Last monday I had a bit of a nasty crash at Grizedale in the Lake District. This crash resulted in me losing quite a bit of skin from my right leg, and stretching the tendons in the back of my left hand. This prevented me from being able to grip anything with it, as it had no strength, and was painful to move.

By the thursday it was OKish again, so Adam and I decided to ride the Black Route at Glentress, before cycling down the Tweed Valley a bit to ride the XC at Inners. Pretty mad, especially as they are the two rockiest trail centres in the UK.

In total it took 5hours and 20minutes, included an hour wasted for lunch, collapsed on top of Minch Moor, and Adam having two punctures 1 2. Not too bad. I did have one over-the-bars on the big rocky section at Inners, but the worst that gave me was a cut elbow, two bruised palms, and cramp in my leg meaning I had to lie on the ground for several minutes.

Despite my crash on the monday, I had no demons on the thursday, and even cleaned the ’shore at Glentress with the saddle still up my backside. Was a great day out (25C, small breeze), and despite the odd tan lines from wearing a tubey-grip on my wrist, it was great pre 10 Under The Ben experience. Bring it on!

The gallery for this trip will return once I sort out a new gallery for it.