Rap-up of 2nd Annual Illawarra Year-End Challenge

Muggs' 2nd Annual Illawarra Year End Challenge camping at the Bulli Showground was thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated.  Trev did a sterling job of leading our routes and not losing anybody.  We climbed some Memorable Montagnes and visited Marvie Cafes.  On again next Xmas.

• Day 1 - Bulli to Wollongong scale Mt. Keira to The Mt. Keira Lookout.  Descend Lookout Rd and pedal Nth West along ridge to Mt Kembla to the 1902 Bulli Mine Explosion Windy Gully Cemetery.  Descend Mt Kembla and return to Bulli  -  71km

• Day 2 - Bulli, Wollongong, Cringila, Warrawong, Jamberoo Rd to Jamberoo, Swamp Rd, Princes H'way, Albion Park Rail for train back  -  74km  -  562 vertical metres

• Day 3 - Bulli, Coalcliff Bridge, Otford Rd, Helensburgh, Waterfall, back down the coastline  -  69.4km  -  1,258 vertical metres

• Day 4 - Bulli to Wollongong, Cordeaux Heights to scale Mt. Kembla, then visit 1902 Bulli Mine Explosion Windy Gully Cemetery at Windy .  Descend Mt Kembla and return to Bulli  -  71km

• Day 5 - Bulli to Wollongong, scale Mt. Keira and Mt Kembla, descend Cordeaux Heights - 58.5km

We again frequented the beaut Ruby's Cafe at Bulli, managed by a gentle giant, Laurie, supported by his harem.

Bulli Beach with the familiar 'escarpment' "to climb over 'n over"

Phil aka Bank Teller   2 Jan '12