Members: Heather Brooke, Sue Brooke, Pete Hughes, Joe Flynn, Dave Dillon, Jo and Mark Furniss (plus John Dobson).

As promised the sunshine was ordered and arrived on time. After a brief hello from John and his road bike it was a step climb up to the top of Rivington Pike followed by a gentle descend down to Yarrow reservoir. Followed by a gentle ride over the moor and down to the end of Anglezarke Reservoir. Fun was had by all watching Pete take fighting lessons after misjudging a bump on the way back to Rivington Barn Hall. Where we all had tea, cakes and a hot chocolate.

Distance: 12 miles, Off-road: 72%, Time 2-3hrs.

Start/Finish: Great Barn (Information centre and Café) @ Rivington, near Horwich (OS Landranger 109, Explorer 19)

I've chosen this route as it is relatively short and not-too-serious but an excellent route. This route can be easily extended if required or even made shorter if necessary. Should provide an enjoyable half-day mountain biking for all standards (beginners welcome).