This ride commenced from the Red Lion at Lowick Bridge and George, Simon, Jim, Joel, Grant, John and Ian left in fine but cold weather at just after 6.40pm a prompt start for a 6.30pm tee-off.
After the second off road section we were joined by Jamie who had carried on along the road to catch us up. The conditions were reasonably good although most of us were wearing winter clothing and complaining about how cold it was. It was certainly a good choice bringing this ride forward on the ride calendar as the downhill single track which is normally covered in bracken was superb. Unfortunately Ian managed a pinch puncture on the way down.
On the last section where we turn off on to a boggy track before crossing the stream Ian took us on an interesting detour which added an additional steep climb but the reward was 2 excellent steep desents which almost caused a couple of spills.
We unfortunately encountered heavy rain for the final off road stretch to Blawith before joining the main road back to the Red Lion to late for chips but an excellent ride.
Thanks to our correspondant George for bringing you this blog.
Next week 25th May the ride is at Staveley, meet at Barley Bridge and over to Longsleddale.
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