This webpage will list my riding adventures
starting 3rd October 2022.

This is my normal route.



This is a breakdown of my normal bike route
from Home to Surfers to the Spits and return.

  • 1.6kms - Home to Turnaround Pt.
  • 10.7kms - Turnaround to GC600 Park.
  • 14.4kms - GC600 Park to Surfers.
  • 22.4kms - Surfers to The Spit.
  • 42.9kms - Moondarewa Spit to Narrowneck.
  • 47.9kms - Narrowneck to Cafe Rockpool.
  • 52.3kms - Cafe Rockpool to Home.

  • Home to Turnaround Pt down to Surfers via GC600 Park to Surfers to The Spit (both ends - twice) then back through GC600 Park back to Cafe Rockpool and finally back Home about 50+kms.



    Wed 29th Apr 2026 - 33.84kms
    The Spit, Southport & Lands End.

    Today's highlight: just the joy of Riding.

    I decided that I should ride regularly and I decided to make Wednesday, ride day. Today is 7th Wednesday in a row.
    I awoke at 5:30am, checked the weather outside. It was dry and cloudy and the sun had not risen and there was a strong breeze. So I went riding. The Broadwater had a ripple.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route and rode upto Lands End, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had "Rascal" moored there.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which will be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I stopped at a benchseat with a nice view over the Broadwater, just near the Sundale Bridge and ate my banana.

    I continued homeward, as I was feeling OK, I extended my ride by continuing upto Lands End then home.

    I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 33.84km
    April total to date: 160kms
    2026 to Date: 393kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 116,017.13kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#957) - Lands End(#711) - ride #534- morning ride - Cloudy 18-23deg 13-32kph S 84-72 Humidity



    7:52am - When it is too wet at the end of The Seaway/Spit, I sit here and eat my banana. Looking over the Broadwater near Southport YC.

    7:07am - A Yacht approaching the Seaway. Noticed his mainsail is reefed as it is quite windy.

    7:45am - "Rascal" is moored at the Superyacht Jetty today.

    6:28am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:28am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:33am - Seaworld carpark.

    6:45am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    6:50am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    6:56am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    6:56am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    7:06am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 22nd Apr 2026 - 32.16kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: just the joy of Riding.

    I decided that I should ride regularly and I decided to make Wednesday, ride day. Today is 6th Wednesday in a row.
    I awoke at 5:00am, checked the weather outside. It was dry and cloudy and the sun had not risen and there was a strong breeze. So I went riding. The Broadwater had a ripple.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty was empty, second time in months.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which will be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I stopped at a benchseat with a nice view over the Broadwater, just near the Sundale Bridge and ate my banana.

    I continued homeward, did a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 115 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites. Being school holidays, I expected it to fuller.

    I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 32.16km
    April total to date: 126kms
    2026 to Date: 360kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,983.29kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#956) - ride #533- morning ride - Cloudy 18-20deg 19-35kph S 67-69 Humidity



    7:19am - When it is too wet at the end of The Seaway/Spit, I sit here and eat my banana. Looking over the Broadwater near Southport YC.

    6:39am - My 2nd Panoramic photo taken at the end of the Spit/Seaway looking inshore.

    7:13am - The Superyacht Jetty is empty today.

    5:59am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:04am - Seaworld carpark.

    6:17am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    6:21am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    6:27am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    6:27am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    6:40am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 15th Apr 2026 - 32.52kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: just the joy of Riding.

    I decided that I should ride regularly and I decided to make Wednesday, ride day. Today is 5th Wednesday in a row.
    I awoke at 5:00am, checked the weather outside. It was dry and no clouds and the sun had not risen and there was a light breeze. So I went riding. The Broadwater was just a slight ripple.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty was empty, first time in months.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which will be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I stopped at a benchseat with a nice view over the Broadwater, just near the Sundale Bridge and ate my banana.

    I continued homeward, did a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 159 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites. Being school holidays, I expected it to fuller.

    I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 32.52km
    April total to date: 94kms
    2026 to Date: 327kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,951.13kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#955) - ride #532- morning ride - Sunny 18-22deg 11-6kph SW 83-72% Humidity



    7:18am - A magic photo. Looking over the Broadwater near Southport YC.

    6:43am - My 1st Panoramic photo taken at the end of the Spit/Seaway looking inshore.

    6:02am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:02am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:07am - Seaworld carpark.

    6:19am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    6:24am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    6:31am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    6:31am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    6:42am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 8th Apr 2026 - 30.75kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: just the joy of Riding.

