A turn out of 8 for the penultimate 'night' ride of this season.
The pub decided that folk using their car park for recreational sports were not too welcome, unless they spent more time in the pub (meaning £££) than enjoying the lakeland air....so we parked in just down the road next to the church, a very nice spot to start the ride.
The usual ride (of course there is nothing usual about a winter ride, no route is the same as you can not see it in the dark!) heading off down the road to the ford, but no, turn left past the newly built dry stone wall and on up the rocky, leafy bridegway, although it was not very leafy and basically ridable for once. Then carry on UP the hill and round the usual route to end up near Winster House for Grants home made tart, a kind of bakewell tart made with left over easter eggs blended in instead of jam and 'Jolly Good' say all, well done Grant (or at least his chef!!)
Continuing the ride basically down the road to the ford, at which point Charlie's chain link piece decided to give up and Charlie had to be pushed 'up-hill' all the way back to the cars by some gallant bikers!!
Last chance to vote for the 2004-05 season Winter Awards, before the award ceremony......watch this space.
'Now get out & bike in those light evenings'
2 comments:
Grant actually came up trumps on the cake front, and very good it was too.
Sets a fine precedent for next winter. Buy your Dehlia books now!
Jim
Grants cake was a unique blend of top seasonal ingredients ,local produce and inspirational cullinary prowess.A bench mark for chefs countywide.A truly remarkable taste sensation.A pleasure to have been part of that special moment.Humble
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