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| From Macclesfield 16/11/2008 |
Right so the clocks changed and the weeknight rides finished... it seems SO long since I've been out on the bike. Dark mornings and even darker nights, without lights Monday to Friday is a non-starter...
So weekend raids it is - Jon and I met at an early for a Sunday 9am and took a blast around Macclesfield Forest. We were either both mad or both lazy as we both had taken the hardtail option (hey it's easier to clean!). September was the last time I'd ridden the CHameleon, and it was good to get out on a trail ride on it again as Scotland just spent the time in the jump park.
The weather wasn't too bad, a little drizzly and rain earlier meant the going was always going to be wet but undeterred Jon and I made good time to Charity Lane. Here we found the surface to be quite grippy but some head sized rocks kept me on my toes. Jon's lack of a decent rear brake gave the impression that he was 'on it' as he came by me on the steep bit - his honesty at the bottom told me it was more through fear than glory! We did the whole loop (ahem for fitness) and found UU have created a new rider only section. Unfortunately it's a motorway fireroad... will they ever learn? Anyhow now sorely tempted to get involved with the Macc DH guys and help them out with there track, before seeing if we can build a more hardtail orientated descent.
We'll see.
Bring on the fancy dress!
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