Ducati Monster Forum

Okay all yee Sydney people.

If we are going to do this each 2nd Month for 2010 plus whatever else gets thrown in between.

First ride would be 6th-7th Feb.
As I have my brother's wedding on the 6th and Marty asked if we can do a Sunday.
Will the 7th Feb work for people.

I'd be thinking we might head West to re-do the previous freezing ride some people had last year.
Meeting at Macca's Richmond, head up Kurrajong across Mt Vic to Jenolan Caves.

i live just down the road from Richmond Macca's you are all welcome to stop at my place... tea, coffee, cold drinks...

At this point in time im free most days...

NOTE: Coffee NOT available to Jukie

well then Betty, Andy55 and Jukie wont be going

well, you guys will be on your own ride adventure anyways - not to worry juls, there wil be more!

Sounds good Matty ,
maybe we can dedicate the ride to
Big T leaving the building,
went up to see him last night  OMG I can feel his pain :'( giving the Ti Monster away at that price , whoever buys that will be blessed what a machine.

We sure can make it a dedication ride.

Big T this one's for you.  [thumbsup]

Wow, is it going to take until February for you Sydney lot to get together for a ride?  What's taking you so long?

 ;D  Us Melbourne mob have already had one ride this year.   ;D

OK, yes, it did take us 3 or 4 months to arrange ...  [roll]

Hope you all enjoy scraping a peg for Big T. [thumbsup]

Cheers.

Yeah we're like a fine wine, time to age and get together  [cheeky]

Guys and Gals I can't do the weekend of the 6th & 7th February. I am actually away for the whole weekend. Bugggger....  [bang]

Can do the following weekend (13th or 14th Feb...)  [moto]

I'd say consider it moved then.  [thumbsup]

13th of Feb for the win. 14th is mcvalentines day or something.

Would have preferred the weekend prior myself (30/31 Jan), but anyway ... have fun peoples.

Contraversy already.
So do we go the weekend before which is the last weekend of the month.

7th Feb Big T can't make
13th-14th Heart Day  [roll] (thanks for pointing that out Craigo) but I guess it matters
30th-31st Jan is up for the offering

I wasn't meaning to stir the pot, just that we are unavailable for the first three weekends of Feb.

You have managed without us in the past [cheeky] ;D

Not wanting to be controversial in any way, I will do all three!!!! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

But for those who can't do the designated day, but can do before or after, let me know. Any excuse for a ride.

All dates are good for me at this time .
But the weather could be a tad hot  for  a ride out west for us senior dudes. ;D
How about a a bit more coastal  may be  K,V or old road /wisey's and do Oberon in march /april a bit milder then,plus we will have Betty and Jukie,Andy back.
Unless they turn feral in Tazzy. ;D

Cool direction can be wherever we want to go.
If Coastal is preferred then let's do that.

So the list might be

Rob S
Signora
Big T
Craigo ?
Matty
Dez
Monstar_100
Goldfish
Betty (depending on weekend)
Jukie (depending on weekend)

And can my Nick come even if he is monsterless? He is a nice boy!!!

yes he can come, but he might have to ride at the back, and park down the street ;D ;)

Thanks for that. Maybe this will be the subtle hint he needs to get himself a Monster. Mind you, the thought was there the whole time. He has kindly told me that if I ever decide to give up riding, he gets first dibs on the Monster.
Kaz.

I was a nice boy too before i went riding with the OZ monsters. they turned me into a Hooligan depraved bling addict and a DOM. ;D

Settle down you. All we did was get you into a full face helmet ... the rest, that's down to you - and it seems you have been encouraging others down a similar path.


There's a nice S4R up for sale, quite local ... only ridden by a little old man on Sundays (and the occasional Sat Ozmo run) ... never seen the rain ;D

Firstly, Rob, there is nothing wrong with being a hooligan, bling addicted DOM. It just makes you more interesting. I am sure that Jukie would agree that the naughty ones are always more appealing.

Secondly, I have forced my Nick to frequent the DMF Trading Post and brought a particular S4R to his attention. We can work on him. I am sure when we all get together in a symphony of bling and exhaust music, he will lose all composure and buy one of his own. He is only human afterall [roll].

Kaz.

Nice one Signora, but does this mean my marriage is over:

No Betty, my first impression of you was that you are a fox in disguise. Watch out for the nice ones, they can be just as naughty. Jukie would probably agree that you are Naughty but Nice!
Kaz ;D

Yep, I'll be there.

Brett

i will be keen for a ride if we can decide on a date

Yeah the dates are a little all over the place.
I might not have a bike for 30th/31st Jan
And maybe not even until the first week of Feb.

So 7th is fine for me or the weekend after.

I will try to  make any date you set, but, still waiting for 'bumblebee' to come home, insurance company rang me a couple of days ago and said that they are waiting for a couple of parts to arrive - end of thread jack - so post up when a date is set.







                                    Mmick

Sunday 14th February - DMF Ride Day.............

Lock it in Eddie......

If you say it's good.
It's good, no other special plans for the day?








No
Okay let's ride then.
Should be back on bike by then.

Steve?...........What the??? How you been?

have fun guys and enjoy the ride all  [moto] :-*

If I get there I will.

Hey all I know I did say Sunday 14th Feb but uuuummmmm I am kind of getting married on that day.....  [popcorn]

So a ride might be inappropriate..  :-\

So how about Saturday 13th Feb for Big Ts Bucks Party Ride.... ????

Freudian slip?

Thanks for pointing that out Betty....  [clap]  [clap]

Dam brain and all this marriage stuff....... Going senile already ...  ;D  ;D

Fixed.....  [moto]

Gee Trev I thought you were inviting all OzMo to your wedding. Are you now admitting that you forgot you were getting married on that day   ??? You may be retiring from the workforce and getting hitched but that's no reason to retire your brain cells. [laugh]

Okee dokee.
Saturday 13th for Big T's buck's ride.
Let's hope he has a bike still and I have a bike that runs.

Can we tie a blow-up doll to Trev's bike for the entire ride?

Umm, something you have ... ahh ... lying around Six?

I hope it shows no resemblance to a certain Spanish ice-cream vendor

Trev, that is just too funny. Cool calm Big T get all tied up in knot about the wedding date!  [clap] [clap]

Looking forward to Trev's last blast as a free man  [moto] [moto]

Lock me in Eddy , what a great theme for a ride Big T's send off
Sooooo where is the ride
Blow up doll  too funny [laugh] that's a must.
In a DMF shirt ?

Maybe a DML shirt?

I would expect many, many photos.

You leave little Paella ice cream boy out of this. But I will bring a texta to pencil in a whispy spanish mo on the doll.
Should look very authentic.

Has this fizzled out due to no Big T sugar and Matty's sick puppy ?????
If anyone is interested in a go out and its not dripping wet or 10gzillion % humidity in the shade
how bout an old road morning slow "dragin its arse like a wormy dog" old farts ride
with a cup of tea a Bex and a good lie down after @ The Pie in the Sky
?

   Sounds irresistable, please count me in.

Hey Dez,

It might have fizzled.. Sat's forecast is for a shower or two, late thunderstorms.. I forgot to ask SWMBO so I'm tentative (and Sat's have got hard due to swimming lessons for nemo and dory)...

so far we have
- Dezmonster
- rengang

add your name here...

Thanks Goldie
sooooo we will can bury this one looks like all I get is a good lie down hmmm [evil]
 must make use of that and get busy
with the missus ;D ahh silver lining and all that.
Lets see if we can revive a Sydney ride day A.S.A.P.
Matty get that bike going soon pleassse.
And RobS hello you out there ?
 lets get you on that shiny Monster riding and out of the shed polishing  ;)

Yep sorry, trying everything I can.
It'll go to another shop next week I hope.
Will keep you all updated on the progress and hope to be out riding by the end of Feb.

It would seem that you guys struggle without Jukie firing rockets.

Are we looking at the first weekend in April?

If I have a bike by then  :'(
We weren't wusses, not great weather conditions on the day.
Plus I'd look funny in the Golf with leathers and a helmet

Easter is early this year good friday 2nd April.

Well there's another Double Demerit weekend.

Sorry, but DD's and riding = not good things...

Can I suggest we avoid them...

Yep lets not go out then.

Count me in for the next ride  [moto]

Any more info on the next ride?

Nothing really at this point, but maybe down to Kangaroo Valley.
Haven't been down there for ages.

Sounds like a plan Matty
book it in ;D

Okay so lets look at Sunday 11th April.

Meeting at Shell Kirrawee cnr Princes Hwy and The Boulavarde.

Map Here (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=princes+hwy+cnr+The+Boulevarde,+kirrawee,+nsw&daddr=Sir+Bertram+Stevens+Dr+to:Bald+Hill+to:Southern+Fwy+to:The+Link+Road,+Mount+Keira,+NSW+to:Mount+Keira+Rd+to:Mount+Keira+Road,+West+Wollongong,+NSW+to:Macquarie+Pass+National+Park,+New+South+Wales+(Macquarie+Pass+National+Park)+to:Moss+Vale+Road,+Barrengarry,+NSW+to:Moss+Vale+Road,+Kangaroo+Valley,+NSW&geocode=FazJ-P0djVwBCSmzbmtte8cSazG1-vezG1B_XA%3BFdzF9_0dTQgBCQ%3BFXjJ9f0dRQkACSGxqUUnCW6dGw%3BFW009P0daTH-CA%3BFbGK8_0dDb39CCnpbIHk9hsTazEqMMF0y92Irw%3BFaYs8_0d3rb9CA%3BFWPA8v0dSQj-CClPj02VmBwTazFgINtucrOPYQ%3BFdCj8P0d6t36CCELLDvQDTlgoA%3BFfB67v0d_934CCmrhOIkyoMTazHJ_D2OUvLZTQ%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,5&sll=-34.737945,150.570374&sspn=0.149248,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.588563,150.775681&spn=0.299034,0.617294&z=11)

 I wonder if I can make this one. ;)

You've got about a month after Monday.
I'll help you anyway I can.  [thumbsup]

sounds good matty ...im in .......nice to see the monster back on the road this morning..... [thumbsup]

Sorry Matty ... someone is doing night shift that weekend, so we won't be able to make it.

Have fun peoples and stay safe!

Count me in  [moto]

If we still have the CBR the missus will come along aswell  [moto]  [moto]

And I just realized I have a full day shoot on the day before.  :P

what you cant come out to play by yourself?

You're asking the wrong person  [laugh] :-[  :-X

Night shift buggers me up too though.

Jukie, can Betty come out to play?
We promise to be good and come back before dinner.....

i already told him he can, and not too worry about me, its just when i get home early hours of the morning i alway somehow wake him up and then he cant get back to sleep, and feel like crap all day, and it just so happens i have 2 of these shifts in a row, and by the 2nd one im like a zoombie and dont know where iam. see what happen anyway, never know.

We'll see ... I might opt out.

http://www.theitalianfestival.com.au/ (http://www.theitalianfestival.com.au/)

OK Kaz & I are in.

I'm in.  [moto]

Matty. Are you still in??? I need someone fast to follow to keep my momentum happening. [thumbsup]

Yes'um I'll be there.
Maybe a little weary and hung-over from shooting a wedding but I'll be there.

Sounds like Kill Bill Australia.

Matty's dark side? [evil]  ???   Chk, Chk, Boom!  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

It's pixels at 10 paces...

Can a non-monster join this 11th April ride? ???

you are always welcome Chris

Yeah you can bring the Viffer.













You might just have to ride of the back a little.............
















Maybe a little more.
Course you can mate, there might even be an SBK or two there.

So Matty, Any idea where your going yet  ???

Yeah here. Come for as far as you can, at least the Pie Shop.

