A little shower in the morning may have been too much for the wet averse but by 11.00am there were seven seriously steeled riders ready to depart.We chose a route turning right off the Hume at Burley Griffin Way, towards Binalong, and then left on Illalong Road before crossing the highway again to reach Barney’s.
As we departed from Nicholls the gentle breeze and suckling sun welcomed us onto the Barton. We drifted into Murrumbateman and paused to let the group reform before continuing past Yass, onto the Hume and into Burley Griffin Way. Along the way we bumped into Sandy who joined the steely seven riders and destroyed any chance of continuing the alliteration.
The gentle breezes threw us from one lane to another and forced arms and neck muscles to tense a little but Lyn on the SRV250 managed to crack 90kph with Alan slipstreaming on the BSA. This supreme effort witnessed and excitingly reported at lunch by the trailing Steve on the Guzzi.The ride down the Illalong Road was uneventful except for an idyllic valley view with beautiful horses dappled around a large shade tree and scattered sheep in lush pasture filling most with pleasure. Garry asked Lyn about her recollection but it seems hanging on against the forces of the wind may have caused Lyn to miss the passing paradise.
We arrived at Bookham and admired the rusting collection of farm machinery which lines the main road into Barney’s. The food was good, the company exceptional, and we enjoyed a relaxing lunch in the sunshine.
Thanks to all for an enjoyable chomp and chat.
David Formica
