Choosday 3rd February

I drove out to Dot com and there I met up with Tinkerbell, Abba, Nellsie, Warren and the Lone Wolf (Hubby). Sandals and Helmut were running late and were going to meet us at the top of Evans Pass. Set off up Ct Thomas and an OK pace. Tinks, Nellsie and Abba a bit quicker, then Lone Wolf, me and Warren. Warrens first time up this track. He enjoyed it. Wrist was a bit sore but the brace helped quite a bit. Just as I was about to arrive at the top, Abba passed me going down, no explanation. We got a text later saying he had derailleur through spokes, or did he need a new bike??. Sandals and Helmut had continued on. Off we went over Godley head track and we caught Helmut at the first summit and Sandals at the 2nd summit. Tracks were dusty and showing some signs of deterioration from the dry. At Breeze Col, Nellsie, Lone Wolf, Sandals and Helmut continued while we others shot down Anaconda. My wrist had started to throb. A blast down here but the track is not as smooth and flowing as in past years. The first cattle stop is broken and will be quite dangerous soon if not repaired. Safely down then back up over Scarborough and home by 8.30. A short ride but a good ride.