sunday 25th Feb

Finally 5 weeks off the bike and I am able to ride the MTB trails again.  Dozer, Bugs, The Cook, Tinkerbell (on his new Rocky Mountain Altitude) met at mine and we headed off around Hansens where Phatboy joined us.  Started the climb up Ramahana, Aotea and then Huntsbury.  Bugs was kind and rode with me as the others slowly pulled ahaead.  I was feeling the effects of no riding but enjoying the ride.  At the end of the Tarmac we caught up with Sandals.  This allowed Bugs to ride faster while I rode with her.  Finally got to the top and we headed along the Travers.  Had to muck around at the rocky section as Phatboy (who is in training for the Ghost Road) lost his bag from the carrier, not once but twice.  After finding a way to attach it properly we were off.  I enjoyed the run around the top and after a quick regroup we dropped down Thompsons.  This has had a few trees removed since last time I was there.  Started the grind up to Marleys and I was feeling the pinch.  I said I would only do bottom half expecting the rest to go to the top but no they were all kind and joined me.  Down we went which was fun.  Then down Choir Boy for more fun until the mud section.  We dropped into the park and split into 2 groups.  I headed down Loees Rider which I enjoyed.  We stopped at the park for drinks and a long chat before heading home.  People dropping out along the way.  I was suitably tapped at the end.  I will build up some ride time.

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