6 met up at the lay-by near Satterthwaite, Neil, Joel, Ian, George, Jamie and CT. Too many options in Grizedale so for a different start lets go up the bridleway into the forest, it's not too bad, a reasonable steady climb; at the first gate a little route discussion as Ian did not want to go past his house as the range was lit and he would not want to cycle back for his car! So up the bridleway and cross the fire road twice (good test at the rock step the right line is doable) then tee off right, apparently the three descents are also known as the three witches. The fire road to find the descent down past the black run, part way down CT shows JP the link to the black route NB: note to self black run=it's quite tricky at night:) Now further along the fire road and take the left hand bridleway nice testing climb! A bit more discussion at the fire road and we head for Parkamoor, via Lawson park part descent and then climb back up a climb described as 'nadgery' Cumbria dialect for tricky but worth a go, just pick a line through the trees and go for it, surprising what you can actually climb, tree roots 'n all, big :). Now along to top of Parkamoor and a look at the stars, what a night, cool to start but great out of the wind. Down and up, past the tank tracks, thru' puddles and enjoy the descent back to the cars, only one puncture early on and a great ride. Next ride Keswick
Details from Neils Garmin thingie...http://connect.garmin.com/activity/388602882
Distance: 8.52 mi
Time: 1:17:03 moving time, total over 2:44 hr
Avg Speed: 6.6 mph
Elevation Gain: 1,621 ft
Avg Temperature: 39.4 °F
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