“Alice Springs to Tyler's Pass and beyond.” is a scenic, twisty, easy motorcycle ride in Northern Territory, Australia.
This 190km ride visits Alice Springs.
Alice Springs
Departed from Flynn's Grave to Tyler's Pass around 10 AM. We enjoyed the services of a support vehicle for this ride. The vehicle allowed the sport bikes to take extra 98 octane fuel for the day's riding. Normal Unleaded fuel is available from Glen Helen Resort.
Speed limit increases to 110 kmph.
at 0kmjust keep an eye out for tourists turning here without looki...
at 10kmjust keep an eye out for tourists turning here without looking.
1st stop for the morning to regroup.
at 40kmturnoff for lookout.
at 100kmup the hill
at 100kmalong the top of the hill
at 100kmlook at those ranges.
at 100kmstop and have a drink and enjoy the views.
at 101kmturn left to go to Glen Helen Resort. Last 100 metres or so ...
at 126kmturn left to go to Glen Helen Resort. Last 100 metres or so is graded gravel road but all good.
Glen Helen Resort
at 126kmWe stopped here for a hot lunch served from 11AM. Bar was also open. Water in the gorge to swim in. Rooms and camp sites available. WiFi available. No mobile phone :)
Finish lunch, refueled bikes and headed for the twisty stuff...
at 127kmFinish lunch, refueled bikes and headed for the twisty stuff through Tyler's Pass.
A few cow pattys on the road.
at 130kmthe road turns to dirt here. December 2011.
at 190km