A group of intrepid riders ignored the weather forecast of “Increasing rain” and met up at Q Super Store at Robina at 7am and headed off to Springbrook. The ride was to substitute for the cancellation of the scheduled event at Arundel because of the running of the Mt Cotton Kermesse.

There were representatives of all clubs in the Gold Coast region – CATS, Goldstars and Murwillumbah. A few threatening clouds lurking overhead may have discouraged a few riders from getting out of bed! However they soon dissipated and we enjoyed blue skies and an ideal temperature as we moved off as a group towards the hinterland. The group split into two as some headed towards the Numinbah Valley and others continued further up to Springbrook.

The final verdict from all concerned was that it was a most enjoyable ride with great camaraderie. Isn’t that what cycling is all about? It is definitely an event to be repeated at the earliest suitable occasion and I would encourage those CATS riders who missed this one to mark the next social ride in bold type in their diaries.

Stay tuned for the next Club Ride - We are targeting Good Friday with a ride from the Q Store up to Currumbin Valley with an option to return directly or via Connection Road and Tallebudgera Creek Road.

 Steve Davies - Club President