Tuesday 12th ride

Dozer picked up Bug's who was on the old Giant due to a snapped cable on the Reign and they headed out to Sumner. No one else was keen for a ride. Nice warm evening so Bug's lead up Captain Thomas with Dozer not far behind. Bug's cleared all the switch backs until the 1st rocky down hill which is a walk both ways for most. Dozer had a few issues with his lower gears jumping a bit when the power was put on. Headed up to the summit road with no issues except for a bit of extra sweet on the hot evening. Up the road to the top of Greenwood with no rest. Small rest at the start of Greenwood then Dozer lead off and Bug's following. Bumpy ride for Bug's on the old bike which let Dozer get a small gap. Both had a issue with the 1st rocky climb at the bottom as we all do. Into Captain Thomas with Dozer still leading. Nice run down here clearing all the rocky drops as normal. Caught up to 3 riders walking the rocks where Phatboy has his issues. Dozer walked after them but Bug's waited at the top then rode them all. Even got 3/4 of the way up the last rocky up which was the best he has done. Raced down to the switch backs chasing the 3 in front. Cut into the steeper track next to the cabbage tree. This now has a drop off dug into it just after a steep corner which nearly caught both out with a chuck over the handle bars. Raced down the lower section with Dozer over taking 2 and Bug's 1. Down to the car then off for a beer with the folk Dancers at the Twisted Hop.

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