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January 2008
Thursday 3rd January
Social Sip
7 pm Mark's Place, corner Grattan and Swanston Streets, Carlton
21 people, the largest turnout for a long time
Sunday 6th January
Brisbane Ranges
Geoff Jones leading
10 am West Gate Shell Servo
Geoff will lead us over the West Gate Bridge taking the third
Werribee exit to avoid as much of suburbia as possible before heading
off towards the You Yangs and Anakie. The roads are pretty straight up
until this point but from now on become flowing uphill sweepers as we
traverse the Brisbane Ranges on the west side. On to Maude and
Meredith for morning tea at the BP servo.
After the break we'll pick
up the twisty and steep Durdidwarrah road across to the east side of
the Ranges and back to Anakie. Now we'll start heading north picking
up the old club hill climb road up Mt Wallace. You'll marvel at the
poor state of the road - gravel and potholes on every corner - and
wonder how we ever held time trials up here. On to Ballan, Greendale,
Trentham and Lancefield for lunch.
The final leg will pick up Pyalong, Broadford, Strath Creek and Kinglake
West. Expect around 380 km of varied roads.
The weather forecast looks to be relatively mild after
35 and 37 degrees predicted for Friday and Saturday, so be there!
12 bikes, 12 people, 420 km, 24 deg.
Incident: minor cosmetic on Broadford to Strath Creek steep
downhill plunge; cracked engine cover, taped up, rideable. Rider
fine.
Sunday 13th January
Daylesford
Trevor Harris leading
10 am Whittlesea
Roads in the north-east of Melbourne. Places visited include
Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Broadford Wandong, Wallan (morning tea),
Romsey, Woodend, Spring Hill, Daylesford (lunch), Little Hampton,
Kyneton, Lancefield, Pyalong, Tallarook Strath Creek, Kinglake West.
Around 390 km for the day.
23 people, 23 bikes, 400 km, 22 deg.
Incident #1: 1098 holed radiator; left at Woodend
Incident #2: CBR600 1st time rider, holed radiator - filled with Stop Leak and managed to linp home from Kingklake West to Yallambie.
Incident #3: recently returned CBR954 member booked (5 points)
after ride finished on way home. Looking for new leader for upcoming
rides.
Saturday 19th January
Casual/Pillion short ride
Breht Emmerson leading
10 am Yarra Glen
Emphasis on slow, low stress, suitable for learner riders,
pillion passengers and/or guys getting back into riding after a break
without the stress of keeping up or long distances. A social ride
with riding the secondary aim but enough to whet the appetite for more
on a Sunday.
The route will include Chum and Myers Creek Roads to
Healesville, the Black Spur to Marysville (lunch/coffee stop), Alexandra,
Molesworth and Yea for fuel. Break up at Kinglake West after 180 km of
easy paced riding. An option is to finish at Marysville, depending on
the weather and keeness of the participants. Enjoy the view!
9 bikes, 15 people, 22 deg., rain and wet all day, 200 km
Sunday 20th January
Dargo
Ben Warden leading
10 am Berwick
Off to Dargo to visit Dan and Maggie to sample the "best hamburgers in
the world". Maggie really cares about the ingredients and perfect
cooking, something not often sampled at fast food outlets these days.
Of course, there will be excellent roads to get the juices flowing on
the way. Expect around 420 km of roads rarely travelled with almost no
highways. Good tyres essential.
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
9 bikes, 9 people, 600 km Berwick to Dargo to Longwarry North (675
home to home), 23 deg., wet roads for most of day, some showers
Incidents: Jean ran out of fuel; bridge out at Upper Maffra West;
minor corner marking problems; kangaroos; finish 7 pm! (home 8.30)
Friday 25th - Monday 28th January
Australia Day Weekend, Towong
Bookings essential, limited places
9.30 am Yarck
The Committee has booked accommodation at the NSW Sport and
Recreation Centre in Jindabyne. This is lodge style accommodation with
2 beds per room (6 rooms) with communal bathroom facilities, and a
large kitchen/living area with a big screen TV. We stayed there on the
Melbourne Cup Weekend Epic and were so impressed with the cost,
quality and food, we thought we had better come back!
