Sunday 11th January

Bug's rode over to the bottom of Huntsbury which was the meeting point for this hot 1st group ride of the year. Earlier start of 8.30 to beat the heat. The fox arrived followed by Dozer then a call from Phatboy who had not read his text properly and was waiting at Bug's place by himself. The three waited a bit then slowly started the climb up Huntsbury while Phatboy played catch up. We all grouped up between the 2nd and 3rd corner and so the four of us headed up to the top chatting, puffing and sweating as we went. After a rest before the Traverse Phatboy lead off followed by Dozer, Bugs and then The Fox. Meet a group of riders on the top of the lava flow which caused us all to stop. Off we continued at fall speed heading to Vic park. Bug's stopped at the normal half way point past the ponds to see where The Fox was. No sign of him all the way back to The Lava flow. Waiting a couple of minutes then Bug's could see him on his way. The Fox had had a fall which resulted in a grazed elbow, sore rib, broken seat dropper switch and a tire print that went over his ass (apparently he went over the bars then his bike run him over). We headed on catching the others who were resting in the shade at the top or Vic park. Headed down one of the tracks we haven't headed down for a few years with us all using different tracks to end up at the same spot, skidder side. Phatboy lead down the rest with Bug's close behind followed by Dozer and The Fox. Up into the Hidden Valley with Bug's and The Fox stuffing up the rocky creek crossing. The others cleared it with Phatboy clearing the lot to the top. Down we all headed though the Bowernvale Track. The track was fast n dusty. All arriving at the road in one piece. Off to Dozers for a coffee, then home by 11.30.