September 2006                             MSTCV Itinerary

 

 

Sunday 10th     Mt Eccles (Gippsland)                                                                         Ben Warden leading

                        10 am Berwick

Mt Eccles, a legendary destination. Last time we got lost in the rain and mud. But the time before I found it in the car and I remember where the turnoff is now. Tons of twisty roads picking up my favourite combinations though such places as Boolara, Mirboo North and Trafalgar. Lunch at the bakeries as per usual. About 5 km of dirt roads including 3 km through Arawata. Head for Korumburra for morning tea if you are running late and miss the start.  Expect around 380 km for the day with a break-up at Robin Hood. Not for the inexperienced rider. Don’t bring a friend unless you are sure. Good tyres essential.

 

Sunday 17th    Moto GP BBQ with pre-ride to Jindavick                              Ben Warden leading

                        10 am Yarra Glen

The smart thing to do is go down and check out the GP scene on Saturday. Then come for the Club ride on Sunday and afterwards watch the race on TV while enjoying a BBQ with your Club friends at the Langer Residence, 390 Burwood Highway, Burwood at 1 pm.  Rob is in the process of moving house and we might be required to pack a few boxes to justify the free, Club sponsored, BBQ. The ride will pick up your favourite twisty bits through Healesville, Powelltown, the Neerims, Jindavick, Labertouche, and finally back down the highway taking the Forster Road exit. Expect about 200 km for the day.

 

Sunday 24th     Walhalla including Thompson Dam                                      Trevor Harris leading

                        10 am Berwick

Longwarry, Labertouche, Jindivick, Crossover and Old Sale Rd to Moe for morning tea after 115 km. Given that there is no fuel in Walhalla, this is a compulsory fuel stop unless you can go another 118 km including a fair slab of potentially high speed country with lots of open sweepers. Glorious ride. Next hop up to the rarely visited Thompson Dam for photos and a regroup before working our way around to Walhalla for lunch after another 81 km. It is a further 37 km back to Tyers for fuel making a total of 118 km as previously noted.

The final leg will see us head across through Yallourn North picking up the Willow Grove, Hill End Road back to Noojee. The road gets progressively tighter as we approach Noojee and with the sun low, care should be exercised. After regrouping at Noojee we’ll continue on to Powelltown to finish at Yarra  Junction. The ride has every possible combination of good roads, from tight twisty to open sweepers. Expect a tough 420 km. This ride may not suit inexperienced riders, or first time Club riders.

 

October  2006

Sunday 1st       Reefton Spur via Cockatoo                                                          Breht Emmerson leading

10 am Yarra Glen

Ian’s recent lead on the Gembrook ride has shone a light on some more interesting roads in the area, inspiring Breht to greater heights. Expect a well planned and executed ride. Hopefully the gravel has dissipated across the Reefton. Even if it hasn’t, the road is always in good condition, rain, hail or shine.

Thurs. 5th        Social Sip, Marks Place, 7 pm, Corner Grattan and Swanston Streets, Carlton

Melway’s Reference: 2B E8

Collect your magazine and save the club some postage and handling. Catch up with the latest gossip, enjoy a hearty meal, all in a friendly and safe environment. Over by 10 pm. Typically in the vicinity of 16-20 people with lots of entertaining stories to be shared. Worth the effort.