June 24, 2019
The Taste The Trail cycling tour might have to become an annual event after the success of the inaugural outing.
Ride host, local chef and South Burnett Food Ambassador Jason Ford, said it was originally going to be a one-off event but he had been blown away by its success.
Jason joined forces with Roberta Schablon, from The Saucy Fork, and South Burnett Regional Council to organise the cycling tour.
About 35 riders gathered at O’Neill Square in Kingaroy on June 15, pedalling off at 9:00am for a leisurely ride to Wondai.
They stopped at various way stations along the route to sample some tasty South Burnett treats.
At Proteco, on the outskirts of Kingaroy, owner Josh Gadischke prepared a table of tasters for the riders to try.
Then it was off to Memerambi, where the cyclists stopped to enjoy dragonfruit ice blocks.
Roberta prepared (by all accounts) a delicious morning tea for the stop at Wooroolin.
Then at Tingoora, local small crop growers Cynthia and Rowly Bendall, from “A Taste Of Tingoora”, provided refreshing cups of rosella cordial plus the opportunity to try some farm-fresh produce.
Lunch was ready when the riders rolled in to Wondai, pork belly wraps served in soft taco shells as well as glasses of wine from local cellardoors.
It was the first public outing for these tacos, which will be the dish promoted by the South Burnett at the next Regional Flavours event in Brisbane.
Sue Goddard, from Wooroolin, was impressed by the Taste The Trail ride.
“It was a really leisurely and comfortable pace and everyone has been really friendly,” she said.
Jason said the event had originally be planned as a “one-off” but he may now seriously have to reconsider this.
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