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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 10:00
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I've heard a lot about the Cotter Rd run, but I drove up to Cotter Dam and wasn't really impressed. Even continued onto Tidbindilla, some nice roads there but nothing to write home about.
I've been told that I have to go down Brindabella Rd, but no idea about this. These are the two sets of directions that I've been given:
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Not sure which way you are going, but if you turn right a couple of corners before where the old pub used to be and go over the mountain down Brindabella road, you should find more than 3 nice corners.
Mat.
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The run out to the cotter from Weston is short but if you go out past Uriarra and turn back in on Brindabella road then there are some absolutely wonderful corners (as I'm sure other Canberrans would agree). Couldn't tell you how long it is in kms (I'm distance challenged) but it's a good 15-20 minute run. It's the same run as Matt described only going the other way (ending up at the Cotter as opposed to starting there).
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Can anyone decipher these for me? I have no idea about this "old pub", nor where Uriarra is.
I might just take a drive out there and keep an eye out for Brindabella Rd.
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Location:
Canberra
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October 2004
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 10:09
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You in northside or southside canberra? I normally head the Uriarra way. The most I've driven in was 40km, lot's of twisty's and plenty of fun.
If you're coming in from belconnen, take the coppins crossing road off william hovell. Then make a right turn at the uriarra/cotter intersection and drive all the way down to uriarra.
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 10:13
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I turned onto Cotter Rd at Weston and just drove along there (past the Stromlo observatory and past the dam).
Might try your directions. Still have no idea where Uriarra is! Whereis can't help me either! 
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 11:21
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Just had a look at the map from the Cartoscope site (great site, highly recommended) and I think I know what you're talking about.
Looks like I can just turn right onto that road from Cotter Rd. I'm in South Canberra to answer your earlier question that I forgot to answer. 
Might give it a go sometime this week.
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 13:53
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Yeah mate the road most people talk about is brindabella rd
if your coming from weston there are 2 ways to go
1. befor the observitory you see a sign say belconnen, uriara, thats Uriara rd, hang a right onto it, follow that all the way out, you'll go up a mad hill then hit a few flats about 12km out (thats uriara xing) about another 5km out then you come to a sign that says Brindabella rd, turn left there and have a ball. (the downhill)
2. or you follow the cotter rd all the way to the cotter, after you go across that narrow bridge with the lights, you go around the corner, there will be a sharp right turn, a sign there says Brindabella rd, follow it and you'll come out the way described in the first. (the uphill)
If you wanna go for a cruise out there some time I am keen to hook up, show you the roads. they are always fun
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 16:00
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It's a good little road, too short though.
I'll wouldn't mind coming out as well, I want to see how your celica goes Wiso 
Cheers
Steve
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Sun, 03 April 2005 22:18
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Ah, now I can understand those directions!!
Thanks wiso.
I would love to meet up. The only problem is that it has to be done this week. I leave on Friday for 6 weeks (getting married).
If you're free during the day, then let's meet up!
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 02:27
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Yeah man I am free mostly, I have UNI sometimes, But I am free tomorrow (tuesday and wednesday) send me a msg 0410302495
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 05:24
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Kewlies!
Sounds like a plan! I'll see how work goes, but should be able to make it out either tomorrow or Wednesday.
How much notice do you need?
And where is a good place to meet?
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 07:21
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don't need much notice just enough to get from belco to meet point.
Umm dunno, a nice general place, macca's weston maybe?
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 08:00
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Is it cool if me and justin tag along?
Steve
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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 Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 08:53
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Definately! That just means we have to put more planning into it though!!
So I suppose we should pick a time and place so that everyone knows where to turn up!!
Let's say 2:15pm tomorrow? I have something on until 2pm, but will hop straight into my car and be there in the time it takes to drive from Civic to Weston Maccas.
My mobile is 0414 54 14 53 just in case you guys need to call me.
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 10:03
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awsome
alright see you guys there at about 2:15 tomorrow
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Location:
Canberra
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January 2004
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 10:15
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aww man, if i wasn't working i'd come for the ride 
my fav road is the bit between casuarina and the tidbinbilla nature reserve. heaps of dori action 
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 15:23
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Damn, I still haven't seen that 1g sprinter goin yet. Just tell work that you're going on an extended lunch break.
