YHC hereby congratulates the ER legends of the Newcastle express.. consider yourselves “Hard” no quibble.
Another perfect start to the day, all settings seem to be set on “perfect” cannot seem to wind it back to normal.. 13C, viz 10,000 m or more, sky clear, traffic still at holiday levels ( except on the turra bottleneck) thus it was big Monday turnout.. YHC running a little early had a short rest at the Bullet point on PH before joining the fray into town.
Sunnies now are standard for the roll in, ER kit should now include “eyewear” perhaps our fashionistas could find a suitable manufacturer and then be able to supply at as a ridiculously low price to match the rest of the ER kit. ( just thinking out loud here )
A large gaggle of riders accumulated at the Gordon launch, no matter how many times I tried to count it would not go above 20.. A Captains ride, ( astride the Pina.. adds at least 5kmh to his average )however in Rawhiti st over the first traffic calming bump, our fearless leader dropped his banana.. was forced to turn around and collect it, avoiding being one piece of fruit short of the full picnic.
Banter and bonhomie were the watchwords of the day, much to banter about, did I mention the 320 plus ride to Newcastle.. backslapping and much doffing of caps to the offenders.
What followed was a standard ER ride, courtesy, easy pace, everyone watching out for each other by calling hazards, and safe play through the junctions and intersections all the way to town.
No accidents, incidents, mechanicals to report.. unless you count Bullet on the bomber whispering to his rear wheel in Chatswood. In all perfect…
And thus it remains one of the north shores most enjoyable modes of transport, something to trumpet on street corners and begin this year’s new recruitment drive..
On that note, Have a great day all
BT