Opportunities abound on this ride for an aspiring leader. Possibilities include Mt Donna Buang, Upper Yarra Dam, Lake Mountain, and the Black Spur, all in the immediate vicinity. Or south to Noojee via the Powelltown road, or even north to Eildon/Alexandra and maybe back to Yea. Good roads everywhere. Expect about 300 km for the day.

Ian will lead the Club on this leisurely weekend into the wine belt. The route will be from Yarra Glen to Bonnie-Doon, then either the inland route avoiding the dirt via Swanpool and Moyu, or the direct route via Mansfield and 10 km of bad dirt near Tolmie. I guess it depends on the weather and the participants. Up the King Valley Highway and across to Oxley and Beechworth. More details elsewhere including a tear-off deposit slip to complete indicating your accommodation requirements. Weekends to this location in the past have always been memorable. Expect about 350 km first day.

Scared of spiders? This could be the ride to get over your phobia. All the insects are dead. The route will include Strath Creek and Pyalong: great roads. Then northwards on minor back roads to Mia Mia and Heathcote. The ride would suit a pillion. Trip home will depend on time and weather. Expect around 400 km for the day.

Tim is on holiday interstate and details are sketchy but knowing Tim he’ll be looking for the good roads. I imagine he’ll head north to Yea for morning tea, maybe via Flowerdale and Strath Creek, before making his way eastwards via the Molesworth Road and Alexandra. There might be time for a blat around Skyline into Eildon before working our way south to the Buxton Pub for a late lunch, meeting up with a few members having driven there. Make your own way home via the Black Spur is likely. Expect around 350 km.