PADPAL Ride 21st May 2026

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 It was a beautiful sunny morning in Berowra where I made the mistake of of suggesting a route and as a result was designated ride leader. 

There were a dozen brave souls trusting me to find my way and thanks to Brian (who was immediately behind me ) giving me blinker signals we made it without mishap.

It’s not like it was a complicated route. But I’m often lost as soon as I leave my street.

So we went up the old road and out for morning tea at Mangrove Mountain. Then through Spencer and on to Wisemans ferry for lunch. 

It was a very pleasant and spirited ride which all seemed to enjoy.

Thanks to Mark for his tail end Charley duties 

 

Thanks to all

Peter Maynard (on the Busa)

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