6 met up near Briar Rigg, George, Grant, Chris M, Paul, Neil and CT, Grant was trying to ride his knackered wheel with loads of play, people kept asking if it needed tightening up and Grant said it was! Anyway when riding the centrifugal forces kept it straight, at least as long as Grant was peddling. So the start was straight UP the Cumbrian Way, this is first gear and not the best warm up! Hang a right down Whinny Brow and along the river for the old railway route,(watch out for the odd steps), this is a very nice route and I love those bridges, just like Madison County. Head out to Threkeld, waiting for the usual shouts warning of 'cars' only this time it was 'bus', which are very big on narrow lanes. Up the lanes past teh Blencathra centre, re-group, light snacks, have a quick test on Georges bike and yes that saddle is hard. Now head along Blease Fell until the end of the valley, here they have re-laid the bridleway at the end, so we took the challenging option and went left. Now head back along the other side of the valley and watch out for Lonsdale Crags. Re-group at the end and take some photos, through the gate, Grant, George and Chris M were off, next Neil, then Paul, CT took up the rear, but this is a great descent approx 50m height loss over 1km and is fast, so CT caught up with the group and managed to squeeze past at the Whit Beck crossing. Now onto Latrigg for the view and to see some guys flying a large kite, what a great view, sunset over Keswick and a clear view of Skiddaw, any takers for a quick ride up.....No! Now back for the fast downhill, very enjoyable if some burning brakes smell! Next week it's Elterwater, wonder if Neil has any extra route choices......?
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