Map Here (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=princes+hwy+cnr+The+Boulevarde,+kirrawee,+nsw&daddr=Sir+Bertram+Stevens+Dr+to:Bald+Hill+to:Southern+Fwy+to:The+Link+Road,+Mount+Keira,+NSW+to:Mount+Keira+Rd+to:Mount+Keira+Road,+West+Wollongong,+NSW+to:Macquarie+Pass+National+Park,+New+South+Wales+(Macquarie+Pass+National+Park)+to:Moss+Vale+Road,+Barrengarry,+NSW+to:Moss+Vale+Road,+Kangaroo+Valley,+NSW&geocode=FazJ-P0djVwBCSmzbmtte8cSazG1-vezG1B_XA%3BFdzF9_0dTQgBCQ%3BFXjJ9f0dRQkACSGxqUUnCW6dGw%3BFW009P0daTH-CA%3BFbGK8_0dDb39CCnpbIHk9hsTazEqMMF0y92Irw%3BFaYs8_0d3rb9CA%3BFWPA8v0dSQj-CClPj02VmBwTazFgINtucrOPYQ%3BFdCj8P0d6t36CCELLDvQDTlgoA%3BFfB67v0d_934CCmrhOIkyoMTazHJ_D2OUvLZTQ%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,5&sll=-34.737945,150.570374&sspn=0.149248,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.588563,150.775681&spn=0.299034,0.617294&z=11)

lets wait and see  [thumbsup]

Go on Dock. There may even be a blow in from Vic on this ride.  [roll]

I like a good blowing..oops did i write that ,i was just thinking it. Damn autism  >:(

Is Doc a reall person ?  [laugh]
Does he actually ride a Ducati ?  [laugh]

I guess we'll have to wait and see  ;D


 [bow_down]

Nah he's just a fig leaf of our imaginations.  ;D
And soon he will be of yours too.

No.. if you include him me and his other imaginary friend, he's actual three people.

I think one of us rides a Ducati.  ???

Can't remember if it was
Dock
Strada or
Vince

who owned a Ducati, I have seen one of them out on a Duc.

Allegedly  [thumbsup]

I think I have seen it too but it was in Feb/March 2009 so could still be a collective fig leaf  [roll]

Do they still sell pie's at the pie shop  [cheeky]

No just sausage rolls, chicko rolls and Portuguese tarts.

ill take a Portuguese tart thanks, make mine a brunette!

So you like riding pillion then ??  ;D ;)

I'm in (if Mexican Monsters are allowed [roll])  [moto] [thumbsup]

I wish i could come,Its been a while HP :'(

Borrow a bike!
Course your welcome Heather.

Don't know anyone With a spare  :(

Where's that red beast Matty was borrowing?  [evil]

No chance , Not me  >:(

Man up Vincenzo, what sort of WogBoy are you if you won't ride a scooter?

I didn't say i wouldnt ride a scooter.....Its not a Vespa .  [cheeky]

Vespa advertising for young people Pubblicità Vespa giovani (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSNVWjVoDRs&feature=channel#vhq)

uhmm... i have to play in the sand pit with my Tonka truck  ;D...




ps; I didn't get it?? (really I didn't  ???)

I think she's referring to picking up the randy tarts !!

I have a vespa, and the day rate for hire is one arancini happy meal  [moto]

What about mostro, he has a vespa, a m900 and the sherpa... Not sure what any of those are going to cost you, as we know that Mostro is an international sales superstar (and man of mystery)

I was going to suggest that Vespas are much easier to come by ... so it seems Dock is running out of excuses ... and may have even painted himself into a corner.

And he'd still ride quicker than me!

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Can you see the corner.............
Go with me people.

shit! who is that guy ? thanks Nick, I might just forward that quote to my boss!

now, we all know(or maybe not), that Vale got his start racing Vespas around the local car park with his mates. I can see that this could be the next evolution in the DMF - Vespa Racing - of course, it would have to be a 2nd bike - can't be your only bike.  ;)

The list.

Matty
Nick
Ivan
Vince (if he can get a scooter)
Chris (Viffer)
Nick MkII
Kaz
Heather (Mexican Guest)
Dez
RobS
Craigo
Glenn aka Serious Groper
Hambo ?
Danno ?

Anyone else I can't find or have forgotten jump in.

    Really sorry to have to miss this one, I'm in WA for work and also without licence for 3 months  :'( . however, come July . . .  [evil]

Just in case people are wondering who the hell these people are, I've translated into OzMo handles...

mattyvas - Matty
goldFiSh - Nick
Mostro900 - Ivan
Dockstrada - Vince (if he can get a scooter)
sydmonster - Chris (Viffer)
Nickati - Nick MkII
signora monster - Kaz
heatherp - Heather (Mexican Guest)
Dezmonster - Dez
RobS
Craigo
Glenn aka Serious Groper
Hambo ?
Dannog ?

Anyone else I can't find or have forgotten jump in.

Sorry I was in the real world I guess.

yep. but most of us live in our little fantasy world!

sorry, can't make it on the 11th, gonna be in en zed. mind you, if Vince needs a bike....(only Sherpa available at this time though  ;) )

 :(  Will miss you Mostro.  Catch up on visit No:2 ?

C'mon Vince - no excuse now. You can carry all our gear.  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

and the mocca pot, camping stove and grinder

Yeah, bummer Heather, but I think you'll be in town for a bit won't you ?

yes, as per Nick's post, you guys can have a ride, plus Vince can bring all the picnic gear !  [coffee] [drink] [beer] [wine] [popcorn] [bacon]   [thumbsup]

Yeah a picnic in Kangaroo Valley down by the river how very romantic.
Arancini, cafe, custard cannoli.

At this rate, I might have to bring the fourby and the fridge instead of the Monster. Need the fridge to keep the Chinotto cold!  [drink]

The Sherpa can carry anything and everything. Chinotto too.  [thumbsup]

The Sherpa

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3326424327_b80d771af1_o.jpg)

Quik question gang! what time do you think the pack will be back by, ruffly?? before 6pmish?

yup i'd say b4 6

Hay Matty
not familiar with the destination's layout.
Is this a BYO tea sandwiches and scones in the back pack
or is there a cafe for refreshments and [coffee]
Somewhere for a swim so I can pack the budgie smuglers and chamois towel ?

Dez, usually eat at the pub in Kangaroo Valley, but there's other options as well - bakery / pie shop etc...

And I'm sure we can at least find a puddle somewhere to warrant packing said budgie smugglers.  :o

Your options would be at the coast, not at KV I would think - Kiama / Geringong, or one of the beaches within the RNP.

So I thought I would post up some more details for those not familar with the Illawarra loop:

Typical running sheet for a day with lots of people:

 8.00am:  Meet at Shell Kirrawee - Cnr of the Boulevard and Princess Hwy, Kirrawee. Fuel up.
 8.30am:  Depart, via the Royal National Park.
              Stop briefly at Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops) to regroup, collect any others meeting here
              Fuel Stop at Albion Park Rail (for the S4Rs) and regroup - there's no easy fuel at KV from memory.
              MQ Pass, past the Pie Shop, through Robertson and onto Pearsons Lane to Kangaroo Valley
12.00pm: Lunch @ Kangaroo Valley
 1.30pm:  Continue South via Camberrawarra Mountain.
              At then end, back up to Albion Park via "Kiama International Speedway"
              Fuel up and then back north via Mt Keira and the RNP again.
 4.30pm   Back into Sutherland, to go our own ways..



MAP LINK (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=princes+hwy+cnr+The+Boulevarde,+kirrawee,+nsw&daddr=Sir+Bertram+Stevens+Dr+to:Lawrence+Hargrave+Dr+to:Princes+Hwy+to:Mount+Keira+Rd+to:Moss+Vale+Road,+Kangaroo+Valley,+NSW+to:Cambewarra+Rd+to:Mount+Keira+Rd+to:The+Link+Road+to:Princes+Hwy+to:Lawrence+Hargrave+Dr+to:-34.210666,151.010857+to:Sir+Bertram+Stevens+Dr+to:Princes+Hwy&geocode=FazJ-P0djVwBCSmzbmtte8cSazG1-vezG1B_XA%3BFQYt9_0dAk4BCQ%3BFU7S9f0d8Oj_CA%3BFaAZ9f0d3j__CA%3BFUY38_0dKqf9CA%3BFTrl7f0dMCH5CCmrhOIkyoMTazHJ_D2OUvLZTQ%3BFQpm7P0dzNH5CA%3BFe7z8v0dlM79CA%3BFVGH8_0dILn9CA%3BFQz79P0dPCT_CA%3BFXXT9f0dI9z_CA%3B%3BFQD99v0duAkBCQ%3BFXy_-P0dok4BCQ&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=11&sz=14&via=1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12&sll=-34.209673,151.026134&sspn=0.050325,0.094156&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.379713,150.89447&spn=0.803579,1.5065&z=10)

Thanks Goldfish.  [thumbsup]

Thanks.
So now who's up for the day?

1. goldFiSh, meeting at Shell Kirawee
2. mattyvas, meeting at Shell Kirawee
3. heatherp (assume coming from the north?)

add your name....

Cya at Shell Kirraweeeee. I know the route, I'll sweep cause I've only got 1 point. It's like playing russian roulette with my licence every time I leave the house ;)

This was the list I complied earlier from people who were chatting in the thread

mattyvas
goldFiSh
Mostro900?
Dockstrada
sydmonster
Nickati
signora monster
heatherp
Dezmonster
RobS
Craigo
Serious Groper
Hambo ?
Dannog ?

1. goldFiSh, meeting at Shell Kirawee
2. mattyvas, meeting at Shell Kirawee
3. heatherp (assume coming from the north?)
4. DUCMONROB (will meet somwhere in Wollongong)

Signora Monster
Heatherp
Nickati
will all meet at the Shell at Kirawee, I think we may need to leave Friday or Saturday to get out to the sticks before 8 am on Sunday.......

Hmn glad I seem to be able to function without sleep just so long as I have  [coffee] [laugh]

Heather, it is a matter of balance.

At least this way you get good company on the Saturday night but still get to ride with the riff-raff on Sunday [evil]

Thought you weren't coming on this ride Betty  [roll] :-*

Nah that would require me to step up to riff-raff status ... unfortunatley I am a long way short of reaching those heights.

But if you come along too Betty, we might be able to outnumber the Riffraff!   [laugh] [laugh][bow_down]

+1 for another Shell Kirawee meet up as I don't know the way... and my sense of direction is like my cookin, non-existant.

Hopefully will be there on the Multi.. :) meet you at Kirrawee..

I'm keen, as long as you're not going to go too crazy fast.

The list as of today:

1. goldFiSh, meeting at Shell Kirawee
2. mattyvas, meeting at Shell Kirawee
3. heatherp (assume coming from the north?)
4. DUCMONROB (will meet somwhere in Wollongong)
5. Craigo (Kirrawee)
6. Signora Monster (Kirrawee)
7. Nickati (Kirrawee)
8. sydmonster (Kirrawee)
9. Ozducati (Kirrawee)
10. suzyj (Kirrawee)

Suzy, it's a group ride, it's inherently slow!

Saying that, some may choose to go fast, just means they get to wait for the others at each turn off / stop point.

Exactly as Goldfish said Suzyj.
A group ride is usually a slower pace overall. And from what I am told lately we Oz Monster folk
are very very tame compared to most group rides. There is no wheelie or stoppie action from us lot.
We are (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IwFwq6E0k8Q/RpQ-R8wr4FI/AAAAAAAAACc/BJZMrTcAZXc/s320/Angel%2Bsmiley.bmp) really.

Don't forget me ;D
And Dez ;D

Just to confirm the meet time Kirawee 8.00am ish.
Us age challenged northerners will  need a pit stop half way.

Pray for good weather [bow_down] [bow_down]

Oh  note to self, with all the female riders attending i better get a hair cut [laugh].

Do you want to meet somewhere Rob ??
I'll also get a hair cut with all these ladies around......but no Jukie  :'( :'( :'(
Glad to see all the ladies out for a ride !

1. goldFiSh, meeting at Shell Kirawee
2. mattyvas, meeting at Shell Kirawee
3. heatherp (assume coming from the north?)
4. DUCMONROB (will meet somwhere in Wollongong)
5. Craigo (Kirrawee)
6. Signora Monster (Kirrawee)
7. Nickati (Kirrawee)
8. sydmonster (Kirrawee)
9. Ozducati (Kirrawee)
10. suzyj (Kirrawee)
11. Dezmonster (Kirrawee)
12. RobS (Kirrawee)

If you can better to make it closer to 8am than ish, gives us a better start to the day.

So which way you all heading through Wollongong?

Should I meet you all at the bottom of Mt Ousley where the speed cam is???

Rob better get a hair cut too!

yep no bike no ride for me, as well as night shift me very very sad :'( :'( :'(

Yes Heather will be coming from the north

And we will be there AT 8 and not late.
Departing the Shell Kirrawee at 8.05 I heard was the plan ?

yep that's the plan.
and we all know what happens with plans.
Now lets hope there is mostly sunshine around for Sunday.

