PADPAL 15th Jan 2026

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 14 lads braved the threat of rain to front up at Berowra and one numpty suggested a ride and ended up leading it there and back. Guess who that was 😜

Anyway smoko was at Jerry’s which was still closed but we didn’t care, roads were clear, pace was brisk. We did have one delayed starter when his BMWobbleU spat the dummy and refused to cooperate. Aided by TEC Peter of the Braces (thanks Pete) and KTM Pete the manual was duly studied and stuff was reset resulting in a trip to Jerry’s but time was called after that in case it threw another tantrum. At Jerry’s a few other riders also called it quits whilst the rest set off for Millfield cafe for lunch. 

Again a drama free trip got us to Millfield before 12pm which wasn’t bad going. A couple of the more aged riders admitted to “forgetting” we weren’t stopping at Wollombi so did the trip via the park.

After lunch the choice was via Cooranbong or back the way we came. One rider was eager for a swim so set off for Avoca via Freemans Waterhole, the rest followed me back to Wollombi and thence to the Pie although only 3 actually stopped for coffee. Again we got to the Pie around 2pm so a quick trip by any measure.

Weather was warm, roads were dry, total round trip of 320kms and I for one had a great time so thanks for the company one and all.

Until the next time 👍🏻

Andy

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