saturday 22nd December

I got picked up by Dozer bright and early and we drove to number 5 Worsley rd.  We were met by Sandals and Helmut.  We then rode down down Hurunui St collecting Tinkerbell before heading down Opihi St then onto Cashmere Rd.  We followed this all the way to Halswell Quarry, racing some road riders along the way.  I led off up the new track beside the Crocidile.  A first time for me.  This is a great alternative coming out onto the Crocidile above the shite  switchbacks.  Continued on up with a regroup at the top.  Into the next section with one dab by each of us on the way then straight into the top section down to the gate.  We then rode up Kennedys track to the top.  Sandals and Helmut were virgins to this section.  A good steady climb, feeling good even in the top sketchy section.  We then went around and down the body bag before the team showed me the F Line.  Awesome track that I will get faster and faster on for sure.  Then down and out.  Great pre xmas ride.  Always good to do something knew and even better when you do something old well!