The Australia Day holiday falls on Monday 28th of January. Given the
distances involved (700 km on the first day and last days), a four day
weekend allows us to take full advantage of the great location. The
plan is to ride up on Friday, ride around the Snowy Mountains Saturday
and Sunday, and return to Melbourne on Monday. This means three nights
accommodation. You'll need to take annual leave for the Friday.
Typically temperatures are in the 40's at this time of year, but at
this altitude the temperatures will be at least 10 degrees cooler
making for ideal riding conditions.
As usual, this special event is offered on a strictly first come,
first served basis. Preference will be given to members. A $58 deposit
is required. The deposit buys three nights accommodation. Meals are
not being offered this time so we will have to eat out or head to the
supermarket. All you need is your toothbrush, a change of clothes and
near new tyres. Street legal, race replica tyres will not last much
more than two days so regular road tyres are a more sensible option,
unless you are prepared to change them.
12 places booked, 12 people paid (14/1/08) Still possible to come
but alternative accommodation (on-site even) will have to be sourced.
Starters include Ben, Nic J., Rob L., Jean E., Ron and Julie J., Tony
G., Geoff J., Cliff P., Peter F., Misho Z. and Pina G.
12 bikes, 1 car, 14 people, 2500 plus km, weather perfect
Incident: VFR750 minor cosmetic, rideable. Rider fine.
Tyre wear issues - one front replaced
Sunday 27th January
Eildon via Torbreck River
Paul Southwell leading
10 am Yarra Glen
Route will include Myers and Chum Creek
Roads, the Black Spur, Marysville (morning tea), Taggerty, Torbreck,
Eildon (lunch), Fraser National Park over Skyline Road to Alexandra
and Molesworth to Yea. Finish at Kinglake West. Expect 330 km for the
day.
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
8 bikes, 8 people, ? km, ? temp.
February 2008
Sunday 3rd February
Lavers Hill via Great Ocean Road
Ben Warden leading (formerly Cliff Peters but GSXR1000 blowing
smoke)
9.30 am West Gate Shell Servo, Todd Road
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
20 bikes, 20 people, cool 23 deg, 455 km to Lara (545 home to home)
Incident: minimum contribution to Secret Policeman's Ball by
female R6 rider
Thursday 7th February
Social Sip General Meeting combined
Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East (corner of Burwood,
Camberwell Road and Albert Street)
6.30 pm
We have booked a "free" private meeting room, conditional on us
eating there. (The usual Club Hall is being renovated.) Special meal price, main plus pot $15. (Specifically:
Parma & pot/soft drink; pasta plus drink, roast plus drink, fish plus
drink - all $15 ea). Otherwise pizza $10 through to steaks at $29.
Rumour has it that the Club will spring for jugs of softdrink.
So, save your Club money and come and have a meal followed by a quick formal meeting.
Collect your magazine, catch up with the gossip, see your mates. 21
people at the last Social Sip
23 people, meal followed by meeting in private room worked well
Sunday 10th February
Trafalgar
Nic Jacka leading
10 am Yarra Glen
16 bikes, 17 people, 280 km, 23 degrees
1 speed, 1 major cosmetic (infamous red Bandit) - rider fine
Saturday 16th February
Blackwood Pub - short ride
Jacinta Thomas leading
10 am Whittlesea
Emphasis on slow, low stress, suitable for learner riders,
pillion passengers and/or guys getting back into riding after a break
without the pressure of keeping up or long distances. A social ride
with riding the secondary aim but enough to whet the appetite for more
on a Sunday.
10 bikes, 15 people, 29 deg., 325 km
Sunday 17th February
Seymour
Trevor Harris leading
10 Yarra Glen
13 bikes, 13 people, 34 deg., 345 km
Ray Walker (ZX9) ran out of petrol
Sat 23rd and Sun 24th February
Three Mountains - Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek
(Dinner Plain accommodation)
$90 per head gets bed, evening meal and breakfast. Singles 3 per
room, couples 2 per room. Put $90 into Club bank account to ensure
bed.
Darryn Webster leading
9.30 Yarck
8 bikes, 8 people, 1100 km, 25 deg., 2 licence checks
Sunday 24th February
Jeeralang North (Gippsland)
Ben Warden leading
10 am Berwick
6 bikes, 6 people, 430 km (Berwick to Berwick), 19 deg., strong
south/south west wind all day.
