Despite the forecast for 36 - 38 degrees, there were about 15 bikes lined up at Hume to go for a ride to Dalgety. I don’t have a list of riders - I think the ride leader wanted to keep that a secret!!??
The ride leader for the day was Peter Arday and as part of his pre-ride briefing we were all asked if we had plenty of water on board for the day - yes sir!! was the reply.
The plan was to turn off at Polo Flat before Cooma and head towards Nimmitabel for morning tea. Lunch wouldn’t be served at the Dalgety Pub until 12noon, so we may as well ride the long way round.
Riding conditions were quite pleasant and everyone was ready for their coffee (and/or pie) when we arrived at the Nimmitabel Bakery. Does anyone ever go past there without stopping for a pie? They have all sorts of pies!!!
So, on we must go. We left Nimmitabel and headed towards Bombala on the Monaro Hwy, but had to make sure we didn’t miss the turn off onto the Snowy River Way to get us to Delgety. All good. The wind was very strong across this stretch of road. A great place for them to put plenty of Wind Turbines.
We arrived at the Pub a little bit early, but none the less, the owners welcomed us with open arms and showed us through to the dining room in this very old building. I wasn’t sure if it was cooler in the dining room or out on the verandah. The majority of us had a hamburger (with or without chips) and a cool drink.
It was warming up, but we had to get home, so on we ventured to Cooma were we planned to stop again for those who needed fuel and for another chance to rehydrate.
Some pulled into the Shell Servo and enjoyed a ice cream, while others went to the next servo to spread the business around a bit. After a drink and rest, everyone head home at their own pace. Margaret and Derek stopped off at the Christmas Barn in Bredbo.
It wasn’t until we got to Michelago that the wind started to get hotter and by the time we arrived home, it was pretty warm, but we still enjoyed the day with great company (as usual).
Lyn
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