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One Sunny Winters Day

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 It has been a while since my last report, so I thought I’d share a quick update. We’re now in the middle of winter here in Oz, and while our winters aren’t as cold as those in South Dakota, they still feel chilly to us.  In mean, 13*C is cold, right ?? If the cold wasn't bad enough, we've also had plenty of rain, and this cold, wet weather has put a damper on my riding adventures. Even so, now and then, a sunny day comes along, and the open road beckons. This year, my riding adventures are focusing on enjoying the routes that make up the "Top 20 Rides" within my State. So far, I have crossed the following rides off my “to do” list:    Bucketts Way, Bylong Valley Way, Little Jacks Creek, Port Stevens Gap, O’Sullivan’s Gap, Thunderbolts Way, & Waterfall Way, plus a few other routes that don't quiet make the Top 20 but were enjoyable none the less. Unfortunately, I have let my ride-report writing slip away, so there are no reports available.  May be next time ...

Planning and Decisions

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  The 2026 Glacial Lakes MC Grand Tour has arrived, featuring a theme of Obscure Oddities & Attractions. And as I have done in the past, the Grand Tour will form the core of my 2026 ride plans. However, unlike previous years, and with some regret, I won’t be an official participant this year. Before I explain why, I would like to thank the GLMC for allowing "Internationals", or as your friendly ICE Agent would say, “undesirable aliens”, to participate in previous Grand Tours. These type of "treasure hunt" events were popular here in Oz with motor car/bike clubs back in the 1960s & 70s, but died out during the 1980s due to increasingly stringent Public Liability / Duty of Care laws, combined with aggressive Insurance company lawyers. So, the opportunity to participate in a modern-day Grand Tour, albeit remotely, was greatly appreciated.    A big "Thank You" to all involved. This year, US-based riders are chasing bonuses listed in Atlas Obscura and R...