6 riders, wearing thermals, met in the lane by the Red Lion at Lowick Bridge and set out west along the lane, taking the first right hand turn until the bridgeway sign pointing to Kiln Bank, taking the right hand gates just past the farm buildings. Then take the route up and over the hill and finally reach the tarmac lane, where we paused for breath, while Ian decided which route to take. We chatted a while and noticed a single light emitting from the distance, roughly the direction we had come, some said it was a car or motorbike, but very quiet, what ..... could it be a mountain biker? it was heard to say 'it could never be Joel 'cause it was moving too fast'......low & behold but it was Joel and as a finalee he turned on his new red Christmas tree lights stuck to his helmet, what a sight!!
We then turned right and went down the lane and basically circumnavigated Blawith Knott, for exact details ask Ian ('cause my map does not cover this area!), but we returned via the same lane, mostly in the dark for Ian as his lights had given up, again!!
It was a good ride if a tad cold, the wind chill on the way back was bloody freezing, but at least the pub had a real fire going, as we all discussed the merits of e-bay!
Next week Dubbs Lane (park at Moor Howe) to Ambleside, all downhill according to Jim and heaven for hardtails!
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