[Dwayne OMember]

My standout moments were something like this,,,,

* Meeting Boony , Bollocks & the Crew
* The T-Bone fri night
* The Trails & scenery
* Watching out for DanD on the angry WR:unsure:
* Laughing hard when Bollocks went for the little swim:laugh: :laugh:
* Parachute Hill (still shitting my pants):blink: :laugh:
* The Berry Patch feed
* Getting roosted by DanD & the angry WR:angry:
* The slimy red Nundle Clay:blink:
* Making most of the days climbs (bar one on sat:blush: Thanx Daemis)
* missing the BIG BLACK PIG that played chicken with me:ohmy:
* Sat night feed & the laughs around the fire (SuperUnit reigns supreme on the yarns):laugh:
* Sundays views and great smoko stop, Thanx to Bollocks;)
* Trying to keep my line while dodging Dan`s roosts again & again & again:laugh:
* Great company all weekend

[Dwayne OMember]

BOLLOCKS wrote:

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oh and Dan….i will sell my soul to you if you dont post that video of me having a slight alteration in that puddle(it was actually a small lake):unsure:

:laugh: Too late for that Bollocks, its already up there

[Dwayne OMember]

Here`s my vids from the weekend,,,
Nothing too special, done on the phone:)

Boony`s sat mornin` wake up call :laugh: Specially for MENACEB)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg3nvdbeEMM

OBT at the Fire Tower Hill;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyXhqaN5ELc

Boony making a KILL (sorry Spidy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57RJvrG78oE

Bulls at the Trout Farm Tour:dry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e3YHLPH458

More Trout Tour stuff:huh:

[Dwayne OMember]

:woohoo: Where do I start???
Probably the best OBT Trip I have attended I reckon (sorry TB), but Boony & Bollocks have certainly raised the bar on ride quality & quantity !!!

We were treated to a top two days of riding some of the most spectacular landscape I have ever seen, apart from the glimpse I got at Easter when I first had the thought of getting the OBT Crew up there to sample the trails,,,
The weather Gods were shining on us I can tell you, as we had a cloud free, sapphire blue sky and temp at a beautiful 18-20 degrees, perfect for roosting the single trails!!!

Sat morning we had a Bacon & Eggs starter before a little briefing of what to expect for the day, then it was open slather from the moment we departed the Caravan Park (after we de- iced the trust steeds)
As soon as we hit the dirt the hoots and hollers could be heard from all directions, as the boyz & Kylie cut sick on the awesome lush tracks,,,

There was a bit of everything, long undulating Fire Trail, twisty off cambered corners, sweet Single Trail through the Dark Forest(watch out for the Bears in There), fast flowing rocky bottomed creek crossings, long rutted deep wet puddles, small logs littering the trail in various locations and at difficult angles to negotiate and some rather large fallen trees with small strategically cut ramp overs to climb up over!!! Everything a good Trail Ride craves!!!

Some of the sections were slimed up with the famous Red Nundle Clay, which made for some sweaty hands & quick thinking when coming up on a corner at speed, then spotting the clay (or not spotting it quick enough on some occasions)
There was also the odd sharp rock littered sections and some loose boulders here & there, How good were they to get around or over as well as trying to maintain your line ???
Did I mention the climbs?? There were plenty of those, some hard & fast, some slow & snotty, some rocky and loose and some just an absolute damn handful to keep momentum and line together as one !!!

Then there was the infamous and appropriately named PARACHUTE HILL,,, a difficult descent that fell down into a lush valley, it seemed to go on forever with off camber hairpins, big boulders rolling around and some drops off the edge that would scare the pants off of any mere mortal!

Lunch at the Berry Patch was top class to say the least, where else can you ride all morning ,then rock up for a hearty BBQ lunch & Berry Ice cream & Tea or Coffee??? All with a big smile too,,,

Sat night was a hearty meal at the Peel Inn and a few ice cold ales,,, followed by a laugh a minute night of stories from the SuperUnit roung the campfire!!!

Sunday morning was Bollock`s turn to show us round, and he did that well! He led us to a working Gold Mine in the forest somewhere, Hanging Rock Lookout, and on to Sheba Dam for a slap bang True Blue Aussie morning Tea (Tea/coffee with Lamingtons & Anzac Bikkies) Thanx again Boll!!!

Then it was off to the private property of a local lady he knows, it was an blast riding down through there dodging the Cow Pats & Wombat holes. How good was the little easy looking climb out of the creekbed that caught out no less than four bikes at the same time all within 10 metres of each other,,, Then Kylie D rides straight up at the tail of the pack & shows all of us up!!!

After some searching for the way out after some massive trees blocked our way, we finally got to the Trout Farm for the Guided Tour. It was vert interesting indeed, so many Trout bred in the tanks & ponds on that property. Awsome spot in the middle of nowhere, 500 acres of untouched mountain catchment.

It was then a blast back down the road to the park to pack up & depart, What a shame that was!!!

That was about it in a nutshell, So many good moments, and there will be more and more stories to be told this coming week.
Awsome ride, fantastic crew to ride with, terrific scenery with perfect weather to match.
Cheers Boony, Bollocks & the Tamwoth Crew, you did OBT proud & made ue welcome in your territory. I`m sure you are all welcome down our way anytime to hopefully repay the favours ,,,

Cheers All, I`m off to bed now.