Seeyas tomorrow then
Cheers
Steve
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Location:
NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Mon, 04 April 2005 22:25
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Unwritten rule 2: Never publicly announce touge runs
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 00:26
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who said anything about a touge run?, this is just a couple of guys going out for a drive to show Nark the roads, nothing more.
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Location:
NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 01:31
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Sure... 
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 02:24
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Go drifting in a sprinter?? as if... 
No, its just a nice scenic route with corners
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May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 04:03
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Let us know how you girls go on your scenic drive
Don't mind me I am just cut that I am stuck at work and can't come 
I have made a call to the AFP alerting them to the fact that there may be approximately 4 cars with a single homosexual male in each of them heading for a quiet spot on Brindabella road to do who knows what..........enjoy 
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 07:01
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Nice road!
Although my intercooler pump wasn't working on the first run up and down so I had to take it pretty easy.
My brakes got spongey toward the end and my tyres were shot! I was sliding around everywhere!
Definately looking forward to getting back there once I fix the broken suspension.
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 10:30
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Let us know how you girls go on your scenic drive
Don't mind me I am just cut that I am stuck at work and can't come
I have made a call to the AFP alerting them to the fact that there may be approximately 4 cars with a single homosexual male in each of them heading for a quiet spot on Brindabella road to do who knows what..........enjoy
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phew... lucky they weren't looking for us then, they were looking for the wrong set of cars, we only had 3 cars and one had 2 people
the senic drive was lovely though, thanks for your concern
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 14:16
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Yeah, good fun. Too bad Justin's fat ass broke my pass. seat
Was looking at the footage wiso, you were just going for a sunday drive
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May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 23:29
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Sounded like fun, good to hear no one left the road
Any of you guys going to watch the Rally of Canberra in a couple of weeks?
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 23:39
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I'm getting married on that weekend.
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 23:39
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i know i will
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May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Tue, 05 April 2005 23:44
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Congrats Nark! The Rally is on again next year so don't worry about missing out We will all take lots of pics!
I am keen as to watch, sounds like it will be better than it has been the last couple of years.
Could possibly even get a Toyota cruise going from one stage to the next if anyone was keen????
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Location:
Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Wed, 06 April 2005 02:09
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Yeah thanks toycam , well I did say that was my plan not a touge run. Wouldn't mind seeing that footage.
dunno about the rally yet, it depends how busy I am, and money wise.
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Toymods Club Treasurer
Location:
Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Wed, 06 April 2005 02:58
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Yeah, been on that every year when I'm at the rally.
Sorry, but I don't rate it much at all, but then I'm comparing with some roads around Sydney which is just a little bit further away...
A little off topic: Does anyone in Canberra have some spare floor space I could crash out on for the Anzac weekend during the rally. I've somehow been left out of everyones accomodation
PM me please.
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Wed, 06 April 2005 03:30
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Yeah, definately doesn't compare to something like the Old Pac, but it's only 15mins from my place...
I don't think many people live 15mins from the Old Pac...
It's nice and convenient, and since it's so close, can be done a few times when you've got an hour to spare.
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May 2002
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Re: ATTN Canberrans: Cotter Rd run
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Wed, 06 April 2005 04:27
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Within 20 - 30 min drive of Canberra there are some nice roads, mostly quiet too, you just have to know where they are Down South and out towards Yass/Wee Jasper is a nice start.......there are also some fun runs in Town if you choose the right time when it's nice and quiet.
The last few weeks I have been up and down the 18km road on Mt Buller in Vic several times, now that is one nice bit of road. Some fantastic hairpins and nice wide lanes, relatively good surface, not too much traffic and the venue for the Mt Buller Hill Climb race each year. A lot of the skids from big loses and lockups are still evident from the event held a few months back (was on telly too). A bit of a long drive to get there though
You really can't beat getting out on the dirt around Canberra though.........aahhhhh those were the days
My top 3 sections of fun road are:
The climb to Buller (Vic)
The climb to Mt Buffalo (Vic)
Jamberoo pass (NSW)
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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