Sunday 15th September

I was not feeling good.  Sleepless night, sore guts biut decided to ride anyhow.  Went outside and hooked up with Tinkerbell and Silverfox.  We all headed around to pick up Dozer and Bugs at the footbridge over the Cut.  Some old guy pulled up and asked where we were heading.  After we told him he asked to join us.  No problem we said.  I led off around the tow path at a steady clip and in quick time we made it to St Andrews Hill.  Straight into at a very steady climb rate.  So much for taking it easy.  No stopping as the cool breeze made it good to ride with an extra layer.  Grindy grindy all the way.  Upper Major Hornbrook we climbed staright over the fence and off we went.  The old Guy Dave had taken a short cut and led for a while but we caught him so I continued to lead.  Did the hairpin turn into the old John Brittan line without stopping and continued.  At the top we peeled off and went up Broadleaf Lane.  Grace had stayed at her friends so I went and said Hello while the others had a feed.  After this we headed straight up to the top and straight down Greenwood.  Old Dave took the road down instead of the main trail cos it was smoother for his body.  We had a blast down with Dozer having one wee whoopsie.  Down Ct Thomas at pace and Dot com by.....11am.  What a ride.  Had a feed and set off into the wind.  Tinkerbell led all the way to Redcliffs when I put in a burst and took them around McCormacks at pace.  Cruised the tow path and home by 12.  Good pump.  If I had of felt better we might of done godley also.