Wednesday 27th February
Ron "Balls" Solomon's Funeral
12.30 pm, Fawkner Cemetary (Cordell Chapel)
1187 Sydney Rd, Melways 17F4
Motorcycle Procession leaving Balls HPT (shop),
18 Fourth Ave Sunshine
Rider Briefing 10 am (to be confirmed, more likely 10.45 am)
Leave 10.30 am (to be confirmed, likely 11 am)
Route: West Gate Bridge, Bolte Bridge, Tullamarine Fwy, Bulla Rd exit
(Ron was killed on Sunday 17th in a tragic accident doing what he loves best, riding his
Hayabusa with a group of four friends including two MSR members, Paul
Stavrakas (currently recouperating in Epworth Hospital) and Damian Markovic.
Our sincerest condolences to Faye Solomon (wife), Cassandra (daughter)
and George (son-in-law), and to the rest of the family and his friends. Ron will be sorely missed, never forgotton.
We wish Paul a speedy and full recovery. Damian and the other
riders are in our thoughts.
110 bikes, 19 members, 5 former members, 230 plus people
March 2008
Sunday 2nd March
Powelltown short ride followed by
World Superbikes on TV somewhere - any volunteers?
10 am Berwick
3.30 pm (second race) Middle Bistro, Grandview Hotel, cnr Station and
Heidelberg roads, Fairfield.
280 km, 28 deg., 11 bikes, 12 people on ride; a further three people at the Grandview
Thursday 6th March
Social Sip
7 pm Mark's Place, corner Grattan & Swanston Sts
19 people
Saturday 8th March
Yea Pillion Ride
Dave Ward leading
10 Yarra Glen
Emphasis on slow, low stress, suitable for learner riders,
pillion passengers and/or guys getting back into riding after a break
without the stress of keeping up or long distances. A social ride
with riding the secondary aim but enough to whet the appetite for more
on a Sunday.
12 bikes, 17 people, 115 km, 32 deg
Sunday 9th March
Mt Baw Baw
Nic Jacka leading
10 am Yarra Glen
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
8 bikes, 8 people, 235 km, hot 35 deg
Incident #1: Misho hit a kangaroo on the Christmas Hills road on the
way to the pick-up. Significant left hand fairing damage, blinker,
bent radiator. Taped bike together and completed ride.
Incident #2: Leader crashed 3 km out of Noojee on return trip on
CBR600: major cosmetic, rider okay, dinked home.
Sunday 16th March
Mt Buninyong Fire Tower
Geoff Jones leading
10 am West Gate Shell Servo, Todd Road
This will be a typical Geoff Jones long ride picking the eyes out of
the best roads in west with a little (a lot?) of everything. The route
will include Werribee, Brisbane Ranges (Anakie, Maude, Meredith for
morning tea), Mt Mercer, Garibaldi, Mt Buninyong Tower, Gordon,
Ballan, Spargo Creek, Daylesford (lunch?), Spring Hill, Carlsruhe,
Lancefield, Pyalong, Broadford (afternoon tea) to finish at Kinglake
West. Expect 450 km for the day. You'll need good tyres as wear may be
extreme.
11 bikes, 11 people, 350 km, 37-42 deg.
br>Incident: Geoff's R1 developed death rattle, possibly cam chain
tensioner failure; shortened ride (nothing to do with heat)
Sunday 23rd March
Yarram via Balook
Ben Warden leading
10 am Berwick
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
The Labertouche Jindivick road has been resurfaced and was
particularly nasty the last time I visited, limiting routes to Moe for
the first stop (late starters take note). We'll stay north of the
highway until Morwell when we'll head south to Churchill and up into
the mountains to Balook. On to Yarram for lunch and then around
through Toora and the wind farms heading for Foster and Leongatha.
Home via Korumburra and Drouin. Expect around 500 km for the day.
12 bikes, 12 people, 390 km Berwick to Powelltown, 27 deg; very humid,
odd sprinkle of rain.
