11 riders set off, although not exactly on time as usual, it was about 7ish. Directions were also sketchy as we rode towards the area known as Subberthwaite Common.
Only Ian could explain where we were as this was relatively uncharted RADs territory. Grant made a break from the group at one point, he was seen happily steaming up hill, sadly this was in the wrong direction and he had to double back which was a shame as it was the first time he has been ahead all year!
Bracken was the major complaint of the evening, if there was less of it we could have seen where we were going and many were suffering bracken-burns. George meanwhile was seen herding sheep using the power of his fully-sussed specialized. Jamie I think was the only one to puncture... and Joel didn't fall off from a stationery position as he's writing this blog, Joel was cycling at his best, and nobody else could keep up! (dreaming? Ed)
After the loop of the Common (I really still don't know where I was) it was getting dark and it was commented that winter rides are a coming.
Chips were finally acquired in the Red Lion even after the 8.45 deadline... one to remember.
Next week, Bogle Crag, and remember to get your grizedale challenge application in before the deadline of the 2nd September.
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