20th September 2007 - Gilpin Bridge

7 turned up in the car park for a pre-meal ride, we set off for the usual circuit, around Yewbarrow and Witherslack, a few folk fitted lights, thinking it may get dark before 8pm, which it did. At the end of the bridleway towards Hell Moss a solo figure approached and it was none other than JP, racing to catch us up after a hard day at down town Manchester. So from 'magnificent seven' to 'after eight', in a blink of an eye. A quick ride up onto Yewbarrow and Phil was waiting at the gate, but no we had a little detour so we could use more time, so it would be dark for the final downhill? The descent was great, dry and no punctures. Onwards and back to the descent below White Scar and watch out for the slippy section, I had no lights and so tried to follow Jamie's blue haze, no luck so trusted the force, at least until I let George come past with his lights, he was cautious and still slipped down the track, it is very sketchy when the light has gone! All down safely so back for a meal, where Dave joined us and we set about the usual mixed grill, but no wait, Paul and Grant were not here so traditional fish & chips were chosen by most. All very welcome, now onto the winter ride list. Next week it starts with Staveley and meet at Barley Bridge for 6.45pm.