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Vic's Mystery Ride

Photos provided by Lubo & Howza & Vic

Story by Vic & Jen
Vic’s Mystery Ride
 Sunday 9th Nov 2008


Jen & I arrived at the BP Blacksoil not knowing what to expect, as the weather did not look good. However, we were pleasantly surprised as there were already some members there  & more just kept rolling in. I think the total was 31 bikes, 1 trike & 44 people.  One of the things I like about going on a club ride is talking to everyone as they arrive, except on this day a lot of the conversation was “Where are we going? Where are we having lunch? What direction are we headed?”
What don’t you people understand about a MYSTERY  ride!!!!!!!!!!

After a quick ride brief, we set off towards Boonah with Terry & Kath bringing up the rear. The weather looked like it was getting worse. I informed Gary T & Terry where we were headed just in case the group got separated, however,  I think we did well to all stay together with the amount of corners that we had.

Our first rest stop was at Maroon Dam where everybody seemed to be in good spirits. After a 15-minute break I led the group to the next part of our journey towards Rathdowny via Upper Logan River Rd near Mt Barney. As this part of the road was new to me also, it really was a mystery ride! I’m sure we will go that way again.

Down to the Mt Lindsey Hwy, then back to Rathdowny for a coffee stop and a sleep for Mick, this is where Barry Stricklin left us for home, thanks again for coming mate. After a quiet word to the lady in the shop, she suggested another road to take, which I hadn’t been down either. We crossed over to Christmas Creek Rd then over to the Kerry Valley, this is where the day became a little adventurous, when we came across a herd of nice T- bones on the hoof! After a small stop (30 odd bikes & trike doing u-turns & backing up the road) the owner moved them off into a paddock. We were off again & as we were ahead of time I pulled over at nice park grounds as everybody needed a pee (well I did anyway!) It was a nice place, just ask Birdy & Janelle, I don’t what they were up to but we have photos.

After a small stop we decided to go to Beaudesert to fuel up before lunch at the R S L. Gary Mckay said his goodbye’s as he had to pick his better half up from the airport, thanks for coming mate. There was a bit of a line up to order lunch but I’m pretty sure it was worth the wait. After lunch some decided to make there own way home and the rest of us made our way home through Peak Crossing and a stop at Macca’s Yamamto to say our goodbye’s, Jen wanted an ice-cream, I feel we had a great day all-round, a good ride in the country, great scenery and we were all dry to boot.

Thanks to all for joining us & making our son, Ross, welcome on the day.
   
                               Vic 


 















More Photos submitted by Garry and Betty.
Motorcycles In The Media

Motorcycles In The Media

Can-Am Spyder no motorcycle

Is it a motorcycle, is it a convertible, is it a trike, or is it some sort of mechanical stick insect?

It's none of these; it's the three-wheeler Can-Am Spyder and, for the moment, you need a full motorcycle licence to ride the $25,990 vehicle. But that could change.

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Source: couriermail.com.au

Still easy riding in Townsville

AMONG Ulysses club members, Stephen Dearnly is numero uno.

The man known to fellow club members as Ol' No. 1 is the founder of the club that's celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The sprightly 85-year-old was still riding less than two years ago and still loves to get on the back of a motorcycle.

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Source: townsvillebulletin.com.au

Scooters 'safer than bikes'

CYCLISTS would be safer if they rode 50cc mopeds, according to an organiser of a petition against Queensland Government changes to rider licensing laws.

The Parliamentary Travelsafe committee has recommended that moped riders who currently ride on an open car licence be required to obtain an automatic motorcycle licence.

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Source: couriermail.com.au

Riders told beware, take care, survive

MOTORCYCLISTS will be hit with graphic images as part of a State Government campaign to curb the rising road toll.

A radio campaign began yesterday and billboard advertising will be erected at crash hot spots next month.

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Source: goldcoast.com.au

Grey power boosts bikers

WHEN John Travolta tied on his black bandanna, slipped on his dark sunglasses and straddled his motorbike for a road trip across the US, his desire for "freedom" resonated with baby boomers the world over.

In fact, the grey-power biker movement is so strong it even has its own club, with an appropriate motto "Grow Old Disgracefully".

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Source: couriermail.com.au

Cross Border Motorcycle Blitz

POLICE on both sides of the border have been heartened by a successful operation aimed at lowering the motorbike road toll in southeast Queensland and northern NSW.

As part of Operation High Side -- an ongoing cross-border patrol effort shared between Gold Coast and Tweed-Byron police -- officers yesterday set up camp on the border at Nerang-Murwillumbah Road, at Numinbah.

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Source: goldcoast.com.au

Stoner endorses rider gear

WORLD champion motorcycle racer Casey Stoner has called for laws to require riders to wear more protective equipment than just a helmet.

The Young Australian of the Year who started the season with a win this month said he had seen "first hand" the benefits of comprehensive safety clothing.

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Source: couriermail.com.au


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