2022-02 Off-the-bitumen bike rides based at Moonan Flat
Twelve members and friends stayed at the Vcitoria Hotel, Moonan Flat and rode across Barrington Tops to Gloucester and return, and across the Liverpool Range to Nundle and return. There were five historic bikes, two modern 4WD support vehicles, and historic Jeep and a modern bike and side-car (outfit). Accommodation and hospitality for the riders at the Victoria Hotel was excellent. Total distance riden was 422 kilometres whilst the Jeep travelled 670 kilometres as it was driven there and not trailered.
Ian and his BMW R75. This is what started it all many years ago. Here, Ian and Anne-Maree are at The Dingo Gate on the western side of Barrington Tops about 2011. Since then we have ridden the trails 2 - 3 times each year and they are still a joy to enperience.
It's always a pleasure when Bob shouts, and it appears he has few more here for his own personal consumption. After all, the trails were very dusty!
Here at the Carter's Road T-intersection is Ian with his presidential carriage - a 2011 Ural Tourist.
Paul, Gordon, Steve, Greg, Norm, George, Bob, John, Ian and Bob enjoying the wonderful hospitality of the Victoria Hotel.
Bob and Steve on the road at the entry to Glenrock Station. Bob is driving the Toyota support vehicle and Steve is riding his 1983 Yamaha XT550.
Running repairs to Norm's 1971 Triumph TR5T at the Glenrock Station gates. In ten minutes it was back on the road and flying.
High in the Liverpool Ranges Norm, Peter, John and Bob share their experiences from the trails.
John and Steve rest on the recovery trailer in the Liverpool Ranges. The trailer wasn't needed this weekend due to good maintenance, safe riding and good luck.
Ian, Peter, Norm, John, Bob, Greg and Gordon look relaxed after negotiating the flooded fords through Glenrock Station.
George and Bob with the Toyota support vehicle after towing Ian's outfit from the first ford on Glenrock Station. The outfit bogged in a deep hole while exiting the ford.
Norm on his Triumph crossing one of the lovely fords on Glenrock Station.
Gordon puts on a real show for Peter, the photographer, as he puts another ford behind him in his 1945 Jeep.
Bob deftly handling valuable beverages after a dusty day of riding. Ian, Bob and Steve are waiting patiently.
Co-driver George with Gordon's 1945 Jeep at the Rookhurst.
Gordon standing with Ian's presidential carriage at Rookhurst. The presidential carriage is a 2011 Ural Tourist.
Ian, Norm and Steve rest at Carters Road, before the steep and winding climb to the summit of the plateau that is Barrington Tops.
Paul with his Suzuki Dakar and John with his Honda 250 at the Carters Road intersection with Barringtom Tops in the background.
John and Ian at the Pheasant's Nest intersection on Barrington Tops.
Paul and Steve at the Pheasant's Nest intersection on Barrington Tops. With over 200 kms ridden on this Thursday ride there is only about 40 kms left and it is all downhill.
Enjoying a drink at the Victoria Hotel are George, Bob, John, Ian, Bob, Paul, Gordon, Greg, Norm and John. Lots of tales are being swapped about daring acts of motorcyle riding, lucky survivals, each person's unique skills.
