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Title: 2018-12-08 Finniss RTE
Post by: on December 08, 2018, 07:58:06 PM

A bad start to the day with me locking my key and spare key in the top bix as I was setting up to go.  I usually have a spare one in my jacket but didn't this morning so there was a half hour wait for a locksmith.  Once going I tried using the gopro in a different positiion only for it not to be secured properly and fall off at Flagstaff Hill.  Fortunately it was still in one piece when I turned around to retreive it.  From there no dramas.

First stop was a cup of coffee at Yankallila Bakery before moving on Torrens Vale.  It was my first time back here since bringing the firenze here in 2014.

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I followed the road up to Parawa before turning back to Inman Valley.  That's another I up my sleeve.

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I had planned to go to the Alma Mile Climb but ditched that part of the trip after wasting time at home waiting for a locksmith.  I was the first to arrive at Finniss.  There were five other bikes at the time but they left not long after I arrived.

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I managed to papp all other bikes as they arrived.

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I've eaten here a few times and have always been happy with the food and service.  I even got one of them to take the group photo for us so everyone was in it.

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No stopping on the way home, returning via Strathalbyn, Wistow (thick fog as was the case in Parawa) and Mount Barker to complete a loop.

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Thanks to everyone making an enjoyble day despite getting off to a rough start.  I look forward to catching up with everyone in the new year.

Title: Re: Finniss RTE
Post by: StinkyPete on December 08, 2018, 08:09:19 PM

Thanks for the RR Bodo.   Chris and I had a lovely day, with a simple ride up and back on the very special Ashbourne Road, which is one of the best rides in the southern Adelaide Hills.    :thumbsup

Title: Re: Finniss RTE
Post by: Wild Rose on December 09, 2018, 06:00:23 AM

Thanks Bodo for great write up and photos
Thanks for sharing  :like

Title: Re: Finniss RTE
Post by: richo on December 09, 2018, 07:25:07 AM

Good report as usual.  Sorry I missed the ride.   I enjoy the country do that way

Title: Re: Finniss RTE
Post by: Shiney on December 09, 2018, 08:30:44 AM

Awesome RR mate, thanks for sharing :hatwave

Title: Re: Finniss RTE
Post by: Shillas on December 09, 2018, 08:59:20 AM

Despite the conditions and short distance for us, was a good day out.