Is Today Too Hot for a Motorbike Adventure?

Still in recovery from sinusitis surgery, I debated whether to take the motorbike out. With the kids at vacation care and my wife at work, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) had forecast a partly cloudy 34°C, and I knew I needed to ride before the heat became unbearable. By the time I had drawn up a route and seen the kids off, it was already 9:00 am. Time was slipping away.
The ride began with a fuel stop at Eaglehawk, followed by a route through Sutton via Majura Lane. 

Passing a speed trap entering Gundaroo, I was glad to be sticking to the rules. I paused briefly to photograph the Great War Memorial before heading down Marked Tree Road toward Collector. This scenic dirt road runs parallel to the Federal Highway, offering stunning views of the northern end of Lake George. At the hang-gliding launch site, I stopped to take in the vista before descending into Collector.

​From Collector, I ventured north along Breadalbane Road. Riding this road for the first time, I admired the picturesque scenery, especially after passing under the Hume Highway. I stopped briefly at St Brigid’s Catholic Church and Cemetery on Old Sydney Road, where I inadvertently startled an artist painting the scene. After capturing some photos, I continued through Cullerin, navigating winding dirt roads that crossed the rail line multiple times.

​Backtracking along Cullerin Road, I turned onto Lerida Road North, a dirt track running past a wind turbine farm. Crossing the Hume Highway, I picked up Lerida Road South, which meandered through the turbines before returning to dirt near Lerida Station. The breeze from the turbines helped keep the heat manageable—thankfully, someone had turned on the “fans”!

Eventually, I rejoined Marked Tree Road and retraced my path through Gundaroo, taking Mulligans Flat Road home. It was a rewarding ride, blending scenic views, dirt tracks, and a hint of adventure.
Some stats for the ride:
Distance: ~170kms
Highest Temperature: 30.7°C at 1152
Relative Humidity: 44%

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