June 2003                    MSTCV Itinerary

 

Sunday 8th       Daylesford                                                                                           Geoff Jones   leading

                        10.15 am Whittlesea

 

Geoff has been travelling the world once again, holidaying in New Zealand. This ride will be a good time to catch up with him as he leads us out west through the country he knows well. The route will incorporate excellent motorcycling  roads through Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Trawool and Pyalong for morning tea. Then down to Lancefield, across to Kyneton and all those tricky roads around the reservoir before finding ourselves in Daylesford for lunch. After lunch, for something different, we’ll head south to Spargo Creek and around Moorabool Reservoir coming out at Gordon. Then parallel to the Western Highway through Ballan and Myrniong. Depending on time we’ll either break up at Melton South or head across to Diggers Rest and Bulla. Expect around 400 km of very interesting roads for the day.

 

Sunday 15th     Lavers Hill via the Great Ocean Road                                               Ray Walker leading

                        9.30 am West Gate Shell servo

 

This ride is not suitable for inexperienced riders – or for those new to the Club. So don’t bring a mate, unless you are very confident. Sounds harsh? The ride is long and hard and people fall off. And our recent crashing record is pretty dismal. Having said all that, this ride is normally a great day out. Ray knows all the back ways to Lorne, though he may stop at Moriac on the way through. Lunch at Lavers Hill, 45 km the other side of Apollo Day.  Back home either via Lorne and Deans Marsh, or up through Forest. Spectacular scenery; a world famous road. Expect around 500 km for the day, in winter. Dress warmly!

               

Sunday 22nd    Gembrook (short ride)                                                                             Ian Payne leading                        10.15 am Hallam

 

Ian will lead us on his speciality ride, connecting all the best local roads. We’ll head north around through Harkaway and back to the highway at Packenham before heading into the Dandenongs proper. Lunch at Gembrook, with a couple of alternative routes to end the ride, depending on the conditions. A short ride. Expect around 150 km of mainly twisty roads.  Keep an eye on your speed in the built up areas.

 

Sunday 29th     Boolara South                                                                                     Ben Warden  leading

                        10.15 am Hallam

 

Gippsland in the middle of winter? The roads are still grippy, wet or dry and the scenery is always great. The ride is not suitable for inexperienced riders due to its length – expect around 400 km. Plenty of twisties and big sweepers and long stretches without intersections where you can really find some rhythm. Some of the best roads close to Melbourne. Usually a top ride. Be there. You’ll be a better rider for it.

 

July 2003

 

Thurs. 3rd        Social Sip, 7 pm Whitehorse Inn

5 Burwood Road Hawthorn

 

Sunday 6th       Heathcote BBQ lunch (short ride)                                                          Les Leahy leading

                        10.15 am Whittlesea

 

Les has kindly offered his Heathcote caravan park facilities for use as a BBQ site. The plan is to go for a pleasant ride through the northern ranges eventually finding ourselves in Heathcote around lunchtime. To comply with the ‘bring your own meat’ request, riders will be able to conveniently purchase meat at the local supermarket, open 24 hours, seven days a week. Of course, beverages could also be purchased. Les will look after everything else. Those considering driving should plan to meet the group around 1 pm. This ride would suit a pillion passenger. Expect around 150 leisurely kilometres for the day.