Winter riding

I hit the road early today and despite being one of the coldest weekends this year I was not cold at all having learned a few tricks to ensure I keep warm. Starting at the base layer I wear a thermal shirt rather than a regular t-shirt. I use merino ones which are pricey here but not too bad if you buy from New Zealand and much better than the regular polyester ones. Besides holding the body

More about → Winter riding

Go your own way

Yesterday was a beautiful winters day with no clouds and a mild temperature. And so I rose early today hopeful of the same however the day was gray and gloomy. Never mind I am awake now so off for a small ride. Riding south I turned off and went to Mt Tamborine via Logan village. Very cold riding next to the Logan river just after 7.00am, I should have gone in my full winter gear however

More about → Go your own way

Mr Blue Sky

Remember the song by E.L.O, Mr Blue Sky? I was humming that inside my helmet today after a long spell of wet weather. “Sun is shinin' in the sky There ain't a cloud in sight It's stopped rainin' ev'rybody's in a play And don't you know It's a beautiful new day hey,hey“ Uhm… well helps if you like 80’s tunes I guess. Last night it was still raining so I stayed up late watching an

More about → Mr Blue Sky

Afternoon escape

Northbrook parkway (Mt Glorious)Woke early to another grey and wet morning so after checking the rain radar and seeing it was widespread I returned to bed. After lunch however I could sense it was going to clear up so I planned out a small ride on motowhere. Route is here.As I have already mentioned I don't ride the northern roads much due to high enforcement and high traffic on what is a rather

More about → Afternoon escape

Tour Meltdown

I am back home earlier then planned. After previously having to cancel this ride I was determined to go this time no matter what so I set out only to ride into one of the hottest days on record in northern NSW.How hot? - damn hot!!Yes that is 44 degrees or 111F in the old imperial measurements. This was in the shade at Nymboida coaching station on Australia day, the heat was ferocious. When

More about → Tour Meltdown

Australia Day Motorcycle Tour

I am going to try for my 7 day tour again starting on Australia Day.I was staring at the calendar and then it presented itself to me, if I could get the days off after the Australia day holiday then from Tuesday 26th January plus the weekend and Monday gives me the 7 days needed. So I have secured those days off.The long range weather looks not too bad, may be some rain still in the north of NSW.

More about → Australia Day Motorcycle Tour

Bylong Valley Way

Well it's still raining outside so I won't make it to this place for real this week as planned however I will post a virtual look at it while awaiting for the weather to change.Bylong Valley Way has a web site (click the text to visit) which gives a nice overview and some pictures of the area however for riders the road is important as well as the scenery. From the information I have gained the

More about → Bylong Valley Way

Stoney Chute

Here is a top ride I have been enjoying for awhile that even a local didnt know about so I better make a mention of it.Stoney Shute Road NSWTo or from Nimbin are a number of decent roads, the original road north to the Kyogle road has been under repair for so long that I don't bother with it - however once fixed it will be a good ride if you can strike it without much traffic. The road south has

More about → Stoney Chute

The Channon

The Channon and Dunoon to Nimbin


Part 4 of my series of reports on the roads that lie north of Lisnore



There is a fair bit of road works underway in the far northern NSW which is great news for riders as some roads with unsealed sections are about to or have already been sealed.



A route that should be finished by the time you read this is Dunoon to Nimbin via The Channon. I wrote

More about → The Channon

Goonengerry to Eltham

Goonengerry to Eltham











Part 3 in my series of road reports in the area north of Lismore


Near Federal is the district of Goonengerry and here starts Repentence creek road.







Minyon Falls might be worth a look after heavy rain but was just dry and dusty on this day



I have posted about this road in day rides a number of times - its a another fun back road in this area with

More about → Goonengerry to Eltham

Sunday Ride Report

Full Summer outfit today, Alpinestars jeans, Dryrider Airflow mesh jacket, both have armor yet are very cool on hot days.Less work, more life...Work has been a bit overbearing of late. I swear some people seem to have no passion in them except for their jobs. I wonder if they will wake up at some point and realise life has passed them by.I am only a noob at the whole corporate ladder world. I

More about → Sunday Ride Report

Railway Excursion

Finally well enough to go for a ride. So excited I even woke up extra early!Haha, and then back to bed to nap a bit longerI had this idea for a ride to try trace more of the old Murwillumbah to Lismore railway line. It has not been used for years and the government is looking at the 'walking path' conversion option like has been done elsewhere (with little success or general use).I more or less

More about → Railway Excursion

1st ride of summer

Wiangaree Spring, Summerland way.I sat about wondering what to wear this morning. It was a cold winters day my last ride just a couple of weeks ago so I figured it would be still a little too cool to go with my summer jacket and gloves despite the warm forecast. And as is the case each year I ended up overdressed on the first ride of Summer.That's the sub tropics for you, Spring lasts all of two/

More about → 1st ride of summer

Something different - ride report.

That's what a friend said when I asked where to ride today - something different. So I suggested we meet at Woodenbong and ride to Queen Mary Falls from the south.Mt BarneyWhat happens when only communicating via online things easy get muddled and it ended up I was riding by myself today. I actually like riding solo these days as the ride happens at my pace however I was undecided where to go at

More about → Something different - ride report.

Southern Escapade

A cool and clear morning when I woke today, I headed south to ride some of my favourite roads with my friend and ride partner from Alstonville NSW.I think I have finally managed to get a clothing combo that keeps my upper body warm. Today I was using a close fitting base layer technical thermal shirt from Lowe with a plain cotton t-shirt both tucked into my BMW city pants. Over this was a

More about → Southern Escapade

Delegate

One last road I want to mention in advance of my end of year ride. Seems everyone has ridden this road recently so you should find some info and pics on your favourite forum.



The road from Bombala to Orbost has gained quite a reputation as a superb ride. There is two small sections still unsealed and then about 100 odd km of twisty corners with little to no traffic.



I have been wanting to

More about → Delegate

Four Mountains

The area near Bega has some excellent riding.



I previously rode Brown Mountain and I am going to explore a couple more roads there when I next visit. In the meantime here is some preliminary information and I will fill in the gaps at the end of the year.





Near Tathra



A good ride can be enjoyed if aproaching from the North along the coast. Locals often speak of this road and I plan to

More about → Four Mountains

Falls Creek

Another ride I wanted to report on post the Buell Muster was the road to and from Falls Creek. From Omeo it has just been sealed all the way to the top and makes a tempting alternative to the Great Alpine Road.



I think most people know the road from Omeo to Anglers Rest has many nice corners and the road to the north of Falls Creek is also frequently spoken about so really all that was

More about → Falls Creek

Bunya Mountain

I didn't think today's ride would be such a big one - however that's what it turned out to be when I decided to ride to a new destination.

I left a little late at 8.00am after not being able to decide what to wear for this mornings chilly temperature. The textile jacket with it's zip in quilt liner and zip in nylon water and wind liner you would think would work better than my quilt lined

More about → Bunya Mountain

The Tablelands Way

The Tablelands Way is a route that has only recently been sealed all the way.

I was to have ridden this road on my recent tour however things didn't go to plan. Rather than wait until I can revisit here before posting anything I have decided to write just a little about it and four other roads I was going to ride so readers might consider if going on tour.


The Tablelands Way by all accounts is

More about → The Tablelands Way