Big Turnout this year despite a dodgy forecast . 3 Kennys, 3 Johns , A clatter of Badgers , A crowd of Cuhullans, A Green Biker and Big Dave Himself .
First lap took a toll early with Davy puncturing straight away , and the pushing started early, it was at time more like the wee binnian walkers than NTSR! Some stunning tumbles as expected on the Gully which was more slippery than a slippery slipper . At least it stayed dry for lap one . Lap two was up via viewpoint and home by Ballynagelty , another couple of stunning falls.
The promised rain fell as expected on lap 3 and soon weeded out the weaklings , it was howling at the top and we didnt hang around at all, down by Fern gully which was like an ice rink and bar a well placed whin bush I think I for one might have had some airtime, which is exactly what Alex had on the Ballyed trails, and which non of the rest of us even tried!
Last lap , the switchback and Alex was going for his fourth clear round, cruelly robbed at the very last . At least the rain had stopped at the top and we had a few minutes to enjoy the view and a spot of self congratulating . Down and Home as quick as possible before frost bite set in .
Thanks to all for turning up.
As some of you might know Didi Baxter of Rostrevor homes is trying to raise a few bob to help her group of special needs Children who visit her occaisionally . For a small donation of your choosing to mclaughlin.henry@btinternet.com via PAYPAL of cash to me . I will provide a lovely certificate of completion with todays FOUR photo and all todays stats . See Face book page for an example …its a good cause and todays event would have cost you at least £30 if 25extreme were running it!
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