Unfinished business

[tabledrain]

All,
It doesn't sit right with me that an international rider, over here on a big ride and having a big adventure, ended as Bam did.
So, I am setting out tomorrow from mataranka to complete his lap.
Obviously, I wont be riding his plan, I have my own rythym, I am simply riding the roads he didn't get to experience as he wound down the last days.
The loose plan is to be in sydney at his start location on saturday night.

https://new.spotwalla.com/trip/d4d3-2368f59a-5275/view

 

[Fatman]

What a nice tribute to Bam's memory, well done thinking of this ride plan Drain, thank you.

I look forward to following your progress Drain, good luck.

 

[Lynne "the Pillion"]

I believe that this is such a touching tribute to fulfil

Looking forward to watching this ride unfold.

RIP

 

[Fatman]

Drain has started his ride this morning, heading south of Mataranka.

 

[HACKLE]

Just like we all watched BAM's ride unfold we'll be doing the same with Drain's. A great tribute to a humble man. Cheers.

 

[Clint]

Watching this one as well. Nice tribute Ian.

 

[MIXR]

Lovely sentiment Drain. Good luck with the ride. Stay safe.

 

[Yamrox]

This is such a lovely tribute - I’m sure his soul is smiling and cheering you on!
I wish I could make it to the Sydney stop ( I’ve got some riding already set on Saturday, so I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts). Enjoy and ride safe!

 

[Brookester]

Sorry we didn't let you know we moved from the Curry to Vic a few months ago. At least you got some rest and out of the NW before the 44° temps followed by monsoon rains hit over the next week.

 

[tabledrain]

Its been a perfect few days, nothing over 41 or under 25, some humidity, some rain, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, mainly empty roads and even got to ride from Birdum to Borroloola and down to Barkly which is a first.
Two days in, two to go.
Ive landed at Tacks place in Townsville for tonight.
The plan is to head to Brisbane and home tomorrow night which stages me for a Saturday 7am departure and a 14.30 arrival at Heatherbrae. Theres a couple of servos in the area so i will defer to OX or Sam to decide which one works best.

Its 2hr 15 according to google - Heatherbrae to Blakehurst - where this adventure started, so if theres a few people meeting there at about 17.30 I guess that works for both groups to congregate and remember an adventurer.

 

[OX-34]

TD, the Heatherbrae roundabout is the first thing you touch the brakes for on the M1 south of Coffs Harbour. The BP servo is just 50m past it on the left. That's my usual servo when riding past.

 

[OX-34]

I'll tag along to Blakehurst with you like I had planned to with Bam.

 

[Dan Simmonds]

Just off the phone to TD (for over an hour)….he’s traveling well and looking forward to a snooze in his own bed tonight.

 

[Biggles]

He'll be in the vicinity of north Brisbane around 8:00pm, but unfortunately I'm at a function tonight so can't help him find his bed.

 

[Giggles]

Spotted Ian just before Gin Gin and tailed him until we hit a roadworks red light about 10kms out of Childers. Had a chat for a few minutes, said he was loving it and then we were on our way (I turned off to Bundaberg shortly after that). He looked chipper. Apologies for the out of focus pic (damn iPhone has all these modes and I got it wrong).

 

[Fatman]

Giggles, glad you got to catch up with Drain, hopefully a good turn up in Sydney tomorrow to greet him.

 

[tabledrain]

Home in a surpringly cold night.
Last night with Tack and family was long overdue and very welcome.
Catch up with Giggles completely unexpected and most appreciated too.
Tomorrow south to Sydney and the close of this ride for Bam with those who can make it.

 

[HACKLE]

Could be a bit of a turn up to see Drain finish his ride for BAM.

 

[Crappy]

Drain reminded me I have a motorbike in shed and the red button on a Tenere started piston petrol explosions, so shared a bit of road with him this morning.He was heading South looking for directions to Darwin told him to keep going South and stick to highway one.lol. Great gesture for a fellow LD rider ..... BAM.

 

[IBA-Tiger]

'Drain away from Heatherbrae about 14:00. ably under the escort of Peter (OX-34) and Sam (Foxton1).
I turned up in the Ute to make up the numbers.....

ETA Blakehurst Ampol approx 16:30~ 1640.