Tuesday 16th February

What was going to be a full team slowly dwindled with Tinks at a concert, Mellonfarmer looking after kids, Phatboy out to Dinner. I was going to drive the Ute and all of a sudden it was going to be a squeeze. Abba and Bugs showed up and we drove to Silverfoxes and loaded him, then up the hill to Sandals where we squeezed everyone in. 5 of us and no word from Dozer. Off we went towards Governors Bay. About 5 minutes out the phone rung and Dozer was wondering where we were. We all met at the Jetty carpark where Sandals told us a story. We all thought it was going to be rude due to the way she started, but........ it was just about nice "Sunrises". Unloaded and rode the track around the foreshore to Allandale. Nice 3.5km cruise. Looked for the entrance into the farmpark but were not sure so rode the road to the start of Living Springs MTB track. Now the story gets good, Sandals needed to put her jacket somewhere. People said about having packs to share. Things took a turn for the worst and "she was only offered a small one and this did not fit properly, someone pointed out that they had a big one but Sandals said no, don't worry" Things got better as "he" who shall not be named at this time said "Give it here woman!". Eyes bulged around the place as this sort of talk was unheard of. In the end the jacket was carried by the Alpha Male mentioned in this story.

We now started the ride. Up the steep grunty bit that is not as bad as everyone thought the first time we rode it. I led into the Pines. This is a great uphill, steep and challenging but smooth riding. The only time I dabbed was when we had to clamber over the pine across the track. A quick regroup at the top and then we went searching for the new track. It was found but somewhat disappointing as it is not long enough. We rode it in both directions cos we could. A pit stop was held and then into the downhill. Everyone flowed this well, all doing better than others in different spots. Great techy downhill due to the narrow tracks.. We were all sure that some alterations had been done. After this we followed the track into and through the farm park so we now know where to go. Back along the foreshore and onto the jetty for the above shots. I am in the middle......well my bike and helmet are. Loaded and came home. It was a great night with some relaxing laughs and some great riding.