Incident: leader donated minimum contribution to secret policeman's
ball near Loy Yang power station; black unmarked TOG
Sunday 30th March
Reefton and Black Spurs
Misho Zrakic leading
10 am Yarra Glen
Route: up and down Myers and Chum Creek Roads to
Healesville, across to Yarra Junction and around to Warburton for
early lunch/ late morning tea. Then around the Reefton (in excellent
condition) to Marysville. Options include side trips to Mt Donna
Buang, Lake Mountain or the upper Yarra Dam. Rather than going
directly home via the Black Spur, an alternative is to head up to
Alexandra and across to Molesworth and Yea to break-up at Kinglake
West. Expect between 200 and 320 km for the day, depending on the
route.
8 bikes, 8 people, 285 km, 20 deg.
Incident: leader donated medium contribution to secret policeman's
ball, Marysville - Buxton Road. BMW bike policeman.
April 2008
Thursday 3rd April
Social Sip, 7 pm Mark's Place
Corner of Grattan and Swanston Streets, Carlton
Sunday 6th April
Eildon via Torbreck River Road
Peter Jones leading
10 am Yarra Glen
Peter has planned a regulation ride for his first lead with no
surprises. From Yarra Glen we'll do the usual Chum Creek and Myers
Creeks roads to Healesville, followed by the Black Spur and Marysville
for first stop and a splash of fuel for thirsty Suzukis and VTRs. Then
on to Buxton and Taggerty, looking out marked police bikes on this
highway section before reaching Taggerty and the Jamieson Road
turnoff. Here the twisties begin in earnest with 37 km of
uninterrupted corners. Look out for deer hunters along here. We
continue till the end of the bitumen, regrouping just over the last
bridge. The return trip is back along the same road, now with more
confidence, and in to Eildon for lunch. After lunch we'll head
across the spectacular Skyline Road through Fraser National Park down
to Alexandra, then around to Merton and Yea before the final fling to
Kinglake West across Junction Hill. Expect around 350 km for the day.
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
12 bikes, 12 people, 295 km, 22 deg
Incident: leader minor cosmetic on Torbreck River Rd (gravel
mid-corner); rider ribs?
Saturday 12th April
Sandown Ride Day
Contact HRCA direct or Dave Ward on mobile 0413-624-598 for
booking details
~$150
2 bikes, 2 people, 3 long sessions
Weekend Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April
Dargo via Licola
Cabin accommodation; $40 deposit into Club bank account to
reserve bed
Ian Payne/Paul Southwell leading
10 am Berwick
This is an overnight ride with shared accommodation at the Dargo Inn
at $75 per person per night. The tariff includes breakfast and main
meal. Ian Payne will lead us from Berwick on the first day because
Paul is attending the Sandown Ride Day and will catch up with us later
that night. Route includes a trip into Licola and back to check out
the bush fire and flood ravaged countryside. These roads are very
abrasive and very twisty, a certain combination leading to extreme
tyre wear. Hence good tyres are mandatory. To secure a bed deposit $40
into the Club coffers. Expect around 750 km for the weekend.
9 bikes, 9 people, 595 km, 22 deg.
Incident: Marty crashed (minor cosmetic) heading for Sydney after he left
us - black ice over Mt Hotham; maybe ribs, bike rideable but banged up
Sunday 13th April
Euroa
Cameron Stevens leading
10 am Whittlesea
Ride will not suit inexperienced riders; not recommended for
first time Club riders.
Ern Reeders was initially down to lead this one but due to licence
points pressure has opted to ride sparingly. Hence, a leader is still
required. A possible route is Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Broadford,
Glenaroua and Seymour for morning tea. Then on to Highlands, Caveat,
Gobur, Merton, Strathbogie and Euroa for late lunch at the servo. The
return route could be up to Violet Town, down through Boho and back to
Strathbogie, Caveat, Highlands, Yea (regroup) and Kinglake West.
Expect around 400 km for the day with a select group of riders as a
few of the regular riders will be sampling Dargo and central Gippsland
wares. If anyone would like assistance in planning with maps, etc,
contact Ben.