And betty will be there he will just have to leave at 5:00am to get there :o

Betty is most welcome to meet us at our place (7am) and we can head out together....or he can come for a sleep over the night before. I promise we won't lead that sweet boy astray.  [laugh]

Jukie you're missing out on everything else so you may as well let Betty out to play.
Can he have a day pass ?
A Permission slip ?
Day release ?
He has been a good boy lately  [thumbsup]

can’t wait for Sunday

anyone riding out from beecroft way?

Paul

How's Pennant Hills for close ?
We can meet you some where near on our way.
PM me, we are planning to leave at 7

I already told him he can go ages ago no problems here

1. goldFiSh (Kirrawee)
2. mattyvas (Kirrawee)
3. heatherp (somewhere north @ 7am)
4. DUCMONROB (will meet somewhere in Woolongong)
5. Craigo (Kirrawee)
6. Signora Monster (somewhere north @ 7am)
7. Nickati (somewhere north @ 7am)
8. sydmonster (Kirrawee)
9. Ozducati (Kirrawee)
10. suzyj (Kirrawee)
11. Dezmonster (Kirrawee)
12. RobS (Kirrawee)
13. Betty
14. Antonia7618 (Kirrawee)

The plan is to meet and fuel up ready for an 8.30 depart from Kirrawee. If you're up for a chit chat, then get there at 8  [thumbsup]

Thanks Boss !
Betty is from way way up North !

Sounds good, name a place to meet [moto]

PM sent

Hey Rob,

   We aren't coming down the botton of Ousley, the route takes us off at Piton Road
heading down Mount Keira. So you can head up Ousley and take the Piton Road and pick us up
there. Or you can head to Bald Hill and pick us up at 9a, and a bit.

Up to you.  [thumbsup]

Hay Matty
weather prediction is for chance of showers [puke]
what say all for this ride?
My vote would be take the chance,
looking forward to meeting new and old faces
plus the symphony of sound from such a large group.
 How about a review the night before?
Is Jukie coming?
hope so.

No worries let you know!

Yep I'd agree Dez to chance it.
There is plenty of place to shorten the day if it turns ugly.
And no Jukie won't be out she is on night shift.

I am working the day/night before and won't finish until 10pm so I'll check late to see what happening.

Yeah the weather forcast is getting better people [moto]

Yes it is.  ;D

1. goldFiSh (Kirrawee)
2. mattyvas (Kirrawee)
3. heatherp (somewhere north @ 7am)
4. DUCMONROB (will meet somewhere in Woolongong)
5. Craigo (Kirrawee)
6. Signora Monster (somewhere north @ 7am)
7. Nickati (somewhere north @ 7am)
8. sydmonster (Kirrawee)
9. Ozducati (Kirrawee)
10. suzyj (Kirrawee)
11. Dezmonster (Kirrawee)
12. RobS (Kirrawee)
13. Betty
14. Antonia7618 (Kirrawee)

So is this the final list?

Im still in, quick Q though. Kirrawe petrol station, what/where is it exactly? (tried looking, but this is a BIG thread)  ;D

Chris, it's the Miranda turn off , cnr the boulevard and the highway - just follow the highway down and it's the shell on the left going south. From memory it's the second servo on the left after crossing tom uglys bridge.

Yep just head down the Princes Highway over Tom Ugly's Bridge round the sweaper.
Head up the hill past Macca's, the Caltex Woolworths servo then it's just a few hundred metres up on the left
at the next set of lights.

If you want to count the lights it's the 5th set of lights from the bridge.  [thumbsup]

Where is the Princess Highway and what bridge Matty ???  ;D

not near pennant hills  [cheeky] hope you've got your visa packed  ;D

From the Hills this is the easiest way to go.
If you don't have e-tags for the bike you can head down Beecroft Road to Blaxland Road then down past
Homebush and follow along down King Georges Road till you meet Princes Highway and up to Kirrawee.

or use this Map here (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Pennant+Hills+Rd,+Pennant+Hills+NSW+2120&daddr=The+Boulevarde&geocode=Fe0s_f0dchsBCSnTS9D5uqYSazFRQXX-_5LH4g%3BFWLK-P0dLGABCQ&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&sll=-34.041636,151.086559&sspn=0.037624,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.882387,151.169815&spn=0.301553,0.617294&z=11)

Nearly missed this one, I am keen for a ride.
I will be coming from Castle Hill so if anyone wants to hook up on the way PM me.
Craigo, What time you heading off?

Edit > Just got my bike out to wash and prepare, NO REGO, it ran out yesterday Doh!  [bang] Have fun everyone.

Just off the kings way  ;D

Tri! Dude!

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everyone else see ya tomorrow at Kirraweeeeeee!

Can't you just do it all online nowadays?

Get to it Tri ... rta website:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/myrta/myrego/index.html (http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/myrta/myrego/index.html)

If you can pay your greenslip and rego online are you not ready to go?

I have to pull out too sorry, got too much going on with new house / family and work stuff.. hopefully next time or one night in Leichhardt maybe.. enjoy all, have a good day and ride safe!

Seems strange down there it all appears to be about Princess', Kings, Tom Ugly  and The Shire ????
WTF goes on down there.

Thanks Goldfish, Visa is packed.

Looks like we are in luck, we have a Mexican (Heather) with us so she should know her way around.

How are we off for fuel stops tomorrow ?

Awsum weather forcast  [thumbsup]

are you packing a jerry can?

don't sweat it Nick, matty's a vetran of this ride so hes got it covered to cater for the megre S4Rs fuel capacity...

See you at the turn off to mt Keira Rd off Picton Rd.

I will park at 930am.

Rob

See you tomoz gang!

Wakey, wakey people.

Onn our way !

Lucky buggers !!!  [bang]

 [moto] [leo] [bang]

So that was you on the hume...  Bugger.  Hope it wasn't too expensive.

Many thanks everyone for a really memorable day out.  What a hoot!

Jukie and Sydmonster found.
They back tracked and she got dropped back at Shell Kirrawee.
Everyone fine.

my volcan-sense-of-direction let me down and somehow only found Sydney!  [thumbsup] Thanks for having a blue sheep along gang! Top ride! Who's got pics  ;D

Anyone like red
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Roadkill(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/P4110606.jpg)
Fill up
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Looks like I missed out on a good ride  :( The Bayliss looks nice any other pics, the other two Vince and his imaginary Friend want to have a look  ???

Hey Jukie whats with the new tick, Two photo shoots........ twice you horizontal  [cheeky]

Great day out!

Good to Syd & Jukie made it out OK.

Lets do it again real soon. [thumbsup] [moto] [beer]

Rob

Well we just arrived home peoples.

May be able to catch my breath before I dose off.

yep all good now just had a little detour [thumbsup]

Here you go Dock just for you :-*

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Sorry Nick the cats out of the bag ;D :D

also like to thank SYDMONSTER you are a legend for looking after me and my bot while i was cupcake for ya, and thanks again for the food, my Chris always looks after me :-* :-*

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Thanks Rob !
Thanks everyone for a top day,Kaz, Matty, Rob, Heather,Rob,Mark,Chris,Suzy,Nick,Julie,Craig,Paul & Des WOW what a blast.
It is the longest ride we've ever been on, top company, great food and even better roads.
Glad you made it Jukie.......... Good to see you upright & horizontal, thanks for the hugs, missed out on the slaps, I'll save them for next time. Hope you enjoyed the shoulder massage whilst sleeping at the lunch stop XXX

Cheers Guys N Girls !

Thanks guys and girls another great day. [moto]

Thanks to Matty/ Goldie/ excellent tour guides. [thumbsup]

Fess up  paul how much did you get stung for?  [leo]:'(

Note to self don't follow Sydmonster :o


Beavis and Butthead aka (Sydmonster and Betty );D

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Lunch

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The pack

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Plotting to kidnap Jukie is what's happening here !

sshhhh it was our little secret Chris needed some Jukie time alone. And that was you that was massage me you naughy boy you  :o [evil], you will need a good slapping when i see you next

Yeah I think the insurance talk I had with Mark may have worked  8)

hmmm got get a new one sooner or later [evil]

So you and Chris took  a different root ??
As for the slaps.....
Promises Promises  :-*

155km (fine to be posted)

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic day!  [thumbsup]

 :o :o

bummer

Sorry to hear that.  :-\

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Before the after lunch excursion.

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Not a great start to the morning, 2 hours sleep then a two hour ride to lie on the ground....

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Sorry there Nickati had to get one of you parking the Signora Monster today.....

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The rest of them are HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/sets/72157623705289031/)

Hay I didn't get the valet parking ^
Fantastic day stunning roads good people lots and lots of RED
Including my eyes after such a long ride.
Ouch Paul 155k's [bang] hope you have lots of back up points
I was wondering what you were doing you took off like a cut snake ???
Thanks to Matty again and all the other directors
Nice to meet you Rob I want your bike !!!! those arrows sounded amazing as you disappeared into the
distance .

   Ouch thats going to hurt :'(
   Where was the fire :(

Better check this thread, may be of some help.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=32332.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=32332.0)

I'm glad you got home and didn't have any problems but I'm/we're just a bit confused as to why it took so long for you to call us to say where you were and that you were okay.
We did spend quite sometime waiting_wondering_calling to see if we could find you guys. It would have saved the rest of us
waiting on the road and hoping that you were both on the bike somewhere.

But maybe that's just me ???

Oh and yes great day out, fabulous skies. Little windy on the way back poor Signora was riding sideways into it.
Secondary roads memorized for the return from Kangaroo Valley next time round.
That is if Ducmonrob doesn't get to join us.
Unfortunately the Pass was a little busy with traffic and a rider down (not us) but Cambarwarra Mountain!
What a hoot in both directions.  [thumbsup]

Hey Dez thanks for the complements. Great to meet you and all the other newbies! [thumbsup]


I will try my hardest to join when you all come and play in my back yard.

Just make sure to give me a call if i'm off the raydar! [thumbsup]

well Matty we took some wrong turns and then we thought we were running behind you guys so we kept on riding to catch up not realising we were infront of your guys not behind, so we didn't want to stop. we did slow down at pheasent but nobody was there which made us hurry even more. Sorry about all the confusion, we just honestly thought we were behind you guys and that will would catch up on the freeway somewhere

It felt shocking, must have looked funny to watch me getting swept away. Matty, those sandbags are sounding like a great idea. Maybe even an engine transplant at the same time (to haul those sandbags) ! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Bigger Fun bags may fix it  ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

Careful what you wish for Nickati! It could cost you...... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
 ;D

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Bloody Italians ... they're all the same!

Yep got their hands out so they can speak.
and Heather in the back ground thinking look at these two.....

Nope mate its not just you, its all of us and it means you care  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] so Thank you!
; as Jukie wrote, we thought we were behind. When we didn't see any one at P/Nest we thought you were all back in Sydney. Hope we didn't cause too much stress; trying to answer the phone on a packed h/way wasn't exactly going to be easy either.
Thanks to every one for a great ride day!

Yeah, so similar that you can't tell us apart!  [laugh] [laugh]

I think Kaz was wondering what the weather is like up there

 [thumbsup]
Hey, if she wanted to know she'd ask you. Seriously, that's a funny photo  [thumbsup]

 [thumbsup] wiping the tears from my eyes now LOL  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]  [clap]
Sensational

and


Being one of the people waiting and wondering what to do from there, I can say that it was out of care and concern. It's not that we doubted you guys, but here's me recounting my train of thought:
- Jules was obviously very tired throughout the day, due to a severe lack of sleep
- her phone and stuff was in the backpack that Mark was wearing = no means to contact her
- Sydmonster's phone was ringing and not answering (so it was not like you weren't in mobile coverage)
- no-one had a call / txt saying you guys were OK
- we were waiting there for quite a while, multiple calls were made, no answer..

I don't know about you others there, but my mind started to wonder if something had gone wrong, and the longer it was the more worried I got.

So here's the lessons learned for me:
- everyone on the ride should have at least two other riders' numbers with them - we used to do this religiously, but it was plainly obvious that this was not the case this time.
- group rides need better organisation - groups of that size need leaders / people waiting at corners / someone to hang at the back. We had this by default for most of the ride, but it needs to be better formalised.
- if you get detached from the group, then stop and phone / txt others on the ride. Better to take 5 mins to stop and txt than radio silence..

