Glentress Forest - September 2005


At last a return trip to Glentress Forest in the Tweed Valley. Our mission, to run the Blue, Red and Black routes!
The gang was Richard, Robin, Helen, Jessica and myself. The plan was to do the Blue Buzzards nest route, Saturday morning lunch at the hub, then the Glentress red route in the afternoon, in all approximately 20 miles.
Sunday to do the Helly Hanson V trail (black route) also about 20 miles.


First climb of the day >>>



We all got off to a storming start and blitzed the blue route before lunch.

After BLT's and carrot cake we all set off on the red route!

The guide says:

¨Offering a fun challenge! The red route is a real favorite with every one who rides it. The route has been substantially upgraded in parts making it eave better than before. It remains the bench mark for red grade trails boasting some of the most beautiful single track, massive fast descents and Glentress's signature..... burms!¨
^^Robin practicing his unicycling^^


If possible...... the red route is better than described!

All had a great day.

Saturday night we hit Melrose, which offered an excellent selection of pubs and places to eat.

Our base was the excellent Melrose SYHA

^^The view from Spooky wood^^
Sunday: We split in to too teams,  Robin leading a team round the legendary Black route and my self leading around a red/blue combination.


Thanks to all for a FAB weekend! Tin openers and all!!!
Luv, Simon


<<<Kenders looking less knackered than he really was!