4 Ferries Ride 18th Dec 2015

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 After an e-mail telling me of roadworks on the Sackville Ferry road being unsuitable for bikes, the 4 ferries ride was truncated to 2 ferries.

The first ferry was Berowra Waters. The coffee stop was the Stonehouse Cafe, which was closed.

Not to worry as most riders were probably not going to buy anything anyway.

After some discussion it was decided that Wisemans ferry was a bit early for lunch, so we proceeded on the second ferry to Spencer. 

Nobody else there except for some ducks looking for a handout.

After lunch it was every man for himself and to the PITS.

A somewhat warm but pleasant ride.

Regards

Rob

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