Trip Idea for the NSW Boys

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Trip Idea for the NSW Boys

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One of the best country drives I have undertaken in Australia

In order to collect some astronomy goodies in Kandos on my way from Qld to Jindabyne I detoured through the Bylong Valley.
Although I was in the Honda CRV I managed to sit on 100 for most of the trip through glorious twisting undulating roads, at time climbing and descending the escarpment.

How I wished I was in the big coupe !!!!!

Muswellbrook > Denman > Bylong > Rylstone > Kandos > Lithgow and then down the Bells Line of Road to Richmond.

(might have to check carsales for any bargains ............. )
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Post by Paul Humpage »

Been there done that, would love to do it again and again. Kandos and Rylstone in particular are in a stunning part of the country. So quiet too.

You should have seen us today....whoooooosh!! up the Kings Highway......roarrrr! into Berry.....screeeeecch!! into Braidwood and kapppow!! into Ulladulla.

CRV eh? Lol
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Post by hoadie »

Yes!

Bylong Valley Way is absolutely spectacular. I went through there back in October and was blown away with how beautiful it is through there.

I also recommend going through there and look forward to doing it again.
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My shortcut from Bathurst to Newcastle, love the drive. I'm keen for June and should have the beast tamed by then.
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I can do a May drive as Rosie is in Brazil until the second week of June so May or first weekend of June are free. No brakes again so will order the boosters, master cylinder (correct one), lines and caliper rebuild kits this week. time to get decent non fade brakes. Would not even pump up yesterday afternoon.

If my 6'er is not ready then it's Renault for me. Someone tell Ellis what that is!

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Post by Paul Humpage »

Well yesterday was 676 km door to door and was relatively easy. The run up to Mudgee in a sort of loop is 530 so it's easily doable.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Gr ... 2&t=m&z=12

I can't suggest a date when i would be free as i don't know how the next few months are going to pan out for a while but this is certainly a route to keep in mind for sometime that isn't high summer.
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looks great. My car may be laid up (finally found the right master cylinder.... at $500....... or $82 for the repair kit) as I need to recondition all four calipers and replace the master cylinder but either way, if in May or very early June I'm in.


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Hey Paul, not sure if it's just me but that route didn't load properly. Plus I think you missed what is probably the best bit of this trip - here: http://goo.gl/maps/Z0bS5

So arguably a better route would be this: http://goo.gl/maps/NXmYi
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hoadie wrote:Hey Paul, not sure if it's just me but that route didn't load properly. Plus I think you missed what is probably the best bit of this trip - here: http://goo.gl/maps/Z0bS5

So arguably a better route would be this: http://goo.gl/maps/NXmYi
Yeah, it was only a really rough guide as i was curious as to how far it was. I must admit that i missed the road from Denman which looks an absolute ripper so thanks for that.

I reckon we should do the run when you're off to Uluru 'cos you're a tosspot.

Have you got anything you want to sell? This is the place to do it mate.

HTH
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This spot I nearly launched myself into orbit while crossing on my motorbike at 100km/h.

http://goo.gl/maps/eJwGk

Good times.
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Paul Humpage wrote:
hoadie wrote:Hey Paul, not sure if it's just me but that route didn't load properly. Plus I think you missed what is probably the best bit of this trip - here: http://goo.gl/maps/Z0bS5

So arguably a better route would be this: http://goo.gl/maps/NXmYi


I reckon we should do the run when you're off to Uluru 'cos you're a tosspot.



HTH
Paul
What's a tosspot? some English Tea making technique used in the country???


Just looked at Ben's google map route. As Rosie is away for 5 weeks from May 6 to June 13 I'm going to head up to Bathurst and do a few slow laps. Will incorporate Ben's route and make a good day of it. Lunch with Trevor if he is free would be a big plus. That bloke rocks!

Anyone else in for late May early June?



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BBQ at my place for sure. A street full of sixers will give the neighbours something to talk about.
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Rosie is in Brazil so I have 6 weekends to do that Bathurst Drive. Will touch base in a week or so Trev to see if you are free.

Need to refurb all brake calipers on my 633CSi. Had enough of running out of brake. I think I get a front locking on and this is causing premi heat-up and air in the line so no brake pedal.
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I'm off to Bathurst tomorrow. Who wants to join me?
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hoadie wrote:I'm off to Bathurst tomorrow. Who wants to join me?
Not me.
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Mid week? Starting the bike trip?????
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