    I decided that I should ride regularly and I decided to make Wednesday, ride day. Today is 4th Wednesday in a row.
    I awoke at 5:00am, checked the weather outside. It was dry and no clouds and the sun had not risen and there was not a puff of wind. So I went riding. The Broadwater was as 'calm as a mill pond'.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    As I rode through Labrador, I saw the Broadwater. It was absolutely beautiful. There wasn't a puff of wind and the Broadwater was calm as. I had to stop and take photos.
    Over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Danica" moored there, it has been there before 5th March.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, I stopped and took my normal Spit photos.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I stopped at a benchseat with a nice view over the Broadwater, just near the Sundale Bridge and ate my banana.

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 30.75km
    April total to date: 62kms
    2026 to Date: 295kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,918.61kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#954) - ride #531- morning ride - Sunny 19-23deg 0-13kph NW 90-83% Humidity



    5:40am - A magic photo. Typical Right Place, Right Time.
    On Marine Pde, Labrador looking over the Broadwater.

    6:48am - Another magic photo. At the end of The seaway/Spit.

    5:41am - The Broadwater looked stunning.

    6:06am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:06am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:11am - Seaworld.

    6:21am - Views of the Broadwater taken from Muriel Henchman's Park.

    6:31am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    6:31am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    6:39am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    6:37am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    6:48am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 1st Apr 2026 - 31.02kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: just the joy of Riding.

    I decided that I should ride regularly and I decided to make Wednesday, ride day.
    I awoke at 5:30am, checked the weather outside. It was dry and cloudy and the sun was rising but hidden behind clouds. So I went riding. It was a windy cloudy day. The breeze was a Southerly and the Broadwater was still calm.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Danica" moored there, it has been there before 5th March.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, it was wet due to the rough waves, so noone waas sitting there, completely, different to last Wednesday's ride.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I stopped at a benchseat with a nice view over the Broadwater, just near the Sundale Bridge and ate my banana.

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 31.02km
    April total to date: 31kms
    2026 to Date: 264kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,887.86kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#953) - ride #531- morning ride - Cloudy 21-25deg 15-30kph S 80-73% Humidity



    7:51am - A magic photo. Typical Right Place, Right Time.
    On the Boardwalk that surrounds Marina Mirage.

    8:08am - A lovely view from the benchseat where I rested and ate my banana.

    Our Black swan family over the road from our unit.

    6:39am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:43am - Seaworld Carpark.

    6:54am - Panoramic of Muriel Henchman carpark.

    6:58am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    7:02am - Panoramic of Doug Jennings Park.

    7:05am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    7:31am - Moondarewa Spit sign.

    7:11am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    7:12am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    7:22am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 25th Mar 2026 - 31.12kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: Riding in beautiful Sunshine.

    I decided that I should ride regularly and I decided to make Wednesday, ride day.
    I awoke at 5:30am, checked the weather outside. It was dry and the sun was rising. What else do you need to make you go for a ride.. Nothing.. So I went riding. It was a beautiful Sunny day. The breeze was a Southerly and the Broadwater was calm.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge and as I was heading to the Southport YC, I saw a TV reporter and cameraman setting up. (It was Georgie from Sunrise, which I watch daily). Through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Danica" moored there, it has been there before 5th March.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, it was beautiful, with the sun shining brightly.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I stopped at a benchseat in the shade just near the Sundale Bridge and ate my banana.

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 31.12km
    March total to date: 91kms
    2026 to Date: 233kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,856.84kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#952) - ride #530- morning ride - Sunny 21-26deg 9-24kph S 82-64% Humidity



    7:22am - A magic photo, if I say so, myself.
    Sun rising over the beacon at the end of the Seaway/Spit.

    6:42am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:47am - Seaworld Carpark.

    7:00am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    7:04am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    7:11am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    7:22am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 18th Mar 2026 - 29.26kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: Riding in beautiful Sunny/Cloudy with a little bit of Drizzle.

    I had no intention to ride today, so I did our weekly shop and then coffee at Josephs. On my way home, I thought that I need a ride, so I did.
    It was a beautiful Sunny/Cloudy (25deg) day. The breeze was a South Easterly and the Broadwater had slight chop.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge and through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Danica" moored there. As I rode past the crew were cleaning it.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, there was very light drizzle, it felt beautiful with the drizzle hitting my skin. It was sunny as, with a tiny cloud above. So I stopped and took a photo of the tiny raindrops on my speedo.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit.

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 29.26km
    March total to date: 60kms
    2026 to Date: 202kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,825.72kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#951) - ride #529- morning ride - Sunny/Drizzle 25-28deg 11-24kph SE 70-64% Humidity



    10:32am - Photographic proof that it rained while sunny.

    9:45am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    9:50am - Seaworld Carpark.

    10:02am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    10:07am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    10:15am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    10:15am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    10:26am - halfway to the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Thu 5th Mar 2026 - 30.60kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: Riding in beautiful Cloudy weather.

