Saturday 23rd July

Dozer drove to Bug's place then the two rode the road to the Meeting point at Dot Com, The Cook had dropped the work van at Redcliffs and rode the rest to Dot Com. Waiting a little and no one else showed so headed up to the start of Captain Thomas. Dozer lead on the up with Bug's then the cook. Dozer missed the 1st steep hairpin while the others cleared it. Upwards we headed then Dozer stopped to check out a new jump installed on the down. Bug's grabbed the lead from here and continued on the up. Cleared all the hairpins with the others getting most. Though the rocks with a little walking and some riding. Regroup half way for the Cook to catch up who was doing well today. Up to the summit road then left towards Godley. Bug's n Dozer both got to 1 peddle stroke from the top of the 1st rock climb with The Cook clearing it for a 1st. Upwards over the next steep rocky section taking the left side for a change. Bug's n Dozer cleared this but not sure about the Cook. On wards though the rocks we headed spreading out a little. All having some Dabs from time to time. Wind had picked up now which was blowing us around a little. Regroup after the cattle stop then into the down. Great ride down here except for the loose shingle on the track. Into the up again with Bug's leading, then Dozer and then The Cook. Down we headed and over the PFMTBC rock then Bug's nearly lost it on the cattle stop when the rear wheel slid out. Regroup at the top of the Anaconda. Headed out towards the heads on the top side of the road. All going ok though here then into the down to the Carpark at the heads. Caution towards the bottom as there was a couple with a loose dog on the track before the road. Across the road and into the single track back towards the Anaconda. Dozer leading now and setting a good speed. Regroup at the top of the Anaconda then down we headed. Flew down here enjoying all the high lines on the berms and getting a little air on the odd rise. All down in one piece. Out though the tail and into the carpark at Taylor's. Started the grind up the road and before we knew it we were at the top. The Cook was riding well today and kept close behind on the up. Down the road with a top speed of 56km then around the walkway to Dot Com. Coffee, Hot Choc and Ginger Beer and then we were off towards Redcliffs. Dozer set a cracking pace along here and the Cook got left behind, who we presume jumped in the van and headed home. The others continued across the Causeway with Bug's falling behind a little. Regroup at the bridge then into the track behind the shops. Nice ride though here then onto the main road at the round about and then down Bug's street to his. Dozer headed home from here. 35km with 2 hours 20min ride time.