On top of the world....

Easter Friday at 05:00hrs we set off to Snowdonia to ride the highest ridable mountain in the UK.

It was more like a 3 hour hike-a-bike than 100% riding to get to the top but, once at the summit, it was worth the effort.

Standing on the 1,085mtr peak of Snowdon was something special.We had packed everything we may need for the ascent except SUNCREAM!!!

So, as we frazzled in the soaring temperature at the top of the world, we could be happy in the fact that we had all lugged extra layers and waterproofs with us for no reason!!

Oh well. That's global warming for ya.

The Rangers Trail descent down the other side of Snowdon was terrific fun.

All loose shale, slate slabs, steep stepped drops and all very technical and scary in places.

A shout-out to the two young lads here for some great riding.

Nicky and Stevo were riding stuff they haven't dreamed about before.

They were having to get on with it because the rest of us were concentrating on saving our own hides.

Well done as well to Alex.

She was riding stuff she hasn't been able to for nearly a year now.

Phew..

A lot of energy spent that day.

Thanks to all 7 of the Carnival who put a lot in and got a whole lot more out of the ride.

Well done to the support team (Dorrie and Sarah).

I think they walked up the mountain faster than we got up there.

Easter Sunday Was another sunny and warm day so we went for a bike ride.

as you do..

What a lovely day too.

The scenery over Wheathamstead way needed to be seen to be believed.

A nice day for the Carnival "Crocks" to stretch their legs.

Mickey.......pulled muscles doing the garden on the Friday.

Mark.......sprained ankle playing badminton the week before.

Halford......hurt ribs from last weekend's ride.

Mind you. Only one of them moaned constantly about the pain.

I think you can guess who that was.

Easter Monday was another glorious day.

So....

Yes. You guessed. We went for a bike ride.A local blast around some of our favourite trails.

We ended up at a country pub where the wives and kids joined us.What a nice end to a great weekend.

Beer and a meal in the sunshine with your mates.

Thanks all for a really good weekend.

:O)

There are more pictures on my Fotopic website.

I would go see 'em now before they find out I've gone well over the maximum storage allowance.

oops.... :O)