The good things
- we tried to let people know about known warning items on differing sections - the moss in the RNP, the scout camp right hander in Mt Keira etc
- it was an awesome day - good group with lots of new faces, great weather, good conditions (except for the wind)
- we all came out of it in 1 piece (with the exception of Pauls points and wallet)

We'll need to be better organised next time, with perhaps some better planning and better organisaiton on the day. I think we need to be able to split into 2-3 groups of pace, and we should encourage everyone to have a safety check prior to leaving and a reminder / discussion about traveling in larger groups...

Glad that everyone returned home safely  [thumbsup]

That's why I snapped it.
Had to get Signora beside one of you guys!
I'd say the atmospheric difference would be 3-5.C   [cheeky] [cheeky]

Umm, just a little.

Honestly I think we had it pretty much right ... we all kinda know the drill. There was almost always somebody waiting at a change of direction and always someone (me) at the back. There seems to have just been one corner where there was a temporary hiccup and the default is to continue straight ahead until someone indicates to turn.

But maybe after an hour or so a phone call would have been good [cheeky]

Yeah but all ended well, we didn't mind waiting due to our concern but communication could have saved a lot of time.
Alls good and ends well.
Glad that there was no more Crash Test Jukie's......

I agree that we got it mostly right, it's just the "mostly" bit I want to change to "always"

Seriously, I noticed that Chris's hiviz was absent during 2nd regroup after lunch, but didn't put it all together, I was up front leading and "just figured" that others had it covered. I guess its better not to assume next time.

Thanks everyone for a great day.

Wonderful to meet so many more OzMos in the flesh  [roll]

Hope to catch up with you again on the return trip (see Bar Italia thread).


 [moto]  [thumbsup] [beer] [moto] [thumbsup]

The key is to know who is in front of you and who is behind ... and if need be some of you guys just might need to slow down a bit to get a visual every now and then.

It doesn't need to be constant, but if there is a long stretch between turn-offs its just nice to now they are still there. It also doesn't mean everybody has to trundle along at 10km/h under the limit.

There are a few compromises with such large groups ... I think it is worth it, but some don't.

Agree with everything said and I guess that's why I put it out there first.
I didn't mind the waiting so much, it was the wandering mind of what might/could of happened.

Yes all day there was some-one waiting at a major change in direction to mark where we were heading.
I have to say that is probably the 2nd largest OzMo's ride I've been on, so keeping count of helmets was not always easy.
It may well have been me who screwed up loosing Syd & Jukie but I'm not sure if they even got up to where we did turn off
after leaving the lunch stop.

I did set off early from the turn only to find Betty and Signora not with the group, so a hasty u-turn and I caught them.
This is when I might have lost them  ???

Very true Betty the group did get pretty strung out over the day and there will always be faster and slower riders.
We have just learned what has been pointed out by Goldfish, that we must exchange more numbers and if ever you get lost
in such a long Monster train or loose site of riders for more than 15-30 mins stopping and contacting someone regardless of your position would be a good idea.

I don't want to tread on anyone's toes and no-one is talking fault, it's just leasons for us to learn as the size of the group
grows and people are comfortable at different paces.

Can I just say now that I hate you all.  I was quite content until the weekend with my nice little stock 695.  Sure, the seat really wanted to come up a little, and the front end's a tad soft.

But now I've spent all my spare time over the last two days looking at frigging bling on the intertubes.  Oooh, some Pazzo levers like Kaz has would be nice, and Heather's bar end mirrors are the duck's guts.  And that Sargent seat...  How about some new bars, after all mine have some little rust spots, and I can convince myself they're a tad high?  Rizoma or Suburban Machinery?  Gee, monsters look nice wit a tail chop...

Aaargh!  You're all evil, I tell yas.  Evil!

Yes. Those of us who vow to "Never Bling" should know better and eat our words.  [roll]

Like I say, "There is always something"!  ;D

And....nothing like a group ride to get lots of ideas.  [moto]

Ha ha.  [evil]

I remember a time when I was adamant that I would not bling my bike and I was very happy with it until I met up with other Monsters and their bling.  [bang]

Welcome to the club Suzyj.  [thumbsup]

Ohhhhh Suzyj,

     Bling begins with your first OzMo's ride!
I remember mine fondly, it was a wee little ride out to Bathurst.
I pedaled my stock little 620 pretty hard that day, I was Signora always playing catch up.

That day the bling bug bit and look at me now.........
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Sorry gang, lessons learnt...
...as previous, apologies for all the concern caused. It wasn't till in Sydney peak traffic that we first heard the phone and we weren't in a safe position to answer when we heard it. By that stage we were close to our destination (petrol station) so that is when we made our first call. At first I thought no one had my number nor did I have any one elses, but little did I realise, Matty did.
Being part of the old DML crew means that this was my first group ride with any of you (i know hard to beleive!!)...

Again sorry for the concern caused, and likewise I would have started thinking the worst. Its easy to say now, but I now it wouldn't have been an easy position to be in for all of you.

How we separated so easily I'm not sure?? We were following a part of the pack, but got caught in cage traffic back up the mountain. Bikes just kept passing us & with a pillion I simply wont push past cars, (think about the other person on).
So then we slowed at every intersection looking for others, didn't find anyone and eventually had to join into the high-way once Jukie knew were we where.
Again the only spot we knew people would eventually be at was Pheasants nest, no one there, but again we guessed wrong and thought we were still behind. No excuse for not checking my phone, just trying to bring clarity to it all.

Chris, don't stress too much over it. The main thing is that you guys are OK. You have got to expect that with so many people on a group ride that things like this can happen. You did not see a corner marker and you kept going. Not really your fault. You were trying to keep you and your pillion safe. All is good.  [thumbsup]
I am sure that I speak for everyone in saying that it was a fantastic day.
 [beer], Kaz.

So, did you ALL enjoy yourselves ??







                                Mmick

I sure did !!!
Don't know about the rest of em !
Top day out and over 500 kms for us.

Shame you have to work Sundays Mick. :(

Tis was a decent run, some new faces and good weather. [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]

Rob

Yep  [thumbsup]

Hmmm know that drill....  [moto] [leo] [bang] [bow_down] [bang] [drink]

So why don't we do this for the next group ride then.

The North West Loop (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=windsor+nsw&daddr=broke+nsw+to:Bylong+Valley+Way+to:bylong+to:lithgow+to:Windsor+NSW&hl=en&geocode=FZIr__0dyUr9CCm1B4oQZGINazEl8FksprKrRw%3BFYpBDP4d8qcBCSnfGLwmN8YMazFVriO9Dd14Dg%3BFWCBEf4dfP70CA%3BFeNZEf4dCo_yCCkLGzNmZBYMazF_O6pg6Zd4xQ%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3B&mra=ls&via=2&sll=-33.066226,150.858765&sspn=1.71939,2.80426&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.001753,150.825806&spn=1.218518,2.469177&z=9)

In early June, traditional 1st or 2nd Saturday depending on long weekend double demerit points extra.

So, is there dirt on that circuit?

There was one little dirt hill but I think there is a way to do it without that little little bit.
And there was a small amount of road works finishing one section but I'd say this would be gone by June.

 Route looks good, Putty *and* Bells in a single trip, + Big Iain' Secret Road of Joy.  I'm in.

10 ish hours riding though, not for the feint hearted.. We'll have to make sure we don't dawdle and manage our stops well. Or lose Jukie.  ;D

I'm not sure it's the right ride for a large group.

Part of it perhaps, or an o/note trip for a large group, but a day trip would be stretching it.

And the dirt is very short but would be a little hair raising for those not liking dirt - its a steep downhill with some heavy rutting and some deepish gravel at times.

yeah very true, we would be needing to move pretty smartly or cut it a bit short to take in the best parts.

Today I did the North West Loop Matty posted last week (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33712.msg657882#msg657882)
I reckon it's an absolutely frikkin awesome loop. The road from Denman to Rylstone (http://bit.ly/cNX7uX) is outstanding. Plus you get Putty and Bells Line; the connecting roads are reasonable as well.   [moto]

As well as sweet roads, it is also scenic. Photosynthy picture thing
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It is a longish day, even LoneWolf stylez. I went past the Caltex on Old Windsor at about 7:00am, went past it on the way back at around 3:30pm.  So ~600Kms and 8.5 hours. I was speed limit +GST for most of it because it's double demerits  [leo] . Short breaks for fuel and coffee was about it. No real lunch to speak of, but there are awesome cafes and pubs at Rylstone, which you go past about 12:30.

I reckon it could be done if you stick to smallish groups of riders with similar pace and ensure that everyone knows where they need to go (and if Jukie doesn't get lost [evil])

The dirt part is short (say ~1km) but if you don't like riding in rutted gravel up and down big hills, then this route is probably not for you.   I've got every servo on the route in GPS now, the longest single stretch without gas is around ~150kms so S4*'s can make this even though the halfway house is destroyed. (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4545638820_b76c1c345e_m.jpg)

I would seriously consider doing it again next weekend or the weekend after. It's that good.

Awesome! Did you get detoured around the bridge works just out of denman?

I agree that it rocks, but not for everyone as you've said...

Add a couple of hours to get there and back, and a lunch stop, and it's a 12 hour day on the bike - big day, but still very doable in small groups.

I might just have to join you on that ride!

oh, and well done keeping it to limits + gst, there are parts of that loop which scream for a lot more than that....

Yep. Got the detour. Cattle Grids are fun!


I have no idea what you are referring to, I abide by the posted speed limit at all times.  8)

Hello everyone,

I'm back from Melbourne and im itching for a big(ish) ride...

A friend and I are going on Tuesday the 20th everyone is welcome to come if your are free...

Below is a link to the map, is some one able to let me know where the service stations between wisemans ferry and singleton are...

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Muscharry+Rd,+Londonderry+New+South+Wales+2753&daddr=Putty+Rd+to:Great+North+Rd+to:St+Albans+Rd+to:-33.49932,150.873528+to:Muscharry+Rd&geocode=FfSa_v0d3g_8CCnDnvSQHYMSazH8N6McEkyv9A;FaBJDv4dRpsBCQ;FdQSB_4djA4CCQ;FRQ2A_4dyrn_CA;;FWuY_v0daA_8CCnDnvSQHYMSazH8N6McEkyv9A&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=4&sz=12&via=2,3,4&sll=-33.519644,150.937042&sspn=0.20637,0.445976&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.26625,151.163635&spn=1.655766,3.56781&z=9&dirflg=d (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Muscharry+Rd,+Londonderry+New+South+Wales+2753&daddr=Putty+Rd+to:Great+North+Rd+to:St+Albans+Rd+to:-33.49932,150.873528+to:Muscharry+Rd&geocode=FfSa_v0d3g_8CCnDnvSQHYMSazH8N6McEkyv9A;FaBJDv4dRpsBCQ;FdQSB_4djA4CCQ;FRQ2A_4dyrn_CA;;FWuY_v0daA_8CCnDnvSQHYMSazH8N6McEkyv9A&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=4&sz=12&via=2,3,4&sll=-33.519644,150.937042&sspn=0.20637,0.445976&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.26625,151.163635&spn=1.655766,3.56781&z=9&dirflg=d)

Many thanks
~Marty

oooh spooky time traveling ride..


* Are you trying to do this clockwise or anti clockwise? From a fuel management perspective, its sorta easier to go anti clockwise.

* You do know that the road from St Albans to Bucketty is unsealed dirt yeah?  :-\  (This bit is dirt: http://bit.ly/bbFDmU (http://bit.ly/bbFDmU))  You need to take the Wisemans Ferry, not the St Albans ferry if you want Tarmac all the way. If you take Wisemans (http://bit.ly/9sK8Be (http://bit.ly/9sK8Be)), you can get fuel at Kulnura (That should get you through to Broke).

* You might be better of cutting across Milbrodale Road  and getting fuel at Broke than going all the way into Singleton. http://bit.ly/biHPsw (http://bit.ly/biHPsw)  It's about 100 times nicer. You go past Llama farms and wineries instead of the gaping wounds that are the open cut coalmines around Singleton.
 

Try this on for size: http://bit.ly/bHgNDy (http://bit.ly/bHgNDy)  This is pretty much the route we have taken in the past, except we finish off on the Old Pac instead of going via Wisemans.

