August 2005 Who’s News 

 

The MSTCV Home Page took 450 hits during August and has taken 24,792 since April 1996.  This is 120 more hits than last month. There seems to be some sort of correlation between bad weather and hits – the worse the weather, the more the hits. Over the past month, more photos from recent rides have been added. When I get time I will amalgamate all the photos into one central place. You should be able to view about 280 photos. In the interim, don’t forget to look in both places.

 

I have added a link to our constitution which was kindly scanned in by Martin Hastie and then another nine or so hours of work have gone into the formatting and fixing the typos, thanks mostly to Carmen Debono. The original version was a type written ie on a typewriter and didn’t scan all that well. Now we have a perfectly formatted constitution in a long life format.

 

WANTED: Members who are willing to ride hard, have fun and sleep in a strange place. Volunteers need to be able to ride most of Saturday (10th Sept) and most of Sunday. You will be riding through some of Victoria's sensational high country, staying in very affordable accommodation, having a few laughs, just because you can. If have the right attitude please ring Paul Southwell (0438 775 267) and confirm that you are willing.

 

The plan is to book two log cabins behind the local pub. The cost is $60 per head which includes a two course dinner at the pub, a bed (with linen) and a cooked brekkie. Each cabin has two bedrooms and sleeps four. If there are any late comers than there is the local motel at $78.00 per room/double.

 

Seen at Mark’s Place at the Social Sip, 4th August:  Ian Payne, Ben and Julie Warden, Faye and Ron Solomon, Cassandra Solomon and George Haddad, Trevor Harris, Ron Johnston, Breht and Libby Emmerson, Stoimen and Vicki Stojanov (about to leave for Canada), Nigel Hellyer, Martin Hastie, Jason Peters, Peter Philferan, Peter Feistl, Jacinta Thomas and Lyn Duncan. 20 people

 

For Sale: new set of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, 180/55 rear, 120/70/17 front. Suit all sports bikes 600cc and greater. $370 the pair. Ring Dave Ward on mobile number 0413 624 598 but not before 11 am as he works night shift.

 

The Club Participant of the Year is based on aggregate points accumulated at 1 point per ride, an extra point for leading or being rear rider, and 1 point per Magazine article (maximum 2 per Magazine). Attending one or more days of a weekend event scores 3 points for leading, 3 for rear riding duties and 2 points for participating.  After four months the Committee members are going well: Ben Warden (31), Lyn Duncan (25), Ian Payne (24), Paul Southwell (17), Joel Haley (15.5), Breht Emmerson (14), Ron Johnston (13), Ern Reeders (12) and Martin Hastie (11). See sheet elsewhere for your score.

 

Front Cover:  Sunday 28th, Walhalla and Thompson Dam Ride. Back Row: Breht Emmerson, Paul Southwell, Trevor Harris (leader). Middle row: Jason Peters, Cliff Peters, Brad Werner (1st ride), Tony Raditsis, Ian Payne. Front row: Ron Johnston, Joel Haley, Lyn Duncan. Ben Warden behind the lens.

 

Towong, Saturday 29th October to Tuesday 1st November. The Committee has booked the spectacular "Snowy Mountain Holidays" house and two cottages accommodation package, right on the Murray River at Towong, 11 km out of Corryong. The Melbourne Cup holiday falls on the first Tuesday of November giving us the opportunity of a 4-day weekend and allowing us to take full advantage of the great location.

 

The plan would be to ride up Saturday, ride around the hills Sunday and Monday and return to Melbourne on Tuesday. This means three nights accommodation. You'll need to take annual leave for the Monday, so book your leave now. See past years' magazine articles on the web page for daily ride routes. A $70 deposit is required to secure a berth, payable to the Club. See discussion on web page under Holiday Planner. Fourteen people have indicated they wish to attend.  The overflow will be staying at The Ridge”, 500 metres past Snowy Mountains. Near new tyres are a must. Don’t be the one who loses a day.

 

 

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·        Crash Repairs

·        Suspension tuning – Ohlins stockist

·        Specialist carburettor and fuel injection remapping

·        Major engine repairs (cam grinding, gearbox rebuilds, top end work)

·        Tyre fitting and balancing

·        Custom work

 

 

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