28th September 2017 - Satterthwaite

It was a lovely still evening, not a breath of wind, well maybe a hint of. It was a popular spot with other bikers meeting up, Jamie M and CT managed to park at the spot, George and JB had to park down the road, but we actually rolled out with the other three bikers but quickly overtook them and headed to Bogle, up the fire road and keep right to the view point, see first pic, Oh and you might see a colour theme occurring of matching bikes and clothing!
Where did we go...down and round, usually head down to the VC, but no decided on The Fox descent and down, then Esthwater, near Sawrey and into Claiffe, up the hill, guide posts and down to Colthouse, back into Hawkshead, up the climb onto NF and around to head back to Satterthwaite via Moor Lane. On the way we saw bats, apparently one nearly landed on CTs handlebars, then an owl later on and a frog crossing in the puddles, yes there were some puddles and it was wet under wheels.A few stars were out to keep the half moon company, no flapjack but there were some jelly babies, but wait not in Georges pack, no in the car so we had to wait until 9.30 for these, but the salted almonds were spot on:) 18 off miles in total, felt about right. 
Next ride Troutbeck

What's a gaggle of MTBers called...

Colourful :)

Yes it's yellow, actually Mint Clean

21st September 2017 - Gilpin Bridge

After some discussion via the App for a ride location with just a few hours to go (lastminutedotcom;) it was finally decided on Gilpin Bridge via a vote! but last minute comms can go a rye, apologies to Jamie Mc. So a few folk did meet up and go for a ride, some issues with tyres apparently;) just waiting for the 'on the spot reporter' to file the news storey to the editor...
Next ride looks like Satterthwaite, no really:)

14th September 2017 - Brathay Bridge

Just 2 riders turned up at Brathay Bridge Charlie and George. We set off up the new cycle track to Wray Castle and then took the fire road towards  base camp and continuing up to the guide posts. Here a discussion on whether to Include the loop down towards the lake. We decided to head down past the tarns. At the top of the hill Charlie took the fire road while George had a shot at the forest track and almost made it to the top. 

A swift ride down past the tarns with George getting his feet wet in the river just before Sawrey. We then turned left past the pub over the hill and down to the lake then up the hill by the belle grange to the guide posts (mainly pushing of course on the first section). Then over to Hawkshead via the superb descent and back on the cycle track to the cars.  Just less than 2.5 hours and almost 16 miles.

Next ride Satterthwaite Gilpin Bridge

7th September 2017 - Ings

It was wet but three hardy souls turned out, Jamie Mac', George and CT, we selected Goretex and went for it, apparently the other were washing their hair! So spin up the tarmac lane and up 3 rivers, yes it was wet but we rode the first river OK, the second one we used the stepping stones and the last was ridden through, see pics, down the rocky descent, watch out for off camber rocks (ask Jamie), then down along the river, again tricky, and up the steep tarmac lane and back to the pub. Standing room only for the first beer, but nice to take it easy into winter season!

next ride TBC

31st August 2017 - Ribblehead

Yes two folk turned out, Charlie and George for a nice evening ride along gate alley, Charlie apparently has some pics to prove it!

It looks lovely:)
Next ride is Ings