Wednesday Rides

18th Jan 2012

Attached is a pic taken yesterday 18th on our Wednesday ride. Chris Dyball brought along two mini 'birthday cakes' with sparklers, one each for Frank and Alan whose birthdays were/are this week.
We had a great ride led by Chris - Yarra Junction for morning tea (where the pic was taken), Donna Buang, Healesville for lunch, and Berwick for ice cream :). Tail-end Charlie was shared by the birthday boys-thanks guys. A magic day.
Cheers, Sandra

21 Dec 2011

Wednesday 21st December

Well this was probably the last ride of the year and a great time was had by all.
About 14 'riders' left Baxter the official start venue at 9.30 sharp led by
Frank Ibbot, the skies were threatening but to no avail .Morning tea-coffee-cakes-
sandwich-toasted or untoasted was taken at Cosy Kitchen Loch. From here on
the ride took on a very interesting angle as those of you that have been on one
of Franks or Bills or come to that matter any of the Wednesday rides can vouch
for. Saw a few places that were familiar but when your trying to keep Frank in
your sights looking around at the view is not conducive to safety. Finally ending up at
Tarwin Lower beside the river for lunch for those that haven't been there it's the other
side of Inverloch. Leaving Tarwin Lower for the homeward leg of the journey we
were led up what can only be describe as 'goat tracks' but once again just brilliant
scenery we could see it this time as the pace was more to the pace of the said goats.
Anyway we eventually ended up on some roads that some of us recognised [for a
short time] finally culminating at Tooradin for farewells etc.
Great ride Frank and thanks to Chris Dyball for Tailending.

7th Dec 2011

Wednesday was a great day for a ride as was evidenced by the good turn out at the Baxter coffee shop. There were 15 bikes raring to go on the day's excursion. Chris Dyball was nominated ride leader and Bill Barton volunteered as tail-end Charlie. Our destination was Trafalgar for morning tea followed by lunch at Mirboo North.

As by decree, we set off in singular formation towards Tooradin then turned left through Koo Wee Rup, passing the small towns of Modella, Ellinbank and Yarragon. The day was a warm 25 degrees with little wind. The roads were a good mixture of tree-lined sweeping bends interspersed by straight stretches. Chris knew exactly where the good-riding roads were.

We arrived at Trafalgar just before 11am where we stopped for a snack, a drink and a breather. Shady spots were welcomed as was the coffee and cake. Within twenty minutes were were once again geared up and off along the back roads.

Never let it be said that the shortest route is the most direct. We are, after all, looking to ride the most scenic and recreational roads Gippsland has to offer.

We rode through Mirboo North, exited and did a great loop around the southern outskirts of the district, returning for our lunch break some fifteen minutes later. Having spread our lunch money throughout the town shops, we resumed our ride, this time towards home. Bill Barton took over as ride leader whilst Garry Disher took last spot.

It was 'B' and 'C' grade roads again taking us through hill and dale, past quaint farms and small streams until we reached Leongatha. Soon we went past Korumburra, Poowong, Lang Lang and back to the South Gippsland Highway were all parted company heading home. A delightful day enjoyed by all those who attended. I commend Wednesday rides to all those who enjoy good company and the thrill of a good day's riding.

Aldo

Wed 28^th July.

Finally! A nice winter’s day for a ride. (I noted that Keith had a QLD number plate on his Trumpy and wondered what the ……. is he doing here in the middle of our Victorian winter. I guess it must be our motorcycle friendly roads). With a good attendance we were all glad to be on our bikes after the cold weather, but living in Victoria is all about seasons and we were keen to get some good twisty roads happening. Great to have Frank Ibbot along too, as his health has seen him off the bike for a while.

