| Two Bays Well, it's been
some time since I've put pen to paper for Riding On,
since that time the AGM for 1997 has come and gone and
the June edition. I must admit all my questions were
answered. Just proves that NatCom does listen to our
gripes.
The Two Bays Group has grown to 45 members, with a large
number of inactive members getting back on their bikes. A
lot of our members ride smaller capacity machines and
they have got off their bums to attend our rides with the
larger capacity bikes. This does mean that they can slow
the bigger bikes down somewhat, but our Group take that
in their stride - and use less fuel anyway.
We have had our first 'incident' on a ride. Only a topple
over in a U turn with nothing hurt, just some pride
dented.
The rides have been well attended in the warmer months,
but the cooler days have kept a lot indoors. If anybody
can tell me how to get the members out in the cold, let
me know. The ride destinations have been good. Some that
come to mind are the Dandenongs (the land of Marr), Lakes
Entrance and Swan Hill, Apollo Bay via the Greatest road
in the deep south, The Great Ocean Road, and Kyneton. I
hope the number of riders improve as the weather gets
better.
Meetings are well attended at the Dromana RSL, with an
average of 21 members attending on the first Monday of
the month. The RSL is a very quiet venue and central to
most members in the area that Two Bays covers. Meetings
and rides are open to all Ulysses members so if you want
a ride calendar just contact me via phone, email or snail
mail, and I would be only too pleased to send you one.
We also meet at the Port Phillip Plaza Shopping Centre,
Boneo Road, Rosebud, every Saturday morning between 10
and 12 noon, with a short ride afterwards. The Saturday
after our monthly meeting a group go up to Elizabeth
Street to chat with the Melbourne Branch or just dribble
over the latest hardware on offer nearby. We are active
on the peninsula and all are welcome.
President - Dave Lush 03 5985 6480 email:
showbag@alphalink.com.au Vice Pres. Bear. Secretary - Len
Stampton 03 9787 1980.
Sept. 14-15 Weekend run, Frankston Maccas 0900.
Sept. 28 day ride, Pier View Cafe opp. Dromana Pier 0830
ride ldr Dave Lush 03 5985 6480. Destination Fish Ck.
Oct. 12 Day ride, Pier View Cafe opp. Dromana Pier 0830.
Oct. 26 Day ride, Pier View Cafe opp. Dromana Pier
0830.Oct. 26
Nov. 9 Day ride, Pier View Cafe opp. Dromana Pier 0830.
Nov. 23 Day ride, Pier View Cafe opp. Dromana Pier 0830.
Nov. 28-30 Ulysses Grampians Rally, Cavendish Footy Oval,
Cavendish. $10 pre paid, $12 at the gate. Reg. forms from
Dave Lush 03 5985 6480.
Dec. 13 AGM Family Xmas Party at the president's place
1200. BYO meat/booze, salads provided.
Central highlands
There is no stopping the Highlanders. Even in Ballarat's
cold winter we've had record attendances at our meetings
and at our Saturday morning sessions at the Gumnut, our
adopted cafe. Actually it's a risky business attending
the Gumnut on a Saturday morning - you never know where
you'll end up. It must be something they put in the
coffee.
Ron and Leanne have bought new bikes, and Chloe and
Kelvin have also upgraded. Everyone is sweating on 'the
Rev' to see what he buys next. The Rev has done a
brilliant job as our ride coordinator, organising the
Poker Run, a sports picnic at Chris's farm, a tour of the
wineries in the Avoca area (hic!), and many more. Each of
those events was sponsored by one of our members, Greg
Flood, of Hard On Kawasaki. We're really grateful, he's a
great contributor.
Our sports day/gymkhana at Chris's was a huge success.
Over 40 of us, including families, spent the night
camping there out past Beaufort and having a great time.
The kids were terrific, competing really well (too well,
some of them) and giving us all a real run for our money.
Actually, they were all kids, some were just bigger and
older than the others. George, once again, kindly lent us
his PA system, only this time he wasn't there to keep
everybody awake all night.
The next big event is the Australian GP weekend. Already
it's shaping up to be bigger than, well, er, Eastern
Creek. Paul, Gerry, Shane, Peter and Robin are taking the
scenic route and camping on the island. Jim, Chris, Nick,
Phil, The Rev, Ron and Mike are going to be sleazing out
in some luxurious apartments near the island.
Happy and safe riding, and stay rubber side down.
Jim Gundry
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