8 riders met up at the Elterwater car park, some 'just in time'...! We set off left out of the car park, right up the lane, some took a detour to the RHS while C&C reworked a squeaking brake! Up to the quarry, where Ian & Chris took a look at the slates goods on display, then on and upwards through the testing wood section, all the specialized boys had a go competing for who could look the coolest! After the wood meet up with a track to Dale End and down to the road, turn left then right and head for the ford, although we had cameras ready the Specialized boys were having none of the river crossing and took the bridge. Now into Little Langdale, head on to Hodge Close and Oxen fell, but keep to the right and head for the road, now cross over and head up the testing climb (loose stones) to the left turn for Iron Keld. After a brief rest ride up through the felled trees and mini rock slab, no problem for Grant. Then it's a downhill to the road, here we had time to turn left and head up the road a take the second right to find the NT downhill route through the trees, it's an excellent finish to the ride. Back along the lanes, slip-streaming behind others riders for the final sprint to the cars. 4 brave folk went to the pub for chips and sat outside even with a light drizzle, Ian & CT went inside later when it got dark and noticed 6 MTB nite riders who nearly rode past but got pulled in by the lure of a pint!
Next week it's Troutbeck Church for Longmire Rd & Wain Lane, 6.15pm
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