It was decided we should head for Lock for morning tea. Bill rang the Baron who was on his way from Pakenham and arranged to meet him with the group at Tooradin and before we knew it we were all seated for a round table talk at the Lock café. The two for one deal on the hot scones and strawberry jam with cream were very popular. It was then decided to have a look at the suspension bridge & ANZAC memorial park which was well worth it, the Lock community should be congratulated for their community spirit. I can’t believe most of us didn’t know it existed until Bob Froling showed it to us. Laurie suggested we could ride the bikes over it but not being the Evil Knievel types we reneged. I think Laurie was confusing it with the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I would love to have seen Laurie on the back wheel of the big Suzi, front wheel up in the air heading downhill, over the bridge. YEEEHAAAA. Sorry Laurie, just a vision I had for a moment.

From Loch it was on through the beautiful rolling green hills, rising up to view the wind farms and the coast line towards Wonthaggi. Then onto the mini Great Ocean Road of Cape Patterson, a great twisty road along the coast. Unfortunately we did pass a few dead wombats but luckily there were no koalas scampering along the road like earlier in the summer months when Peter Baulch had to help one off the road and back up a tree out of danger from traffic. We followed this road into Inverloch where we stopped for lunch and then returned via the Cape road again to Wonthaggi, Dudley, Glen Alvie and Nyora saying our goodbyes at Tooradin.

Thanks to ride leader Bill Barton and Tale end Charlie Graham Goodman and to all riders for a safe and enjoyable days ride.

Bob Russell

Riders

Bill Barton …. Suzuki Bandit, Frank Ibbot ….. Honda 1000, Graham Goodman ….. BMW R, Gerard ….. Suzuki Cruiser, Keith ….. Triumph Trophy, Rex and partner …. Honda Deauville, Bob Froling …..Suzuki 1400, Jack Froling ….. BMW 1150 GS, Brian Burling …. BMW 1200 R, Bob Russell ….. BMW 1200 GS, Laurie Carr ….. Suzuki 1800, Mike Schuett (The Barron)….. Honda Hornet.

Wednesday ride 7th July
Ride leader.. Alan Lindley
Tailend Charlie.. Alan Lindley
Riders.. Alan Lindley and Alan Lindley and Alan Lindley

It was one of those mornings that when you wake up you are trying to
decide if you should get up and go on a ride or to roll over and stay in bed
well the latter was the option that I should have taken 'cos no one wanted
to play'. Any way there I am seating at the bakery looking all lost and
forlorn when Jack turned up closely followed by Bill in their cars they were
on their way to see Frank their comments were along the lines of 'you must
be bl#*dy mad'. Not one to be put off I decided to take a little excursion on
my own if for no other reason than to wear in my new tyres. Great time was
had by me, myself and I look forward to the next time I can get together
again....Alan Lindley

Wednesday 25th Nov
A great ride to Toolangi for a great burger, thanks to Bill Barton as ride
leader and Graham Goodman as tail end charlie. Also on the ride Brian
Burling, Robin Abery, Frank Ibbott, Mike (the Baron) Shute, Jack Froling,
Alan Hipworth and Bob Russell.

Hi all at Two bays

I want to thank ALL the members of our great branch who came to my rescue today ( Wed. ride January 7th ) after my BMW decided to try some off-road trekking.
I looked at the ditch to my left on a right bend...... where did I end up???
I was damaged... sore right wrist and scrapes and bruises... my bike was battered, but could be ridden.
Decided to ride home, so Ron and Sandra said they would stay with me. Thank you so much to two kind and thoughtful people.
The three of us stopped in Tooradin for a rest and realised my bike was leaking oil, so we topped it up at the servo, where most of our group had gathered.
We said our cheerio's, but Ron and Alan (Mr Prez) insisted on staying with me until I reached home.
Thank you... Alan, Ron, Sandra, Ross, Frank, Alan, Bob, Alan, Laurie.... you were all great.
My BMW is being picked up tomorrow (8th) to be assessed at South Melbourne.
The Doc tells me I have tissue swelling in my wrist and it will fix itself.

