21st August 2008 - Tebay for Borrowdale

Although not a favoured ride, 8 folks (Neil, Chris T&M, Jamie, George, Paul, John & Ian) turned out just to check; we head north west up Borrowdale valley, stopping along the way to fix Pauls puncture, steady away, at the end we meet the A6 turn left for 200 yds and take a track left down the fells and onto a tarmac lane, on the way we met a Bull, luckily he had some cows with him, but we took no chances and sent John first....then we came along some horses and a foul, so Paul should have gone first. Once safely through the wild-life we headed along the lane until we got to the road up to the mast, this is roughly a 2 mile climb, but it's not toooo bad, if you don't think about it. NICE views from the top, but no time a the light was going (although Ian and Neil had lights, it must be getting to winter!!) getting down is all about choosing the best route, avoiding the mud holes and picking a line, easier said than done, but we all got down and were soon back to the cars. No local pub, so we chatted for a bit then headed home. Next ride is Ings.