Saturday morning dawned fine but with ominous clouds on the horizon. As usual the Wombles impressed with prompt arrival ready for the Challenge ahead. Our driver, Russ Loane, had the Vito all ready and had it packed ship shape with room to spare. Major Dave arrived with all the catering supplies and we were ready for departure. The Wombles led by Chris Gibbs left shortly after 6am with bright sunlight and dry roads. Soon that was to change with heavy rain delaying their progress as they left town.

 Spring Challenge
250km in two days

Congratulations on deciding to take up the challenge that is the “Winter Warmer”. This is the fifth annual event that has seen many bouts of bad weather, strong winds and natural hazards that have etched the Winter Warmer into the status it enjoys today. By participating you will join the list of names that have tackled the famous roads, climbed the highest peaks and given your best efforts on the bike and in the bar between Brisbane and Tranquil Park.

In sharp contrast to previous years, Saturday August 9th dawned bright and clear for the 4th annual Winter Warmer. This is a weekend ride covering varying terrain over 250km of south east Queensland's best country side.  At 6:15 on Saturday morning the troops began to arrive and load the team support vehicle driven by Paul, our friendly `kiwi' driver. People looked rather nervous as they parted with their bags, wondering if they'd ever see their clothes again.  Paul had never been to Maleny, is obviously not a local and directions are not his forte!

As usual for the Lifecycle weekend away rides the main topic of conversation is about the weather. Never has a ride day dawned sunny and clear with the prospect of a light tailwind! So true to form at departure time of 0630hrs the ride team was huddled under the awning at the back of the shop waiting for a downpour to ease. Prior to this the early departing Wombles had made the most of the opportunity and left before the heavens opened. It looked like being a long wet day!

A big weekend of riding this holiday weekend starting with the Mt O'Reilly Challenge. Around 20 or so hopefuls turned up on a chilly morning but as usual the mountain was the big winner with only four exhausted riders making it to the top without a rest stop. However two of the four were newcomers to the Roll of Honour. Liam McCarthy conquered the mount for the first time and led the quartet to the top. He was closely followed by Simon Carlyle and other Honour Roll newcomer, Kevin Butterworth, and not so closely by oldtimer Blair Stockwell, who was particularly distressed at the top. Maybe he will need to use a bit lower gearing to alleviate the ravages of time and diminished riding!

Join us for an overnight ride.

August 4 2007. 

This weeks shop ride will be the Nudgee Loop. We will depart at six thirty Saturday morning and ride the 45klm at a steady pace between 25-28klm/hr. We will be back into the city about eight o'clock and will stop at "Euro Cafe" for breakfast.

Come along its a great time of year to be riding.

Saturday 26th August will be our "Mt. O'Reilly King of the Mountain". 

Mt O'Reilly's rd. is situated in the Samford Downs and is without question the steepest hill in all of Brisbane. This the 4th Mt O'Reilly King Of the Mountain that we have held and at this stage only 5 riders have conquered the mountain.

Honour Roll

To join the prestigous honour roll you must ride to the top of Mt. O'Reilly's rd. without stopping. Less than 10% of people who try make it, so come on out and get amongst it!