On a still warm “summers” evening 50 or so of the Onslow Cycling community got together at Automat for a chat and social catchup.  Lots of war stories and tales from the road (if only we were half as talented as we are in our storiesJ) along with plenty of light hearted banter.

Highlights of the evening aside from seeing all the friends were; the “Fastest Round the Lake Male/Female” – Jerry Salmond/Rhonda Pearce and the President’s award to Dave Lloyd.

Obviously Rhonda and Jerry’s performances in terrible spring conditions were outstanding, it was a day that seriously tested limits with rain and wind causing havoc for those aiming at PR’s…..

Dave Lloyd (in the flash shirt) was a deserved winner of the President’s award, his continued contribution to the Dirt Babies muddy rides, his ridiculously early starts on the bike-packing adventures and the route discovery, mapping and planning he provided to the 3 day tour team leaders (Carol Sander, Andrew Campbell and Ross Ellison) was greatly appreciated.  Here’s hoping that the 2023 3DT is as enjoyable and humorous.

For those that we didn’t see on Monday evening have a tremendous safe holiday period and we look forward to seeing you on two wheels in 2023, I’m told summer is just around the corner BTW.

Ride safe, look stylish.

OC