Ride Calendar
Being a group of motorcycle enthusists, we organise regular club rides.
All weekend club rides depart from BP Blacksoil (outbound) at 9:00am SHARP, unless otherwise advised.
Thursday rides depart McDonalds, Yamanto at 8:30am. Contact Max Crimmins (ph 0417 714 066) for further details.
If you enjoy a nice leisurely pace or are learning to ride, come along to BP Blacksoil Outbound at 9:00am on the 3rd Sunday of the month to participate in Veronica's Slow Ride Sundays.
For more information, contact Veronica on 07 3389 6229. NOTE: There will be NO Slow Ride in May.
Rides are open to all riders, not just Lockyer Valley branch members.
All riders participating in rides with Ulysses Lockyer Valley branch do so at their own risk.
The 2008 Ride / Social Calendar is here. All rides are subject to change. Please check the web site on the Saturday prior to the ride to confirm Ride Leader, Destination and departure time.
Any other branches who wish to meet on any of these rides, please contact Al Gray for ride route and timings.
Branch Ride Calendar / Events
| Date |
Destination |
Ride Leader |
Details |
| 27-Jul-08 | Observation Run | TBA | Fund raiser for Toy Run |
| 10-Aug-08 | Mt Mee | Lubo | Lubo's annual magical mystery tour |
| 24-Aug-08 | Linville | Al | Welcome back Al |
| 06-Sep-08 | Trivia Night | TBA | Venue TBA |
| 12-Sep-08 | Kyogle | Ken | Overnighter (or 2) at Rainforest Rally. Contact Ken for departure date and time. |
| 14-Sep-08 | Kyogle | TBA | Meet up with riders returning from Rainforest Rally |
| 28-Sep-08 | Memorial Ride | Hazza | . |
| 12-Oct-08 | Ron Power Roundup | TBA | Hosted by Redlands Branch |
| 25-Oct-08 | Ulympics | TBA | Overnighter - Hosted by Redcliffe Branch |
| 09-Nov-08 | Mystery Ride | Vic | . |
| 23-Nov-08 | Ladies Ride | TBA | . |
| 06-Dec-08 | Branch Christmas Party | TBA | Saturday night - Venue TBA |
| 14-Dec-08 | TOY RUN | Santa | Brasall Shopping Center from 8:30am. Santa leads ride departing at 10:30am. |
| 20-Dec-08 | Christmas Lights Tour | Ashley | Departs 7:00pm Macca's Yamanto |
| 28-Dec-08 | As The Mood Takes Us | Thursty | Who knows where we'll end up ? |
| 11-Jan-09 | As The Mood Takes Us | TBA | A gentle ride to start the year |
| 18-Jan-09 | Branch BBQ | TBA | Social day for all members - Venue TBA |
| 25-Jan-09 | Australia Day Ride | TBA | Let's do something Aussie |
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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.
...more
Source:
couriermail.com.au
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