A tough ride but great weather (a bit too warm really, and no wind at all until the very top). Shame we didnt get the views from the very top. After the first ascent we had to walk down to the start of the Rangers path which was annoying (far too many people still walking up), but after the second ascent we rode it all - the top section is fantastic! (with one steppy corner catching me out, could have been a lot worse that one). Rangers path was good but its over so quick, not sure its worth the push up next time.
A great ride with Craig, Nick and Dick from MTB Britain. It was easier to get up than I expected, well over half of it cycle-able, and the Rangers path was also easier than I expected, only walked one 30m section near the bottom, the rest of it was fine (the loose shale being the worst of it at the top) - what a change from last time!