Photos from the saddle - 2013 final

2013 almost done, sunset centenary ride to the tree bridge and back. Happy new year!

Country trip

We just got back from a trip to country Victoria and NSW visiting John in Yarrawonga and Bob in Coleambally. A lovely few days far away from the hustle and bustle where the boys got to have a ride on Johns boat and on Bobs farm machinery.

Photos from the saddle

A lovely Christmas eve road ride out to Wattle Glen in Murrumbateman

Santa photo 2013

Photos from the saddle

Early morning Northern Centenary trail with Rich, here enjoying the views at a gate crossing

Pre Christmas, Christmas

We had our pre Christmas, Christmas in Canberra this year with Em, Rich, Jack, Jo, Dad, Christine, Pete and Gem. Great to see everyone together!

Christmas carols

The annual Palmerston Christmas carols were held this morning by the entire school. 

 Firstly Williams year

Then Sam's

Followed by Jacobs

Sams much loved pre-school teachers, Mrs Armstrong and Bec

Photos from the saddle

One tree hill lookout right on the border. NSW to the north of the fence, ACT to the south, stella sunset to the west.

First structure

We finished off the garden shed yesterday after laying the slab last weekend and it turned out really well. Its very rewarding seeing things start to happen, especially when you do them yourself!

 The formwork

 Cement mixer pour

 The handprints

 Dry

Family impressions

Shed!

Sammy's pre-school graduation

 Singing their graduation celebration songs

 Receiving their certificates and hats

Road bike party 2!

Martyn Ashton brought out 'Road bike party' last year some time. Here is the amazing sequel with a few fairly talented friends!

Photos from the 'Centenary Trail' saddle

Rich, Joe and myself left at 5am for a 130ish km MTB ride yesterday on the new Canberra Centenary Trail. An amazing ride with some stunning views!

130 kms,10 hours on the saddle, 1900m of climbing and pretty much circumnavigating the ACT on the mountain bike was a big big day of riding. Fatigue and cramping began to be a major issue for me the further we went as it was 32 degrees and the water refill stops were few and far between.

The 2 highlights of the massive loop are the northern border trails and the Kambah pool - Tuggerenong along the river sections, incredible vistas and lovely trails. Brilliant day, a couple of mates, epic ride!

 The northern border section at sunrise, Joe impressed with the view across Canberra on this beautiful morning

 The 3 of us loving life!

 One Tree Hill lookout and a quick refuel before the flowing downhill run

 Trail signs were few and far between through Belconnen so we were sure glad to be back on track here at the Arboretum

 I have never ridden this far south before! Looking back towards Black Mt and Telstra tower in the distance

The midday sun brought lots of sweat and gazillions of flies! 

 A very nice tree in a beautiful spot looking over the Brindabella's

 Rich crossing one of many bridges near the Murrumbidgee River

 .....Me close behind

 The river pops into view every now and then (right now I was hot enough to want to hurl myself in!)

 The endless snaking trails (Joe and Rich in the distance)

 Wait up guys!

 So many flower lined sections which are just beautiful this time of year

 The halfway point was a very welcome Subway sandwich and multiple drinks

 This building looks familiar! mustn't be far to go now

Joe, Rich and myself - The full Canberra Centenary Trail accomplished! Well done and thanks!

One for the 18th birthday party!

Photos from the saddle

Road down to the Wallaroo valley, long early morning shadows, Quiet........nice.