GMBC stands for 'Grizedale Mountain Bike Challenge' and a challenge it was. 30 miles of mountain bike tracks, all round Grizedale forrest and mostly uphill or so everyone will tell you. The charity event has been going for 5 years and a number of intrepid RADS riders applied and ventured out to test their metal!
The car parks were a sight, full of polished cherished steeds; rigid, hardtail and full suspension and some single speeds!!! But by the end mud covered all riders and bikes. 400 riders entered including teenagers and retired folk.
The ride meant for me at least, eating 2 bananas, malt loaf, half an energy bar and numerous jelly babies, SIS drink and water. The whole thing took me 4 hours but at least I survived, for more results check out www.gmbc.co.uk.
For the record the RADS riders were Jamie (hardtail next time), Christina (not too bad), Trevor, Harry, Joel (even with man-flu), Grant & myself. Ian turned up at the finish for a post ride drink, well a cuppa tea at least, cheers Ian!
Well we are nearly into the night ride season, so eat those carrots and see you out there.
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http://www.mountain-bike-cumbria.co.uk/photography/gmbc2005/71.htm
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