Come and ride they said.....

...the trails are dry they said. There's no mud they said.

They were wrong!

While I was in the country I managed to find time to get some miles in on a bike. Thanks to Marshalls Cycles for lending me a sweet rig to ride. And thanks to my dear mate Alix for riding with me. Despite the rain (and mud) we had a good time and even managed a personal first each - First up, Alix rode "Jaws" - a huge and very steep bank that scares the willies out of everyone....and then she did it again!! You go girl - so much more than a pretty face!!















Then it was my turn - Alix showed me a massive log which only Chris P has ridden. "Do you want to try it" she asked - Hmm I thought. Muddy, slippery log, strange bike and a dash of jet lag - possibly not ideal conditions. "do you want me to ride it?" I replied. Well not wanting to let the side down after Alix's earlier achievement, I thought I'd better try. So with more than a hint of doubt in my mind I had a go.....
.....and I did it! I'm not sure who was more surprised, me or Alix!

Alix, thanks for the ride hun