30th October 2014 - Troutbeck

Charlie, Jamie, Grant, George and CT met up in the lay-by near the church on the lower Kirkstone road, we set off up past Limefitt and round to come back down Garburn, Charlie enthralled us with a tale about a fellow MTBer who had been riding in Sheffield area last weekend but had had a miss-hap which involved a hospital visit, also mountain rescue and a helicopter trip, he had apparently broken some ribs, burst a lung, broken vertebrae, broken shoulder and blade, broken hands, but was managing to txt and tweet from his hospital bed, so was not too bad, get well soon! So we took it easy on the rocky descent after that information. Left onto the road and then right turn down the field and over the river crossing, then up the single-track to find Inga at the top who informed us about her menu for tea:) Then onwards and up Robin lane, re-group at the seat, to comment on how warm the evening was, we were a little over dressed. Then down the rocky route to the lane right and then down Mirk and along to go up Wain lane. On the way down Mirk we all hit the water bar near the bottom, hidden by leaves, but no actual punctures, even Jamie on 'cross bike. Now enjoy the climb up the leave covered boulder field that is Wain lane, Grant did very well, nice and easy and concentrate! Back to the cars via the lanes and past the church, not many miles but an enjoyable work out. Next ride from Ings and also a meal after.