RIDE FROM COTTONTREE TO MARCOOLA BEACH

19^th October 2012

Cyclists:

Bob :

Richard: Leaders

Sandra

Tami

Isabel

Kees

Barbara

John

A cheery crew assembled at Cottontree at 8 a.m. Plenty of parking and picnic tables for lunch later.

Weather very pleasant, blue skies, sunshine and a mild northerly wind.

We cycled along the shared bike/walking track through Maroochydore following the Maroochy River which we then crossed and headed up the excellent new bike track that runs parallel to the Sunshine Motorway.

We made a detour through the quiet picturesque streets of Twin Waters rejoining the main cycle track near Mudjimba, then followed the track north to Marcoola where we stopped for coffee refreshments and a well needed rest after which we headed back along the same track missing the detour into Twin Waters. We were happy to have an assisting wind for part of the way arriving back at Cottontree where we had a picnic lunch, refuelled tummies and rested legs before our drive back to Bribie Island.

A lovely ride with the ocean in view most of the way. Total kms – 36 return.

Coffee Break at Marcoola Beach

Crossing the Maroochy River