Being sick means I'm off the bike, which consequently means I'm thinking about biking. Have managed to get some good distance rides in with some climbing, and am enjoying settling and spinning up long hills.
Did a Wee Jasper epic a little while back, which is basically a Brindies ride with the prospect of a cooked lunch to boot. How can you go wrong? I think I'm enjoying the theory of long rides simply being a cafe point-to-point.... it's a very civilised notion.
The interesting route to Wee Jasper is over the Brindabellas, via a road called "Doctor's Flat". It's not flat - there are 5 significant climbs within 40km, all of which are over 100vm, with the first around 400vm. Wee Jasper itself is picturesque - a small hamlet situated in a cosy valley between the mountains, and a fun little climb back out of it!
Below are some fantastic images by Paul of the ride, winter colours and some people goofing around on the sealed road climb. Keen for some more of this stuff soon!
Don't lie, I've been to Wee Jasper.... I'm sure I heard banjo's and people making squealing pig noises!!!!
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