which is free) is accessed through a narrow entrance on the corner of the A6 Preston Road and Factory Lane itself. St John&#8217;s Primary School is on the opposite corner&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1661"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1661/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1655/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:28:56 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Bilsborrow to Catterall Circular</p>
<p>The start is from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just AFTER the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just BEFORE the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (The Roebuck and t&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1655"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1655/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1648/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:38:12 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Whittle &#8211; Woods, Salmesbury Bottoms and Hurst Grange Park</p>
<p>Starting at the top of Factory Lane where it joins the A6, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7HS. The adjacent War Memorial Car Park (which is free) is accessed through a narrow entrance on the corner of the A6 Preston Road and Factory Lane itself. St John&#8217;s Primary School&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1648"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1648/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Preston Pedals @ Ingol Contact Centre, in the forum General Cycling Discussion</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/preston-pedals-ingol-contact-centre/#post-25116</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:31:20 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shame I&#8217;m not available for this, though I don&#8217;t have enough local knowledge of Preston to contribute. Do recognise one member in the photograph though.</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Ken Rishton &#034;Rest in Peace&#034;. in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/ken-rishton-rest-in-peace/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:43:20 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ken Rishton will be remembered by many in our cycling group. He ws a regular until a couple of years ago and a really nice man. He passed away on the 14th August.<br />
There is link to his obituary and funeral details below. (29th August at Accrington Crematorium at 11 a.m.). He has already been&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1641"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/ken-rishton-rest-in-peace/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton changed their profile picture</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1640/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:03:04 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Bilsborrow Car Park in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:27:54 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A height restriction barrier of 2 metres has been placed at the entrance to the car park in Bilsborrow we often use to start our rides. No one seems to be sure who owns the car park and there has never been a problem with its use. I may cause difficulties for some riders who use TALL VANS OR CAMPER VANS, AND DEFINATELY ROOF RACKS, WHO WOULD HAVE&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1631"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bilsborrow-car-park/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:02:44 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to New Longton</p>
<p>Leaving from Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA. Car Parking is conveniently located on Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1NP. ( What3words: ///retail.transfers.fuels ). This is a fairly large car park and is free at all times (though not for much longer!). There are toilets at Astley Hall, which will&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1628"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1628/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:48:07 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Bilsborrow to Lytham</p>
<p>Start is from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just AFTER the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just BEFORE the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (The Roebuck and the P&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1627"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1627/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:28:59 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Bilsborrow to Stakepool Circular</p>
<p>Start is from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just AFTER the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just BEFORE the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (The Roebuck and the P&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1626"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1626/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:52:52 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to Roots</p>
<p>Leaving from Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA. Car Parking is conveniently located on Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1NP. ( What3words: ///retail.transfers.fuels ). This is a fairly large car park and is free at all times (though not for much longer!). There are toilets at Astley Hall, but will probably only&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1625"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1625/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:04:56 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Mid-Wyre Circular 2</p>
<p>Start is from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just AFTER the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just BEFORE the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (The Roebuck and the P&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1623"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1623/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1622/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:00:46 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: West Lancashire Lanes 2</p>
<p>A similar route to West Lancashire Lanes, though starting and finishing at Astley Hall, Chorley. Leaving from Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA. Car Parking is conveniently located on Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1NP. ( What3words: ///retail.transfers.fuels ). This is a fairly large car park and is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1622"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1622/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:48:39 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Chorley to The Ribble 2</p>
<p>Leaving from Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA. Car Parking is conveniently located on Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1NP. ( What3words: ///retail.transfers.fuels ). This is a fairly large car park and is free at all times (though not for much longer!). There are toilets at Astley Hall, but will&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1620"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1620/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Who needs a gravel bike in the forum General Cycling Discussion</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/who-needs-a-gravel-bike/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 08:31:28 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All you need is determination and whisky. I find malt best:<br />
