Sunday 8th November

Bug's waited at Bamford School where The Fox and Tinkerbell arrived without Rubberjaws (had a dose of the belly rot). Headed around the river to Ferrymead where Dozer was waiting. Headed up Mt Pleasant Road though the park and continued up to the single track at the top. No stops as we rode as a group. The weather was getting warmer as we climbed the fence and headed up the single track through the paddocks. Regroup at the summit road where we had a small wait for The Fox. Down the road to Greenwood where Tinkerbell led followed by Dozer, The Fox and then Bug's. Bug's snuck past The Fox as he got caught up on a rock. Continued around to the ruins where we had a regroup. Bug's led on the down with Tinkerbell behind then Dozer and The Fox. Gave way to a few bikers on the up. Great ride for all except for The Fox who punctured on the last bend at the bottom. Quick fix and we headed out to the Godley track. All missed the 1st rocky up and we all had the odd mishap on the rocks ahead. The Fox had a crash on the down which resulted in a skinned knee, elbow and another knock to his sore shoulder from a few months back. Continued onwards out towards Godley with us all having a great run. Caught a large group just after the PFMTBC rock. Gave them a head start down the Anaconda then down we went. Great run down here as most of us had not ridden this in a while. Stopped just before the flowing corners  to let the group ahead get through. Downwards we went and straight into the Tail. Great run though here and before we knew it we were at Taylors. Up the road we headed to the top of Scarborough hill where we had a small wait for The Fox. Down the road we went to sumner then along the foreshore to Dot Com for hot drinks. Weather was starting look wet towards the hill so homewards we headed. Dozer peeled off at Ferrymead while the rest headed around the river. Bug's turned off to his while the others headed back to Rubberjaws. Great ride and home before the rain.

Meanwhile, Mellonfarmer and his boy O got a slightly later start and did the Packhorse with O's friend Tane and his dad Tom.  The young'uns struggled, but loved the ride back.  They got fully rained on though mostly whilst in the hut.