April 2004                    MSTCV Itinerary

 

Sunday 4th       Walhalla                                                                                           Paul Southwell leading

                        10am Hallam

Formerly advertised as Licola (long distance, high incident count), this ride has been shortened considerably and loses its ‘experienced riders only’ rating. Back roads to Moe for morning tea, then into the twisties and on to the historic gold mining town of Walhalla for lunch. Back to Melbourne via Powelltown. Lots of interesting and technical twisty back roads. Expect around 340 km for the day.

 

Friday 9th        Portland Weekend                                                                            Ron Johnston  leading

to Mon 12th     10am West Gate Shell Servo

 

See Who’s News for details.  Sounds fantastic. Bookings essential. Contact Ron on 9725-7303

 

Sunday 11th     Eildon                                                                                                         Ian Payne leading

                        10am Whittlesea

Join Ian for a leisurely ride on Easter Sunday if you can’t make it to the Portland ride. From Whittlesea we’ll head up to Yea for morning tea, then onto Eildon via Fraser National Park for lunch. Lots of diversions in the area such as Mt Pinninger, Jerusalem Creek, Anderson’s Inlet, or even the Torbreck River road. Depending on conditions, the ride will be tailored to suit. Break-up at Healesville via Marysville and the magnificently resurfaced Black Spur. Expect around 350 km for the day.

 

Sunday 18th     Mirboo North via Willow Grove                                                           Rob Langer leading

                        10am Yarra Glen

The recently widened and resurfaced Willow Grove twisties heading out of Noojee are excellent motorcycling country, with visibility much better in this direction. First stop Noojee for the ride chasers and maybe a bite to eat. Then on to Mirboo North and a myriad of possibilities. Not sure how we’ll head home but suspect we’ll come up from Drouin to Powelltown and break-up at Yarra Junction.

 

Sunday 25th     Marysville Bakery                                                                                Dave Ward leading

                        10am Yarra Glen

Dave will be on his sensual matte black MV Augusta 750 SPR which has just received rave reviews in Australian Motorcycle News.  A short ride to ensure Dave and Bronwyn get back to work in time to bake our daily bread. Suspect single stop at Warburton for a splash of fuel, then around to Marysville for lunch and break-up.  Around 110 km for the day.

 

May  2004

 

Sunday 2nd      Walhalla                                                                                             Ron Johnston leading

                        10am Hallam

I’m sure Ron will find an alternative route to Paul’s earlier Walhalla Ride. And even if he doesn’t, the weather will not be the same and the roads are good, no matter what. Ron’s rides are normally pretty hectic, especially now that he is back on the big Bandit, restored to pristine condition, and looking for action. Expect around 400 km for the day if we pick up the Tyers loop. Not for the feint hearted.

 

Thurs. 8th       Annual General Meeting, 8.15pm Club Hall

                       

Catch up with the gossip, collect your magazine, view a short digital slide show of rides this year and maybe see yourself on the big screen.

 

At the May Annual General Meeting, members have the opportunity to nominate themselves or another member to go on the Committee. If you have any special skills that could benefit the Committee or you would just like to be part of a select group that plans the upcoming rides and then goes out for a pizza, then put your nomination in now. You wouldn’t sit on the back of your bike with someone else steering; here is your chance to steer your bike club.