Well we took the plunge.
Quite literally, the water levels on Cambanoora gorge were higher than expected, after recent rains.
It did not seem to worry the horses much but cyclists got wet feet, wet bicycles and even wet trousers.
My cycling companion (Mr T) did manage to get across a few of the 14 creek crossings without dismounting but i don't think i managed to fully cycle across any of them.
Nevertheless it was great fun, the water was clean and not too icy, but does anyone know what is large and furry with a white tip tail and swims under the water?
After doing the 14 crossings the opportunity was there to do a longer return leg via Queen Mary Falls Road.
We met a cyclist who had just done it in the opposite direction. He said it was a long way up and cold up there.
He was shivering but smiling.
So we did it. It was
STEEP
The descent off this plateau (sealed road heading west) was worth it.
Mr T got up to 68 km/hr before he had to slow down for a
CATTLE GRID on the steepest and straightest part of the descent. Send me a PM if anyone wants more information about this area.
Total distance = 42 km, which took just over 3 hours, not including a rest for some food and pit stop.
on MTB or fat tyre hybrid.