2015-02-07 "Road Closed" 38 km ahead Half an hour after leaving home I pulled up at the pub of Tambourine Village, not for a drink but to don my waterproof jacket and pants. Rain was looming so better be prepared. Leaving home, 30 km down the road, turning right at Beenleigh, the first low hills lead to Tambourine village at the base of Tamborine Mountain which is a prime riding spot, however I bypassed this beauty spot and headed for the sleepy towns of Beau...

A few weeks ago I went to see my good friend Peter Goodsir who lives in a small town called Cottonvale, about 225 km west from where I live and about a 3 hours journey. To give you an idea what the countryside is like, I have taken some pictures of things I often don't notice anymore. The route runs through Beenleigh- Beaudesert- Boonah-Warwick to Cottonvale. About 5 km from home I will arrive at the first hills and take the "mountain road" via West Mount Cotto...