Forster Ride Report

6 Bikes (3 Doubles , 3 Solo) left Maccas, a warm morning. First stop Dungog for morning tea, that was after two solos had a quick wee stop. Rode on to Gloucester for our next stop and fuel for some. We then stopped at the Nabiac Pub for lunch, which was quite nice, and by now it was getting warm.
Arrived at the Great Lakes Caravan Park, Tuncurry, another good spot to stay perhaps for 2 nights. Relaxed for the afternoon with a few drinks and Chris and Cindy from the Forster Branch joined us for a while.
Later we were taken by bus to the Forster Bowling Club where we were hosted by the local branch (App 14) and as usual very good company and a great feed. Left Forster, breakfast at Coolongollook then next stop Maccas at Rutherford. It would not be a ride without someone having CB problems. By this Stage Bear and Jim had had enough, one phone call to Dale McLean and they were on their way back to Caves Beach. The rest of the crew home via Lambs Valley. A good and safe ride enjoyed by all.
Uncle

Toy Run Ride Report
We met at Maccas with a good roll up. Departed for Sandgate. Left Sandgate at 10am(a report of 7000 bikes) traveled into the top of Newcastle Foreshore. Crowds gathered along the way . A young boy on the footpath gave Bear a teddy bear (that was nearly as big as he was himself) to hand in as well. I think our Bear had a lump in his throat to think a young child would be so generous. After a while a few of us headed out to Caves Beach pub for lunch. A nice lunch and then home via Coorangbong and Cessnock. A good day had by all.
Uncle

Ride Report Coffs Harbour Meet and Greet

Friday morning 3 bikes and 1 car , 8 people all up. Left for the Coffs Meet and Greet via Armidale, and Dorrigo. It was a great ride with great views( very hot) Arrived at Coffs and booked in and mixed with about 250 other Ulyssians.
The weekend was like a mini AGM, BBQ’s. entertainment. Guided rides, bus transport to and from the Club with many raffles and novelty prizes to be won. If the planning and the running of the weekend is anything to go by we can expect the Coffs AGM to be one of the greatest ever held, very impressive.
We returned to Singleton by the same route as we traveled up, safe and sound and dry all the way.
Uncle

Batemans Bay -Cowra Ride Report x 2

7 Bikes &13 People left Singleton in wet, damp and overcast conditions, cool but pleasant ride to Kangaroo Valley for lunch, onto Batemans Bay for a few drinks at the motel then off to the RSL. What a view over the bay, very nice food a live band and our own Ulyssians "whispering jack" "sleepy joe" &Susie 'miss' que entertained us Scenic ride over the mountain to Cowra via Canberra & Yass. More great food and drinks. Returned home Sunday via Wellington in the rain. Maybe we should do it all again next year.
George
 

Left Maccas Singleton with 7 Bikes only,one solo via Putty Rd to Colo Heights, short beak, then on to Mittagong via Picton for fuel and a wee break(Short) Then on to Kangaroo Valley for lunch, as usual what a great ride.(And Views) One bike tyre was getting low on rubber. On to Batemans Bay a very cool ride by everyone. Arrived safe and sound. Very nice place to stay, a great night out. One of our ladies tried to show Mark and Uncle how to consume a vast quanity of port. 12 heathy people, one not so healthy left for Cowra via Canberra a very scenic ride.
By the time we stopped at Maccas at Yass, that tyre that was low on rubber was like me, going bald. To lighten his load , Keith took on a passenger. Next stop Cowra, consumed a few ales at the Motel before going to the Club for the evening meal and some more drinks, then back to the Motel for a few ports(No contest tonight).
Up bright and early, the bike short on rubber left for home alone early. The group refueled, then travelled on to find a place for breakfast. The rain started, and on went the wet weather gear, had breakfast at Cudal of all places. Whenever you get a chance, try their Big Breakfast, its worth the stop. On through the rain, fuel at Gulgong, coffee at Merriwa, then home. Top Ride, Top People. PS: Old Baldy arrived home safely.
Uncle