Tuesday 30th August

Dozer arrived at Bug's place and we rode down past Bamford school then around the river. The Cook texted to say he will start the climb up Rapaki. Continued around following the river all the way to Rapaki. Phatboy arrived at the same time as us. Dozer pealed off to see Mrs Dozer who was suppose to be walking some steps. No sign of her so he joined Bug's and Phatboy on the climb up Rapaki. Pumped up at a steady clip hoping to catch The Cook before the top. Lots of walkers and a few riders coming down. Halfway up before we needed lights on. Past the gate and then started the last steep climb. Caught upto The Cook here who was finding it hard. Slowed a little but Bug's n Dozer slowly pulled away. Phatboy stayed with The Cook for a while then The Cook advised him to head on with the boys and he will head back down. Regroup at the top under the Stars with No wind. A few others arrived so we headed up Vernon. Phatboy lead, then Bug's and Dozer. Short stop at the start of the Traverse. Into the Traverse in the same order around to the top of Vic park. Dropped down though the Rock garden and made our way down to the Skidder site. Headed down from here with Phatboy having a crash with a tree that wouldn't move. More dents to his knees and twisted handle bars and brake lever. Some repairs were made then on wards down though Vic park. No issues down here just a bit of mud and water to make things slippery in places. Across the creek then up though the hidden valley. Into Bowenvale in the same order. Great ride down here with a little water and mud here also. All got down here with a bit of mud on the bikes and faces. Out though the gate and headed back across town. Phatboy turned off towards his and Dozer n Bug's headed to Bug's place. Great ride with a bit of mud and sweet. 24km.