Whale watching ride

Phil Ryalett offered to lead an exciting ride to Cape Solander to do a spot of Whale Watching

It was a gorgeous day and we had a fabulous ride. Us country bumkins are not used to city riding. it was great to see so many people using the shared pathways.  Riding along the coast line of Botany Bay was very beautiful.

The whales were moving along the coast to the delight of scores of people watching from Cape Solander, and giving a great thrill to the people on the small boats trying to get up close and personal. A little too close on some occasions!

BARBUG Whale Watchers

Whale Watching at Cape Solander

Rock Platform

A pleasant ride through rural Bargo, down Charlie Point Rd to the chime of bell-birds then up Arina Rd and out to Nepean Dam.

Some of us hooted down to the upper Dam area, to a look-out with an expansive view across the water. It was a shock for me to see the difference in water levels from June 07 when the Nepean was last at 100% capacity.

Nepean Dam Low Water Level, March 09

Water Level June 07

We then rode across the dam wall which provided a scenic backdrop for a group photo:

Cycling across Nepean Dam

before tackling the “significant” climb back UP to the picnic area.

Derek did a marvellous job with the snags, and we tucked into a delicious brunch.

Group Photo at Nepean Picnic Area

We split the ride back to Bargo so some could do a few extra km.

A pleasant ride for a belated start to the BARBUG year.

Next ride: Autumn in the Southern Highlands