Day 22 Albury to Bathurst

Today we had a lot more freeway riding and the a motorcycle road from Goulburn to Bathurst. The highlight of first part was a stop for breakfast at Gundagai's Dog on the Tuckerbox. We (the Hoppers) left Albury early. Tysoes stayed for breakfast with Jeff and Ailsa so they caught us up here. The dog is still there but there was no where we could find the story. The bronze statues of Dad and Dave have been moved into Gundagai township. The family who commissioned them donated them to the town. Next time we will make time to go in and visit. We told the kids the story best we could remember. May be a google opportunity sometime. The lady at the shop is a little OCD or maybe just ODD. We witnessed lady try to order hot chips " We don't do hot chips only what's on the board" she barked back.
We went on to Yass where we got another Donkey photo - putting the Ass in Yass. Finally after 370 odd kilometre of freeway we finally made Goulburn and stopped for lunch at the amazing Trappers Bakery. It is a biggest rustic shed type place turned into a cafe. Just near the big sheep with the evil eye. (Ask some time and we will explain). The run up to Bathurst over the Abercrombie river was a fair part gravel 10 years ago but is all sealed now. We pulled up at the river and cooled our feet in the stream. A pleasant stop. The road had some rough spots but for the most part was fun except for the gusty winds in the open parts. We arrived in Bathurst about 5.30 booked in, unpacked and headed for the race track. You have got to love that this major race track in a public road. We rode around the track (at the 60 km/h speed limit) and had photo taken on the starting grid then rode it again. On the seconded time down Conrod straight we met the highway patrol car coming up. That is why you only do the speed limit. I guess plenty find the temptation too much. Need a good nights sleep tomorrow is all motorcycle roads.