Originally Posted by
JohnBerry
Hi, Crookneez:
No wonder your knees are crook - that's steep hilly country!
I think the suspension lockout is great idea. My bro used to live in West Cooroy, out in one of the old depression-era Queenslanders.
You reckon a 70+ year-old can do the Cairns-to-Karumba ride? I'd love to try it, but the last time I tried to drive it it was all under construction, with traffic diverted into the bush, from Croydon to Karumba, and I ended up hitting a 'roo just short of Karumba. I wouldn't want to have been trying to ride it on a bike then, and I wouldn't want to do it unsupported ever, although I've seen a few blokes out there. I can't find the website for whoever runs that ride - just a bunch of photos on Facebook. I'd love to give it a go - give me a chance to see Innot Hot Springs again, where my folks lived for 25 years. John
Yeah JohnBerry, it's hilly alright and just the most beautiful place too. My knees are buggered because I used to jog for many years, and didn't stop when I injured them.
Wow, the ride from Cairns to (Kuranda or Karumba?) If it was to Kuranda, it is a hell of a hill (mountain). A bit like the alps in Switzerland. It'd be okay if you were Cadel Evans or Andy Schleck or maybe Contadore but it would be a hell of a challenge for an over 70 rider me would think.
Lucky brother you have there mate. Are you an ex Aussie or just a visitor to these shores from time to time?
UPDATE
I googled the ride and discovered it IS Cairns to Kurumba.
http://www.ridefnq.com/pages/route1.html
Whew, helluva ride my friend. I reckon I'd be pooped after the first day after the ride up the mountain. I don't even have my bike yet so contemplating something like that is beyond comprehension. Good luck to you if you have a crack at it John. I can only dream. (My new bike should be between my legs around 12th November)