Charlie Moreland— Mt Alan fire tower

Charlie Moreland— Mt Alan fire tower

Charlie Moreland  —  Mt Alan fire tower.

Seems to be the bigger the hills the more people turn up and the more of a fantastic ride is had by all. What goes up must come down….

A Crystal-clear cool morning had 21 adventure seeking rides gather in dappled sunlight at Charlie Moreland park west of Kenilworth. 8 degrees.  Setting out for the mammoth climb up the Sunday Creek rd, as the legs warmed, and lungs filled banter slowed except for the grinning E bikers.

First lookout set the camera shutters alight before moving on up and up and up  and then some more up… Scenery changes with the altitude from dry ridges to subtropical rainforest, palms, tree ferns and Giant stinging trees (Gympie Gympie)  Note to self : do not use as toilet paper…. The temperature dropped notably with altitude as we approached 700m above sea level!!   Euphoria and delirium kicked in for riders who had not experienced this relatively unknow forest experience or it may have been due to lack of Oxygen and joyful exertion??

Arriving at Mt Alan fire tower with fantastic Views almost to the coast due to the clear air. Bikes below looked like toys. Most knew and prepared for the 4km & 444m Descent those that didn’t were in for a brake smoking never to be forgotten downhill… blast Yewww!!!! Everyone was speechless from grinning… 33km and 1150m climbing completed

 

Some carnage ensued as a reported big off occurred involving a tree, the ground, a flat tyre and cartwheeling bike… No injury sustained just vivid memories.

 

This is a ride that clears the head and gives a bloody good reason to be alive and pedaling. You cannot afford not to miss these classic rides.

Fantastic riding from everyone Big Effort Big Rewards ..Champions.