DECEPTION BAY RIDE - 24th July 2014

Riders - Carol, Laurel, Andre, Mark, Max, Lyn, Nigel, Isabel, Sandra, Richard, Robert, Kees, Clare, Jon and Bob.

Distance - Approx: 42 km

Ride Leader - Laurel Tucker

Thursday was a perfect day for a bike ride - clear blue sky and a warm winter's day with a light breeze. Mark Tucker (Laurel's eldest son), the BUG's newest member on the day, lead the ride to Redcliffe. Mark trains junior triathletes and had intimate knowledge of the route. The ride was mostly on bike tracks along the shores of Deception Bay with some deviations on local roads, and then bike tracks again from Scarborough to Recliffe. The coffee shop at Scarborough was undergoing renovations so the ride continued to Redcliffe for a greater selection of coffee shops.

There was plenty to see along the way including the yachts and boats in Scarborough Harbour.  A small group also detoured to have a look at the local aerodrome at Redcliffe.  One of the highlights was that there was something for everyone.  Small groups broke away to challenge themselves riding hard for a little then meeting up again with the tail enders to continue the journey.  At one point towards the end the break-away group thought they had lost the tail enders as the tail enders were faster than anticipated.

The return ride had a tail wind for a quick return to our starting point for a BYO lunch which Sandra provided the table cloth for.

Posted by Carol

Starting Point overlooking Deception Bay and did we mention the stunning weather?

Ride Leader giving initial briefing

Stopping at Scarborough

On the way again

Bob's obviously happy!

Laurel and Claire also enjoying the day

Well earned coffee break at Redcliffe

Returning for return journey at Redcliffe

Returning to Deception Bay at full speed

WOORIM BEACH RIDE - 21st JUNE 2014

Saturday 21^st June was a perfect day for a beach ride around to Woorim with a very low tide at 10.30 a.m, a beautiful morning with no wind.

A few hardy souls managed to negotiate onto the beach at South Esplanade while the remainder joined the group at Red Beach.

The 14 riders enjoyed a great ride to Woorim with the sand reasonably hard all the way. The Sandgate Canoe Club had also decided to do a paddle from Bongaree to Dingo Creek (half way up Woorim Beach) so we are told. We were amazed at the speed they were travelling which was about equal to our speed on the bikes!

After an hour's rest (and coffee, of course) at Woorim, six riders rode the return trip back to Bongaree Jetty.  Joyce even kept riding past the jetty along the beach on the passage side.

It was an enjoyable ride with many looking forward to the next beach ride.

Posted by Bob Stutter

A Selection of Photos from Bob's Camera

MAROOCHYDORE TO COOLUM - 6th June 2014

When: 6^th June 2014

Who: Bob, Carol, Ken, Kerry, Laurel, Nigel, Richard, Robert, Sandra

Where: Maroochydore to Coolum 

Weather: Warm sunny day, little breeze, perfect cycling conditions

Kilometres travelled: 47 return trip

Locations visited: Coffee at Mudjimba, Coolum Beach (some people dipped in a toe or more), Coolum Golf Course to view the dinosaur, lunch back at Maroochydore

Along by the Maroochy River

Crossing the Maroochy River Bridge

Kerrie and Lauren tested the water temp

Carol Smiles at the Dinosaur

The Dinosaur Smiles at Carol

We stop while Robert prays

RED BEACH TO WOORIM (ON THE BEACH) - JANUARY 25th 2014

After the Twist

We can think of nothing better

Than cycling on the beach

Chase the tide and dodge the waves,

Your troubles will be out of reach

On the beach

On the beach, you can ride to a rock 'n' roll

On the beach, wind in your hair, play it with soul

On the beach, you can sing out loud or twist and shout

On the beach, everybody hear us, come on out

On the beach - Come on, everybody, pedal those feet

On the beach, you can do those wheelies with anyone you meet

'Cause your troubles are out of reach

On the beach

Bike Surfing

SHORNCLIFFE TO REDCLIFFE - 23rd JANUARY 2014

Twelve of us assembled at Shorncliffe for a ride to Redcliffe. Weather warm, breezes blew and kept us cool. We rode across the Ted Smout Bridge, a brisk pace was set by the leaders, great bridge for bikers and walkers with a splendid smooth surface. Could it be a role model for the Bribie Bridge? One day perhaps!

Mustering Along the Route

The Bee Gees joined us for a short while but Barry didn't think it a good idea for a couple of reasons: they hadn't ridden their bikes for a long while and they wanted to Stay Alive. Maurice hadn't been well the last weekend, in fact, he had Saturday Night Fever and Robin said, You should be Dancing – not riding bikes. He reminded his brothers that they were off to Massachusetts in the near future and didn't want a broken leg as well a broken heart. Plus he didn't want to take a tumble and get Spicks and Specks on his nice new clothes. A really funny bunch of guys, Barry Started a Joke that kept the whole group laughing, Robin didn't find it that funny, he was a bit sad and asked us, 'How can you mend a broken heart.' We advised, 'have a chat and a dance' – a bit of Jive Talking should do the trick.

Lunch at the Jetty Cafe

The Bee Gees with the BUG after lunch 

Chris R, Robert, Nancy, Bob, Chris L, and of course Barry, Maurice, Robin

The Boys See Us Off with a Song

We bade them farewell after our morning tea break but they invited us along to their place for a bit of a photo shoot with them. We happily agreed.  (See photos).  We then went on our way back to Shorncliffe. The last four km were a bit arduous as a strong headwind made the going tough. Soon enough though we parked our bikes and bottoms on a bench and broke bread. Our timing was spot on, as soon as we were under cover the heavens opened.

A good ride with a bit of fun – and not everybody can say that they rode their bikes with the Bee Gees.

LAST RIDE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2014

Bicycle Bells, Bicycle Bells, cycling all the way

To Banksia Beach and White Patch, it's nearly Christmas Day – Hey

We dressed our bikes for Christmas and ourselves  up as well

Oh what fun it was to ride when we all looked so swell

 

Dashing on the tracks, streets and paths and ways,

Oh what fun it was to ride all around the Bay,

Christmas cake and dips, cheese and bikkies too

Seasons Greetings Everyone, to You and You and You!

 

 

After Christmas Morning Tea