PLEASE be careful out there

Brian Burling

Wednesday 27 August

Only seven die-hards fronted up for today’s ride which took us on a circuitous route around the rain showers to Neerim South, Yarra Junction, Launching Place and Emerald. We terminated the ride with a surprise good will visit to “the Baron’s” house where he is convalescing after harassing the nursing staff of the Monash Medical Centre for a few days.

Actually, there was only one die hard and six pretenders. Frank Ibbott returned from a six day trip to Coffs Harbour late on Tuesday and was raring to try out his new CBF 900 with the Wednesday Mob at 9.30 on Wednesday. What’s the secret, Frank???

Bill Barton

Wednesday 18th June

HOW TO GET ROUTED BY THE 'BARON'

Lets set the scene imagine the pre- ride talk by the ride leader 'We'll go from here to Lang Lang thru to Poowong cut across to Arrawata and on to Mirboo Nth for morning cuppa from there to the Buln Buln road and to the Robin Hood for lunch...all sounds pretty simple.... but for one fact....THE BARON. Well we made to Arrawata alright and that is were it all went pear shape not that you would know it by The Baron persistence to keep going. Apparently we missed a RIGHT turn any way after a few k's [like twenty] of gravel, dirt, cow sh!! we finally found our selves back at...guess where.........Arrawata. Didn't make Mirboo nth ..or Buln Buln road or the Robin Hood but never the less it was a brilliant ride absolutely great scenery that a lot of people wouldn't have known existed this was evident by the cows scattered as we went by. Finished of with coffee at Tooradin after which Frank went with Gary to pick up a trailer and Gary's bike [trail bike] it decided it had had enough at Bena and just stopped I guess it was tired. Thanks again Mike Shuett [Baron].....Alan Lindley

Wednesday 14th May

the weather was looking great.
So the lucky Two Bays Ulysses riders that were able to go on a ride; all turned up at the Coffee Shop in Baxter, arriving and lining up in front of the shop.
After friendly hand shakes and Greetings and looking at motor bikes and so; Baron (Mike Schuett) announced that he would lead the ride.
He said that we would ride straight up the Baxter Tooradin Road to the South Gippsland HWY, turn right on to it and follow it to the
turn off to Nyora.
From there we followed him around through the hills and bends of Gippsland.
Some of the scenery was very beautiful and it was great riding on such a great day.
We stopped about 11-05 for a brake and to have a drink.
Baron said that we would then ride on down to Phillip Island, so off we went again riding around through the hills and winding roads.
We road into San Remo were the corner marker was standing and pointing for us to go on over the Bridge, we road about a K M and a half, and turn left into the Vietnam War Museum,
Its a little off the road with a gravel road leading in they have space for parking in the yard behind and on the side of the Building.
In the yard there is a Canberra Bomber fuselage which was in the War.
In side they have a display of things to buy, also the office to pay to enter the exhibition.
It cost each of us $5.00 and it was worth every cent, the information and the display is terrific.
There is a Hologram there which explains every thing about the War and what went on and happened
I found this very interesting as I learnt things that I never heard before it was truly a great experience and I will remember it for a long
time.
After seeing the Museum we road back to San Remo and had our lunch (fish and Potato cakes) for me, and some of us sat at the tables and seats on the roof looking over the bay.
Then it was time to head back home some went straight on while some of us stopped at the Tooradin Airport for a drink, from there we went our own way back home.

Thank you Baron (Mike Schuett) for a great day
Doug Lutz

P/ S If you have not seen the Museum it is well worth a Visit.

Wednesday 8th April

''Oh what a beautiful morning'' could be heard from every one at the Baxter shopping centre, us included. Nine members started off on yet another glorious Wednesday ride. Luckily no one had done the previous Sunday ride so I pinched it from the Baron [thanks Mike Schuett]. So on that note there is not much point in telling every body where we went as it was the same as the last report EXCEPT that not every one reached the lunch spot suffice to say unless there is a corner marker we don't turn...Alan [President]

Monday February 06, 2012