<iframe loading="lazy" title="1976: BIG JIM&#039;s Big BOOZY Bike Trip to Braemar | Nationwide | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive" width="1240" height="930" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cZk2jV5gJbM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1615/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:40:44 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Mid &#8211; Wyre Circular</p>
<p>Start is from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just AFTER the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just BEFORE the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (The Roebuck and the P&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1615"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1615/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1601/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:09:25 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Douglas Valley Circular</p>
<p>Start is from Astley Hall. Parking is available in the car park for Astley Hall on Hallgate, PR7 1NP. What3words ///charm.loves.empire. The car park is free. There are toilets at the hall adjacent to the cafe. The route goes anti-clockwise through Euxton, taking Back Lane to Eccleston. The route then&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1601"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1601/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Ribble Valley Ride 2025 in the forum Upcoming Rides</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/ribble-valley-ride-2025/#post-24972</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:37:33 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Likely the 25 miles will be enough for me this year. Always avoided going UP Hall Hill in the past as there is a much nicer and more gentle road to Cow Ark.</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Tour de Furness Sportive Ride in the forum Future Rides – Suggestions</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/tour-de-furness-sportive-ride/#post-24959</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:02:58 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a link to the official poster for Tour de Furness:<a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tour-De-Furness-Poster-2025.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc"></a></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1576/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:28:46 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Fylde Coast and Lanes 4</p>
<p>Another version of the Fylde Coast and Lanes routes. This contains a short diversion to The Lakeside Kitchen on Brickhouse Lane for a potential cafe stop. Start is from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1576"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1576/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Tour de Furness Sportive Ride in the forum Future Rides – Suggestions</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/tour-de-furness-sportive-ride/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:53:43 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have been contacted by one of the organisers of the above event Some may be interested in taking part.</p>
<p>&#8220;Hello<br />
I am a member of the Rotary Club of Furness based in Barrow-in-Furness and we run a Charity Cycle Ride covering the South Lakes. This year the rides will take place on Sunday 8th June 2025<br />
We have 4 rides of 13, 25, 50 and 71 miles.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1565"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/tour-de-furness-sportive-ride/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Bob Ingram &#034;Rest in Peace&#034; in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bob-ingram-rest-in-peace/#post-24916</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:06:26 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I didn&#8217;t do the ride last year but the route would have gone up cowling brow. If you have footage it would be helpful but wouldn&#8217;t refute the council&#8217;s claim</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Bob Ingram &#034;Rest in Peace&#034; in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bob-ingram-rest-in-peace/#post-24895</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:43:24 +0100</pubDate>

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				<title>Stephen Hilton replied to the topic Cycle jumble sale - Wrightington in the forum Bicycle Equipment and Accessories</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/cycle-jumble-sale-wrightington/#post-24856</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:19:44 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wanted to have a pitch myself, but still haven&#8217;t got my car back from the body shop. May get it soon, if so there is still a chance I may go.</p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton started the topic Bob Ingram &#034;Rest in Peace&#034; in the forum Non-Cycling Matters</title>
				<link>https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bob-ingram-rest-in-peace/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:46:51 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was sad to hear of the death of Bob Ingram. Bob was the cyclist who died after coming off his bike on Cowling Brow, Chorley in August. His name was not initially reported. Bob was a vintage bike enthusiast, and attended a couple of our evening rides on his restored Bianchi. He was often to be seen cycling in the area.<br />
His wife Marianne has&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1532"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/forums/topic/bob-ingram-rest-in-peace/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:41:02 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Bilsborrow &#8211; Blackpool &#8211; Fleetwood and Knott End Ferry</p>
<p>Starting from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just after the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just before the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1521"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1521/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stephen Hilton has created new route!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:41:02 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Published a map: Bilsborrow &#8211; Blackpool &#8211; Fleetwood and Knott End Ferry</p>
<p>Starting from the small car park on the right on the A6 (travelling North on the A6) on Garstang road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE. This car park is situated just after the left turn into St Michaels Road (Guy’s Thatched Hamlet) and just before the Right turn into Bilsborrow Lane (&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1520"><a href="https://busstopbikers.co.uk/activity/p/1520/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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