The newest, used only once needs some work but Obelix (Boogie) wielding his cutlass and Asterix (David), doing the lighter work, age has its privileges, cleaned up parts, particularly some sharp bends by removing rocks. We need to do some more work but enjoyed the secret waterfalls.
(NB. If you don't follow Asterix the Gaul and Obelix, you are missing a European cult, written in a language that is fun for kids and has sophisticated references for educated adults).
We joined the main trail, known to few, that we fixed up last year and walked up to the top and back to Flamstead Square ( to say I was kn***ered was putting it nicely).
The good news is that it has held up well including our re-engineering and we will have it ready for my birthday ride on 21 or 12 December next, followed by the usual “pot luck” pool party at my place (I supply the alcohol (this year I will have a connoisseurs surprise after the beer and wine has finished, as it always does).
The trail from Belleview to Dallas village is long but not very steep with few technical bits. There are four river crossings and it is single track mainly with a big drop off on the left so speed is to be avoided.
Now for the good news! Before all this Boogie and I explored the beginning of a new trail that goes from Flamstead to Millers Gap. It is not all down hill but the start is spectacular with a single track along the contour lines with regular berms to help the descent. Boogie went back and rode it on Sunday and got from Flamstead to Liguanea in 70 minutes, which means we could ride all the way in about four hours.
Who is up shortly for the latest “real ride”?
By David Linehan
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