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| Derek Gives His All On Stonestile! |
Our ride began with a discussion on what constitutes sensible lighting for the night rides. In the end the consensus was that powerful front lights need to be well dipped to avoid dazzling and annoying potentially dangerous car drivers and that it was best to avoid over bright mega lumens type rear LEDS, as they can blind riders following behind (if you must use one make sure it is well dipped). We had a good turnout with seven riders including a rare appearance from Derek who normally saves himself for the Saturday bacon Butty ride . Taking care to avoid the infamous pothole on Battery Hill , we descended in the pitch black with myself and Derek getting dropped by the less cautious riders. We took a chance, deciding to risk the pebbles on the harbour route.There were quite a few but it was just about acceptable. The long drag up to broad Oak seemed endless but at least I had Derek with me for company for a change. From the top of the drag we stuck together until the Stonestile climb. Paul was feeling strong and made it to the top first , just beating Malcolm. Good to see Derek has regained his climbing legs and was only a little way behind me on the ascent. Three of us enjoyed a post ride kabab before meeting up with Chris P and Colin for a few well deserved beers.
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