24th April

Time rushing on towards the big race and we are ensuring a punishing dirt bike ride every week. Never too  old for new dirt bikes,  Chief rider Roy and Chief mechanic Graeme went out on a  Dirtbike ride to McIntyres Hut and surrounds.



Are we having fun yet? You betcha! Finke, bring it on!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
Monday July 5th Undara to Emerald Queensland Cooking toast at the bush breakfast, Undara 8359km journey from home Homeward bound on the great inland way Up early, we had, without thinking too hard, on arrival booked in a bush breakfast for our departure day. It seemed a good idea to not have to rustle up breakfast while packing, but actually we have a long day's drive and now we have to wait til breakfast starts up! Eating bush breakfast on individual 'tables' Anyway, turned out the Bush Breakfast was a great way to wind up the stay and the holiday. It was a short walk from the main restaurant area, down among the Currawongs and kookaburras. Back on the road, leaving Undara.  What we saw: A couple of circling black kites to say farewell. There were plenty of cattle by the road on the way out and on the road too. Most abundant birds and easily identifiable are the magpies and some galahs. Numerous dead cows and occasional pigs on the road. Flock of about 30 black cockatoos f...
Read more
Image
 23rd May, Finke departure is coming up at  race pace with only 21 days to race day 1. Rider Roy has been out in the country having some serious sand and whoop practice near Braidwood. Tested out all the new gear including serious Steg pegs. Made sure the bike could stand up to a bit of sand... and water... Not sure the rider stood up to it so well, but all good!
Read more
Image
Thursday 8th July Dubbo to home via Cowra From Dubbo we are homeward bound and will sleep in our own bed tonight. We've had a fabulous trip, but its always nice to get home too. What we saw: Eastern rosellas Galahs Cowra lookout, a nice coffee spot with amenities Cowra look out. Back to mask wearing in NSW Also a nice  park under the bridge on the way out- maybe next time! Flocks of corellas Mulga Parrots 10735km round trip . Home!
Read more