Tonight was fun...After over 3 months of the regular Macc forest rides we had the old gang back together again... with a special guest appearance from Mr Cubbin.
Took things easy and answered the age old question of how many engineers does it take to fix Leo's bike (in answer - 5)... we made a slow start up to Charity Lane.
In true Fearingout spirit we stopped numerous times for chat and banter but Scott managed until the barn before talking about bike components - good work.
Onwards and just as we got to the road Mr Cubbin came storming up the hill - a late starter but a reinstatement of a whole new level.
Then onto the main event - the Charity Lane downhill. With promises of being the fastest ever Scott and James shot off with me in close pursuit but within 50m the dreaded 'hiiiiiiiiissssssssssssssssss' so on the others went leaving me with a bastard Nokian tyre to remove!! All fixed (although unfortunately with a dodgy Nokian tube) the others pushed back up for a second go... This time Leo led the way and although massively improved over riding his old Rockhopper he still hasn't found quite his speed on the new Coiler - still he had fun and I relished taking it slightly easier - although the two of us nearly had an airbourne coming together towards the bottom. Good foot out lairy back end drifting style (or was it just out of control) Mr Pickford at the bottom...
Onwards to the 'secret trail' - good fun but overgrown... had a few moments personally but arms pumped I was grinning from ear to ear.
So 4 of us now ride Kona full sussers... I would suggest it may even be 5 by the end of the year with Phil eyeing the new rigs up - big smiles all round and good to get such a good turnout.
Minor wheel buckling issue for Mumfordo to sort before next week so I think he's out of the street ride on Monday... but should be back for next Thursday and then Gwydwr on Sunday 20th!
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