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Welcome to our Web site

Two Bays Ulysses branch was established in November 1996 and currently has around 140 members. We cater for Ulyssians living on or near the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and new members are always welcome to any of our activities. Two Bays branch has a great mix of social activities and rides for people who like motorcycles to enjoy.

We have a passion for riding motorcycles and the Mornington Peninsula offers some of Victoria's best scenery and motorcycle roads.  We have an organized ride on most weekends and most Wednesdays. New members are welcome! Check out our Ride Calendar.

We are a very social group and you are invited to join us every Saturday morning from 10am for morning tea and a friendly chat at Jetty's Cafe Pizza & Pasta corner of Jetty Road & Point Nepean Road, Rosebud - on beach side. You are also welcome to come to our monthly social evening on the 1st Monday of the month at "STEEPLES" corner Racecourse and Tyabb Roads  Mornington. For these and other social activities see our Social and ride calendar.

Our official Two Bays E-mail address is:  twobaysbranch@yahoo.com.au

 

President's Report

What an exciting couple of months we've had now lets see where to start.

 As you all know some us ventured up north for the A.G.M and as I've said before for a ten bob Pom that was born in a tiny seaside village and that to travel to the city of London which is a whole 72 miles away you only did that for a weekend this is one Bl!!!!dy big country. I think every one that attended has a tail of some sort to tell I know Ron and I had a BALL!. Next we have one of those quiet members that just go off and do their thing I'm talking of course about John Fitton. Now some of you might not know of Johns adventure so to put you in the picture our little mate packed up his bike with tents sleeping bags and anything else he could pack and set off for wait for it...ALICE SPRINGS !!!  We all know John and I reckon that this is one hell of a gutsy effort especially knowing Johns back ground. Well done mate. Talking of the quiet ones it is with great sadness that I'm informed that Don Clarke is giving bikes away due to health reasons so I'm sure that we all wish Don well and that he doesn't stop coming down for a coffee or contacting us if he needs help with anything Good Luck Don..


This time of year seems to be the time that all red blooded males look at there bikes and think I need a change, well just keep your eyes open and check out the new ones.


As every one is aware there has been problems with the Web this is due mainly to the fact that our program is old [like some of you] and that our sight is to big for it, that is basically a layman's explanation.


It was unfortunate that we had a "downer" on a Wednesday ride not so long ago, luckily the injuries were not to severe BUT because our lines of communication had broken we did not know until we got home. Hawkesdale was another success as it always is. Now for those of you that haven't been let me try to set the scenario. Pub in the middle of no where, basic accommodation, good food great hosts [Bill and Rhonda] along weekend away with good company. Now it is never arranged like this but sometime on the weekend a bus of people will turn up from some where unbeknown to any one including the hosts. But the highlight of the weekend was a pair of the hairiest boots I've ever laid eyes on and they were worn by... one of our members, they certainly went down well with the ladies didn't they Wolfgang???


 "STRING OF PEARLS" works only if people use it .This method is very simple [it has to be for me to understand it]. All we have to do is watch our mirrors that's those things that sit on the end of the handlebars. If the bike behind you looks as if it is slowing down or stopping you do likewise the bike in front of you does the same until we get to the ride leader who also slows down or stops. When the problem is rectified we get going again...Any one that doesn't quite understand this have a word with one of committee. I would like this method to happen as it might be me laying in the road and no one knowing..I reckon that's enough "waffling" for now so until we meet again "trah" for now.


Alan [president]
   

 

Ride Information

2008

Barry Sheene Memorial Ride Oct 1st-2nd

Cranbourne-Phillip Island Oct 4th

 

Protest Ride Saturday 5th July, 08. This is a mass ride of all motorcyclists including MRAA, Ulysses, Motorcycle clubs and unaffiliated riders. Local member-Neale Burgess will be taking part. It is to protest the Governments imposition of $56 Rego levy, front number plates, unsafe roadside cable barriers, motorcycle tolls, etc.
For Two Bays members we will depart ROSEBUD Coffee Shop at 10-10 am on Sat morning with Gary Hipwell leading and meeting up with riders at BAXTER for 10-30 am departure. We will ride via Eastlink to Doncaster where the Protest Ride will commence at 12-00 noon.
 

IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM ALAN  (PRESIDENT)

Anyone who is thinking about going to next years Ulysses A.G.M will need to book accommodation asap as it is filling fast.

 

Sick Bay Update

Graham very much appreciates the good wishes from so many members. As he had changed his phone from Telstra to Optus the day before his accident, requiring a new phone number, he has been unable to access all the messages on his old Telstra number message bank.


Please note Graham's new phone number - 8707 0911

 


 

For all your Ulysses gear see our Quartermaster Bob & Ann Russell.

As of 1st July there has been a $5.00 increase in all of the Two Bays shirts.

 

 

 

A Call For Donations

Our Fundraising Ladies are asking for donations for the raffle prizes. The stocks are depleted. If you would like to contribute something please see either Geraldine Olsson or Pat Hipworth.

 

Trivia Night August 16th has been cancelled, due to a lack of response.

Photo Album

Handy Links

Check out our latest rides and for our current members you can re-live the enjoyable weekend rides we have all shared.

 

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