May 10
Friday rolled around and off to the local Shell for my 12noon start docket. The service attendant knows that when I walk in on a Friday in my bike gear he checks his clock on the display and lets me know if I have to wait a little or not. Funny thing is, he then …
Mar 24
Of all the places in Australia I’ve been too on my motorcycle over the past 10 years, Tintaldra is my most favourite place. My haven of tranquility, where everything could go wrong in the normal world but there I have no cares or worries in the world. Out the door at 7:00am in the rain …
Feb 20
Gotta love the first FarRide of the year, start of the 2017 ride calendar, time to catch up with those like minded enthusiasts for a quick feed……and…..if you are lucky stay overnight to be a social buttterfly and meet some new faces. Start docket in hand @ 12:31pm and off into the heat – 39 …
Dec 31
Ride the Snowies with friends after Christmas for a few days before going back to work for me – how could you not take up the opportunity. Ella-Jane spending her holiday with Nanny & Pa while Karl & I head away. We meet at Pheasants Nest, fuel up and head out straight down the slab. …
Oct 19
Coincidentally, bumped into Knave & Enterprise in Lithgow……what are the chances!!! Start docket obtained and we are off. Convoy!!! Lovely day to be riding, suns out and it’s not too hot….”happy days!” Through Mudgee and wish I had time to drop in and visit my friends Kim & Phill’s new block of paradise (next time). …
Sep 15
A disturbed night sleep listening to riders waking and leaving from as early as 3am had me out and on the road just after 6. A lovely morning, a little dewy and with good weather predicted I was excited to see the day come to life. And what a rise at dawn I love riding …
Sep 15
Woken up to the rumbling sound of bike engines at the unruly time of 7:12am…how dare they…lol A quite run up Horrocks Way to Davo’s plaque for a quiet moment on my own and to grab a banner shot. Into the thriving metropolis of Wilmington. I was beginning to think I was on my own….looked …
Sep 15
Has been on the bucket list of rides to do, however after the passing earlier this year of Long Distance riding friend Pat “Toura” McLean, this ride was in the planning. A chance to also pay respect to Davo Jones founder of FarRiders and IBA member and remember other fallen riders. The plan was easy, …
Jul 04
The Inaugural IBA Australian Parkes Muster 2016 – qualifying ride for this momentous event is a SS1600. Can I do another one, in the middle of winter, is a debate that I lost with myself. After my last one in April which could’ve ended quite differently I decided that I would be of more assistance …
Jun 19
All weather reports for the weekend were not particularly pleasant in fact they were downright awful. Friday is a late start by FarRide status at 2pm (replicating the first FarRide by our founder David “Davo” Jones) and thankfully it’s a nice afternoon. Easy plan – up the M1 to Nabiac for fuel, then heading onto …