On Yer Bike day Out to Glen Tress

The On Yer Bike Group from Glasgow had a day out to do some sport mountain biking at Glen Tress in the Scottish Borders near Peebles on Sunday 7th May. The day started wet in Glasgow but as we ventured further East the skies began to clear a little.
This was the first time for most of the group so they were unsure about what to expect. We got our selves set up, up in the 'Buzzard's Nest' car park and set of down the 'Electric Blue' section of the blue trail were we joined the forest road, a good introduction to the delights of 'single track'.
On reaching the road we continued down it to the 'HUB' and the cafe for a well earned snack and refreshment. Being totally refreshed we set of on the long climb up to the 'Buzzard's Nest' CP for the most thigh busting climb that most of the group had ever experienced. The above picture is half way up and a well deserved resting spot. On recovery, no CPR needed, at the top we then set of for the 'Skills Loop' for an introduction to some of the skills required in mountain biking. A good play was had by all and Tony did a good demo of how not to ride a board run by coming of head first.
We then returned to the CP and all of the group desended by 'Electric Blue' and then on to 'Falla Brae' the down hill single track to the HUB. Tony and I followed up with vehicles only to be informed by one of the rangers that we should pay the CP fee. We indulged in the food and refreshments either bought or brought and had a well deserved rest before setting of for Bella and home. Feedback has been very positive, a good and challenging day was had by all. Colin