19th August 2010 - Tebay for Borrowdale valley

8 met up just off the M6 for the route down Borrowdale valley, Neil, Paul, George, Chris M, Ian, Jamie, Grant and CT, TG had decided that after last weeks route choice that we boys could not be trusted and declined to attend (really it looked like rain, actually it was raining so goretex was donned for the start). So we set off north along the valley, past the farmhouse with the generator, really is a great spot. A quick climb up to the road and them tee off left and blast down the lane after listening to the electric pylons and their strange noises. Chris M hoped the horses weren't at the bottom as John the horse whisperer was not on the ride, and yes they were there but not causing any bother. Down past the farm and watch out for sheep in the road, the farmer was herding then home to get ready for market, so we stood aside and let them past. Onwards along the lanes trying to warm up for the next hill climb up to the masts, a small pause then you can't put the climb off any longer, so go for it, Chris M and Grant took the lead, but eased back and JB and CT took over, with JB making it first over the top. Neil came up trumps with a celebration snack (thanks Sue) as Neil is now a Grandfather (he's getting on and forgot the champagne), but we'll excuse him due to the excitement of being a new Grandad. Now it's just the downhill through the high grasses and navigating to the left turn to get back to the valley road, all back safely, but the bugs were biting at the cars, so all off home. Next ride is Ings.