17th March 2011 - Elterwater for Hodge Close

9 riders turned up, although there was traffic disruption/delays due to the Mad March period of road works and road closures! Anyway Charlie, Chris M, George, Neil, Ian, Jamie, Grant, Joel and CT met up at the temporary car park in the village (while some engineering works has closed the NT car park). To see the route check out http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/map#NeilH/Mountain-Biking/Elterwater/134156/full we set out around 7pm and did nearly 10 miles in 2 hours 10 mins. We took the route over to High Tilberthwaite, it is a good testing climb with boulder rock challenges and a rocky descent to enjoy. Then a little play at the playground and on to Hodge Close and up and over to the NT plantation downhill! The weather held off and actually gave us a very bright moon which added to the visibility. Back at the cars, no pub stop (pity) and some discussion on a route back as the evening road closures meant not easy route back via Ambleside, so it was a de-tour via Hawkshead! No scheduled ride this week the next ride is on 31st March from Hawkshead.