Yup, bit busy earlier and did`nt read properly. Kirry is a 1hr drive from Dumfries. GT is just over the hour depending on which way you go. So if you are driving up on day 1 you can lunch & ride at either Ae or Mabie. Good cafes at both. Ae is best done at weekends when diversions can uaually be ignored. 2hr ride for fit folk. A red loop of Mabie is approx1.5hr. Add an 1hr or more on for a trek over to the Kona darkside. Dalbeattie..can be a long as you like, lots of rocks and planks to play on. Kielder map here.. http://www.thebikeplace.co.uk/index.php?option=static&page_id=2498&pname=Trail%20Information Barry on the Hobo Style thread did the Avalanche thing last month..pop over & have a chat..he`s off to the Mega Avalanche now/soon? | 
