The following Ride Reports are categorised into their own headings for ease of access. Where appropriate, you may see photo's taken during these rides when there are links provided to do so.
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2011Omeo Ride (Wednesday Mob) - 2011Ride to Remeber and Photo of event
- Australia Day 2011
- The Road Trip by Skid and Stick
Nov 2010 - Meet the Neighbours - Geelong
Sat 17 July 2010
- Meet the Neighbours - Macedon Ranges
Sat 7 August 2010 - Meet the Neighbours - Whittlesea
Sat 18 September 2010
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Meet the Neighbours - Whittlesea
Meet the Neighbours Ride Report – Whittlesea (18-9-2010)
Weather could only be described as average as 14 bikes and 16 people headed out from the Highway Lounge and onto the Maltby By Pass for what was a somewhat boring ride up the Princes Hwy, round onto the Ring Rd and up the Hume Freeway (I’ve never seen so many roadworks in such a short space of time!). Turned right into Donnybrook Rd and to the growling frog where the official photographer (King George) has set up for a few shots of the group. Weather by now had turned to light drizzle as we continued onto Whittlesea.
Whittlesea were waiting for us and what a great bunch they are, Sue and the group made us feel welcome, coffee was hot and the welcome warm. Had a group snap taken under the Ulysses I’Screamery logo painted on the side wall (now that is something different, if you’re up there, take a look!) The weather had cleared a little but looking up towards Yea it was cloudy, misty & dark. A consultation and some local advice convinced us that a change of plan was in order.
Departed at 11:45 (not 12.15!!!!!) and led by Whittlesea member Ray, (18 x bikes now) headed over to Kilmore with some Whittlesea members for lunch at the bakery. (Would you believe it, the sun is now shining and the air warm.) Said our goodbyes to the Whittlesea group and headed off to fuel up. Meandered down through Lancefield and into Gisbourne where the group parted company to head home, some going through Toolern Vale (and past the Windmill!!!!!) and some through Bacchus Marsh. (Leaving Gisbourne, Kiwi Mark and Mrs Kiwi Mark (apologies – brain fade with your name!!!) took some video footage on the new toy...hope it turned out well!!!!
Uneventful trip home apart from some Ulysses bloke on a blue Beemer who kept glued to my tail along Ballan Rd until I entered the “spirited riding” area and thought “this could get out of hand!” Slowed down to a sensible pace and enjoyed the ride home.
Special thanks to several key players: Whittlesea members Ray (got us from Whittlesea to Kilmore to the food!!!), Sue, always a gracious hostess and several others whose name escape me. King George (for the photo’s...if you haven’t seen them, take a look), Marty for steadfastly tail ending and the “Ex Officio Ulyssian Official Ride Statistician”, Troy who provided the numbers at the critical points.
Last but not least – those that attended that make these rides what they are – enjoyable, sociable, safe and a chance to get out, be involved and Meet the Neighbours!
Kind regards
Chris Thomas
Westgate Wanderers
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Meet the Neighbours - Macedon Ranges
Meet the Neighbours – Macedon Ranges (Ride Report)
Saturday, 7th August, and all are gathered at the Highway Lounge, it is cool to say the least but the ladies are serving piping hot coffee to warm the spirits. The winds of change blew through…George has been elevated to the role of Ride Photographer…the only rider permitted to pass the Ride Leader (Me) to position himself to take group photo’s…and what great job, have a look at the links on the web site…bloody awesome and a video as well (Will his talents never end…????)
( http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2057424&id=1235433129&l=3c82c78b7c... Is the link to the pictures, please refer to the forum post for links to the video…Des)
Anyway…the ride!!!!!
27 bikes (including a trike, trailer and a car) sallied forth at about 9:30am, down through Little River, Lara, Bacchus Marsh and into Gisbourne where, believe it or not, they had a sausage sizzle (tended to by the Pres) and a warm welcome from John Eacott (Macedon Ranges Ride Coordinator) and the group. Following a little chin wag and viewing of the assembled bikes, we headed for our lunch appointment at Trentham. Not going by the ‘usual route’, we were treated to the scenic route by new Ride Leader, Mal, of Macedon Ranges…great ride!
Some chose to head back home from Gisbourne and some from Trentham. Gisbourne to Trentham saw 28 bikes with 14 bikes continuing onto Bacchus Marsh. Meal at the Trentham Hotel, good food good service and good price…thanks heaps!!!!
Thanks to John Eacott, Ride Coordinator (and my contact) at the Macedon Ranges Ulysses, our own King George, newly promoted Ride Photographer and Marty (our Ride Coordinator and Tail End Charlie). Those that took photo’s who will no doubt forward them to the Webmaster and / or Lea (our Newsletter Editor) and if you don’t, I know where you live!!!!!!!!!
Special Thanks: To those that attended (Werribee / Macedon Ranges), remember, it is the members that make these rides the success that they are. We had several new riders along today and I hope they enjoyed the day as we enjoyed having them in the mix. As always on these rides, ride to your ability and not to the expectation of others…that is why we have a Tail End Charlie…thanks Marty!!!!
(An invite will be extended to the Macedon Ranges to visit us in the near future.)
Kind regards
Chris Thomas (Ride Leader)
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Meet the Neighbours - Geelong
Meet the Neighbours - Geelong (Ride Report)
Saturday, 17th July, the day dawned fine and clear and Tyre Kick at Highway One was abuzz with bikes and Ulyssians, all set to roll out at the appointed time of 9:30am. (Roadie: Have I got time for a cuppa?)
After having my eardrums burst by Lea and Steve, the whistling had the desired affect and the group mustered. Following a brief briefing ????, in excess of 35 bikes (and trikes) departed and headed out onto the freeway, south via Little River and Lara. Tail end Charlie (King George) checked the procession at Lara and measured it at 1.5 km of bikes. How good is that!!!!! Out the back of Lara and down, down, down through the Big Dipper, (sure to have got a few hearts going), then continued on and into Mercer Street and the Wood Oven, home of our neighbours, the Geelong Riding Group. Got a friendly eye from the local Constabulary (twice) but all was well. The coffee was great and the friendship better…..bikes everywhere. Heaps of photos taken, some good, some not so good (might have been the subjects????)
The Geelong Ride Coordinator (aka Darkie) welcomed us with a great speech atop a wobbly chair…well done & thanks. Next stop, the bollard of “Ol’ No 1” at Eastern Beach…another photo opportunity..!!!!. Headed off in near perfect conditions through the Botanical Gardens, Portarlington Rd, Drysdale and eventually to Portarlington, our destination. Plenty of places to eat and have a chat. Most headed back from there and a few (6 bikes and 1 trike) continued round the Peninsula and meandered back home to Werribee, about 2:30pm.
55 bikes (and several pillions) arrived at Portarlington, distance of about 195 km.
Thanks to Darkie, Ride Coordinator and great orator (and my contact) at the Geelong Riding Group, our own King George, everpresent Tail End Charlie (looking after the flock!!!). Those that took photo’s who will no doubt forward them to the Webmaster and / or Lea (our Newsletter Editor) and if you don’t, I know where you live!!!!!!!!!
Special Thanks: To those that attended (Werribee / Geelong) it is the members that make these rides the success that they are.
(An invite will be extended to the Geelong Riding Group to visit us in the near future.)
Kind regards
Chris Thomas (Ride Leader)
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