I said I'd write a ride report although when I think about it there really isn't much to add that I haven't said already.
This is without a doubt my shortest ride to an RTE. Technically Verdun's Stanley Bridge hotel is closer to my house but before that RTE in 2017 I'd ridden the length of Greenhill Road and went to Hahndorf, Littlehampton and a few other places before gathering for lunch. Yesterday I rode straight to the venue and straight home with no stopping for photos.
Already gutted that I couldn't make this months RTE (this coming saturday) my immediate response to Jdbiker's request for a get together yesterday was I'm in. Eagle On The Hill was initially mentioned but to my knowledge there was nothing up there. I like that road and have done it a few times.
After some suggestions the Stanley Hotel in Verdun was deemed to be the place to go, so I booked a table on their online booking and crashed into bed on saturday night. I woke up to get an email from them saying they were fully booked, but could offer us a 1330 kickoff instead. As a result we decided to take up Stinky Pete's suggestion of Otto's Bakery in Hahndorf.
I hadn't planned a route so rode the quickest way up there. Arriving at Hahndorf I got another email from Stanley Bridge saying they had a late cancellation and they could fit us in. I think all of us were probably on the road by then, especially Shillas who had a long trek to get there so decided to leave it as is.
It was my first visit to Otto's bakery but no complaints about my lunch. The revereration was a bit much though, and it made talking a tad difficult, even for me who spends most days in a rattly bus.
I'd parked out on the street but the ST's were in their carpark so when I pulled out the state flag it was suggested we move to the ST's for the group photo. Ironically though, the ST's are barely visible in the photos on my camera. You can see some wheels from some other group's norpos's.
Thunderstorms were forecast for the afternoon so I wore my rain gear on the ride up, but it was hot as hell. I wondered about going home but decided to chance it. I arrived home before the rain hit, but like arriving at Bordertown last month the heavens opened up just minutes after I had parked up and gone inside.
Three weeks today I shall ride off the ferry into Taswegia before doing the ride to Hobart. I'm looking forward to it. See you all there.