MSR Itinerary January 2008

Sunday 6^th 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, Tallarook, Strath Creek and Kinglake West. Expect around 380 km of varied roads. It could be hot so be prepared.

Sunday 13^th 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.

Sat. 19^th Learner/Casual/Pillion short ride Breht Emmerson leading

10 am Yarra Glen

Emphasis on slow, legal, 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, first stop, Alexandra, Molesworth and Yea for fuel. Break up at Kinglake West after 180 km of easy paced riding. Enjoy the view!

Sunday 20^th 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 may not suit inexperienced riders and is not recommended for first time Club riders due to the length and technical difficulty of the ride.

Fri 25^th Jindabyne Ben Warden leading to Mon 28^th 9.30 am Yarck

See elsewhere for more details.

Sun 27^th Eildon via Torbreck River Peter Jones leading 10 am Yarra Glen

Note the leader and destination of this ride has recently changed. With many of the regular riders away at Jindabyne Peter has kindly stepped into the breach. 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 and is not recommended for first time Club riders due to the technical difficulty of the ride. These roads are notoriously unforgiving. Do not bring a friend.

February 2008

Thurs. 7^th General Meeting, Club Hall – location to be advised as club hall is being renovated. Collect your magazine, share a meal, catch up with the guys and all the gossip, discuss club directions.

Sunday 3^rd Lavers Hill via Great Ocean Road Clifford Peters leading

10 am West Gate Shell Servo