13th March 2014 - Gilpin Bridge

Charlie, Neil, Grant, Joel, George and CT met up near Gilpin Bridge, setting off down the Lyth Valley road heading for the bridleway opposite the Lyth Valey Hotel. Here Charlie decided to change brake pads (best have some brake pad material) then we set off up the bridleway, which is a nice testing climb up to the fireroad lane through the trees. Then down to the lanes and on towards the muddy climb,along the way we passed another group of MTBers. The muddy route was actually not too bad and we re-grouped near the school, on to the woods, here we took the higher tree lined section which is real nice, a couple of logs to hop over and one to limbo under, then to end with a steep pitch down which is a great test of slow riding Neil and CT cleaned it, George and Grant needed a dab, everyone down safely. At the bottom after heavy braking my leg touched the rear brake disc and Ouch it burnt! Nice ride back down through the trees and back to the cars, around 11 miles, a bit more for me as I rode home. Next ride is at Ings with a meal after.