​Stands up at 10am.
Standard route via Camera Corner to Mt Coree and back out via Two Sticks.
The purpose of the ride is a social event. To meet new people and to create and continue friendship. New riders more than welcome. Corner person system will be used and there will be plenty of support if you don’t go as fast as everyone else. Big bikes, chook chasers, single track demons, sidecars, even Harley’s with knobbies, everyone is welcome. If you don’t like stopping all the time, the event probably isn’t suitable for you.
This won’t be a race, there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and talk shit, and take photos.
Safety first, no insurance so ride at own risk, obey the road rules, ride safely around others and we’ll have a fun and drama free ride together.

Today I joined a fantastic group ride with an amazing bunch of like-minded riders, including Bernie Te, Steve Burge, Travis Bosch, and Tarik Lou. We set off from the Ampol in Weston and began the climb up Blue Range Rd. Along the way, we paused at a spot known as "Camera Corner" to snap a group photo before pressing on to Two Sticks Rd. From there, we rode along the ridge until we reached the turn-off for Mt. Coree.
The group tackled the ascent to Mt. Coree, where we were rewarded with some breathtaking views from the summit. After soaking it all in, we descended, and as the ride continued, the group split into smaller teams, each heading off in different directions. Travis, Tarik, and I teamed up, making our way to Flea Creek via the Powerline trail and Webb Ridge trail.
At Flea Creek’s Day Use Area, we had a quick look around before setting out on the Gentle Annie trail to Brindabella Rd. From there, we climbed Brindabella Rd, and at Piccadilly Circus, I took the lead, guiding Tarik and Travis back to the Uriarra Crossing. We returned via Bulls Head, Bendora Rd, Warks Rd, and Blundell's Creek trail. Along the way, Travis showed off his skills by clearing a fallen tree on Warks Rd.
It was a brilliant day, full of adventure, camaraderie, and excellent riding.
A small hiccup surfaced the next day when I discovered that my tool tube had somehow broken off during the ride. Thankfully, a call out to the group turned up some good news—someone had spotted it and picked it up. I was relieved to have my tools back, though a bit disappointed that the tool tube didn’t even last one ride.

Ride Map

Today’s ride took me on a different route parallel to the Monaro Highway down to Cooma. Normally, I’d follow Burra Rd all the way, refuel at Michelago, then backtrack to Tinderry Rd to cross the range and head towards Jerangle Rd. But this time, I decided to try something new, taking a detour down Williamsdale Rd to join the Monaro Highway, and then continuing to Michelago. I hadn’t ridden along Williamsdale Rd before, so it was a good chance to explore.

From Michelago, I took Tinderry Rd, which climbs over the range and then descends down the other side to Jerangle. One of the highlights is the crossing at Boolbooma, where the Queanbeyan River winds through. Near the top of the pass, the views westward are simply stunning, and the descent through bushland and farmland on the far side is just as scenic.

After crossing the Queanbeyan River, I turned towards Jerangle and then Numeralla, making quick stops at both before pressing on to Cooma for more fuel and a quick bite to eat.

The return route was shorter, running along the western side of the Monaro through Shannons Flat, into Namadgi National Park, and back to Canberra via Tharwa.

It was an excellent ride with a bit of wildlife spotting along the way: three wedgetail eagles, four kangaroos (one close call!), a yellow-bellied black snake, and a few blue-tongue lizards, though sadly a few were casualties of the road.

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Off with the Michelin and on with the Dunlop D606.

Today, I headed out for a ride with David Hawkins. The plan was to reach Majors Creek and descend into Araluen, taking the bitumen route on the way down and then exiting via Majors Creek Mountain Rd (a dirt road). Unfortunately, we had to turn back partway down as the fog was too thick to navigate safely. Later, we found out that Majors Creek Mountain Rd still hasn’t reopened to Majors Creek due to landslide damage from a major storm.
After regrouping, we rejoined my planned route into Braidwood and stopped for a quick bite at the bakery. We then made our way home via the Tallaganda State Forest, tackling a few creek crossings along the way. Mulloon Creek was the deepest of the crossings, though it was manageable—just about up to the axles.
Despite the occasional sketchiness from the fog, it was an excellent ride overall.

Ride Map