Saturday 7th February 2015 Bedgbury

We arrived at Bedgbury to an icy Northerly blowing in the car park and lots of people looking decidedly chilly.  The plan was to split into two groups; one tackling the single track and one the family trail.  However in true KVK spirit our younger riders Hope and Nico were up for a challenge and immediately opted to try out the red trail.  Toni & Luke had ridden it before with Damian but Ellen, Sophia and Polly were all slightly apprehensive as they were new to the single track, Calvin was still in discussions about clothing.  That left Michele, Claire and Malcolm to roll around the family trail.  We agreed to meet up with them at Louisa Lake, where we could split the group if necessary.

I'm sure Claire will have something in her basket
that can saw through that.

After the first couple of sections it was clear that everyone was comfortable riding berms, and descents with a few lumps and bumps and well placed trees thrown in.  By the time we reached Louisa Lake there were smiles all round as we discussed the bits we'd enjoyed most.  We met up with the Family Trailers and discussed options from here; conclusion was they would complete their trail solo as all the riders were keen to continue.

With no kids to supervise Malcolm and Claire had to
have a go on the play equipment themselves

That meant we all headed off up 'Cardiac', which might have left some people wondering whether or not they'd made the right decision but we were soon rewarded with some lovely descents, berms and bumps.  As riders started to tire (tyre??) we had a few extra sugar burst stops which kept everyone going.  I think we were all a little surprised when we popped out by 'Genesis', the start of the red trail.  There was much relief and excitement as we headed off to 'Cake Run'.  After some of the interesting sections we'd ridden the section seemed quite tame, or maybe that was just because I wasn't riding fast enough :-)

Hope and Nico kept up well on their first go at the single track.  Ellen, Sophia and Polly were a little nervy to start with but soon worked out it was alot of fun.  Calvin seemed unphased, just over dressed ;-), Toni & Luke our experienced red trailers took it all in their stride.

Back at the car park everyone got sorted out before stopping for a quick coffee and a sandwich.  What a great morning, I can't think of any better way to spent a miserable, cold February morning than with such an accomplished group of young riders.  Our journey home took us along the A21, Polly and I chatted about our morning as we watched the queue of cars lining up on the way to the shops, I wonder if they have any idea of what they are missing out on???

Thanks as ever to parents and riders for making it over to Bedgbury for an awesome ride.

Next weekend:
Go Ride Racing at Stocks Green School.  Sign on 12.45pm £4. MTB/hybrid multiple races.