A) Fuel up at Wilberforce Caltex
B) Stop for a stretch and a smoke at the burnt down halfway house, you will need the rest for the next 10 Miles of Goodness.
C) Fuel up at Broke.
D) Get lunch at Wollembi
E) Get Fuel again at Kulurnu
F) Cattai Ridge road kicks ass on Sackville road.


There is no cell phone reception for most of Putty Road.  Be careful on the 10 Mile stretch from Milbrodale to Garland Valley (There are a few tricky closing radius corners, there are some "OMG When they say 35KMs an hour they fekkin mean it" corners).  There are also lots of nice long flat bits where police enjoy sitting and waiting.

It's an awesome bit of road, but it demands respect. There are lots of little memorials on the side of the road that stand testament to that.

Craigo thank you very much for that mate, its exactly what i was looking for! my mate is one that needs a plan put in front of him...

He is already upset that we are not going down the main drag at bondi where everyone can see him...

Thanks again.

Just be mindful of the pot holes & gravel >:( :-[ :'(

It's a great loop, I'd be up for a spin but I am outta town 7-9th May.

Good report Craigo [thumbsup]
Nice photos and good weather.
How do all you guys get out for mid week rides? I'm definately in the wrong job. :'(

 

ya just gotta have the Boss in your pocket.

Hospitality allows weekdays to be free while everyone has the weekends off...

So we could well add some mid week rides in 2010 then. ???

I dont have much work on at the moment mate, i wouldn't mind just meeting up for lunch or coffee.

I'm up for mid-week rides...

This had slipped away onto page 2.

So is there a plan for the next 'official' Ozmo ride? We must be getting near due.

Date? Time? Destination?

Just a thought on the big west ride discussed earlier: may this be better left for when the days are not so short?

Yep a big day out west might be best for when the days are longer.
So who's pitching the next direction/date. Usually first/second Saturday of the month.

Note: Second weekend in June is a long weekend ... generally meaning double demerits, etc.

So does that mean Sat. 5th June?

Then the 5th it is I'd say.
So who's gonna suggest the route then?

Well if there is no Rain, Snow ,Sleet or Dust. :( :'(
And not sub zero temperatures.  :( :'(
How about a Quickie. [evil]

Say  meet Rouse hill not to early(could be frosty) Bells Line , [leo] Lithgow ,back up Victoria pass to MT Vic Pub for lunch, nice spot with good meals. [coffee]  [drink] [wine] [bacon]
Back along Darling cause way to Bells line. [popcorn]

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rouse+hill&daddr=lithgow+to:mt+victoria+to:Bell+to:Rouse+hill&hl=en&geocode=%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3BFa96__0dmab0CCmj9B-EbHMSazFtj68T_EwfZg%3BFe-eAP4d3xT1CCnDIccVyHUSazHRkOmlKARC0A%3B&mra=ls&sll=-33.577145,150.519395&sspn=0.663596,1.145325&ie=UTF8&z=9 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rouse+hill&daddr=lithgow+to:mt+victoria+to:Bell+to:Rouse+hill&hl=en&geocode=%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3BFa96__0dmab0CCmj9B-EbHMSazFtj68T_EwfZg%3BFe-eAP4d3xT1CCnDIccVyHUSazHRkOmlKARC0A%3B&mra=ls&sll=-33.577145,150.519395&sspn=0.663596,1.145325&ie=UTF8&z=9)


ps I will have to grovel to go as it is the cooks birthday  5th june  [bow_down]
 

I'm up for a quickie  [evil]

I really like Bells line of road - especially the nice sweepers around Mt. Tomah.

The chances of getting sub zero temperatures = HIGH
It will be very cold, I do recall a run up that way in about august or september and got light snow. If anyone is adverse to the cold this ride would not suit.

yeah I do remember folks going out up that way last year and there was sleet and freezing conditions!!
not a very pleasant day from all reports, I think you were on the ride Rob.

No  i bailed out last minute. [laugh]

The  weather on the mountains can be very changable.
 Early june might still ok.
Right now would be perfect.

We only seem to only have 3-4  basic options for group rides.
 South, K,V
 north, old road
 north west,  putty rd
 west, Bells line.
So put them up an a board and throw a dart blind folded [laugh]

Putty road would be just the same more or less weather wise like Bells line weather / temperature conditions as you are heading over the ranges in the cooler months.

One Bathurst via Bells Line run I swear it *snowed* going over the mountains, that was in April last year:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3411625414_f42594aaff.jpg)

There is an awesome little pizza shop on the Great Western Hwy just out of Lithgow that Mostro found.

There are also a lot of  [leo] [leo] around there.

That looks like a standard day here in Victoria.  :'(

yeah, it's likely to be cold, but we could get a warm snap! fingers crossed. At least we would be prepared for the cold this time around. that prior occasion, it was quite warm in Sydney if I recall, so we all got a nippy surprise.  :o
At least the pizza(Little Hartley) was good.  [thumbsup]

Hang on a minute ... I thought I was the one that was meant to be confused around here.

The photo above was not the snowy, pizza ride. As Craig said it was much earlier than that and it was a beautiful day out at Bathurst ... we just encountered a little low lying cloud on the way home (yes the photo was taken in the middle of the afternoon ... and yes it was a little chilly about then).

The snowy ride was later as Tri mentioned. The intention was to go further west but a few of the less hardy souls decided Lithgow was far enough. I believe this may have been the ride that started with the dust storm.

Guess what?

We would be falling right between the two season-wise.

(http://www.vegasphotographics.com/photos/93755854_dBBMG-L-2.jpg)

Seriously though, I think I might go buy some winter gloves.

They're good for keeping ya pizzas warm. [cheeky]

Sounds good Rob [thumbsup] count me as +1

How about a loop out Wisemans Ferry?

I was also thinking that was another option but not brave enough to say it.

Time to reminisce and call for 'Sound Off - Take II'?

Don't be afraid Betty. :'(
Do what you do at home and make the the executive decision.
And put your foot down and say it were going here and that's final. [laugh]

Pub at Wiseman's is quite nice.

I see your [laugh] and raise it [laugh] [laugh]

 :-[ ;D

Regarding the cold, you just gotta be prepared for it over winter... granted the "snowy" ride was in April, hence being caught by surprised.

Here's my check list:
- winter gloves - something with gortex / thinsulate etc...
- skiers inner gloves
- woolen unders - top and especially the bottoms - I use "icebreakers", and they have thumb holes in these sleeves to stop them riding up
- neck warmer
- silk balaclava
- woolen ski socks
- jacket with a liner

With all that on, I'm cosy but do take on board that I have more inherent insulation than others ;)

Seriously, if you're really adverse to the cold, day long riding in winter may not be for you.

So is that a vote for the Bells Line ;D

yeah, I'm all good for any of the rides....

I'll bring a small bag of cement to feed to anyone who turns up and then complains....

I concur, how about just have a can of harden the make the beast with two backs up ......... ;D ;D ;D

Oh am I still welcome ??

OK me bad send me to Signora's room .......................again  [thumbsup]

Bells or Wisemans.
I'll take a can of that or maybe just try to put on a few kg's for winter warmth.  [cheeky]

 ???  [cheeky]

Hey, some of us might like being soft!

Actually, the softness helps with the insulation.

now we know why Bylong Valley Way is in such good condition   [moto]. Thanks Eddie!


http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/smooth-operators-20100517-v9gc.html?autostart=1 (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/smooth-operators-20100517-v9gc.html?autostart=1)

Nice Mirrors  - are they the Radial Naked Rizomas? 

yeah I think that's what's on Betty's bike.

way to go Eddie! Hope others take your lead

Well, way to go ... until ... aforementioned persons with political sway and lots of public money at their disposal get the shits with hoon motorcyclists disturbing their peace and quiet with their loud exhausts.

Then the political pressures will move to law enforcement in the vicinity including a crack down on speeding and modified bikes (load pipes, tail chops and tube rego holders), varying speed limits and a string of fixed speed cameras to ensure that the public is not at risk ... and of course for your own safety.

Ha and people think I am cynical [cheeky]

I was going there but I thought I might be the only one.
Let's hope dear Eddie doesn't get to spend much time there.
Can we find out which is his letter box and drop offerings of gold - franken'ferts - beer from the humble bike riders  ;)

Yep I'm with Betty.  Find a good road and keep it a secret.  [thumbsup]

Do we have a destination/loop for the next ride which would be Saturday 5th.

Bells Line
or
Wisemans

 ??? ???

 Wiseys +1 [thumbsup]

Yep I'm up for Wisemans, haven't been up there for ages.

So are we going via Putty Rd?

Is that past Brighton Le Sands  ???

Nope. Wrong direction.

Sorry vince if you want to come for a ride you will have to take the bike out of the garage or maybe go cupcake [clap]

Nah people have a habit of getting lost when they go cup cake.Well that what they tell us  ;) [cheeky]

Is it more than 5km away from Brighton, doesn't sound  very fast this Put Put Putty Road  ???

I will go cupcake with you vince and I'll promises we won't get lost maybe a little detour for a while ;) [evil]

Tempting, I don't have any winter gloves so I will need some place warm to put my hands  ;)

Hhmm between the legs is alway a good warm place vince [evil] [evil]

It's miles away. Are you sure you haven't ridden it? It reminds me of sections of the road from hotham to omeo.


Hey Jukie, he's going to want to know if you have a V2 or V4 between there.  ;D

Hmmm I have something much more better than that. It is very powerful in so many ways

Omeo! Oh yeah......... my wife uses that brand, makes my shirts smell all nice and fresh   [thumbsup]

Omeo Omeo where 4 aren't thy Omeo.

Is that it or am I very much mistaken by warm hands and detours.

Wisemans Loop (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Berowra+New+South+Wales&daddr=Pacific+Hwy+to:Mount+White+NSW+(Road+Warriors+Caf%C3%A9)+to:Pacific+Hwy+to:somersby,+nsw+to:Mogo+Creek+Rd+to:wisemans+ferry,+nsw+to:galston,+nsw+to:Hornsby,+nsw&geocode=FePx_v0dJV4CCSkLllPJrFANazHQ_AJxHp0ETw%3BFbCj__0dfuoCCQ%3BFWRrAf4dVPwCCSHnrpsuYxLmCw%3BFcjEAf4db9kDCQ%3BFaDzAv4drYQECSk3EV4s_DQNazFRa8yP3G4uhA%3BFcCbBf4dZOcACQ%3BFZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg%3BFUuA_v0d87sACSlHiobeIVkNazGEx1EXyAtW2Q%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,3,5&sll=-33.693066,151.079865&sspn=0.111119,0.222988&ie=UTF8&z=10)
Remembering it's a group ride in Winter, so short on daylight.
We do like to stop and chat a bit, we have been known to take a photo or two!!!
Lucky there'll be no miss matched cupcakes this time round.

Believe it or not I don't think I have ever been down that road through St Albans to Wisemans ... but ... isn't there a fair bit of dirt ??

Dunno, maybe Big can help us on that one. Without that art in the loop it's just 120k's even the S4Rs will do that in less than a tank!

Big, is part or all of that road dirt?

I hope this is planned for a Sunday so I can come along
If not I will need a couple of weeks to request a Saturday
What date are you looking at Matty?

This is the day at the moment but I guess we'll see who can make what.
Speak up people.

I'm happy to do Sunday 6th.

Wiseman's ferry isn't terribly long - I make the short loop 170km and the longer one (St Albans) 200.

120km ???

Your map modified to go through Banjo Country (Spencer) gives 162km ... that may be an option.

Also coming out of Wiseman's apparently there is another road/detour which is bike friendly ... that may help too if someone knows the way.

Or if you want we could turn around at Wisemans and head back from whence we came ... that'd pick up some distance if thats what you are worried about.

EDIT: Suzy kinda beat me to it.

The road between Bucketty and St Albans is about 35km of dirt.

No dirt for me thanks guys

I'm gonna try and make it for this one. Put me down as a tentative Matty.

Ecster is pretty much bang on the with the dirt.

