Sunday 11th September

Silverfox and The Cook showed up at mine and we headed off to Dot Com to hook up with Tinkerbell, Dozer, Phatboy and Bugs. Silverfox was on his old Jamis as his Yeti is broke in the frame so now yeti riders can not joke about jamis riders. We headed up Richmond Hill road, stopping just after the 2nd hairpin to do some gear adjustment on the Cooks bike. This was his first Sunday ride with us and it was a steep grunt. We made it to the top and took the farm track up for a change. First time I have riden it when dry. Much easier than when wet. Up we went to the pines where we rode to the beginning of Greenwood and after a regroup we headed off towards the ruins. Track was in mint condition and we did it at good pace. At the ruins we regrouped and waited for the Cook. He was doing ok and had only one off leaving at bit of skin behind. First time on Greenwood for him too!! Then Phatboy led off, me next then Tinks etc. Good run through here and we regrouped after Gloomy Gulch. Managed to see the Cook step off over the handlebars. Nice recovery. Then down we charged again, fast, furious and loving it. Stopping at the double rocks to check them out for a change. Phatboy giving the Cook directions over the last rock but whoops did not quite make it. Slipped down the rocks, knee gash and a handle bar to the chest. He got back on and came on down. We the rode up the road to the pines. from here we headed down the tree rooted section and onto Clifton Tce for a look. Good run to Dot Com for coffee. Drove home by 12.45. It was here that the Cook took time to look at his chest. Damaged nipple and nipple ring. Hurts he said. Dam right it would. Great feeling of success as I felt good all afternoon.