6th April 2017 - Gilpin Bridge

A couple of us rode out and met the others near Gilpin Inn, Andrew, Jamie Mac and George met JB and CT, some folk had shiny clean bikes...we set off along sustrans bridge and the usual start up the slope track in the trees, drop down into the village and sharp right, amble along the lane, slight detour into the trees to see how much mud there was...and yes there was! Another detour to follow some tyre tracks which ended up taking us up hill and a bit of a walk (hike-a-bike;), George had a brake mishap half way up, JB assisted with new pads, all OK and the views we grand at the top, then we decided to head south and see where we got to as it was a grand evening and no one was about. We trundled along enjoying the view and headed for the descent, slight detour around the edge and we found our way down, a great end into the quarry and back to the cars. Less than 10 miles, unless you rode out;).
Next ride Staveley

Nice initial view

It was a lot steeper than it looks!

Easter cakes = reward :)

The old quarry in daylight