road trip

Headed on a road trip with Mister Sister and NZ Gav to Forest, the site of the up comimg Kona 24hr. Located in the Otways a couple of hrs drive from Melburn. Greeted by fantastic weather we set off early (managed to get a cup of morning wake up from Shano at thresa's and rub it in that we were off for some fun) to avoid the traffic and get a good amount of riding done. Never been before so we were not sure what to expect.
We were welcomed with some fantastic trails through open gum forrest, pockets of grass trees and tea tree lined single track. The area had some residual water from the soaking Victoria copped last weekend so keeping clean was not a option with many a water crossing and some muddy single track. The trails are primarly sandy loam with heaps of testing log rides in places, drop offs and berms. Some nasty hills were encounted (I ride single speed) but sweet single track over came the frustration of having to hump the rig a few times. The builders off this course love sending you between some tight V forked trees in places which increasingly became frustrating.
Managed a decent 3hr ride and am now feeling the days efforts after some quiet ales. So if you want some where new to ride check out this gem. Plenty of trail to keep you occupied!
later!!!


credit for this photo to Mister Sister....next time get my head in the shot!!!!



NZ Gav found us a unhappy local (blue tounge lizard) who was pissed at us disturbing his lunchtime cesta. Trust me he looks mellow in the shot but he wanted a taste of any human finger!!!