Flash flood

This is becoming a regular event these days. Another ride immediately following a flash flood, a flooded creek that had to be forded three times in Urliup alone -- insanity! Yet after missing the Alpine Classic, I had to do something. The Black Magic backed up yesterday after Sunday's incredible day at Springbrook (that will be my next blog post). This time I went back to the Garden of Eden, in the Macpherson Ranges backing the Gold Coast.

The dirt roads were just a little torn up after the previous evening's downpour, yet the one usually the most treacherous, Glengarrie Road, didn't appear to have suffered at all. The cynics might suggest that this is because it's usual state is pretty close to "rock bottom". Still, I had fun in the rainforest, and the ridgetop dirt roads are virtually always deserted, making it a pleasant escape from the craziness of the coast.

I'm still considering a possible weekend tour to Mt Jerusalem National park next weekend. The loss of The Blue Flame has cast some doubt on it, but I'm half tempted to just use The Black Magic regardless. It seems to have handled the weekend as well as could be hoped for, and the circuit that takes in the Garden of Eden will test any bike. Whatever happens, I have plenty to look forward to.