    I left home about 5:38am, I woke at 5:30am, was planing to go to Josephs for my daily coffee, but thought, stuff it, I need a ride, so I did.
    It was a beautiful, COOL (20deg), Overcast day. The breeze was a COOL Southerly and the Broadwater had slight chop.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge and through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had one superyacht called "Danica". It is a weird looking boat.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, they were making Navy Seal starring Alan Ritchson, but it has finsihed and they were packing up.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. As I was riding past the Superyacht jetty, I saw a big flock of Corellas, so I stopped and took photos.

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 30.60km
    March total to date: 31kms
    2026 to Date: 173kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,796.46kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#950) - ride #528- morning ride - Overcast 22-27deg 9-24kph S 90-77% Humidity



    7:42am - The Big Flock of Corellas.

    5:53am - Waiting for the Sun to pop out.

    A Trawller coming back to port.

    Superyacht "Danica".

    6:17am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:22am - Seaworld Carpark.

    7:26am - Seaworld Carpark.

    6:35am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    6:35am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    6:40am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    6:46am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    6:47am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    6:58am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Wed 18th Feb 2026 - 31.29kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: Riding in beautiful Sunny weather.

    I left home about 6:09am, I woke at 6:00am, was planing to go to Josephs for my daily coffee, but thought, stuff it, I need a ride, so I did.
    It was a beautiful, COOL (20deg), Sunny day. The breeze was a COOL Northerly and the Broadwater had slight chop.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge and through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty was empty.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, they are still making Navy Seal starring Alan Ritchson (aka Jack Reacher - Lee Child's books). I still haven't seen "Reacher", unfortunately.

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. Stopped for some water, at a bench seat in the shade with a view of the Broadwater. Bloody beautiful..

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 31.29km
    February total to date: 85kms
    2026 to Date: 142kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,765.86kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#949) - ride #527- morning ride - Sunny 20-26deg 7-17kph N 86-61% Humidity



    7:44am - The Movie Set.

    7:44am - The Movie Set.

    7:44am - The Movie Set.

    6:52am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:52am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    6:52am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    8:19am - Beautiful view of The Coral Sea.

    7:00am - Seaworld Carpark.

    7:10am - Bum's bay from Muriel Henchman park.

    7:15am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    7:21am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    7:27am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    7:15am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    Looking towards the Movie Set.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    8:00am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

    Back to the index.

    Thu 5th Feb 2026 - 29.82kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: Riding in beautiful Sunny weather.

    I left home about 7:48am, I woke at 6:00am, went to Josephs for my daily coffee, got home, and felt like a ride, so I did.
    It was a beautiful, COOL (24deg), Sunny day. The breeze was a COOL Easterly and the Broadwater had slight chop.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge and through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had "Placidity" and "Maritimo 100" all tied up at the jetty. Stopped and spoke to one of the crew aboard "Maritimo 100" again.
    I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, they are still making Navy Seal starring Alan Ritchson (aka Jack Reacher - Lee Child's books). I still haven't seen "Reacher", unfortunately.
    From the GC Bulletin newspaper "It has been less than two weeks since renowned American actor Alan Ritchson started filming on the Gold Coast. Ritchson began filming for his new movie following decorated US NAVY seal hero Mike Thornton and his “real-life struggle for survival in the hostile waters of South China Sea” on January 16".

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. Stopped for some water, at a bench seat in the shade with a view of the Broadwater. Bloody beautiful..

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 29.82km
    February total to date: 54kms
    2026 to Date: 111kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,734.57kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#948) - ride #526- morning ride - Sunny 24-28deg 7-19kph E 67-55% Humidity



    8:23am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    8:23am - View taken from the Marina Mirage boardwalk.

    9:44am - "Maritimo 100".

    9:47am - The view from the benchseat in the shade.
    Left-Sundale Bridge plus Southport High Rises.

    10:12am - Left-Susie Lou - has been moored for the past 7 years.
    I have nicknamed her "The pride of the Fleet". It is a rust bucket.
    In the background is what I nicknamed "the 6 window boat".
    It has been moored in our area for about 6 years. Unreal.

    8:29am - Seaworld Carpark.

    8:43am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    8:48am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    8:56am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    8:57am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    9:08am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

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    Sun 1st Feb 2026 - 24.22kms
    To Broadbeach with Lukey.

    Today's highlight: Riding with my 'little boy' Lukey. It was magical.

    Last week Lukey said he needed a change of scenery from riding near his home to riding down around The Spit, Surfers etc. So last week we rode to The Spit. Today we made our way to Broadbeach.

    We left home about 5:26am, and we rode over the Sundale Bridge, through MacIntosh Island (where the Supercars race), through Surfers via the Beach Shared path and turned around when we reached Broadbeach and rode along the road back to Surfers, then along the beach shared path back through MacIntosh Island and finally arrived home.

    As Lukey has family commitments, he has to be home around 8:30am, we only stopped for a few minutes at Hanlan St, Surfers, on our way home and took a couple of photos.

