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Tonight was the first of the Flathill Single Speed Rides. As most of us are attending the SSWC10 in NZ later in the year Flathill decided to organise a group ride once a month under lights. These should complement well the longer rides around the Mullum Loop that Bruce is well known for.
Tonight was a blast despite the moonsoon like autum storm pushing its way through Melburn. 6 brave soles turned up and we rode for a hour which was heaps given the weather. Call us crazy, call us fools.... it was like being a kid again having fun in the mud with mates. The trails were overflowing with water in places and a little slick at times but still fast. Glasses were removed fast as they were fogging up and cover with crap in no time at all rendering the wearer blind.
It is time to swap out the Racing Ralph's for something a little more aggressive for the winter mud.
I was testing a new jacket made by Craft that went well in the downpour, I usually hate wearing rain jackets on the bike but it was a wise choice tonight. I think we had a reprieve from the rain for 10 mins on the whole loop a night that was only suitable for ducks!
The point was made though, if you organise a once a month ride then you have to turn up and roll no matter the weather!
Happy trails