Ride to Cockermouth for an after-work decaff with Mikey outside in his yard, back via Lorton and Whinlatter Pass (318 m.). The road over Whinlatter is tricky (a bit twisty and no white lines) but was nicely clear of traffic so I was able to enjoy it on my Ninja Z250SL. The ride down to Braithwaite is demanding and almost scary in places as the road dives in to the shadows of woodland: I ride it more often in the up direction so this was a great end to my evening ride on this hot summer’s day in Cumberland.