Words and photos by Pete
Crew : PTD, Troll, Bern , Dunc, El Pres , Pete
Pub : Lee
Route : MC , Zig , Zag, Charity , no extension, St Stone , Nessit, middle of downhill course, tarmac to Hanging Gate , , wicked mix stop on Ridge Hill, Withenshawe La descent to the Ryles Arms
Conditions: cold , misty in the forest, no rain, little wind , muddy
Notes:
An evening of collecting crew as we ride …Dunc at the end of the Zig , the troll up just beyond Standing Stone, and Lee at the pub !
Paul has a plan to get to the far side of Shutlingsloe and then via Nabbs Rd over to the Ryles .
It is a fine idea , but my the bottom of charity we realised it was not doable with an 8:15pm table booking at The Ryles .
So, a change of route to go through the forest and then tarmac it out up past the Hanging Gate and beyond.
Paul has re-discovered the infamous Listerine Cups, and as it is definitely sub 5c, we are treated to PTD wicked mix : green chartreuse, brandy, southern comfort.
Then its a hooning descent to the Ryles ..for excellent beer , food and service .
The best grilled gammon I have ever eaten !
Chris orders “death by custard” but flinched half way through !
It is a very cold descent to Langley , and feels a long way home for some of us
But it has been a fine ride and an excellent hostelry