Sunday 23rd November

Dozer, Tinkerbell and Bugs met at mone and the 4 of us headed around the road and then did the grind up Rapaki.  So many people on the track, walkers, runners, dogs, and riders.  It was quite crowded and annoying at times.  Finally reached the top in good time with a wee rest before I led off over Vernon.  Good run up here reaching the start to the Traverse in pretty quick time.  led off around towards Vic park only stopping because some pillock coming the other way got into a panic and stopped in the middle of the track then onwards again.  Down Thompsons with Tinkerbell leading me at the rear and then headed up the road to Marleys.  The up slowing me down somewhat.  Down the Nun with a few dodgy bits.  getting quite rocky and bouncy on spots but we all survived before heading back up to the top of Vic.  Down the track into the Gums, then Shazzas, Brents, Flow, Bridges etc.  A good wee run.  WEe then headed up Hidden Valley and onto Old Skool for a nice blast down here.  From the track end we headed to Dozers for tea, coffee and Bannana Bread before heading home by 12.45.  Stiff easterly for Bugs and I to ride into.