8 September 2007.
Friday afternoon I checked the BoM site and the forecast was for terrific weather on Saturday. Time for a decent ride. The question was, where to? I got out my copy of Australia Motorcycle Atlas - an excellent reference too. Having gone south-west last time I decided I would head east. The Reefton Spur looked perfect, having not had much riding experience with twisties and feeling up to a challenge.
The ride to the spur was rather boring. The road itself however was something else! Its a shame there aren't any fun twisty roads near my house... Traffic on the spur was very light as advertised by 'The Book', even for a Saturday. Getting out early helped I guess.
Just before I reached the spur I stopped in Warburton for a quick stretch and some fuel. I really don't know why I ever stop for fuel. My lil' 250 doesn't seem to need fuel. Okay, that's a lie, but still. Paying for $1.50 worth always seems slightly embarrassing. :D
I rode pretty sedately on the way up - not having much 'twisty experience' or travelled along that way before. At the end (the t-junction) I stopped for a few minutes to stretch and photograph the trees, as you do.
The way back down through the spur didn't take nearly as long as the way up. Saw a few other bikes going the other way though, was getting busier. I'm sure most of them were going faster than me.
All up I had a great time and I think I'm a little more comfortable with my cornering too.
And now here's the evidence... :D