This Map link here (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Berowra+New+South+Wales&daddr=Pacific+Hwy+to:Mount+White+NSW+(Road+Warriors+Caf%C3%A9)+to:Pacific+Hwy+to:somersby,+nsw+to:spencer,+nsw+to:wisemans+ferry,+nsw&geocode=FePx_v0dJV4CCSkLllPJrFANazHQ_AJxHp0ETw%3BFbCj__0dfuoCCQ%3BFWRrAf4dVPwCCSHnrpsuYxLmCw%3BFcjEAf4db9kDCQ%3BFaDzAv4drYQECSk3EV4s_DQNazFRa8yP3G4uhA%3BFQFzAf4d8T8CCSkLpLHXD0YNazGntN_ZsXy0Dg%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,3&sll=-33.457224,151.21788&sspn=0.44569,0.891953&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.494453,151.150589&spn=0.445498,0.891953&z=11) is what I'm talking about being 120klm's from Berowra to Wisemans Ferry via Spencer.

We can then go home-ish via this map here (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Berowra+New+South+Wales&daddr=Pacific+Hwy+to:Mount+White+NSW+(Road+Warriors+Caf%C3%A9)+to:Pacific+Hwy+to:somersby,+nsw+to:spencer,+nsw+to:wisemans+ferry,+nsw+to:pitt+town,+nsw&hl=en&geocode=FePx_v0dJV4CCSkLllPJrFANazHQ_AJxHp0ETw%3BFbCj__0dfuoCCQ%3BFWRrAf4dVPwCCSHnrpsuYxLmCw%3BFcjEAf4db9kDCQ%3BFaDzAv4drYQECSk3EV4s_DQNazFRa8yP3G4uhA%3BFQFzAf4d8T8CCSkLpLHXD0YNazGntN_ZsXy0Dg%3BFZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg%3B&mra=ls&via=1,3&sll=-33.494453,151.150589&sspn=0.445498,0.891953&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.457224,151.076431&spn=0.44569,0.891953&z=11)

Or via this map here (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Berowra+New+South+Wales&daddr=Pacific+Hwy+to:Mount+White+NSW+(Road+Warriors+Caf%C3%A9)+to:Pacific+Hwy+to:somersby,+nsw+to:spencer,+nsw+to:wisemans+ferry,+nsw+to:galston,+nsw+to:asquith,+nsw&geocode=FePx_v0dJV4CCSkLllPJrFANazHQ_AJxHp0ETw%3BFbCj__0dfuoCCQ%3BFWRrAf4dVPwCCSHnrpsuYxLmCw%3BFcjEAf4db9kDCQ%3BFaDzAv4drYQECSk3EV4s_DQNazFRa8yP3G4uhA%3BFQFzAf4d8T8CCSkLpLHXD0YNazGntN_ZsXy0Dg%3BFZE4Av4d0MX_CClDw5_UvkENazHU6OfWdRbSYg%3BFUuA_v0d87sACSlHiobeIVkNazGEx1EXyAtW2Q%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,3&sll=-33.701064,151.135826&sspn=0.111108,0.222988&ie=UTF8&z=11)

Okay so who's coming then?

Matty
Goldfish
Betty
Jukie (no dirt, no cupcake)
Six95
RobS
Dez?
Ecster?
Dock? (depending on cold and bike rego)
Suzyj

Okay Im in (no rain  [thumbsup]  - rain  [puke] out)
will request a Saturday off should be enough warning before ride day.
yeepeee Monster group activities

Count me in but can you guys not ride too fast otherwise i won't be able to keep up.

thats ok ill look after you ;)

Im feeling a bit slow too Jukie can I get some  ;D

I can't believe you put 'no dirt' next to Jukie but nothing against Six95 ... of course you know the only reason he is tentative is because the route may have included some dirt [cheeky] [laugh]

... oh, and there is no chance he would come out if there was a chance of rain ;)

I will always look after you my Dez ;) :-*

Would love to be there but I have friends coming from Darwin to spend time in Melbourne with.  :'(

Yeah Yeah very true Mark, kick dirt into my face, All I ask is you just do it at least 5m away from my engine. That horrbile dust travels you know.............

You wont be any slower than me, I normally spend time cleaning the back of my helmet after long trips. Some of them bugs can boogie along you know  :-[

Hey Six95, it's a common disease amongst ducati owners to be allergic to rain and dirt. There's no need to be ashamed!  ;D



If only I could ride as slow as you  ;)

What's wrong with a bit of dirt and rain.  My bike still goes.  [roll]
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2979061179_bc7d1b97b8.jpg)

Not only does he have nothing to be ashamed off, he is quite proud of his disease ... and rightly so.

Would prefer Sunday.
Cooks birthday Saturday if i can go at all :'(
That route via spencer looks good [thumbsup]
i'm sure it's sealed all the way.As i am also allergic to dirt :'(
Craigo might have the heads up on that?
But very narrow along the river and no centre line from memory.
have to watch the cagers cutting cnr's. [roll]
And shady damp cnr's.
Return via galston george  excellent [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Hay Rob thanks for the help  [thumbsup]
Clutch is  ;D so am I .

I have another mind set on the road.

Its those that confuse ambition with ability that should be worried, you certainly have no problems as such. [thumbsup]

Whichever day works really but If Dez is requesting a Saturday off and you're not sure Rob as it's a B'day weekend then we have to go with thee masses.

Dock pedals his dinky pretty well for a no roader now, last spin on the Smart was even in the rain on dodgey tyres, so I think you'll be fine there Ecster.
Sorry Betty Jukie only got a not dirt comment because I know she'll be out for the spin.

I know the loop including Spencer is sealed we have done it before and yes there are sections infact a lot of it that have no centre line marking.

... and unfortunately like pretty much all roads in this state (of disrepair) there were a few bumpy bits last time we were out that way.

I could be out for this one, esp if it's on Sunday - just got the call to go to Singapore for work, probably leaving Sun...

you cant talk Vince, your the softest of them all [roll] [cheeky]

Sometimes  ;D

no all the time Vince i know

I'll call your soft and raise you a ......

Just worked out today that I can fly out Mon morning  -  just gotta confirm with the flights being ok for Mon and I'm in.

So Dock, what where you saying..... Or will it be another not-very-creative excuse of not having a registered bike, its too cold or it might rain; or perhaps something a little closer to the truth like you have a day long appointment for a "deep therapeutic" session with your favourite manscape-ist?

Nah goldie his is just pure soft

retort  [laugh] [laugh]

 
Be awhere the  DOC have a Sunday Ride Similar to ours.
Some of us may get lost in the crowd [roll]
So saturday might be the go.
Or follow them on Sunday [laugh]

copied from the DOC Site    http://www.docnsw.org.au/events.shtml (http://www.docnsw.org.au/events.shtml)

June 6th (Sunday), The Five Ferries Ride.
Meet at Mobil, Berowra at 8.30 for a 9 am
departure. Ride on the five car ferries which
cross the Hawkesbury River at various locations
then stopping for lunch at the historic St Albans
Hotel. Returning via Spencer and Pie in the Sky
for coffee

again.

Saturday or Sunday ?

Bells Line or Wisemans ?

Soft or Hard ?

Soy or Decaf ?

 [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll] [roll]

I know it all seems to be a little confusing.

Wisemans
5th June
9am (cause it's only a short ride really)
be there if you can.
if it's raining or looking it it will usual rules apply, that is a weather check in the morning.

Thanks for that Matty.  [thumbsup]

Especially as they would be heading in the opposite direction.

your gunna get a wet bum

Hoping it will clear by next Saturday.

hoping to get my bike back by the end of the week so hopefully (if theres no work) i will be able to meet up with you guys

Great news Marty.  BUT please, please, please stay away from Paramatta road  :o especially on Thursday and Friday during the full moon!!  [thumbsup]

Fingers crossed for a glass half full Matty
don't care if its cold just not wet,
by the laws of averages we have to get a good day after all this  [puke] east coast weather.
Rob have you weaved your magic for next weekend's ride?
Wouldn't be the same with out you  :(

everything's crossed in the hope that we have a day much like today.
Cool and cloudy but no wet roads to speak of, well that's how the day looked in the Southern Highlands.

Yep Dez i'm good to go. [thumbsup]
As long as it is Dry. :'(
Been out today shopping for thermal gear but no wet weather stuff.
Rains for Ducks not Ducs
The weather forcast still looks crap. :'(

Looks like we will have to enlist Heather's legendry status to bring up the roll call,  [bow_down]:-*

As us two DOM appear not to be a draw card we thought we were.  [laugh] :'(

Sorry, have a date in Melbourne with some West Oz musos and some NT friends.  Feel free to join me riding down here but it will take thermals and the wet riding gear as well as a bag of cement.   

 Sturday is looking more and more like a non event :'(

So NFI sale here we come.  [laugh] [laugh]

Very true.
So may I say if by chance the clouds parts and blue-ish sky appears
there area a few of us who are planning on going at 8am anyways.

Turn up at as soon as you wish I will be there from 8am just to have a look  ;) no $$ will change hands I promise.
Then if the by chance we can ride.

Turning up at the servo or NFI at 8.00 Matty?

I am wishing for blue too but
with the bom.gov.au map having 990 Low off our coast
on Saturday won't likely deliver a happy  [moto] ending.
Might go surfing instead ;D

yep we will be there for the ride or the NFI sale just depend on weather  [thumbsup]

Sorry rambling....

8am NFI sale
afterward ride depending on blue sky and puffy white clouds.

Boys and Girls me thinks it's not looking pleasant for a ride tomorrow.
Showers/rain to start the day and few sunny breaks followed by rain and showers to end the afternoon.

So I will be at NFI sale at 8am window shopping join me if you wish.

yes i thinks so the same, we have had a shite load of rain here and even if it fines up the road up here will still be wet and full of pot holes. we might be down at NFI a bit later than that.  [thumbsup]

Lets take a rain check. :'(
As jukie said the roads will be Doggy and a lot of debrie's (crap) over the road.
Had 100mm+ of rain here today pathetic :o

Seeya At NFI 8 ish.
Matty if you see any xxxxl Ducati Leathers  for 90% of putem under your arm for me. [thumbsup]

Looking at getting there around 9

See ya there! [thumbsup]

Hey Matty, If you have time would please burn me a copy of the photos you took of me at EC for tomorrow? I'll be at NFI at about 9am and I'll fix you up then.

Ecster sure can  [thumbsup]
Robs if I see an XXXXL set of leathers you might find me hinding in them rather than them under my arm.  [thumbsup]
Ducmonrob what's on your shopping list?

So how did you go shoppers get any bargains?

Here we go again Sat 19th Bells or Wiseys. :-\

 Bells would be good for me, My new jacket is so warm  ;)

Got the boots thankfully got the last one in my size.

Rob

19th is fine, either direction is fine.

If it is fine tomorrow I'm out there riding  [moto] [thumbsup]

Hey good to see you're still Alive Jukie

bugger, im not going to be around for when you guys come my way...

at the moment there is blue sky so I will be out and about riding today. This will be the first trip out for jukie since I got him back [thumbsup] [moto]

so went for a nice, but cold ride down the old road. The road was ok and only a bit of water on it. Saw a very nice imported moster with a chrome tank.hmmmm [thumbsup] [moto]

We went New Line rd, [coffee] at Glenorie Bakery then left onto Wisemans Ferry Rd (Road works and some dirt and gravel to my disgust), Halcrows rd, Cattai Ridge Rd and back home via Pitt Town Rd.
Losts of gravel, dirt debri every where out there, had one sideways moment when I hit a gravel patch mid corner. Lovely day for it.
Sorry we didn't catch up Jukie.

Saturday 19th. [moto]
Bells line or Wiseys to be confirmed :-\

So far we have the three Amigo's

Robs
Dez
Mattyv

any more? :'( :'(

In for the 19th pending family stuff.

Gino, same.

Pick me, pick me!!!

I'll be there.

19th is out for me :(
Unless.... Any idea on timing? (meet and estimated wrap up?)
There's the SLIGHTEST of chances I could make a quick morning run.

Wherever we go Bells Line or Wisemans I can say it won't be a quick morning run.
Whenever we get together it's an all day affair, lots'a Ducati stuff to talk about.
And then there's the Ducati Fashion show for our next outing, that could take all afternoon.  [cheeky] 

Well I am looking forward to this ride next week but a word of caution
 
I went out to  Lithgow today on the Bells line to have a run on some of the downhill mountain bike trails
out in the Blue Mountains
  at 8.00 a.m. it was 2 frigin degres in the sun with frost everywhere.
So rug up she is going to be a frigid Monster ride
 I am going to be wearing lots of warm stuff.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.................bbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

We did this ride today with several stop including Glenorie Bakery ( I must buy share there it's a great stop) Spencer, Road Warriors and it took us about 6 hours, lots of green roads with moss.
Lots of wet roads even though the sun was out (Very shaded) some road works and cops but a enjoyable ride.


