Another Awsome in bone dry conditions!! (This is the life readers).

Ten moos turned out for what was to be a hotly paced ride with lots of climbs and some fantastic descents.

The ride was led by Gaz in the absence of Jimmy Mac (apparently his manicurist couldn't make it this Thursday). This was to consist of a rapid climb up the bridal path towards Rudry then down the side of the quarry only to climb back up the other side heading towards the adrenaline rush of Garlic Lane. Beaker decided to put his life in the hands of his fellow Moos by stopping for photo opportunities of the oncoming traffic. Not the usual carnage in these bone dry conditions but plenty of 'girly' screams. Once down, the happy herd headed for Ochrwyth Lane to play a bit of hare and hounds (slowest first with minute intervals up to the quickest last). Now this game is designed to push everyone as the slower riders do not want to be caught and the faster boys don't like coming last.... fair enough. Unfortunately, there was a serious lack of discipline which needs addressing. Some of the Moos took it into their own hands to decide when their allocated slot should be just to give themselves an easier ride. Next time could Dai the Eye and Crock please wait and stop taking the easy options. Talking of "Options", things have dipped to an all new low. He has now resorted to asking his daddy to let the boys know he won't be coming out to play for the next few weeks. It seems our short legged friend has unbelievably run out of his own excuses.

On absentees, we have another injured Moo to add to the list. Ade has joined the long list by breaking his arm during downhill racing on the weekend. Unlike our other softer Moos, there are rumours of Ade still riding one-armed so if anyone sees a 'sling wielding cyclist', move out of the way especially on the jumps!

Once up Ochrwyth we summitted the mast for some stunning views of our local countryside. Our descent from here took in our new track to the Koala tree then backed up for the old faithful. It was at this point we bumped into some fellow MTBRS from Abergavenny enjoying our wonderful trails for free. They instantly recognised 'Superman Gaz' and our favourite 'Ginger Muppet' Beaker which sent them into fits of laughter causing an 'off' for one of our MTBR comrades.

Scrippsy also felt better for a while as they too had an elder statesman called Gordon. However, his glee was soon crushed when someone pointed out how much more in shape their Gordon looked compared to ours. Evidently Scrippsy turned very green with envy at this point. (Chin up old chap - you are still alive at least!)

We led the now swollen herd down the lesser used trails and on to HQ where we all enjoyed the refreshments of the TA.

Thanks lads - hope to see you again on our trails. By the way, I know they are called push bikes but you don't have to! Once again Ex-skip Owg fled before his 9:00 curfew leaving the remaining 9 Moos to entertain our new found friends.

Just like to thank the Goons for their hospitality last week. Although I was not there, the boys tell me they had a great time and look forward to doing the same again - without getting lost this time.

Honoured.

Geoff Davies O.B.E