I went for a ride last Wednesday, leaving around 4.30pm. I cycled from Mtatsminda near the church on the side of the hill towards the Turtle lake. The track is destroyed in some parts meaning you have to tip-toe along the side of the small cliff-side. Some parts are difficult to ride because they dip down and then shoot back up very quickly and the hedge is getting overgrown beside the track which scratches your arms and get’s in your face.
I crossed the quarry, then down and up to the next church, go past it up up up to the Turtle lake. The rocky path that heads up half way round the Turtle lake has been totally rutted by the rain until you get further up. Then you’re up above the city. I continued up. Stopped and waited for a farmer to pass with his cattle and then took the singletrack way all the way down. At the top there is a leafy bit and the water has washed it down to the barerock which is much better.
I met a load of men having a supra who wanted to make me drink and someone was firing a gun. ‘Ara, ara, ara, ARA!!!’ I shouted as I went past. Then down through the muddy forest and along Abashidze back again.
I hope this bloody weather changes soon!