You will enjoy this loop.

I'll have to wear my Collingwood scarf then.

ok guys i dont know where you are going for your ride, but i will probably be out. Betty will be ok for it, and i know i have said this before [roll], and before you ask it is not a night shift thing, im actually on holidays at the moment.

Ok the list is growing slowly.

Mattyv
Betty (has been volunteered)
Jukie ? (girl stuff)
Robs
Dez
Suzy
Craigo (pending)
Gino?

The weather is looking good for Saturday
Me and Dez are still up for Bells line. but wisey would be fine, some one toss a coin.
And i know Matty has some new winter gloves to try and Betty has a new set of leathers try out.
and i will have my heated grips  [thumbsup]

But not real early say leave maccas rouse hill 9.30am/ 10.00 ish
When the frost and ice melts :'(

It's 100k's to Lithgow from Macca's at Windsor Road where we usually meet.
Google quotes 1hr-48 mins which is pretty close really.
IMO I'd say leaving at 9am from the meeting points gives us more options for the return which leads me too.

After getting to Lithgow and lunching what is the plan from there, turn around and come back the same way? or head back another direction other than using a lot of the GW Highway.

Hey I don't have girlie stuff. I wish I did. Family commitments

i'm easy , any route will be fine

Sorry all I'm out too for this ride. :(

I need a new front tyre which is comming next week.

Oh and I also have other commitments. [beer]

Enjoy [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]

Rob

I'm in but i gotta do something bout my freezing fingers  :-\

We can all take turns on Rob's bike.

Rouse hill/Lithgow/Gtw hwy/ Victoria pass/ Mt Vic pub for lunch/
Good food and parking/across darling causeway/ Bell/ Rousehill
Google maps about 4 hrs +lunch.
It will end up Being 6 hr day with travel time to meet point.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rouse+hill&daddr=lithgow+to:mt+victoria+to:Bell+to:Rouse+hill&hl=en&geocode=%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3BFa96__0dmab0CCmj9B-EbHMSazFtj68T_EwfZg%3BFe-eAP4d3xT1CCnDIccVyHUSazHRkOmlKARC0A%3B&mra=ls&sll=-33.577145,150.519395&sspn=0.663596,1.145325&ie=UTF8&z=9 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rouse+hill&daddr=lithgow+to:mt+victoria+to:Bell+to:Rouse+hill&hl=en&geocode=%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3BFa96__0dmab0CCmj9B-EbHMSazFtj68T_EwfZg%3BFe-eAP4d3xT1CCnDIccVyHUSazHRkOmlKARC0A%3B&mra=ls&sll=-33.577145,150.519395&sspn=0.663596,1.145325&ie=UTF8&z=9)

See how cold it is on the day  take a vote then/could run out Jenolan/Oberon.
just gets very cold when the sun drops.

Cool
I'd still be leaving the morning meet at 9am to leave the Jenolan option open.
Leaving at 10am would see us at lunch in Mt Vic 1pm+

I'm out as well for this one....

Been OS last week for work, and about to go do a ski weekend. All of this equals no leave pass credits left...

Oh, and the bike needs its 30k service, new chain / sprox and a few other things done to it...
In for the next one (in winter) tho! Me don't mind the cold..

Hay Gino I just went to a ski shop and got a pair of thinsulate or something like that cant remember the brand
they are super thin for  $30 ,so do not restrict and make a huge difference .
But I will be asking Rob for a ride on his bike with the hot love handles ;D

Which ski shop ?

Any ski sells them, you can also look at Rebel they sell ski gear and other sporting gear.
You might find the thin gloves that the soccer players wear.

There are 5 ski shops on Clarence street between King and Market.

Ok Thanks mate

Do we have a consensus on meeting and leaving time and how many peoples are expected to be out.

Im in

Ok Bite the bullet time.
Bells line
8.30AM Maccas Rouse Hill
Depart  9am ish.

We have.

Mattyv
Betty (has been volunteered)
Jukie ? (girl stuff) (Family stuff)
Robs
Dez
Suzy
Craigo (pending)
Gino
Paul
Any more :'(



Rouse hill/Lithgow/Gtw hwy/ Victoria pass/ Mt Vic pub for lunch/
Good food and parking/across darling causeway/ Bell/ Rousehill
Google maps about 4 hrs +lunch.
It will end up Being 6 hr day with travel time to meet point.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rouse+hill&daddr=lithgow+to:mt+victoria+to:Bell+to:Rouse+hill&hl=en&geocode=%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3BFa96__0dmab0CCmj9B-EbHMSazFtj68T_EwfZg%3BFe-eAP4d3xT1CCnDIccVyHUSazHRkOmlKARC0A%3B&mra=ls&sll=-33.577145,150.519395&sspn=0.663596,1.145325&ie=UTF8&z=9 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Rouse+hill&daddr=lithgow+to:mt+victoria+to:Bell+to:Rouse+hill&hl=en&geocode=%3BFXwiAf4dozrzCClTjdklWwoSazH7nmQjeWjCsA%3BFa96__0dmab0CCmj9B-EbHMSazFtj68T_EwfZg%3BFe-eAP4d3xT1CCnDIccVyHUSazHRkOmlKARC0A%3B&mra=ls&sll=-33.577145,150.519395&sspn=0.663596,1.145325&ie=UTF8&z=9)

just to clarify the previous used meeting point is a little bit before Rouse Hill.
It's here >>>>Caltex Servo, Macca's and Ettamouggggga Pub place (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Windsor+Road+corner+merriville+road,+Kellyville,+New+South+Wales&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=-33.699779,150.92906&sspn=0.018852,0.038581&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.700172,150.930991&spn=0.018851,0.038581&z=15)<<<<<

Have fun guys, can't do Saturday morning...too many sporting commitments.  >:(

Thanks robs for my correction

Wont be the same without you Jukie , sure we cant talk you into it?
I am sure DOM [evil] aka Rob will let you hold his warm bar if your fingers get frigid ;D

No can't make it sorry guys, what I've got to do is more important

so 8.30 am at maccas Rouse Hill........c u there ..regards Hambo

I am trying to volunteer Nickati.  ;D ........

.......because I am a good little wifey who will take on Saturday sport duties so that my hard working husband can have a life and go for a ride.  [thumbsup]

I know. Could be worth some shopping dollars.  [roll] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Nickati is out. No Jukie, no rideys.  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Com'on bloke come out with the lads for a ride.
You have been volunteered by y-fee for a day out and all.
It's only a small group so you should be back pretty early.

Kaaarrrrr'on.........

Matty do you reckon I'd be back by 2 ?

Ride to lithgow with us refuel and head straight back solo you will shit it in.
as long as we leave Maccas rouse hill 9.00/9.30 am [thumbsup]

8:30 meet for 9am departure (shouldn't take you girls much longer than that to suit up should it ?)

So is it Maccas or Ettamogawhateveryoucallit meeting place ?

I was trying to delay the start a tad as it's going to phucking cold.

But i got an idea you blast over first to see if the coast is clear [leo] and phone back and then we will cut loose [laugh] [laugh]

But any way just come along for part of the ride.

Come on Rob you even got hand warmers..... I really need to get some winter gloves.........
Meeting WHERE ?

 
Maccas it is ,as it has the servo next door we all refuel there.

Yep it's next to the pub, a caltex servo and Macca's together.

Come on girls. Leave at 9am. Or George won't be able to go.

I am doing my bit Rob, now turn up those handwarmers, crank up the throttle and be the early bird that gets the worm!

Yeah girls you've been told.
At least Jukie would have a go if she was there

Yer i see what youre saying google maps say's
lithgow and back with refuel 4hrs
If you have to be back at 2pm.
We better leave at 9.00am gives you 1 hr to play with

You will probably have to fly back solo.
unless have to hold your'e hand for they way back.

As we wll be lunching at mt Vic pub
And was talk of Jenolan caves.
 

You hold my hand & I fly solo so therefore I'll be Han Solo  ;D

doh! I'm out. Have fun.

Betty is on his way down, so if you dont mind waiting for him, and RobS he will need to feel your heated grips when he gets there [thumbsup]

Nice to catch up (briefly) this morning peoples ... and to meet Gino. I ended up going further than anticipated but was kindly escorted back by Hambo.

Hope you all had a good ride.

Yep it was a pleasant day, cool wind blowing over the Bells Line before Mount Victoria.
Rob S was on fire grips included, he went past me like I was going backward heading up the first part of Bells.
He says it was the new front tyre fitted yesterday! Did have a bit of a job keeping up after he passed.

Snaps from Rob S today. I know no-one will believe it but I didn't take a camera!

Who says riding in Winter is cccccoooollldd.......

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Just trying it on for size, not sure if the colour suits me though! Can I have a ride Nickati Pwwease  [cheeky]
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Rest of the snaps are >>> Here <<< (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/sets/72157624307202938/)

I think it was the new pants!

He was telling me the knee sliders were no good though as they ripped straight off the first corner he touched down on (with his new tyre) ;)

ah yes I forgot the Ducati fashion show on display today.

Yeah a great day the weather held out a tad cold at Bell and Mt Vic.
But i didn't notice ;D

We had Matt,Dez Suzy, Paul, Me, Nickati, Gino.
And Betty,Hambo who mysteriously disappeared :-\

Better watch out Jukie and Kaz.
Dez he's a Lady's man caught Dez and Suzy at it been doing the horizontal tango
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Nothing mysterious about it ... I said I wouldn't be joining you on the ride. But got sucked along up the hill.

Apologies if there was any confusion but some knew and by the time we reached our turn around point you were all on your merry way ... too far down the road for us to catch. It would have taken until Lithgow by which time I probably would have been out of fuel.


695 riders ... umm ... stick together (I hope I got that right)

Yep great day! Apart from my neutral sensor plug ! Lucky i knew what to do !!Thanks you guys and girl  :) . Real nice bunch of people .  When's the next ride ?  Can we remove that photo of me !!  [puke]

I knew you were leaving, thought I did tell others at the Mt Vic stop.
What's up with your photo Gino, can't beat mine out in the sunshine!

It was all innocent!  Honest!

Anyway, the highlight of my day was listening to the tales of Betty and Jukie's lesbian relationship.  :o

Yeah that was horny !Matty , with those sunnies on , nothing you could do would look bad ;D Need a new rear tire after today . Anyone got any sugestions ?

Hey matty , i was referring to Betty's story that was horny , not your sunnies !

Riding and company must have more shit than usual then  ;) [cheeky] [laugh]

I thought the lesbo conversation had everyone excited....... Thanks all for a great day & Matty for the quick trip home.
Hope you all enjoyed my back road detour, sorry about the u-turn.

Sorry Dez for the unusual overtake......... AGAIN  [thumbsup]

It was between 6 and 11 degrees over the mountain & in Lithgow, 19 once we dropped down into Kurmond and so much more pleasant !!

Gino you need to get Pilot Pure's.
I have a set sitting in the shed waiting to go on.
They are supposed to be 1kg lighter than the previous Pilot Powers.

Did some one mention Lesbo Action. [evil]
What did i miss?
Tell me more [drool]

Just me playing up that's all rob

And if I was there, I might have been an extra carriage on the 695 train.  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Sounds like you had a good ride, in good company and good conversation ?????

Can the next ride day be a Sunday?  [bow_down]

yeah course it can.

Then I might be able to make it as well

Yeah, how about you buy a Michelin Pilot power, give it to me, and you can have my slightly squared off Bridgestone BT56.  It's OEM, so it must be good.

Um, ok, sounds like a good idea cause it must be good. Hang on , that does'nt sound right  ???

Sorry Dez for the unusual overtake......... AGAIN  [thumbsup]

No worries , got a good close look at your rear tyre though :o
 did you know there was an ant stuck in the tread on the left hand side [laugh]

And Rob you and that bloody camera , you always get me at the weirdest time

You were meant to say ... 'sounds like a brilliant idea and I would love to ... but unfortunately we have different sized rims so it just won't work'

Okay so it's a Sunday for the next ride then.
Let's start early so we can get more people out, there was 9-7-5 out yesterday.