3 bikes, 3 people, 290 km
Sunday 20th April
Walhalla
Trevor Harris leading
10 am Yarra Glen
In Trevor's words: "Leaving Yarra Glen it's the direct route to
Healesville and then on to Don Valley; a quick zig-zag to Parkinsons
Road and we come out at Gladysdale. Right to Powelltown and Noojee
for a regroup and rest (Note: no fuel available here). Then on to Moe
for fuel and the lunch stop - bakeries, SubWay, etc. Next Tyers,
turning left to head along some nice open roads to Walhalla. After
getting bailed up by the Old Folks ("I had a Triumph when I was your
age...") we will then - if the day suits - head out to the Thompson
Dam to check on Melbourne's primary water storage. Either way, it's
back to Moe for fuel, then via the Old Sale Road to Jindivick and
Longwarry North where we'll break up near the Princes Freeway. And
then home! Around 350 km."
22 bikes, 22 people, 350 km, cool 23 deg., roads dry
Incident #1: Hayabusa 1st time rider, slow speed fall, dislocated
shoulder(?), bike minor cosmetic, rideable
Incident #2: Dave W. on CBR600 holed radiator Walhalla. Added
pepper, blue tack stuff externally and commercial copper particle stuff
at Rawson. Made it home okay.
Friday 25th April,(ANZAC Day public holiday)
Grand Ridge Road (Gippsland)
Ben Warden leading
10 am Berwick
If you are not supporting the ANZAC Day Parade down Swanston St to the
war memorial shrine on this public holiday, come for a ride exploring
Gippsland generally following the Grand Ridge Road until it becomes
dirt around Boolarra South. Ride will follow usual Sunday ride format
but with an exploratory bent. So don't be surprised if we check out
a few roads and see if they have been tarred possibly
resulting in more U-turns than usual. Expect around 380 km for the
day.
19 bikes, 19 people, 25 deg., 435 km
Sunday 27th April
Gembrook
Ian Payne leading
10 am Berwick
From Berwick we'll head the usual way down to Longwarry North and
pick up the Jindivick Road to Neerim South for morning tea. After a
leisurely stop we'll proceed east through Crossover towards Moe on
the Old Sale Road picking up the road north to Willow Grove and back
to Icy Creek and Noojee. Depending on time, we'll probably push on
to Powelltown and Hoddles Creek to regroup at Gembrook for a late
lunch. Unless you are familiar with the area, like Ian is, there is
not much point in describing the route other than to say Ian will pick
the eyes out of the best roads in the area passing through places such
as Emerald, Yellingbo, Macclesfield and Upper Pakenham. We'll
finish near Hallam after 250 km of interesting and varied roads, often
travelled in the reverse direction. You won't be bored.
6 bikes, 7 people, 260 km, cold 15 deg., 2 light showers, roads 30% wet
May 2008
Thursday 1st May
Annual General Meeting
Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East (corner of Burwood,
Camberwell Road and Albert Street)
6.30 pm
We have booked a "free" private meeting room, conditional on us
eating there. Special meal price, main plus pot $15. (Specifically:
Parma & pot/soft drink; pasta plus drink, roast plus drink, fish plus
drink - all $15 ea). Otherwise pizza $10 through to steaks at $29.
So, save your Club money and come and have a meal followed by a quick formal meeting.
Collect your magazine, catch up with the gossip, see your mates.
22 people, Committee much the same as last season, slide show of 2008
rides
Sunday 4th May
Reefton Pub lunch
Dave Ward leading
10 am Yarra Glen
This is a short ride finishing at the Pub for lunch. The route is up
and down Chum and Myers Creek Roads to Healesville, then across the
famous Black Spur to Narbethong and Marysville for a coffee and a
splash of fuel. After the break we may visit Lake Mountain if the
weather, road conditions and time are on our side, otherwise directly
over the Reefton Spur to lunch at the Reefton Pub around 1.30 pm.
Expect around 180 km of fine roads for the day. Running late? Meet us
at the pub.
On ride: 12 bikes, 13 people, 140 km, 20 deg. 1 car, 2 people direct to pub
Sunday 11th May
Snake Valley (Ballaratish)
Geoff Jones leading
10 am Whittlesea
Didn't know there were good roads out west? Check this lot out!
Whittlesea, Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Broadford, Pyalong and
Lancefield for morning tea after 110 km of excellent roads. On to
Kyneton, Spring Hill, Daylesford, Creswick and Ballarat for lunch.
