Date:

25 Jan 2020

Location:

Carrickalinga

Description:

We had beautiful weather and a great turnout of 12 cars and 20 people for the run to Forktree Brewing at Carrickalinga.

Deciding to take a few roads less travelled we departed the Mile End Homemaker Centre at 10:15 or thereabouts and started off on one of our usual routes up the freeway and exiting at Stirling. From then on, we cruised through Heathfield, Cherry Gardens and eventually stopping at Kangarilla for a bit of a break and stretch of the legs. The timing was ideal as the Tour Down Under crews were heading in the opposite direction creating a bit of excitement, although the riders weren’t due to ride past for another hour or so.

From then on, we continued through to Wickham Hill and Range Roads in the hills above McLaren Vale with some great views over the area. Wickham Hill Road is one we should put in our memory banks for future cruises – nice a quiet and a great uphill winding road, always good for the cars (and us).

After a few more twists and turns – and trying not to get people lost - we eventually arrived at the Myponga Reservoir lookout for great photo opportunity and video as it turned out – thanks Robyn and Brett, the video of the cars cruising across the top of the dam wall is pretty cool. From there it was about another 10 minutes drive to Forktree Brewing where we had a nice relaxing lunch and a beverage or two. I highly recommend the Steak Sandwich and Sunset Ale.

After filling our bellies at Forktree we cruised back via Normanville and Yankalilla and stopped for dessert/coffee at Becks bakehouse at Port Noarlunga. Thanks to everyone that turned out and hopefully a great day out was had by all.