28th May 2009 - Satterthwaite for Grizedale

Charlie, Grant, Chris M, George, Neil, Doug, John, Jamie and CT would have set off on time had a passing biker not required some assistance, it seemed he had re-arranged his rear mech and John, Charlie, Neil gave some assistance to get him on his way, bravo! We set off into Satterthwaite village to take the uphill bridleway up Breasty Haw (a great RADs warm up) we also had company with a dad and his lad ably keeping up. This is an up and over route and the best part is the downhill past Bleaberry Hill to the lane. Here we went north up the lane for a short way before taking a right turn, quick climb and wait at the gate for Jamie to fix a flat, while we all got eaten alive, continue on and another downhill test to the next lane. Head right and work up the road until Hazelseat where you go right though the yard, past the buildings and keep straight one, this leads into a singletrack testing climb, more legs required! Again up and over and loom for a cross roads, go over the first fire road and then go right at the sign, continue on back to Satterthwaite then take the Sawry Bridge bridleway to get the route back to the cars down Moor lane to end an enjoyable ride. Next ride Keswick for Whinlatter trail, meet at Swimming pool, unless I email again with a new meeting place.