Following the exciting events of the 'Goons' visit to Machen last week, there was a danger that there would be the inevitable anti-climax mood that often prevails such momentous occasions. However, this was not the case with this weeks ride as what has been widely advertised was that the moos were to have an international guest rider in the form Scrippsy's mate Denzil from Newport Beach in California. Eagerly, the Moos awaited the arrival of their guest who was to turn up with Scrippsy. Imagine the suprise when Scrippsy arrived with no Denzil - "Denzil can't come out, his Mum is making him stay in". It appears not only is our ex-captain a liar but also bloody awful one!! Scrippsy, due to his lack of friends has resorted to actually creating people that obviously do not exist. This is further proof to what many of us have been thinking for some time and that is Scrippsy's mental health as well as his physical health is losing the battle against age.

And so, in the blistering heat of the South Wales Riveria that is Machen 11 riders, (including Paul, newcomer and friend of Shops) set of for Bernarrds ride which was surely to be a veritable rollercoaster of climbing, climbing and more climbing!!!! However due to the heat, it was felt by Bernarrd that venturing into the woods would be best for all concerned (particularly Crockett with his 'strawberry blonde' hair). Following the climb through the woods it was here that this band of merry men were to lose their leader to 'Blips Leap'. This notorious obstacle having claimed 'man' has now claimed 'machine' by breaking Berni's bike in two. Although witness statements suggest that in fact Berni was in fact to blame for the destruction of his bike - He was in the saddle at the point of impact and between his arse and the bike there was inevitably only one winner!!!!

So, the remaining riders left Berni to lick his wounds at the forrestery car park while they made their way across the ridgeway enjoying the dry conditions to Caerphilly Mountain where Harty attempting a tricky drop off demonstrated why he will never make it in the movies as a stunt man by using the only brake he knows HIS FACE!!! Scrippsy looked on with worry "He just doesn't put his arms out!". With Harty back with the living it was with gusto that the Moos made their way to Rudry Common to attack the descent in what was perfect conditions. With everyone safely down (just!!!) and the appetite growing for bone dry descending 'Garlic Path' was the order of the day before making our way to enjoy the rewards of the night at the HollyBush and HQ, the Royal Oak.

Yours in Crashing

Stunt