While the rich kids were off having a good time at Sussex Inlet, the rest of us in Canberra battled on with the scheduled Chomp and Chat ride to the Merino Cafe at Gunning on the 19 Feb 17. It was one of those days you would read about in a motorcycle brochure - 24C and clear skies.
The well trodden route of Federal Highway, Sutton Road/Gundaroo Road to Gunning. A fairly typical Australian secondary country road of bumps and lumps, but it was still good to be out on the bike.
The gang retired to the rear of the Merino cafe and enjoyed the local fare. In our brief lucheon we covered most of the world's affairs and a potted history of Ulysses AGM meetings of recent years.
After lunch the itinerary was open so riders wandered back to Canberra via a variety of routes. Kim (SV1000) and Leigh (Royal Enfield) made a side visit to Dalton and had a look at the aptly named "Fossil Rock". Fossils were discovered in the region in the 1880's. This remarkable specimen was once used as a doorstep for one of the local shops.
From here we retraced our steps back to Gunning, then returned to Canberra via the Cullerin Road (old Hume Highway - fun but bumpy), Breadalbane Road - (fun but very bumpy and narrow) and Federal Highway (smooth but boring) with a side stop at the Lake George lookout.
Perfect day for a ride.
Leigh N
