This follows another motorbike crash at the northern entrance to Bermagui, where Bega Valley Shire Council has now patched that surface. 

The Pyes were on a day ride to Eden via Candelo recently and were coming across Candelo Bridge at William Street ,where roadworks had been completed a fortnight before.

Mr Pye said he was turning very slowly, fortunately, after stopping and hit a pile of gravel he alleges was left from the roadworks. 

“No 'Roadworks' signs, no warning signs,” he said. “Apparently it had been happening to cars, skidding, pushbikes, coming off, and now us. Council had been asked to sweep it up but over two weeks later had not.”

Fortunately the couple only sustained minor injuries but Di has required ongoing physio treatment for her back and their BMW motorbike that had extensive modifications has been written off.

“Apparently councils have exemption for certain situations concerning roadworks as far as suing for compensation,” Mrs Pye said. “Bega Valley Council is renowned for leaving messy roadwork jobs all over the shire. I think something should be done to make them more responsible.”

The Pyes also criticised the terrible job of “patching” on the new Victoria Creek bypass section of the Princes Highway, virtually from Mystery Bay turnoff to Tilba.

“I believe one motorcyclist has already gone over.  Hope these incidents will finally alert councils to their responsibilities and duties!”