19th November 2015 - Troutbeck

7 turned out in showers for the Wain and Mirk lane classic shortie climb test, George, Grant, Joel, Neil, Charlie, Jamie and CT...and someone had some new wheels to play with, actually it was not the first ride, they were christened on Sunday with the floods round Elterwater! So off up past Lime Fitt and down the last bit of Dubbs, across the road and down over the river and climb past JB MiLs then up to Robin lane and up to the seat for the view (sorry no photos forgot the camera) and THANKS to Jamie again for FlapJack, we must try harder! Down the rocky track and which way tonight? so down Wain with lots of leaves and mud and rocks so sketchy riding, turn right at the road and then up Mirk, this was a good test and 3.8" tyres are just the JOB:) for the first section, the climb after the gate was harder and a little lung buster! back along the lane, left and up the climb back to the seat view point, right and back home. Nice little ride out.
Next ride Ings 6pm-ish and meal in pub after.

Friday 20th was Bike Night at Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF) It was fun especially with Ed hosting, Martyn Ashton was an inspiration,
see Martyn back on track
and Road bike party 2 
and even Guy Martin managed to make a late entrance:) maybe he'll be on time next year!

Martyn Ashton

KMF:)

Can you spot anyone you know...?