Monday, October 24, 2011

20th October 2011 - Troutbeck

4 of us gathered in the Troutbeck lay-by, Neil, Grant, Chris M and CT, Grant turned up in a garage Corsa due to being hit by a white van in Blackpool earlier in the week, so don't buy a used Toyota off Grant! Fairly usual route, up lanes along to Garburn, down to road left along road side narrow track, pull thorn out of tyre hearing a hiss of air and hoping the tubeless gunk will work! continue along to the field descent, watch out sheep, over river, up the testing singletrack and pause on road, while CT put some air in tyre. Had a chat with a couple of neighbours and were offered drinks, declined all except Chris M who downed a swift pint (something to do with forgetting his bladder!). Continue route and this time we went down Mirk and up Wain, the downhill was a blast and the climb back up was steady but doable. Up the testing link onto Robin Lane, well done to Chris M and down via the church. Fairly quick and steady ride. Next ride is Barbon.

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