Those that ever rode with Rob will have memories of him holding a gate open for you to ride through only to find him doing the same at the next gate... and the one after.
So the Night Riders decided a fitting tribute to the Big Man would be to replace the first old gate heading up Mountain Road to Pen Line Gate (just up past the Bigglestones Plas Newydd). Was there ever a person who opened this gate more than Rob?
We have commissioned local blacksmith Rich from Heat & Beat who is aiming to copy the original gate design, materials and manufacturing technique as much as possible - with a subtle nod to Rob of course
To do the job well we have estimated we need £2500.... and maybe a couple of favours like using someone's 4x4 ... for example.
We NOW have official permission with the AONB & landowner to proceed.
Thankyou so much to those who have been able to donate. With £2411 in the donation pot (£1127 via paypal) we are basically there with money raising phase. Rich is starting with the gate 'blank' which will be made at location to ensure the sizing is perfect (before he starts work on the actual gate).
If we end up with any extra donations over the required amount - any surplus will go to one of Rob's nominated charities.
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Tired old gate on the way up to Pen Line Gate
Rich - Blacksmith