Sunday 14th December

Finally the expanding stomach, that bulging belly gets to go riding after its return from the land of Oz. Oh hang on I lost a kilo, but only when I put the beer bottle down. :) The ride was great, Fatboy, Geez ( on Fatboys Giant), Mellonfarmer and the Silverfox met at mine and we set off. We met Mother Ted and Nikki at the bottom of Rapaki Rd and started the grind up the hill. I thought I would struggle due to the bot, but I did better than I expected. Mellonfarmer was slower than normal while Fatboy rocketed up the hill. We met Sandals at the top and headed over Witch Hill. A first for some, (they did well), and I cleaned this completely which was also a first. Rode around to Castle Rock and bombed down here, cleaning it all. Once again a couple of virginties were lost on this track. Everyone smiling at the shelter above Bridal Path except Mellonfarmer who had a flat. He managed to loose a tyre lever only to find it in a safe place. Inside the tyre!!! After correcting this we rode up the road, blasted Witch Hill and up and over Mt Vernon. We rode around the Traverse in good time. Mellonfarmer dropped off at The Old Skool track and the rest blasted into Vic, down the rock garden and into the gums. Sweeet riding. We met Tinkerbell at Maries where we moved the spa pool after coffee and a few laughs. Blasted down the road and dropped Mother Ted off then home by 1.15. A good ride with an absolutely lovely bunch of people. Look forward to drinks at The Thirsty Weta on Tuesday.