Day 1: 330 kilometres travelled Map
We met George and Neil at Maccas at Penrith Panthers at 8am for a coffee and a quick chat, then saddled up to leave at 8:30 (right on time I might add). The plan was to be at the Grey Gums Cafe on the Putty for 10am where Craig would catch up to us then meet up with Andy somewhere along the Putty as he had a few hours of work to do in the lower Hunter area and just happened to take his bike.
Well we arrived at the cafe at 10:10 am and grabbed a drink and sat down to talk while we waited for Craig, who arrived a half hour later. Andrew, as it turns out had also finished his paid duties and was on his way back to meet us somewhere on the Putty, so we made our way toward him and sure enough, met up with him about half an hour down the road.
Well we arrived at the cafe at 10:10 am and grabbed a drink and sat down to talk while we waited for Craig, who arrived a half hour later. Andrew, as it turns out had also finished his paid duties and was on his way back to meet us somewhere on the Putty, so we made our way toward him and sure enough, met up with him about half an hour down the road.
The initial plan was to ride through the town of Broke, but Andy told us about The Cockfighter Inn at Bulga that he suggested we try.
Ok nice seat but where's the food ?
Not even half a day away from Julz and what's on Georges mind ?
Nice food at this Inn and very satisfying - Notice my healthy salad ?
My token inclusive photo.
Oh yeah like Windsor is just up the road ! Actually about 150km
Did you know I like old bridges ?
Just a break to stretch the old legs beside the road.
Hey is that the same bloody bridge ?? I cant remember.
The roads don't come much more picturesque than this - look no cars !
By this time the others just kept riding but we came across this photo op.
See its a tunneley,bridgey, pipey thingy-anyway it was interesting OK?
Ah here we are.
Wow, we rode in to town and the population rose by 1%.
Ummm ok - well it gets quiet out here I spose ?
So we finally caught up with the boys at the Central Hotel in Stroud. From home, Cathy and I travelled 330 kilometres to get here. Worth every metre by the way.
Always good to have a bike lockup for peace of mind - this one was particularly good.
It even met with Andy's approval.
Ok enough of the bullshit, wheres the beer ?
View of the town from our room.
And again. By the way, the whole verandah upstairs looked original complete with rotten floorboards !
A well deserved cool drink or two or three or more.
Again, nice meals and atmosphere
The rooms were small but very clean and comfy - slept like a baby.
Heres my girl - oh look it was room 8 we sleeping and farting in !
Heres the common room I talked about- note the stylish checkered table cloths.
The pub was closed today as it was Good Friday so we took the bikes out and parked across the road at the cafe for breaky.
Here we all are waiting for yet more food.
Before we left the pub, the owner recommended we take a road to Maitland called Lime Burners Creek Road. Heres the beginning of it. We had to stop because Andy's headset kept playing Barry White love songs over and over. His excuse is that he brought the songs along for George - Yeah right Andy.
Hey what the f$%k are Craig and George doing to my wife ?
Close up of the signs above.
The Clarencetown Bridge
These old bridges have alot of old world charm but sadly they are all being changed or replaced.
Time for another break- oh look Im in another photo.
Eventually we made it to Norah Head for lunch.
We rode along the Central Coast Highway through Gosford then pulled into a lookout for a couple more photos.
Looking over Brisbane Waters, Gosford
Here I tried to take a photo on timer but as you can see, it didnt work so I didnt make the pic. I was supposed to stand near Cath.
Here we all are on the ferry at Berowra Waters, not too far from home now !
Like we needed a close up of your head Craig !!
This was definately up there with the best rides we have done. A big thanks to all the boys who joined us. Its great to share these good times with friends, not to mention safety and support in numbers. Although we rode a total of 630 kilometres, it was effortless because we enjoyed the ride so much.
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