The bitumen eventually gives way to dirt. On this particular ride I had no destination in particular other than seeing what condition the dirt section was in. It was during this part of the ride that the right side pannier decided to part ways and bounce down the road. It had been damaged previously and is okay for smooth roads but obviously the compromised mount cannot cope with rough surfaces. Fortunately I did not have anything in the pannier that was breakable. A bit of fine turning at home should fix this for the future.
Prior to Brindabella I noticed the turnoff onto Mount Franklin Road and decided to take a look. This takes you to the Bulls Head picnic area that looks like a great spot for a BBQ and family type activity with toilets, shelter and an open area.
From here you can take a side trip to Bendora Dam. The road in is rougher than what is experienced to date but nothing to be too concerned about. Unfortunately you do not get to see the dam unless you walk in the last couple of km.
By the end of the day I was getting more confident with riding on the dirt. Stand up when on rougher surface, press the knees into the tank and generally keep the revs higher than when on bitumen seems to be the recipe.
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