Sunday 2nd November

Dozer arrived at Bug's place followed by Phatboy, Tinkerbell, The Fox, Sandals and a new guy called IanJohnChris. After meeting Grand daughter Bugs we headed off down Alport Place turning right onto Ferry rd. Through the round about then crossed the road and into the track behind the shops, Nice easy pace down here until we had a small regroup in the shade near the Ferrymead bridge. There was a bit of minor adjustments made to a few bikes and some air pumped into the bottom of Phatboys rear tire. Up St Andrews Hill we headed at a steady pace with the wind getting stronger as the higher we went. A regroup in the normal spot then up the last road section before the shared track above. Another regroup there then up we went to nearly the top where a short discussion was made whether we were mountain bikers or road bikers. The right decision was made and we headed around John Britten. Bugs having a few gear issues at the start but nothing major. Down the tarseal into the valley then up the single track to the aerials. This stretched the group out a little as the wind was causing more issues than the rocks. Regroup at the aerials then down we went. Phatboy leading, then Bugs, Thinkerbell, The Fox, Dozer, Sandals and IanJohnChris. Fast ride down here as the wind was pushing us along at that angle. Into Greenwood in a similar order but different. Most enjoyed the down hill with no one coming to grief. Bugs stopping with vibrations and noise from his rear suspension. Turned out all was fine just a cable rubbing where it shouldn't had. No one cleared both rocky bits at the bottom. Some got one, some got none. Down Captain Thomas we went in a similar order to the different order from before. The Fox having one of his best rides down here. Phatboy cleared most things in front of him. Tinkerbell missed one spot and the rest enjoyed the challenge. All arrived with smiles at the road then down we headed over taking a couple of roadies on the way to Dot Com. Coffees and Hot Chocolates all round with No Green teas this trip. Headed back to Ferrymead with a VERY STRONG head wind. Phatboy continued into the wind down Linwood Ave, Bug's, The Fox, Dozer and Tinkerbell headed around the river while Sandals and IanJohnChris took the road back to Bug's place. Home by 12.30 and rode 27km.

Meanwhile, MellonFarmer and his pooch moseyed around in the Worsley Forest, and down the hill a bit in the Farside Trails...