For the first time in ages we've had two consecutive days of magnificent Spring weather on the weekend - just ideal conditions for motorcycling. I've been able to get out for a decent ride both days!
Yesterday Marty and I rode and today (Sunday) it was just Mrs Tarsnakes & I. We pulled in to a new micro brewery & cafe in Forrest (Vic);
TheForrest Brewing Company. There were some great Clubman cars parked out front and a lovely old Morris Minor converted to a ute.
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| Clubmans at Forrest Vic |
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| These things go around corners like nothing else. They weigh less than 800 kilograms, typically have 1.6 - 2 litre motors |
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| Mrs Tarsnakes awaiting coffee. |
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| Nicely done! |
We then headed along Turton's track (very slowly) to Beech Forest.
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| The grim one himself. |
A grand weekend of riding twisty roads, approx 550 kilometers all up.
Lovely photos Jules. Were those Clubman/Lotus lookalikes Aussie-made? My old boss had a NZ-made one called a Chevron with a Mazda 13B rotary in it. Nearest thing to a bike on 4 wheels in terms of grin factor!
ReplyDeleteGood to see that the weather was kind to you!
Hi Geoff
ReplyDeleteI recalled that one of the cars had a number plate that made the word 'Birkin' which I've just googled and found this link
http://www.birkin.com.au/
One of my friend's brother has a Clubman but I'm almost certain that his is a home made vehicle. There is a pic of it in one of my older blog posts.
Elfin from South Australia make them as well. See
http://www.elfin.com.au/elfin/2008/showroom/default.asp?content=MS8%20Clubman