23rd August 2017 - Lowick for Grizedale

Charlie, Andrew, Jamie B and CT met up near the Red Lion in Lowick. JB has his spare bike but with curvy handlebars transplanted, Andrew had a new freehub body but in steel (heavy!), CT has gone all modern 20th century...yes 10 speed!!! and Charlie had washed her bike;) so off we went towards Nibthwaite, but which way, yes the normal steep hill to start the warm up route, the hill is on 'Bletherbarrow Lane' a great name but still steep. Then over to Ickenthwaite and round to Satterthwaite, on to Bogle Crag and up into the forest the scenic way, there was hardy a breath of wind it was very still and quiet. We went anti-clockwise around 'New South Wales plantation', back to the Fox and down to the visitor centre, then NF up and around to Parkamoor, dusky view of Coniston and down the descent, hear it was heard JB mention to Andrew that the tricky technical descent was starting, so Andrew paid attention and dropped his seatpost way down and then followed JB down, but taking a different line to Jamie;) It's a sweet descent, a few rocks have changed due to the 4x4 traffic and there were some deep puddles to soak us with, then down past Ian's and road ride back. Just about 20 miles.
Next ride to be Ribblehead (see WhatsApp for updates)

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You can see the sea from here, yes really

resting after climb

nothing to see here;)