So will Sunday August 1st work?

Thanks Betty. [thumbsup]

Fine by me.
So 8th August Sunday, lets see if we can get 20 bikes out.......... and make some noise.

8th of August is City 2 Surf.
People having to cross the city may have troubles...
Certain Ozmo's running it will miss out on the ride.

Why run when you can ride!
See this is why we need to find a date early.
You can cross the city still using the ED.

So there are two options so far.
1st August
8th August

One person has highlighted problems with each date so far.

So how about a Saturday?

There are a few people who asked if we can go out Sunday due to kids sports on Saturday.
This one was a Saturday and not as many were able to turn out for it.

Lets see when people pipe up to say who when they can come out.

Na it wasn't the tyer it was the new Ducati leathers turned me into an evil lunatic [evil] [evil]   (like Betty)

Speak up people don't be shy :-*

Saturdays or Sundays are good for me [thumbsup]
     ( forgot about church on Sunday dam)

For fear of becoming a fat bastard!!!

What about Sunday the 27th July in keeping with the Sunday theme?

Said in Austin Powers Fat Bastard accent.....
Sunday 27th July? Wouldn't that be Sunday 25th July.
In anycase I know I'll be working that Sunday 25th, Aroma Festival in The Rocks for those who love coffee.
Not many of those here though  [cheeky] [cheeky]

Available 24/7 as long as its not a whole month away !

I'll make a fool of myself any time.

Hi Rob. Matty and everyone else.......

  Next ride i will make an effort to tag along.......couldn't make it on sat, tho i did ride past and see your bikes at Maccas......i am sure you enjoyed your Mc Muffins and "Kona"coffee.....maybe next time eh.........

brian..........

We were all wondering who it was doing laps.
Shoulda just stuck your nose in to say howdy.

I totally agree why wait that long ???

Usually so more folks can come along.
Build up the brownie points to trade for the leave pass.

You know I'm always free for a ride.

Thanks for the heads up Matty!

Gosh, getting this group of socialites together is a logistic nightmare !  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

What about September, 2011 ??????

Only kidding.  ;D

Maybe more frequent rides are the way to go? That way, everyone gets a chance.
Any excuse for frequent rides.  [thumbsup] ;D

I doubt that we can get everyone there on any one given date.  [bang] Probably more chance of winning lotto.  [roll]

Sorry, that's no good.  I'll be washing my hair.

I'll be busy making sure my heated hand grips are working properly . [roll]

Me too, Suzy

I might be able to make that one.  [roll]
Could you meet me halfway?  ;D

Woops, just realised i'm busy on September, 2011.

What about November, 2020?

 :P

Nah I'm out - that's my retirement party.   [wine] [beer]

(that's if I ever start working again of course.  [laugh] )

Yeah I know it's difficult to get everyone together especially that there is 70+ Sydneysiders.
The more notice people have of a date the more chance they have to make it.

But then I'm always up for more frequent rides.

That is usually why we do a bigger group ride every 2nd month to try to entice more folks to come on out.

I think the problem with too much notice is that people commit to the date then something else crops up that (rightly or wrongly) becomes more important so it looks like people are piking out.

More frequent rides, where people grab the opportunity if their little black books are empty may be the answer.

2c worth from someone who can't commit to Nov 2020  ;D

Oh and smaller groups meeting more often may mean more riding and less chatting due to less catching up to do. (not that chatting is a bad thing  [roll]).

Now do you see why I ride alone so much!!

Thanks Heather, that's where I was going with the suggestion.

More rides, more often.

And also the bi-monthly mammoth monster marathon.  [thumbsup]

 [beer]

Does this BI monthly mammoth marathon have anything to do with bikes ?

Yeah the last little weekend run was just a short sprint really.
We usually try to rack up 300-400+ in a day, but then with a bigger group higher k's are always harder.

So here's a thought -

For the large group - (over 5 or 6 people) sedate rides:

Go back to the longer range - 1 day per month, alternate saturday and sunday, and lock it in for 6 months in advance.
Dates dont change, if you can make it you can make it.


People interested in a more impromptu ride can post up the details in seperate threads, people who want to come can reply to them. In the thread, state the date, start time, intended group size and type of ride (spirited, suitable for beginners etc). That way people know the intent and can chose to come or not. If you have a limit on the size (for practical reasons, larger groups don't ted to work on spirited rides as well) then state them, and it will tend to work itself out.

Wow thats seriously organized !Even if it ends up on a ride 2 or 10 bikes, thats the date and it aint changing ?!Love it  [clap]

That sounds like the goods !  [thumbsup]
Excellent plan.  ;D

Yep!! Me too!!







                                    Mmick

+1  What Goldie said. [thumbsup]
I basically thought that was the system allready in place. [roll]

But 6 months maybe a bit adventurous. :-\
3 to 4 would be enough?? :-\

Brilliant Nick! [thumbsup]

Now when the wife goes "where doing this that day" [roll]

I can now say "Sorry sweety got a ride planned that day!" [thumbsup] [moto] [clap] [bow_down]

Yep. But in the past we have actually set out the 'once-every-two-month "official" ride' for the whole year.

I also think we need to go back to setting up a separate thread for each 'big/official' ride as the date approaches to collect names, etc ... I think a few people are missing things buried in a 30+ page thread.

This was a nice plan, but it seems nobody agreed on a date.


I'm gonna pinch this one as a working title for:


So I am going to create a separate thread to get things moving again.

Oh and I know I am not as popular as Dez but I could be doing some time on the Old Road this weekend.

i would love to join you all on a ride, however because of my work its a bit difficult to get away for weekends. If anyone does any mid week rides id be more then keen!

Well I mentioned the next ride in the thread about yesterday's ride but thought this would be a more appropriate place. This one (as usual) will need a bit of input. My take on things at the moment:

. The next ride would/should be a Saturday (per rotation policy)
. First weekend of October (two months) is the long weekend (double demerit)
. Long weekend is the middle weekend of school holidays so weekends each side are also within school holiday period
. Weekend following school holidays is MotoGP weekend
. So how about before the school holidays? This means that it won't be as long before the next big group ride ;D

How does Saturday 18th September  sound?

Sounds great to me.
Do we need a direction for this gathering.
We've been South to Kangaroo Valley
West out Bells Line
North Putty.

Where to next?
I'll have a look at my new Bike book but if anyone has a suggestion pitch it up.

How about East  [laugh]











to Eastern creek [evil]

You're saying that we have been North, South & West. My vote is to NOT go East.

So should we start another thread for 18th September?

EDIT: Dez, responded while I took a phone call. Eastern Creek is 14th August [cheeky]

That's the 14th of August but also in a different thread.

Bugger Im in New York until the 16th so no EC for me

Would people be interested in a weekend trip to do the Oxley highway loop?

Over nighter in Armidale or something?

or that Bylong loop??

Has anyone done the 5 ferries ride..???  Just a thought.......stole the following info........

A quick stop at Spencer. Then on our way to Wiseman’s, OH NO!!! The road was blocked by police taking measurements after fatal car MVA. A 10 minute delay and on our way again.
Morning tea at Wiseman Ferry, then on past St Albans Ferry, riding along the beautiful River Rd to Pit Town Ferry, where we couldn’t fit the 22 bikes on the empty ferry (!!!).
Across the Sackville Ferry, then the Berowra Ferry to lunch at PITS (Pie In The Sky).
Up the full length of the now open Old Pacific Hwy to Somersby and finished with ice creams at West Gosford Maccas.
We all had a wonderful day.
So many roads, so little time.

That sounds alright.
I think DOC-NSW do that ride.

I have been on the 5 ferries ride with the DOCNSW , it was a good day out.

... because after Claudio we need some banjo!






Sorry, couldn't let that one go ... where is Trev and his deliverance clip when we need him?

Not too sure about the ice creams at W/Gosford Maccas part tho......  Hey....doesn't Jukie live up that way.....?     Sooooooo    i wonder how big her backyard is.......?????????   ..... [clap]

I was at McDonalds having a coffee on Sunday 1st Aug when some Duke's rocked up,a man(Dez) gave me a card and said you ride regularly.When's the next one?    Matt Black 695 Regards Dallas       PS Bikes looked so good as to be expected

Welcome aboard Dallas.

We normally have a big group ride once every two months but there are usually a few shorter-notice rides posted up in between. We are planning the next bigger group ride now and its looking like Sat. 18th September ... there should be a new thread started soon.

Woohoo! Working bee ;D

Finishing at West Gosford Maccas had me thinking it wasn't a NSWDOC run (more like Central Coast Scooter Club :-\) ... but maybe it was written when the Mount White Cafe / Road Warriors was still closed.

Hi Dallas,

Watch out for that Dez bloke, he's trouble.  He won't even take his dog on rides with him!  :o

Great to see another rider of the best Monsters made.  Hope to see ya on the next one.

Thread resur-erection (old South Park quote).

Must be about time to plan another ride ... can we fit one in amongst all the up-coming Chrissie obligations?

As I’m not allowed on public roads for the next 3 months
 [moto] [leo] [bang] the only suggestion I can make is the 19th Dec
Eastern Creek

Damn Paul...what is it with us OzMonster M900 newbies!

As someone who's out the other side of 3 months of public transport and lifts...its sucks on the way through but the time does pass and you'll be back on the [moto] soon enough.

Bump again Suzy......!  Dam good idea i say.....   But how about we bypass ferries this time, plus ban the use of GPS's....... ;D     Directions.......hmmmmm.....tis a pity that the Oxley Hwy is so far away, eh Matty..??  Somewhere south then...........?    input anyone........?

Always up for South Brian. [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]

Looks like the weather is going to be shite again this week end too! [evil]

I think we will have to start a Shame  thread. [thumbsdown] I guess i will be on that thread one day


Bad luck Paul :'(

Wouldn't mind doing the proper Ferries run.. was a great day out.. even WITH the detour.
Weather could be an issue over the coming weeks :(

We are booked in Paul if you woulkd like to join us.

Yes, booked in [thumbsup]

I spent last weekend around Oberon, Tarana, Bathurst etc. There are some seriously good roads out there. Some have been a bit damaged by the rain but we could do a great all day ride up that way.
Even an overniter and take in Goulburn area the following day if anyone's keen.

Do you know the way?

We have done a few group rides out that way ... some involved some dirt excursions, others involved too much boring straight stuff.

As for an overnighter I think attendances may be effected too much by the approaching 'festive season' to do it justice ... perhaps an 'extension' for those interested. I thought the overnighter to Bylong might be an option but probabaly the wrong time of year as I mentioned ... might need a bit more planning too.

head up bells
across to mt vic
jenolan caves , amke broom broom noises through the cave drive
oberon , get fuel at the servo , mobil? end of town and pick up some ammunition there ;)
out to oconnell pub for a bite to eat
conitinue to tarana , maybe have lunch there ?
back past lake lyall ? which amazing is full of water again
into lithgow at the shell on gt western,
then back down bells and home

no dirt this way , you get dirt if you go to tarana from the middle of oberon instead of going out to oconnel

good day 350+


for an overnight , also head out to sofala , maybe a bathurst detour

+1 Tri on the great roads [thumbsup]

Always up for an overnighter.

Rob

im not fussy just like group rides.....so im in..........regards  [laugh] [laugh]

Groupie  [roll]

On rotation we are due for a ride on Sunday 5th December ... so who's in?

Suggestions so far have varied ... but the one with the most momentum seems to be west to Oberon, etc.

What say ye?

Doing Jenolan Caves, Oberon this Thursday (4th) with a bunch of work mates, hopefully the rain will stay away.







                                          Mmick

5th December works, I'll be there.

Sounds good for my soon to be stable of two monsters
Two dogs  [laugh] [laugh] and Luba :-*
Jukie and Suzy can you take Luba under your wing  [evil]

You still have time to re-think and edit that post Dez [laugh] I hope you know what you are getting yourself into.

Congrats on the new steed ... err, umm dog too.

We look after Luba and show her the ways [evil] [thumbsup]

No turning back now Dez.

2 hours, 3min to go  [moto]

 Check your licence expiry date Paul because if it comes due for renewal during the suspension period they don't send out the renewal papers. Congratulations and have fun tomorrow. 

Congrates Paul you made it and now you have learnt your lesson you have to now be a good boy ;) [evil]

or

I hope you have learnt where you can safely be a bad boy   [evil]   [cheeky]