31 December 2015

Family MTB ride through to Auckland Castle Tea Rooms

The forecast was dry & sunny so we decided to have a very long over due family mtb ride out. On the way out to Bishop Auckland along the old railway line it was overcast, spitting rain and a massive headwind - just great. By the time we got to Willington the clouds had gone and the sun was trying to come through. The next stretch of line is more sheltered from the wind until to hit the viaduct at Bishop. It was wild going over the water but we soon dropped down and around to the Castle to park the bikes up for some refreshments. Order placed but no hot chocolate left and the scone was a little over cooked, cream was runny! not like them but the lass did say nothing was going right for them today!
We were looking forward to the tailwind on the way back which was a real benefit and the sun was out. The lines are still very wet and muddy puddles in places. Loads of horse riders out today, quite a few cyclists and only a couple of dog walkers/runners.
Arran took his Mukluk with 26x4" on the front & 26x3" on the rear. Angus was on the Krampgrease 29x3" on the way out and swapped with me on the way back for the Beast of the East 27.5x3". Jane was on the only normal mtb hardtail-  scott contessa.
Below are a few pics from ride, enjoy and more soon. Happy New Year Wishes to all the readers.

























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