Six turned out for the ride over Walna Scar, everyone was relieved to see Jim for his assistance with directions and his van for the return leg of the journey. We set off through the forest and on advice chose the fire road rather than the technical climb from Stephenson Ground. With little rain it was almost dry across the boggy section described on the map as Yaud Mire! At this point it almost starts to flatten off, but as we rode past the disused quarries and rounded the corner the rest of the climb unfolded in front of us, Walna Scar road stretched ahead into the clouds.
Rod took it in his stride to push to the top and offered a commentary as his did so, while some of us enthusiastically attempted the climb. We all regrouped at the top of the climb to admire the view, probably one of the best on a RADs ride.Then there's the descent which is probably one of most challenging, frightening, and longest of the Lakes rides but worth all the previous pushing and climbing. We all passed the place that George did his flying impression last year without incident, and I do recall crossing myself at this point after the scary descent of Walna (some kindly said I was floating, but I just recall a total lack of control!!). We finally dropped down to the road in Torver without a single puncture (a relief after last weeks 9 puncture record!), and luckily Jim 'van man' was there to ferry us back up Hummer Lane and then it was off to the pub in Torver for a cool beer...Next week Elterwater
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