8th May 2014 - Selside A6 north of Kendal for Borrowdale Valley

7 of us met up north of Selside (north of Kendal) off the lane leading to Low Jock Scar: Charlie, George, Grant, Jamie, CT, even Paul made it (1st Rads ride in 2014!) and we also had our official photographer James Kirkby. It was a damp start but not really raining more a think mist! So first up the bridleway on the west side of the A6 which leads out at the Jungle cafe (now Kendal caravans) then up the A6 to turn off right and the bridleway lane down the hill to get past the horses and muddy patch, then along the lanes to get to the mast climb and over Whinfell common. See photos of the mist. After what seemed like a long climb (as the mist was so think you could not see past 30 yds maybe that was a good thing, so just keep plodding up, up, up...)we all re-grouped at the masts, which were barely visible due to the mist for a quick snack and chat. Now down the side of the valley through the bog-ness, past the cows and down to the Borrowdale valley route back to the A6. Now the mist was clearing. Along past the old farmhouse (low borrowdale I think) and continue along the bridleway, there is apparently another bridleway on the other side of the river, maybe next time;). Back to the A6, wait a little while Paul had a brake interface mechanical then down the A6 and back via the first bridleway to the lane by the cars, here some people were outside their cottage with their dog and commented of how good the lights dancing over the field looked whilst we descended the last hill track, albeit it did not feel balletic from our point of view. Back to the cars to dry out.

Descent off the A6, you can just see the track

Young Grant and George:)

George leading Paul out of the mist

Jamie and a cross bike

George chasing Grant!

CT concentrating;)

Le Group

James the photographer captured in action!

Night riding:)

Other news:
*** Jim is raising awareness for Cancer via an event in June, see here, 1weekinjune.org/ ***

Next Thursday is the Tour Series event in Barrow with Wheelbase cycle team riding around the circuits, come along if you wish, so no MTB event next week 
Update: G&G are going from Barley Bridge, Staveley if you fancy a ride.