Sunday 4th october

I woke up pretty stuffed and body aching from spending way to much time the days before shoveling dirt and mulch at the father inlaws.  Got ready and out the front for a 8.15 dtart.  First to show was Tinkerbell and Silverfox, then Mellonfarmer follwed by Dozer.  We set off along Aynsley and then started up Rapaki Rd.  Phatboy catching us just before the end of Tarmac.  Grind up the track and when everyone regrouped at the first gate I continued on as I felt slow.  Mellonfarmer caught me and we chatted and as it flattened the others al caught up.  Up the last grunt before a quick regroup at the top.  It was surprising that it was warm with no breeze as we climbed.  A good run over Vernon and a fast run around the Traverse.  We all stopped in the shade of the pines before dropping down towards the Rock Garden and gums.  Fun blast then into Shazzas with knew lines all around.  Down through Brents etc having lots of fun.  Over the creek and up the Hidden track with me hitting a bit of a wall here.  Finally into Old skool which was overgrown and fun.  A few holes and wet spots to make it interesting.  I had a couple of close calls and Phatboy even scrapped a wall. Lots of Downhill muppets at the bottom.  We went to kaizuka for food and a beer before heading back to watch the recorded Aussie bashing England world cup game.  Great way to finish the ride.