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A day after the rain …
We had a wet weekend and, with the Homage still out of action, I split Monday's ride in two – partly because my Trek Powerfly has only half the range but mostly because I'm not sufficiently conservative with he power assist settings.
From home it is barely two minutes to the longest rail trail in thestate country. How fortunate! I've mentioned previously that sections of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail are sub-standard (meaning rough, muddy, too rocky, too rutted, and so on). The section that I rode today has a bit of everything, including the obviously decent compacted gravel surface in the photo. That's exactly how it should be! Not all agree.
Local councils are determined to 'upgrade' the BVRT's standard (to my liking!) but are vehemently opposed by mountain bikers and gravel enthusiasts who think that the trail's present challenging character is perfect! 'Spend the money on replacing the gates with cattle grids!' is their cry. I want that in addition to a 'better' surface like this section alongside the Brisbane River…
On the return trip from Lowood I diverted along Pine Mountain Road and was pleasantly surprised (astonished?) to find that the farm dam at Wanora was now between a third and half full. The first week of rain had greened up the pastures but done little more than turn the dam into a muddy hollow; the second week filled the dam. When will the spoonbills and wading birds return?
We had a wet weekend and, with the Homage still out of action, I split Monday's ride in two – partly because my Trek Powerfly has only half the range but mostly because I'm not sufficiently conservative with he power assist settings.
From home it is barely two minutes to the longest rail trail in the
Local councils are determined to 'upgrade' the BVRT's standard (to my liking!) but are vehemently opposed by mountain bikers and gravel enthusiasts who think that the trail's present challenging character is perfect! 'Spend the money on replacing the gates with cattle grids!' is their cry. I want that in addition to a 'better' surface like this section alongside the Brisbane River…
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Lowood, Queensland.
On the return trip from Lowood I diverted along Pine Mountain Road and was pleasantly surprised (astonished?) to find that the farm dam at Wanora was now between a third and half full. The first week of rain had greened up the pastures but done little more than turn the dam into a muddy hollow; the second week filled the dam. When will the spoonbills and wading birds return?
Cattle country, Wanora, Queensland.
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Looks like you are having a blast on this trip
