If you ever wanted to see impressive throttle control and balance, this is the place to see it. The skills of these riders can only be admired. Note no city pick-up. Jennings Hill is between Heathcote and Castlemaine so roads should be interesting and less often travelled. If you feel like leading, contact any of the Committee. Expect around 350 km for the day.

Route weather dependent but possibilities include up and down Toolangi Roads, Black Spur, Marysville (morning tea), Taggerty, Torbreck River Rd, Eildon (lunch), Fraser National Park, Alexandra, Molesworth, Yea, Kinglake (breakup). Expect around 310 km.

The first attempt was washed out. Les put a lot of planning and effort into the first route design and it seemed a pity to waste the effort, so here it is again. Note: approximately six kilometres of good dirt, and some rough roads, best taken at lower speeds, all the better to conserve fuel. No Andrew Kennedy so we are in with a chance, though Tim Walker will be testing his theories again. The idea of the Economy Ride is to fill up at the start, ride 150 or so kilometres, and fill up again. The person that puts in the least fuel wins. Simple.

Orbost Pub the first night via the glorious Dargo road. Day 2: head for Bombala exploring excellent roads between Cann River Hwy and the east coast (Eden, Candelo, Wyndam). Day 3: make our way to Walwa Pub via Snowy Mountains Highway, Alpine Way. Day 4: return to Melbourne via Tallangatta, Dederang Gap, King valley Hwy, Swanpool, Yea. All good roads, great scenery, few cars. Expect around 1900 km for the weekend, depending on weather and participants. See Ben with a deposit of $40 to confirm place.