    Arrived at home. Another great ride, especially that I rode with my 'little boy'.

    Today's ride was: 24.22km
    February total to date: 24kms
    2026 to Date: 81kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,704.75kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    Lukey rode with me-GC - GC600 Park - Surfers - Broadbeach - ride #525 - morning ride - sunny - 21-25deg 4-13kph W 90-78% Humidity



    6:20am - Finally, a photo of me.
    Plenty of sun protection.

    6:20am - At Surfers, looking to the East.

    6:20am - At Surfers, looking to the North.

    6:20am - At Surfers, looking down Hanlan St.

    6:20am - At Surfers, looking to the South.

    6:20am - Beautiful scenery behind me.

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    Wed 28th Jan 2026 - 28.92kms
    The Spit & Southport.

    Today's highlight: Riding in beautiful COOL Overcast.

    I left home about 7:47am, I had no intention of riding today. I woke at 6:00am, went to Josephs for my daily coffee, got home, and felt like a ride, so I did.
    It was a beautiful, COOL, Overcast day. The breeze was a COOL Southerly and the Broadwater had slight chop.

    I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route.
    I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, through the Broadwater Parklands.

    Over the Bridge and through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty was full, with "Sunset", "Zuri" and "Maritimo 100" all tied up at the jetty. Stopped and speak to one of the crew aboard "Maritimo 100" about their Sydney to Hobart race, which they had to retire from, due to a fault. I took photos on my way to and on my way from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which is being demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. Through the Muriel Henchman carpark, which had a wrecked car there, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. Stopped and took my photos.

    At The Spit, there were at least 100 cars parked for the latest movie that they are making on the Gold Coast. Through some thorough investigating, I found out that it is Alan Ritchson (aka Jack Reacher - Lee Child's books) is the main actor, unfortunately, everyone was ferried over the Seaway to South Straddy Island where the physical filming is underway.
    From the GC Bulletin newspaper "It has been less than two weeks since renowned American actor Alan Ritchson started filming on the Gold Coast. Ritchson began filming for his new movie following decorated US NAVY seal hero Mike Thornton and his “real-life struggle for survival in the hostile waters of South China Sea” on January 16".

    Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit.

    I continued homeward, I took my time and loved the ride.

    Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.

    Today's ride was: 28.92km
    January total to date: 57kms
    2026 to Date: 57kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,680.53kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    GC - Spit(#947) - ride #524- morning ride - Overcast 24-26deg 13-30kph S 56-64% Humidity



    "Sunset" Superyacht.

    "Zuri" Superyacht.

    "Maritimo 100".

    The YOT Club's new temporary mooring.

    The abandoned, wrecked car parked in Muriel Henchman Carpark.

    8:33am - Seaworld Carpark.

    8:49am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.

    8:54am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.

    9:02am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    looking South.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking West ish.

    looking North.

    9:02am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.

    Looking towards Surfers.

    looking inshore.

    looking towards South Straddie.

    looking out to sea.

    9:18am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.

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    Sun 25th Jan 2026 - 27.96kms
    The Spit With Lukey.

    Today's highlight: Riding with my 'little boy' Lukey. It was magical.

    Lukey said that we both need to get off our bums and go riding. He said that he will drive to my place and we will ride to The Spit as the views along the way 'shit over' the views around his area. So we arranged that he gets to my place around 5:30am as he has family commitments and he has to be home around 8:30am. Hence it was ride non stop to The Spit, stop have a drink take a few photos then ride non stop back home.
    We left home about 5:35am. As Lukey wanted nice scenery, I took him past the Superyacht jetty, "Maritimo 100" was moored there, then through the Southport YC carpark, along the jetty surrounding Marina Mirage, around the perimeter of the Seaworld carpark, past the front door of the Sea World Resort, then a lap and a half of Muriel Henchman Park, down to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took 4 photos, then to the tip of The Spit/Seawall plus Danny the Dolphin was swimming in the seaway and said "Hi" to us. Plus there was the normal magnificent views, consequently, Lukey loved the route.


    Rode back non stop the same way that we rode to The Spit.

    Arrived at home. Another great, especially that I rode with my 'little boy'.

    Today's ride was: 27.96km
    January total to date: 28kms
    2026 to Date: 28kms
    2025 to Date: 793kms.
    2024 total: 1,251kms.
    2023 total: 2,752kms.
    2022 total: 4,149kms.
    Since my recording started (13th August 1999): 115,651.61kms.
    Today's ride summary:
    Lukey rode with me-GC - Spit(#946) - ride #523- morning ride - Overcast 23-27deg 2-17kph NW 87-78% Humidity



    Lukey at the end of the Moondarewa Spit.

    At the end of the Moondarewa Spit looking over the Broadwater.

    At the end of the Moondarewa Spit looking over the Broadwater.

    At the end of the Moondarewa Spit looking over the Broadwater.

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