Glen Alice Ride 24th July 2025

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 With a cloud free sky and a cool morning, riders gathered at McGraths Hill Maccas for what promised to be 'a good run' The programmed ride to Glen Alice had unfortunately been changed as there was no response to several messages left for Glen Alice Paddock Cafe, so. I was not sure we could gain access.. All went well until we were on The Bells Line of road where we found heavy trucks and a slow run up to The ZigZag railway. Around Mount Tomah I had noticed a blue sign mentioning that work was being undertaken on the road at Victoria Pass, hence the trucks. This situation caused the riders to 'string out' slowing progress,.which improved after Lithgow with a good run up to Capertee. 



The road to Glen Davis has been resurfaced in parts, but not all the gravel removed, causing some 'drift' on one corner. On reaching lunch we discovered a small bus with a sign on the side mentioning transport for 'old people' After momentary consideration as to whether we could have  arrived by alternative transport we had a quick lunch and then returned! After Lithgow, only a couple of riders noticed the BLACK mobile speed camera car (the first black one I have seen) and discussion progressed as to whether the warning signs were out and was it legally 'in force'? It was decided that the warning signs were not out so we are safe, we think!

Paul

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