We awoke to bad news! The bikers in the flat below had managed to set fire to the bike shed with the BBQ. Fortunately, one of them noticed the smoke in the early hours and got to it. The only damage to the shed was a hole burnt in the floor and out bikes were fine, if a little smokey!
We packed up and handed our keys back, making it absolutley clear we had nothing to do with the pyrotechnics!
We headed back to the Glentress trailhead for a repeat of the red run. It was no surprise to see the hub rat there doing what he appears to do best - avoiding actually riding his bike.
Quality faffing in the Glentress car park
Although the day started well, we endured a biblical rain shower during the climb leaving us soaked through.
The red run was familiar now and it passed quickly. During one rest stop, we were passed by someone on a fully rigid bike - good luck!
The Spooky Woods descent was again the highlight and when we eventually reached the bottom, we decided to avoid the Pie Run and head up to The Matrix and Lombard Street. The Matrix starts with a great burm which we sessioned for a little while in an attempt to find some more speed.
Nev firing through the berm at the top of The Matrix
Colgie unhappy with his berms at Glentress from Hedd Roberts on Vimeo.
We seemed to be back at the car park in no time with the sun now shining brightly. After a quick shower, we marched over to the cafe for some lunch and again were not amazed to the see the hub rat already in position - does this guy ride at all on his riding weekends?
The food was great and we were soon fully revatalised and heading for home.
There was just enough time for Sundog millionaire Nev to show the other side of his character. After being cut-up by another driver in Peebles, he drove an inch from their rear bumper and as they parked on the side of the road he floored it to make his point. Unfortuantely, most of his dashboard had become detached and the act of flooring the car meant it fell backwards into the car leaving Nev sprawling to catch it - he made his point there!
Never cross the sundog!
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