A superb day for biking the four gorges. At Hookhams Corner 7am I arrived looking like a Christmas SUV with reindeer antlers and tinsel on the bars. I was greeted by Sam, ET and Kevin. It was a splendid morning and I was surprised we didn’t have more riders. After enquiring if there were any takers for the Crosslands climb I was met by a unanimous “It’s too early to call!” so I judged that enthusiasm for the 20% plus final climb was marginal to say the least.
After picking up one stray emu (Craig) at Mt Colah, we headed off to Berowra with the sun shining brightly.
Plenty of cyclists out today, and descending to Berowra Waters Ferry we passed a big group of NSCC riders coming up to Berowra.
At the ferry we said goodbye to ET and Kevin, who turned around and headed back to Berowra and home. They had decided they were happy to skip not only Crosslands but Galston Gorge as well!
After a steady pace across to Galston, the three musketeers; myself, Sam and Craig, descended Galston Gorge with a clear run and only a few cars on the road. However, on the climb we were passed VERY closely by a blue Subaru WRX sedan. A deliberate attempt to intimidate each rider. Several other riders made the same observation at the bustop at the top of the climb. Unfortunately nobody recorded the rego’ details.
After a brief discussion it was decided that we would forego the “pleasures” of the Crosslands climb and make our way back to North Turramurra via Bobbin Head to make up for it! A pleasant coffee stop at Normurra Café finished off a scenic Sunday morning outing. Garmin Connect here.
After picking up one stray emu (Craig) at Mt Colah, we headed off to Berowra with the sun shining brightly.
Plenty of cyclists out today, and descending to Berowra Waters Ferry we passed a big group of NSCC riders coming up to Berowra.
At the ferry we said goodbye to ET and Kevin, who turned around and headed back to Berowra and home. They had decided they were happy to skip not only Crosslands but Galston Gorge as well!
After a steady pace across to Galston, the three musketeers; myself, Sam and Craig, descended Galston Gorge with a clear run and only a few cars on the road. However, on the climb we were passed VERY closely by a blue Subaru WRX sedan. A deliberate attempt to intimidate each rider. Several other riders made the same observation at the bustop at the top of the climb. Unfortunately nobody recorded the rego’ details.
After a brief discussion it was decided that we would forego the “pleasures” of the Crosslands climb and make our way back to North Turramurra via Bobbin Head to make up for it! A pleasant coffee stop at Normurra Café finished off a scenic Sunday morning outing. Garmin Connect here.
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| Looking like a Christmas Tree at the top of Galston Gorge |
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