I was out at Thorndon today, went past a group of riders as I rounded the south side of the park, childerditch wood area, where the dirt/gravel tracks start. Not sure if that was you guys? I rounded the bend as the group came in the other direction, as I got round the bend there was a group of people walking several dogs that weren't on leads, promptly ended my charge

I've started riding Thorndon regularly this year, 2 times a week if I can, haven't been riding for a while so I've been 'warming up' for the last 6 weeks on a cheap & nasty full sus bike, should be getting a new bike next weekend

would love to join you guys at some point, looks like you know some of the better trails
