I organised a bike riding group with work mates. We go out regularly on country roads around Sydney.
Today's ride involved a Hyabusa, a Honda Blackbird, a FJR1300, a Honda CBR600RR and of course, my ZX14R. We started in Penrith, going down Mulgoa Road towards Wallacia and Silverdale. Lots of fast and twisting roads. Then through Thirlmere and the other small southern highland towns. Our first goal was Goulburn for petrol and a pit stop. The quick way to Goulburn is the freeway, but close to 200kms of free way is boring.
After Goulburn we reached our main purpose for the day, the road between Goulburn and Oberon, sing at Taralga for lunch. My friends had ridden this road before but this was my first time. This is a magnificent road, smooth, fast turns and long straights. The speeds capable are dependant upon your nerve. Usually, it's a fairly low law enforcement road, despite the fact it starts near the New South Wales Police Academy! But today, after zipping past a couple of 4WD police cars, thanking our good fortune not to get their attention, another two went past a short time later. Not highway patrol thankfully.
We stopped in Taralga for lunch at a quiet (the whole town is quiet) pub. Stupidly, I thought the day would be warmer, so neglected any thermal or winter gear. Thankfully, the pub had a raging fire going.
Following lunch, we made our way to Oberon. This part of the road was even better than the first part, more twisties but still plenty of fast straights too.
The road out of Oberon was one I have driven before but not ridden. I hadn't really considered it part of the days ride looking forward to it, but was reminded about what a good road it is. Fast, twisty, thoughoroly enjoyable.
The trip back along the Great Western Highway into Sydney was a pretty standard fare.
All in all, nearly 500kms of fun!
Scorpion Exhaust
Bar Risers
Double Bubble
Pussy Grips
Kawasaki ZX14R Blaze Green
Kawasaki ZX14R Midnight Saphire Blue
Honda CB500X