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Title: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: Bodø Glimt on May 19, 2018, 09:52:21 PM

I left early this morning and headed for Murray Bridge where I had planned to be at first light, but it was well and truly still dark so I refuelled and got some breakfast.

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Interesting name for a road in Ettrick.

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Nice view, shame about the weather.  Actually by this time most of the drizzle had dried up but the rain gear stayed on for an extra layer.

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I got myself a trailer in Swan reach, but I mustn't have hooked it up properly because it was still there when we returned for afternoon tea.

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From their I detoured off to Maggea and took Maggea Road to Waikerie, rode out the other side and headed for Morgan to the river punt.  That and Caddell were the only two I had never crossed.

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I did Cadell on the way back.

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There were seven of us for lunch and it was a very enjoyable afternoon.  This is just some of the bikes that were there.  John G and myself had parked on the opposite side of the road.

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Spot didn't kick in until I was in Callington for some reason but was okay for the rest of the trip.

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Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: richo on May 19, 2018, 10:04:55 PM

 :thumbs. Another epic ride by yourself.  Double the distance anyone else did today. Thanks for your company

Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: on May 19, 2018, 10:07:18 PM

Quote from: richo on May 19, 2018, 10:04:55 PM

:thumbs. Another epic ride by yourself.  Double the distance anyone else did today. Thanks for your company

I forgot that photo.  561 klicks.

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Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: Gadget on May 19, 2018, 10:34:21 PM

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Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: Wild Rose on May 20, 2018, 07:38:49 AM

Great report and photos
Thanks Bodo  :hatwave

Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: Biggles on May 20, 2018, 01:08:49 PM

The ferry rides added an extra dimension.  Pity about the weather!

Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: Bodø Glimt on May 20, 2018, 01:17:09 PM

Quote from: Biggles on May 20, 2018, 01:08:49 PM

The ferry rides added an extra dimension.  Pity about the weather!

Unfortunately we can't do much about the weather, but I like riding regardless.  I'll go back on a better day one day.

Title: Re: Waikerie RTE Ride Report
Post by: Pete on May 20, 2018, 08:09:05 PM

Well done Bodo.
Good reading.