OCTOBER 2011 TO EILDON

Well what can we say about this ride? It was and will be again one of the most scenic rides that we go on. I marvel at the way the forests have recovered from the "Black Saturday" fires and I am also saddened to see the loss of so many of those great Mountain Ashe trees. Saturday was a mixture of riding conditions with rain falling in the middle part of our trip making the ride thru the "Reefton Spur" area difficult to say the least. Such was the concentration needed to stay on the wet and sometimes slippery roads that some of us didn't get to take in much of the scenery, but once we got past Marysville the rain stopped, the rain cleared, the roads dried out and we had a bit fun on the way into Eildon. The motel we stay at has some wonderful views of the Pondage and surrounding hills and makes it a very pleasant place to camp. We had a fairly quiet night and the next morning after a hearty breakfast we set off for a look at the weir and then made our way home on what turned out to be a good riding track. Thank goodness for all we made it home this time with no mishaps. P.S. Welcome and congratulations to Dean "Spoofy" Cummins on his nomination to join "Mad Mob" and I wish him well. Bird.

DEDERANG 24+25 SEPTEMBER 2011

Still one of my favourite rides especially when we include travelling over Whitfield, it makes it a fairly big day of riding but well worth the effort. With 8 bikes we had a very good trip, except for one mishap with "lucky" Dave being in the wrong place at just the right time to be hit by a tail light that came off my bike smashing into his headlight and just catching him in the leg. After retrieving the taillight with number plate attached we all realised just how much damage this missile could have done and I for one was very thankful it did only hit his light and not Dave or anyone else, the offending light has been secured never to come off again. The rest of the trip was excellent with everything a rider loves and the hotel waiting at the end of the ride is very comfy, the publican is friendly and welcoming and we brought our own company so we know that is good too. The next day was a pretty good ride as well with everyone getting home safe and sound. I hope everyone enjoyed the ride. Bird

SEPTEMBER 10TH GROVERS RIDE

Grover has invited all members and associates to his memorial ride for his very close mate "Mick"who he unfortunately lost as a result of a heart attack. Mick and Grover used to ride together regularly and Grover would like us to share in his celebration to the memory of his mate. The ride will leave Mooroopna BP at 10.30 am on Saturday 10th of September followed by a after party BBQ at Grover's shed, you can ring Grover on 0419363109 for more info.

WALWA RIDE AUGUST 2011

Luck was on our side this weekend with some great weather predicted for both days which was far better than what we had been having previous to this. We had 9 bikes in the group which set off from Mooroopna and headed for our first stop at Yarrawonga where we picked up 2 more riders and after a short coffee break we headed for Barnawartha for lunch. This is where the ride really starts to become what most riders look for with rolling corners and great views off a very full Hume Wier on one side and the greens hills on the other. After a fuel stop at Tallangatta we had the 30k run to Koetong Hotel where we picked up 2 more riders and did the final run to the Walwa Hotel where we stayed the night. It was good to kick back and relax with a few beers and listen to chat about the days ride. The next day was more of the same with the added trip over the Granya Gap and on for lunch at Yackandandah which was a memorable one, pie and chips? more like rock cake and fries. It was good to see 3 new riders on this trip, all commented on what a great ride it is and one even said " if anyone doesn't like that ride they should sell their bike, buy a scooter and ride around town."

BIRTHDAY PARTY 2011

Our second birthday party was a big success all round. The spit roast worked out just fine thanks to the efforts of Grover and Gundy, the veggies were damn fine thanks to Buzz and the deserts were yum thanks to all the girls. Laughs were the order of the night with some pretty funny stuff going on. We created a new extreme sport.... jackass cricket... cricket with a tennis ball fired from an orange gun at willing and brave young batsmen with most left with very painful welts on their legs from being hit. Our friend Budgie was very amusing with his "cousin it"impersonations and I think everyone there had a very good time. Thankyou to all who helped in making this night work. Bird

MAY 14th 15th 2011 RIDE TO TRENTHAM

Webby had done the ground work on the trip to Trentham and suggested we go there for our May ride so naturally we left all the organising up to him. Seven bikes left on what was a cloudy and very cool day. Our route took us to Nagambie, Heathcote, Kyeton and Trentham where we settled in at the hotel with a nice warm fire and good company for a very good nights fun. The next morning was very chilly but we had to get home, so rugged up we set of thru some pretty country toward Daylesford then Bendigo from there we came home thru Rushworth. Webby is to be congratulated on his organisation and leading the ride skills, both were faultless... well done.

SUNDAY RIDE BY GUNDY FOR APRIL 2011

With some concern about the weather we headed off at 10 am with 6 bikes and 10 people on them. The first stop was at a little coffee shop in Avenel, from there we road to Molesworth Hotel where although we had to wait some time for a meal it was worth the wait. We had been very lucky with the weather and had only found wet roads, apart from a small shower just out of Euroa, but things were getting cool when we made our final stop at the Toolamba Hotel. After the final roll of the dice the winner of the money was Dean, from that point we all made our way back home. Thanks to Gundy for leading so well on the day and thank you to those who came along . Bird