Sunday 13th February

The posse of Bugs, Dozer and Tinkerbell arrived at mine and we headed over to meet up with the rest at Silverfoxes. Arrived and shortly after we were met by Phatboy. No Fox as he was sick and No Mellonfarmer. He had a hard night and was more than likely Piss crook although we have no physical proof other than a text saying he got home at 4am. We then headed around to Worsley where we hooked up with Sandals and Helmut. Grunted up the track beside the road (well all bit one) with Dozer looking as if he had a steroid breakfast until he gasped and stopped. Up the road we toddled and then onto the off road climb. Tough as usual but oh so enjoyable. At our normal corner for a rest, Helmut took the steep line (impressive) and while we got our breath a guy I know caught up. (Marty a web designer). We all rode on from here. Cleaned the next section for a change and got up to the bottom of the bag. Once again Helmut impressed with some incredible lines up from the main track. Up the body bag where Dozer and I failed due to our minds telling us to stop. Marty went straight back down. Up to the top of Marleys where I went straight in and Phatboy gave chase. he closed a bit on the top half but not on the bottom. I got all the jumps this time, loving it and just kept going all the way to the Kiwi where we regrouped. Dozer had a slight body dab on one corner but no damage. Up to the top of Vic we rode chatting with Nick Singletrack at the top. Into the run down we went some going down Sesame while I and others went down through the gums. Great run to the skidder site. Then down Dazzas (Helmut went his way) and we then took the track to the left. (do not know its name but we rarely do it) It has been tidied somewhat and is quite cool. Later may do some of the little jumps but this time took the B routes. At the bottom jumps we regrouped. Mmmm thought the others were taking a bit long then Dozer showed up saying Bugs had come off. Thumb was bent out of shape. Bugs arrived saying it was not bad and he would ride down and no do not get an ambulance. We all rode out together skipping hidden valley as we were with Bugs. On the tarmac we let him ride home alone while we stopped for coffee. Final report is after waiting for ages at the hospital he Dislocated his thumb...but thats not all. He broke it and has now proudly got his first cast. 3-4 weeks it will be on but he hopes to ride before it comes off. We will see.