Continue west to Smythesdale, Snake Valley, Linton, Cape Clear,
Dereel, Meredith, Rokewood Junction (2 km of good dirt), Durdidwarrah,
Anakie and Werribee to finish. Expect around 380 km for the day.
Different roads, different places. Be there.
10 bikes, 11 people, 430 km, 16 deg cold, no rain
Randal blew oil gallery stopper plug (10 mm, near base gasket) at
Werribee, 3 minutes before finish, oil everywhere. Bike parked and
retrieved later.
Sunday 18th May
Loch
Ben Warden leading
10 am Berwick
There are so many good roads south of Loch, the challenge is to
connect them all up. The route heading towards Kilcunda with the sea
appearing on the horizon, sometimes on the left, sometimes on the
right, sometimes straight ahead, always proves popular and confusing!
It is, paradoxically, the middle of nowhere, yet never far from home.
Great variety of roads with the emphasis on tight up hill twisties and
medium speed sweepers on the flat or undulating. A bit of Phillip
Island race track, a bit of the Reefton, without the camouflaged
policemen hiding in trees. Expect 350 km for the day, or more if the
weather and participants demand. Conversely, easy to shorten if the
weather is miserable. Be there.
8 bikes, 8 people, 320 km, 15 deg. cold, no rain, little wind despite
forecast
Incident: Aaron (2nd ride) ZX9, minor cosmetic (cracked engine
cover, losing oil, retired at Loch.
Incident #2: Misho/Pina puncture on R6; plugged, continued
Saturday 24th
For learners, P-platers and pillions - Casual ride.
Tahbilk Winery lunch
Nic Jacka leading
10 am Whittlesea
Proposed route: Whittlesea, Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Broadford for
morning tea after 80 km. Second Leg: Broadford, Glenaroua, Seymour,
Northwood, Mitchellstown, Tahbilk for lunch at restaurant overlooking
Goulburn River after another 70km. Home via Seymour, Highlands, Yea,
Kinglake West breakup after 85 km.
12 bikes, 15 people, 220 km, 14 degrees, fine
Sunday 25th May
Pyalong
Paul Southwell leading
10 am Whittlesea
Paul has figured out a way of connecting most of the good roads in the
area. From Whittlesea we'll head straight for Junction Hill and Yea,
turn left and pick up the Highlands road and back to Seymour for
morning tea at the bakery after 115 km. After what could be lunch for
some we'll head off to Glenaroua and Pyalong along the main drag which
gradually becomes more undulating and twisty. On to Emu Flat and
across to Burke and Wills Track and down to Lancefield for the second
break - fuel and food at the corner shop. Final hop back to
Broadford, Strath Creek and Kinglake West along only good roads. Look
out for kangaroos. The roads are grippy wet or dry, so don't be put
off by the weather. Expect 280 km for the day, fairly dramatic tyre
wear and plenty of light left to sweep up the leaves or watch the
footy.
19 bikes, 19 people, 310 km, 18 degrees, fine
June 2008
Sunday 1st June
Gembrook
Ian Payne leading
10 am Berwick
Ian was crook the last time he attempted to lead this ride so we
thought we would give him another shot. From Berwick we'll head north
from Berwick along the good link roads to Longwarry North, picking up
the Jindivick Road to Neerim South for morning tea. After a leisurely
stop we'll proceed east through Crossover towards Moe on the Old Sale
Road, then north to Willow Grove and back to Icy Creek and Noojee.
Depending on time, we'll push on to Powelltown and Hoddles Creek to
regroup at Gembrook for a late lunch. Ian will pick the eyes out of
the best roads in the area passing through places such as Emerald,
Yellingbo, Macclesfield and Upper Pakenham. We'll finish near Hallam
after 270 km of interesting and varied roads, often travelled in the
reverse direction. You won't be bored.
23 bikes, 23 people, 16 degrees., some fog, 340 km
Incidents: two crashes on Hill End to Icy Creek Road possibly at
same time, maybe 2 km apart (member Chris
on a GSXR1000, minor cosmetic, ridable, rider fine, continued); 1st
time rider on FZ1, minor cosetic, rider fine, continued.
