It seemed like a good day for a ride way out west, so seven of us left for morning tea at Mt Tomah Botanic Garden. Bells Line of Road has numerous sections of newly sealed road between Kurrajong and Bell and numerous signs saying no overtaking on unmarked roadworks. There were no traffic controllers and not much traffic so we could live with that. Morning tea was interesting with some riders looking at their phones to find rain. After morning tea two riders decided to make their way home after being scared off by the BOM radar storm and heavy rain pattern forming to the north and heading east. That left five of us looking for adventure continuing to Mt Piper via Mt Victoria, Bowenfels, Rydal and Lower Portland, however we lost Andrew at Bowenfels when a mammoth splat on his visor put a stop to going any further but all good when he rang me to ask where we were, he was already at Mt Piper waiting for us. He obviously found a shorter way. It was great riding on some good country ro...

  Frazer Beach ride report. It was a beautiful sunny day with a cool breeze, perfect riding conditions. Twenty-three bikes, two Harleys and a hysterical Honda gathered  at 7-Eleven Berowra. We had one virgin, Dave riding one of the Harleys. He was duly given the clap!! Wayne of the “Long White Cloud” turned up on his new green R1300 GS. Very smart (the bike, not Wayne). Mark volunteered for TEC duties and I stipulated that corner marking was to be observed. Morning tea was to be partaken of at Jerry’s establishment in Kulnura. As a number of the men in blue and iridescent cars were spotted on the way to Berowra I surmised that there wouldn’t be any on the old road to Jerry’s so a brisk pace was taken. At Calga we took the road towards Somersby and regrouped at Wisemans Ferry Road. The hysterical Honda was overheating so the Dud Cheque took off to cool it down. Andrew of the Tenere said there was some sort of holdup with the riders behind so we all took off and left Kim of the ...

  As I travelled towards Berowra on a wet and drizzly morning I thought I wouldn’t be surprised to see no-one there. Then the phone rang and it was Paul, already at Berowra, saying there was no-one there and where the hell was I? It’s nice being right occasionally  😜 Anyway, 5 mins later there were two riders at Berowra with no expectations of any more arriving when, to our astonishment, two more riders arrived so now there were 4 👍🏻 As it was fast approaching  10am  we consulted the Oracle aka BOM Radar and decided inland was the best direction so we agreed to head for Ebenezer Church for morning tea and to reassess there for the next leg. I was all set to lead when Paul bent the ear of the other Andrew who then courageously roared out in front so good on him. The trip down to the ferry was cautious given the wet roads and a sudden burst of oncoming traffic flagged the ferry’s recent arrival on our side. As we turned the last bend we saw the barrier coming down b...

  We started out with 19 takers for this ride. Unfortunately we lost Rocket due to a sore neck, and Wayne due to a delayed flight from some where else in the world, so 17 of a set out from Pheasants Nest at 9. 30   on Monday morning .   Do you think it will rain???? We rode the main highway through Marulan and, then turned left to Bungonia and then Tarago for morning coffee. From there it was through Braidwood, down the amazing Public Service Highway to Batemans Bay where we fuelled, and then lunch at Moruya. The afternoon run took us along the Princes Highway until we turned off to follow the coast through Bermagui and Tathra to our destination at Merimbula. Drinks and an excellent dinner  at the RSL club.   Tuesday morning saw us departing Merimbula without Scotty. Something that he had eaten or drank the night before caused him some severe stomach anguish and he felt it would be better not to try the mountain ride. He ended up spending the next night in the s...

RIDE REPORT Let’s Swan off to Swansea, 20 or so Riders gathered (all champing to get away) at the Berowra Servo. The weather looked “iffy”, but that didn’t deter. Knowing that, with my Motoguzzi Italian Stallion, everyone would overtake me, the executive decision was made – meet at Jerry’s (Kulnura) for coffee – and almost immediately the weather improved and Suitcase took the lead – thanks for that. On arrival at Jerry’s, I felt a frisson of friction – our Hills Rider (A) was being harangued by an irate Hog rider for “daring” to block his exit and, despite an apology and (A) moving his bike, the Hog Rider proved to be the ‘perfect gentleman’ by ignoring the apology, and literally spitting at A, before spluttering off to his next confrontation. Excitement over, we farewelled Jerry and Mrs Jerry, with Tony leading us down Bumble Hill to Yarramalong past the Pink Elephants, then to Hue Hue Road, Rutley’s Road and Pacific Highway, past the Monster-Prawn, along some familiar sweeping bends...

  I received a call last night from a very ill Al Scott.   Mate, he said, I am due to lead the ride tomorrow, I don’t want to let the troops down but I am just too ill to lead. Can you fill in for me. It seems he and his new flame have been having fun in the bush and he is now on deaths bed with Man flu. I hope you get over the sniffles soon Al.   I considered heading north and to St Albans via Spencer but opted for the simpler more relaxed route via Berowra Ferry. No need for corner marking and Mark, our capable TEC, made sure that none of the 15 got lost.   Smoko at Les Shore Oval at mere 23 klms ride meaning we arrived a little after 10.30. The BS was allowed to flow a bit longer than normal as it is a relatively short ride so off again at 11.00. Peter W and I went via Wisemans Ferry and everyone else Webbs Creek ferry. I was informed the road from Webbs Creek to St Albans was in very good condition, the road riders arrived and were well into lunch before Peter an...