Thanks to Daithi for organising & Nud1e for leading the run
A great days bikin' & lots of
mud
Myself & Padge took the back roads down & we had a virtually car-free run - everyone was obviously still enjoying their hols. Nud1e, Dr Tod, De Crowe & R2D2 were already waiting when we got to the Five Alleys, which was still closed
but was well open by the time the 'organiser' turned up
Think he got lost takin' the 'scenic route'
After breakfasts for some and soup & sandwiches for others, and copious amounts of tea for all, we headed out on to the tracks made famous on the various Slieve Felim runs. They were as good as ever, if somewhat wetter & muckier than previously
We all made it to the top of Keeper Hill but had to come halfway back down to get below the cloud & see the view. Unfortunately the day was so good there were lots of walkers on the hill
but other than a few dour looks there was no hassle.
From there we headed to Slieve Felim itself, and up to Daithi's playground - a disused quarry with everything - gravel slopes, mud, water and a view to die for
Lots of messin' about followed, when we weren't pickin' up De Crowes bike
, before heading back down. This was when the only 'mistake' of the day was made - someone let Daithi lead
He brought us along a very wet & slippy track right to a dead end up against a turf bank
The next wee while was spent tryin' to manhandle the bikes to face back the way we'd come. Oh how we laughed.... Once we'd turned & were heading away DrTod decided to show off and executed a perfect, beautiful 180 degree turn at the head of the group
He says it was intentional but I'm not so sure
After a bit more cruisin' back roads Nud1e left us on the N7 near Limerick, where we all parted company & headed our seperate ways. It was great to get out, to see everyone again and meet the 'new boys'
Oh, and b4 I forget - De Crowe, we're expecting something similar, if not better (no pressure
), in the West early next year
Right, who's comin' out on Saturday for a 'clean' run
Which day will be the most fun.
