Sunday, October 31, 2010

All the "M"s - 18th Sep Windy but Wonderful

Well ,a week of rain, a few of us plucked up courage to brave the stong winds and head off on one of our favorate rides...thru samford valley, Mt Mee, Maleny,Montville...ending up at Malooloolaba. We again enjoyed the company of Francis on his Honda..this time with his wife.

Check out our route HERE

There was not a cloud in the sky as we headed off....and after clearing City traffic we stopped at Dayboro for brekky. By the time we got to the top of Mt Mee it was blowing a gale....great riding at 45deg...and at the lookout on top it was even blowing our helmets off the table.lets get out of here!


So we headed over the mountain down through Woodford, the wind died down a little from there but as we climbed back up through the winding road to Maleny there was lots of debri across the road, shredded leave and branches...even a slight rock fall...very exciting. The views are spectacular as usual up the mountain.

We had the obligatory lunch stop at Montville and the view across to the see was the clearest I have seen it...thanks to the wind



As we descended down to the coast the wind dropped right...it felt like a glorious summers day, by the time we got to Mooloolaba there were people swimming and enjoying a wonderful still day, can't believe on an hour before we were being blown off Mt Mee. Of course we enjoy the obligatory iced coffee on the this glorious day

Check out the palm trees, blue sky .....and Ken playing with his i-phone, somethings never change. The ride home was a elaxing one.....freeway...up over the new Gateway and home...ah , another great ride with some great friends.
check out the great baker at Dayboro HERE