22nd September 2011 - Gilpin Inn

7 met up for the last official 'summer' ride and a meal at the Inn for afters, Charlie, Chris M, George, Joel, Grant, Jamie and CT rode the usual route around Yewbarrow. At the top of Yewbarrow by the gate, just when it is getting dusky, we met 2 other bikers and asked if they wanted to team up for a little circuit, they were initially keen, but dropped off the pace and retreated. We continued our route and split the group with a de-tour through the trees, at the end there is a descent involving a very steep track with opposite camber and it's a really good test to stay on your bike, so well done to those who did and good luck next time to those who didn't!, back down the old road in peloton style, passing the two guys getting into their car, quick chat then back for a quick change and in for food; apparently the Inn owners are changing on Monday so we'll have to see what the menu is like next time. Next ride is a winter one (so lights!) and we are going to start up the A6 north of Kendal past the old Plough Inn at Selside, park near Bannisdale Bridge, before forest hall on the old road (grid ref: 3545,5013 on Kendal OS explorer 07).