The Western Loop
The Western Loop click on image to enlarge The plan for this ride was fairly simple as it was more about getting out of the house for a few days than it was about collecting a bag full of bonus photos. After getting up at first light last Wednesday , I made my way along Mona Vale Rd and onto the M2 / M7. As it is late Autumn here in Oz, it was not unexpected that the air temperature was a chilly 2*C / 34*F. After taking the Richmond Road exit I made my way to Richmond and onto the Bells Line of Road. The Bells Line of Road used to be a quiet 2 lane country road that wound its way over the Blue Mountains. It used to be in reasonable condition and was an enjoyable ride, even if it was longer / slower than the nearby Great Western Hwy. It is still a 2 lane road but with increased traffic, and as a result of the abnormally high rainfalls we received in 2023 and early 2024, it now has significant road damage and even some landslides. So much so that t...