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| wayyyy...to many sports bikes..where are the cruisers? |
Although missing a few regular riders, a group of 11
bikers on 9 bikes set off from Gateway on St Patty’s Day under cloudy skies. We
welcomed first timers Jenna on her black Ninja and Russell on his blue Suzie
650F (that made 2 of those with our leader David on his usual blue 650F).
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| Russell and Blue Susie |
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| Jenna and the Ninja |
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| Warricks wild new V-strom..matches his jacket |
Heading south and then west our party increased to 10 bikes when Glen joined us
at Logan Village on his Busa. Lovely country aromas of bush flora and cow
manure wafted through our helmets as we headed south along Mt Lindesay Highway! A leisurely morning
tea (brekky for some) was enjoyed at Beaudesert Maccas
(where there were already 2 other bike groups).
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| 100% healthy biker food! |
Then it was off onto the Boonah road where we
experienced pleasant aromas from the refuse station (not!) before discovering
the new Wyaralong
Dam recreational
area, so scenic and peaceful, even after we arrived! We got off our bikes to
enjoy the water views and the mountains (sorry Veronica,
I mean “hills”). Back onto the main road we enjoyed the high quality deviation
constructed because the dam submerged the old road. Under David’s
control, we all stuck to the 100 km/h limit, much to the frustration of others
– Richard was later heard to say “I
didn’t realize 100 km/h felt so slow”!
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| what a beautiful sight...now don't knock over the dominos |
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| Ah the life of the retiree...Grahame |
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| now lets look knowledgeable |
Turning onto the Boonah – Ipswich road some heavy spots
of rain appeared but quickly disappeared, thankfully. This was a good country
road with plenty of scenery to enjoy (which you can do when you’re sticking to
the speed limit). A short stop at Peak Crossing to say goodbye to some and then
it was into Yamanto
Maccas for some more sustenance
and a good friendly chat. It was pleasing to see the big grin on young Jenna’s
face at every stop – further evidence of how enjoyable riding in the country
is. Rain came (and went) while we sat at Maccas but the roads weren’t too wet
when we set off for home via the Centenary Highway, with its numerous large
roundabouts (nice for bikes), and then along the toll road (to have our tails
photographed). Another great day on two wheels in beautiful SE Qld country.
David
