Update
The ride up the mountain was one of my best biking moments, with no luggage the BM was taking it all in its stride. The bends were tight very tight, some blind while others gave you a good look at the road ahead, great for using all of the road safely. The sun was shining and even as we neared the summit it was still warm except for Micks feet. The traffic was light and any cars were soon just a blur in the mirror. We stopped at a view point for some photos and to look and be amazed, we could make out my tent at the site. Back to the bikes and Mick decided to eat some snow, until Dave pointed out the snow looked a bit yellow!.