Tuesday 19th August

Bugs arrived at the Sign of the Takehe and was followed closely by Phatboy. Tinkerbell and The Fox arrived on the bikes and The Cook pulled up in the car as well. After watching a few runners go past we headed up the road into Vic Park. Onto the single track from the gate to the skidder site. The Fox having a moment which ended in him going over the bars. Nothing broken or hurt, just his pride. Up to the skidder site then started the grunt up the very steep track to the top. Half of us walking some and the other half riding it all. Regroup below the seesaw then we split into different groups and all made our way to the top. Down though the two bushy bits we rode on Sunday and regrouped at Dyers Pass. Lights were starting to reflect off the low cloud that was getting thicker and thicker as we headed up the road. As we approached the top it was like pea soup fog. The Cook and Fox had trouble seeing the turn off to the Nun. Quick regroup at the top and then it was decided to ride to survive on the way down as we couldn't see much with the fog. Regroup half way down then into the lower section. Bit faster here as the fog thinned out a little. Quick discussion at the bottom then down the single track below Dyers road. Fog was gone and the track was fast. Fast until half way down where it became muddy, rutty, slippy and slow. Every one getting to the bottom in one piece. (Just) Decided to head down the road from here which we did. Back at the cars where The Fox and Tinkerbell rode the rest of the way down and the others drove home. Home by 8.20pm