Saturday, 20 August 2016

Our First Ride on the Rail Trail


The Brisbane Valley Rail trail is on our rear (southern) boundary.  This week we brought some touring bikes and 29’ner single speed mountain bikes to the farm.  It was a fresh Sunday morning and during breakfast we found that we were short on milk so we decided to ride into Coominya rather then go for a paddle.

Unfortunately Jenny’s 29’ner needs a new tyre so she had to use her 700 touring bike.  Roger took his single speed GT Peace and we went up the track on the western boundary.  This was an epic ride due to the condition of the track so it was with some relief when we reached the road reserve and the rail trail.


The trail from Honeydale to Coominya is a series of false flats with the occasional barrier to stop vehicles from using the rail trail.  The only significant challenge is the creek crossing just outside Coominya.


We brought a bottle of milk and started our return trip, pausing to take a few photos.  A rider passed us while we were taking photos but Roger soon caught him and went around him.  Just before the turn off the rail trail to Honeydale several groups of riders passed going to Coominya, the trail seemed to be busy.

Jen and Rog

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