5th November 2015 - Guy Fawkes night night from Clapersgate

Joel, Charlie, George, Grant and Phil turned up at Brathay bridge (near Clappersgate) for ride around Claife.  The five set off up the new miles without stiles track to Wray Castle and then along the road to join the fire road to base camp. From here we proceeded to the guide posts and then over the hill and down to Sawrey which was a bit slippy in places.  Past the pub turning left to slog up the bridleway.  The ride down to the lake was superb.  We then continued along the lakeside and turned left just before meeting the road to Wray Castle.  A little bit of pushing to get back up to the fire road more for some than others.  Phil suffered a pinch puncture on his fat bike due to some sharp newly installed water channels. Back on the fire road we turned right and left to take us back to guide post and then down the great descent towards Hawkshead.  We had originally thought of going back via snakebite ally but due to Phil's puncture and the rain we headed back to the cars at around 10pm, 17 miles and 2225 ft ascent. Whilst loading my bike in the car I looked around and there was Phil as promised  just in his speedos in the pouring rain!No photos this week, but we guess there were some fireworks;) Ed.Next ride TBC, actually we will have an official rest week...next ride is Thursday 19th November from Troutbeck (near the church off lower road).