Saturday saw the first Calliope ride for the year with a small group of 8 riders turning up for what was a sensational morning for a ride. As we headed off a group of GSR riders went past us and set off at a fair pace, maybe it was just the downhill but they were getting along well; we parted ways at the Boyne Valley turnoff after saying hello. Overcast conditions were around for almost the whole ride with one very light shower encountered not too far from the end of the ride. While he didn’t head out with us it was great to see Brad Nelson out there knocking out some miles at his own pace, nice work Brad keep at it. First to peel off was Mike as he rode from Tannum, Graeme and Robin were next at 30 out they were out for a 60k ride. Paul sat on the front the whole way for the longer ride with Craig, the Fox and yours truly taking turns keeping him company. Special mention to Kaye for hanging in there, she showed some real grit hanging on up the hills on the way home. You have to feel for Daryl who didn’t even get to turn a wheel over after making it to Calliope only to be called in to work. Maybe he saw Paul and thought oh no not him again ;-) Almost forgot to mention we saw the Mysterious Mysterio out and about, he looked pleased to see us and showed some of his cycling prowess by taking both hands off the bars to wave at us :-p
The next Calliope ride will be in 2 week’s time on Saturday the 9th of March.
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