18th June 2009 - Ings for Garburn

A small band of 5 (CT, CM, Grant, John and Jamie) turned up at Ings, there were a few grey clouds, but not enough to put us off...yet. We were basically going to do the clockwise route, i.e. up Dubbs Road and on up Garburn and down into Kentmere. As soon as we started out a few rain drops started and while we went up Moorhowe Road the heavens opened, so anyone not already wearing waterproofs stopped and put them on, the rain and wind made it feel very cold, 'cause it was! but after a while we could see brighter skies and so continued on, by the time we made Garburn the rain had stopped and so we could concentrate on the climb! Not really warmed up by this time, so dabs along the way up, with a bit of walking, at the top gate we met one other rider and then we started the descent, GA and CM seemed to think the wet rocks maybe slippy and so talked themselves out of a clear run down! It's a tricky downhill, so watch out; then down to the church passing a few other riders going the opposite direction, then turn right and head up to 3 rivers, Grant was confused...until he remembered where he had left the car i.e. Ings not Staveley! Steady climb up and a little discussion at the first river, we decided to go by Mickle Moss as we were already wet, then down and head past The Heights and on past the farm for the tricky rocky tester, always a laugh! Now back to the cars and home to dry out. Next ride is from Red Lion, Lowick.