Start from Spring Wood picnic centre, Whalley, near Blackburn. It is a little bit lumpy at the start and finish but there is a long flat section in the middle in the Fylde and Wyre districts so this is very fixed wheel and singlespeed-friendly. Outward leg through Walker Fold north of Longridge Fell. Ride to Elswick where you can buy an ice cream (or other snack) at Bonds and the route calls in at Scorton where there are at least 2 cafes. Shops at Longridge on the way back if you need them. Continue through Ribchester back to Whalley.by ColinJ