27th Anniversary of Northern Beaches Branch - 9th February 2025

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Today's ride turned out to be a bit of a non-event. Only two riders turned up. Others apparently had better things to do. We sat and had coffee and discussed world events and our health status. Then we went home. Cheers, Robert (aka Suitcase)

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