first nightride of the season

Ok, so its taken us a little while to get out on the mountain bikes in the evening. I blame: old dodgy lights, DIY and colds. Last night thou' we headed to Whinlatter after work for a ride (via DIY shops!). My new Hope Vision 4 strapped to the bike. Instead of doing the same as always (i.e. the red route), we headed out on the blue route followed by the south loop of the red. P's lights were fading quicker than normal so we had no time to do the whole of the red. Was a clear(ish) cold evening with a strengthening wind, and very quiet on the trails.

I quite enjoyed the blue route, and it'd be even better if I actually knew it, there seemed to be a lot of rock gardens, cut corners and jumps off to the side, which you don't see until its too late when riding it in the dark for the first time! Was very impressed with the light, and only had it on a low setting most of the time.

Going up Gable tonight, although looking at the rainfall radar, I think I might regret not going up last night!