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Ocean View

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Ocean View is a quiet place high up in the hills near Mount Mee. I thought I’d go for a ride there this afternoon, and try my luck at some steep descents and one horribly steep climb. Some of the homes around …

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Trouble in the Glasshouse Family

The last time I tried a ride at the Glasshouse Mountains it had recently rained and I got stuck in miles of mud.

This time was much more enjoyable.

I found a decent looking route on Garmin Connect (thanks 1aggers) that I thought was worth a try, and set off …

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Government Street, Deception Bay

Government Street, Deception Bay

This is Government Street, Deception Bay. I think the name is quite apt. It looks promising when you start following it, but eventually you end up bogged, and (in the case of the car) never see the …

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Tom Petrie Memorial

The unveiling of the refurbished Tom Petrie memorial was an amazing experience for many reasons.

I’ve written several articles here previously about Tom Petrie. The man was remarkable for the way he learned the ways and language of the local Turrbal Aboriginal people, and showed them a respect and honor …

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Sunset on the bridge

Here’s some pics of our walk over the Ted Smout Bridge between Brighton and Redcliffe yesterday.

What a beautiful end to a great weekend!

Sunset on the bridge

The Giant and Me

Some views out to the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Island from my ride today. I stopped on the top of Raynbird Road which has spectacular views to the north and east. It’s been a while since I rode this far, and it feels great …

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Deception Bay

I thought I’d ride out to Deception Bay this morning. To make it interesting I cut through North Lakes, and found a couple of dirt tracks at end of Discovery Drive, North Lakes, which helped me get there from the South-West without having to navigate some …

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