Royal Albany Ride to test drains

December 24, 2011:

After installing several new drains on the bike track last week, I was keen to test them out. I decided to time the entire Royal Route in the hope that I would break my 2 hour record, but ended up 10 mins over. I’m certain I passed through a few new sections, surely we must [...]

Shit sucker suks up

December 21, 2011:

A terrible stench this morning reminded me that the septic tank cleaner was here.

Footpath clearing on Albany Heights Rd

December 20, 2011:

The footpath behind the trees on Albany Heights Rd is a great place to run. Recently, one section became completly impassable, due to the encroachment of cutty grass and gorse.

Bringing up Father

December 16, 2011:

I was right, the Woodhill tracks were running sweet after all the rain. I rode my bike around the Mad Butcher trail (mostly, until I got lost near the end), on my way to Parakai to see Bert. The photo is on the edge of Connifer Grove; I’m about to disobey the sign and ride [...]

Rain rain go away

December 15, 2011:

I want to ride my bike! But it’s too wet today.

Sylvester – Cobb Tramp 2011

Spent a fantastic week tramping around the edge of the Cobb Valley. It was rather wetter than we hoped, but a good time was had by all.