[Dwayne OMember]

:woohoo:
Boonster & Bollocks have raised the bar;)
Here are some pics off my phone from the weekend, more vids to come when I can upload em later!!
I`m Sooooooo Knackered from this weekend & the family have been away for the week too, so I have some serious catchup to do with them;)

Cheers All

Was a tad frosty sat morning

Chris` WR gets a new tyre 10 mins before ride start, fitted by Steve;)

View from Fire Tower

Which Way Do We Go Dan???, it looks dark in there:woohoo:

At the Berry Patch

Table settings at the Peel Inn

Bollock`s Surprise for attendees:cheer:

Tour Guide Boony:laugh:

Park Fire Pit/ Night Time Hangout;)

V-Man

SPIDY MIGHT HAVE BEEN THERE AFTERALL:laugh:

Nah,,,,, It`s Bollocks

The Steeds at the Lookout, Hanging Rock

Lookout

Princess D at the Lookout

Steeds at Sheba Dam

Lonely Kato attempting to hide:P

Trout Galore

OLD Bulls having the trout farm tour

Trout fingerlings, thousands of em:ohmy:

Trout Ponds

Trout Farm parking

Two happy Steeds resting on the way home

Thats it for now,
Cheers All,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Dwayne OMember]

LAST SLEEP before Nundle:woohoo: not that I`m gonna sleep anyway:laugh:
Everfyone is pumped, Boony is still runnin` around like hes gettin` hitched or somethin` settle down dude, its all gonna be fine

Thats it for me…. I`m hittin` the sack & probably won`t be back on till after thr ride now, so ,,,,,
GIDDY UP;) LETS GO:cheer: Hanging Rock here we come:woohoo:

Have a good weekend to all, those that are stayin` behind, bad luck:silly:

1Day 6Hrs !!

[Dwayne OMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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axel wrote:

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I didn’t expect any takers anyway. I have a better chance joining a OBT ride than leading one at this stage here.
Cheers

Axel

You will get takers, its the only way people meet is to step out of the comfort zone. Biggest prob with the ride is the date as there is so much already on which is and :laugh:

TB

TB is right Axel, Go ahead anytime mate & organise a ride;)
We here at OBT don`t care if you are a Newbie, anyone can start & lead a ride, that`s what this site is all about (meeting new people & riding with like minded dudes that love trailriding):cheer:

This week is already jam packed with going`s on ,that`s all:woohoo:

Look forward to seeing ya out there mate;)
Cheers

AND , Sorry Murph for the threadjack:laugh:

Still reckon you guys should be comin` with us to Nundle!!!!
Have a good ride anyway dude,,,,,,

[Dwayne OMember]

Sirdropalot wrote:

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robo67 wrote:

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it’s a no for me sirdrop…. can’t afford the 3am out of bed or fuel to get there normally camp for the weekend…. when i go up will wait for one of those….

Will have to maybe do a camping one and do a Sunday ride. You probably would have got bored with my pace anyway Robo67 :laugh: .

As TB says regularly on our rides,,,
The fastest rides on the day is the leader (only he knows the way!!!)
and the slowest rider is the one laying on the trail, waiting for the chopper :blink: :blush:

Always ride at your own pace & within your comfort zone !!!

[Dwayne OMember]

DanD wrote:

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IS IT TIME TO GO YET?

I THINK I’M MORE EXCITED THAN EAGLE:laugh:

Come On Dan,,,
THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE :laugh:

I have spoken to Boony again this arvo & I am not gonna sleep from now till then I reckon:blink:

Just fitted a new 45T rear tonite to get me around in the singles with the Boon!!!

Lets just get there & do it:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Dwayne OMember]

1 of my favourites,

Not the best action shot as far as the bike, but imagine that chasing ya so close,,,, :dry:

[Dwayne OMember]

Link for the Safari below,

Man I dig some of the pics from last years event, awsome photography I tell Ya:woohoo:

Ecks, I see ya Bro in Law`s entry there;) Mixing it in the bigtime now!!! Way To Go;)

I will be following the updates on the site each day, Can`t wait!!!
Cheers

http://www.australasiansafari.com.au/

[Dwayne OMember]

Thats a real mate ,,,, HA HA

[Dwayne OMember]

mickp wrote:

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Spewing I could not get this weekend off work, would have loved to go on the ride.
Anyway all have a great and safe weekend.

Mickp

:laugh: , I tell ya Mick, your not spewin` as much as GavB:P
He is letting me know each time I see him at work how much he would have loved this trip.

Next Time Maybe

[Dwayne OMember]

There ya go Mick,

Thats the one DrD is right the beer & the food are great !!!
Just watch out for Moto`s local mate in the Falcon :laugh: Likes to tussle late at night in the fog out the front :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This will be a good ride / weekend if ya stay at the Pub;)
Wish I was`nt already booked elsewhere:(

Have a good on Guys,,,,,,

[Dwayne OMember]

mickp wrote:

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Dr D

Lotsa and I are interested in the ride. Thinking of coming down on Sat. and staying o’night. Any suggestions as to a Pub etc to stay Sat. night. Anyone else pubbing it?

Mickp

Hampton Pub on Jenolan Caves road was where we stayed on the Anniversary Caves To Caves ride, it was good.
Has a bunkhouse or separate rooms too !!!

I`m not sure if this is applicable to the ride starting poijnt that DrD has in mind ???
Just a suggestion;)

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