Wendy ride: 58km; total: 141km
Greg ride: 58km; total: 205km
We awoke this morning to the sound of markets being set up in the carpark of the free camp. A modest little affair with lots of bric-a-brac, homemade cakes and jam. After breakfast, we set off on the West Wooroolin Loop, and it was a tad lumpier than we had anticipated. 13km later we were almost back at Wooroolin where we immediately started on the East Wooroolin Loop. There was the mother of all hills - not very steep, but a long and slow rise. The downhill after was good. We didn't quite finish the whole loop as we missed a sign indicating a left-hand turn; we turned right! It was only a few hundred metres shorter though.
Back to Wooroolin and the markets where we had a lovely cup of tea with cake/scone from the QCWA. Back to the van where we decided that because we had only ridden 23km, we should take a ride to Kingaroy for lunch. The BOM said it was going to rain, but we left at 10;30am anyway. About 5km south at Memerambi, we took cover from a passing shower under the picnic shelter for about 10 minutes before continuing to Kingaroy.
We had a pie and drink then just as we decided to leave, the heavens opened again. Rain jackets on, we rode out of Kingaroy heading for home. It was not long before we had to stop to remove the rain jackets as the sun had come out and and it felt quite tropical.
Back at the vans, we had a little rest before taking the awning in and packing up stuff we will not need again. We had a surprise arrival - Sue decided to surprise Mark. She surprised us all, and it was good to see her again.
We set off for the Tinny Pub - Tingoora Hotel for dinner about 5:30pm, and arrived not long after. Dinner was only served after 6pm, so we ordered drinks and perused the menu. We were able to order before 6pm, and it was just as well we did as the pub was full (just as well Wendy had made a booking as well). We got our meals between 6:30-6:45pm, and they were all large and very tasty. Wendy came home with a doggy bag of sirloin steak and sweet potato chips.
Not the best weather to end the trip, however, we got to do all the rides we wanted to, and a few more. These last four days have been amazing and the riding even better. Thank you to Carmel and Glen for telling us about it and inviting us along. We wonder how many other towns have these Loops that we no nothing about?
A lovely green tunnel on the Wooroolin West Loop
West Wooroolin Loop
Mornos at QCWA Wooroolin
On the way to Kingaroy
This is one big mural in a Kingaroy laneway, but had to be photographed in sections
Kingaroy Peanut silos
Some old cars outside Grand Hotel Wooroolin
Wendy's meal
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