5 turned out on the common (inc' 3 hardtails), Joel, Grant, Neil, Jamie and CT, the weather was changeable but not fun waterproofs to start, i.e. the odd spot of rain. We headed north up the road and then over the beck up through the quarry, through the wood and down to Little Langdale right along the road and up the track to High Tilberthwaite, along here it started to rain, but it's still a good climbing test so steady away. At the top gate re-group for the descent which as it was wet caused a few 'moments' but all safely down and then Hodge Close and up to Iron Keld, still a bit damp! up and over the top and back via the river route, but watch out for frogs, what is it about being near this stretch of river but frogs abound and it was hard work trying to spot them before your tyres made any marks ;) we shouted a few warnings to each other but there must have been hundreds over the course of the ride and even one in the car park trying not to get run over. No photos as it's now getting murky dark quite soon. No chips as still raining and want to get home for a warm up.
Next ride Red Lion, Lowick
Link to GPS route here: http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/map#NeilH/Mountain-Biking/Elterwater/779095/ just over 11 miles with 1700 ft climbing/descending.
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