Thursday 5th June
Social Sip - 7 pm Mark's Place
Corner of Grattan and Swanston Sts, Carlton.
Collect your magazine, share a meal, catch
up with the guys and all the gossip. Bring your photos.
16 people
Sunday 8th June
Coal Creek Historical Site, Korumburra
Ben Warden leading
10 am Berwick
Marty is unable to lead this ride due to a recent back injury. But
we'll visit the famous coal diggings, learn a bit about our Victorian
history and the money you spend not riding will easily cover the
entrance fee. The plan is to spend morning tea at Loch (if you are
chasing the ride), then head over to lunch at Coal Creek, then head
home via more good roads. No exploring today, only a selection of the
best roads in west Gippsland. Expect around 250 km for the day.
12 bikes, 12 people, 320 km, 16 deg., no incidents
Sunday 15th June
Alexandra Poker Run
Ben Warden leading
10 am West Gate Shell Servo, outbound
Just to mix it up I thought I would start at the WGSS. Five stops, five cards, best
poker hand wins a Club membership. First stop Woodend via Mt Macedon
after 105 km. Then past Hanging Rock to Lancefield and Seymour for
fuel after another 75 km. On to Highlands and Caveat, back to Yarck
and around to Alexandra after 95 km. The return route includes
Molesworth, Yea and Kinglake West to finish at the Pheasant Creek
Bakery after another 86 km. Tally up the best hand and congratulate
the lucky winner.
17 bikes, 18 people, 355 km,15 deg; Misho with a full house wins membership
Sunday 22nd June
## Tara Bulga National Park
Paul Southwell leading
10 am Berwick
First Stop Moe via Jindivick and the Old Sale Road for morning tea
after 110 km. Then out to Tyers before turning south to Traralgon, and
over the Princes Highway and out to the Power Station and up the hills
to Traralgon South to lunch at picturesque Balook. On to Yarram for
fuel along very tight and twisty sections of the Grand Ridge Road (all
bitumen now) before returning to Traralgon via the Hyland Highway, a
fantastic 55 km of uninterrupted flowing sweepers through the Great
Dividing Range. We'll probably regroup at Tyers before pushing on to
Longwarry North and break-up after 380 km or so. Good tyres essential.
This ride will not suit inexperienced riders or first time Club
riders.
7 bikes, 7 people, 15 deg., 380 km
Saturday 28th June
Flowerdale Pub
Ride suitable for Pillion, P-Platers and Learners
Trevor Harris leading
10 am Yarra Glen
A relatively short and easy ride taking in some of the good roads near
Melbourne.
From Yarra Glen we'll head across to Healesville, up to
Toolangi and Glenburn and on to Yea for the first regroup and morning
tea. The second leg will see us travel via the Goulburn Valley Highway
to Tallarook, across to Glenaroua and then down to Broadford.
Continuing on to Strath Creek we will arrive for lunch at the
Flowerdale Hotel after about 190 km. After lunch and conversation we
will head down to Whittlesea to break up and head for home.
9 bikes, 12 people, 220 km, 15 deg.
Sunday 29th June
Thompson's Dam
Paul Southwell leading
10 am Yarra Glen
An easy Saturday ride followed by a demanding Sunday
ride should cater for all tastes over the weekend.
Given the start and finishing points the route is
fairly self evident. Expect Noojee for morning tea and
now fuel, though no Premium. On through Hill End and
left directly to Thompsons Dam. Back to Rawson for
lunch, or maybe press on to Tyers and Moe for a late
lunch and fuel. The return trip will likely include
the Old Sale Road and Jindivick to break-up at
Longwarry North near the freeway. An alternative is to
work our way back through the Neerims and Nayook to
finish at Powelltown. Trevor often runs this ride in
the reverse direction, another option. Around 290 km
of brilliant roads for the day.
13 bikes, 14 people, 280 km, 15 deg. dry
Incident #1: holed radiator, 1st time rider Dave,
retired at Noojee
Incident #2: Pina (rear rider) crashed at start of
Hill End twisties near Icy Creek. Minor cosmetic,
rider okay, rode home. Ride abandoned at Tyers due to
late hour.
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