Friday, June 28, 2013

Motorcycling Matters - a video from ACEM


From ACEM - (Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles)

"Powered Two-Wheelers play a role in our Society. From sports to tourism, from commuting to small logistics, motorcycles, scooters and other small vehicles belonging to the L-category provide mobility, leisure and opportunities for social inclusion. A role that deserves being recognised and promoted."


I reckon they're right!!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Australian Motorcycle Council 4th Annual Federal Members and Senators Motorcycle Ride

Three of our members met a number of other riders including Sean Leonard from the AMC to ride with Motorcycling Polititions , to share a coffee and cake and hear some motorcycle aware and motorcycle friendly words from Minister Anthony Albanese and some reflection from Sean.

Minister Abanese's speech.>>Here<<

Sean's report  >>Here<<




Monday, June 24, 2013

Murrumbateman Road - Road surface warning

 Road surface warning from Trevor

Road works on the Murrumbateman Road about 2 km from the Sutton Road
intersection.  refer below (B) .


The left had wheel track on the return to Canberra is very dangerous due to
a combination of  a clay base and zealous water truck. 


Both Peter and myself hit this section but as the lead bike I had no warning and the resultant corrective action placed me well over the other side of the road but fortunately there was no oncoming traffic.

There are no signs warning of a slippery surface and it was not raining nor
had it rained in the period leading up to the event.


My concern is that regardless of the skill of the rider if there is
oncoming traffic this may result in a serious injury.


My Advice to riders is to avoid this section of road until the repairs are
completed particularly if returning to Canberra...





Saturday, June 22, 2013

Club Ride to Young 23 June - Please fuel up before arriving at Nichols

Advice from the Ride Leader Trevor: No fuel at Caltex Nicholls -  According to servo Canberra is nearly out of 95 and 98. 7-11 source theirs from Mobil refinery so are ok at present.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory

Sunday 8th  June 2013

Michael & Tracey Winters Triumph Sprint 1050        

David Robinson      Yamaha FJR1300
Alan Munday          Yamaha FJR1300            

Neil Goldfinch      Honda Blackbird       
Garry McCurley          VFR 1200                

Peter Arday      Honda ST1300       
Adam Higham          6SXR 1000                

Michelle Mount   Burgman 650
Rob Lillie          F21                    

Denis Wignell       Yamaha FJR1300
Rick Costan          Ducati Monster            

Marilyn Starick       Ducati   MS 1100
Chas & Jen Towie    Honda ST1300

A foggy beginning

Riding out of Bungendore at 8.30 it was very foggy and I wondered why I hadn’t thought to put my wet weathers on – it was going to be a very long day if I had to keep on wiping my visor. We did get a few patches of sun along the Federal Highway but by the time we crossed the border the fog had set in again. We met everyone at Nicholls and were pleasantly surprised at the number of bikes arriving out of the gloom. Some early arrivals had sought warmth in Maccas but we soon hauled them out.
Ulyssian guttersnipes?

Leaving just after 9.30 the fog continued to be a problem down the Barton and Hume highways – very thick with poor visibility. But as we turned onto Burley Griffin Way naturally the sun came out for the Canberra Branch. We stopped at the Terracotta Café in Murrumburrah – although it had only been open for half an hour it was already quite busy and we had our coffee and cakes outside on the footpath. 

 
Terracotta tourists





We set off for Junee through Cootamundra and Bethungra. For any potential tree changers the B&B at Bethungra is on the market – it was formerly an historic hotel and would make an excellent place for Christmas in July or a potential clubhouse.


On arrival at the Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory we realised we had underestimated its popularity on a long weekend - the chocolate factory was chockers with a one and a half hour wait for food. After making some healthy purchases we decided to see where else we could find some lunch. But not before being approached by a lady doing her Masters (in Photography?) who needed some photos of men looking angry – we could certainly oblige. Expect to see the mug shots of David, Neil, Peter and Mick adorning a thesis very soon.


Railway Cafe

We ended up at the Railway Café at Junee (where Mick’s grandparents met so that place has a lot to answer for). Lunch here was also slow to arrive (I think they were still chasing the cow around the paddock to fulfil our hamburger order) so some of the group took off early with an agreement to meet at the Dog on the Tuckerbox. Finally fed, and led by Peter we took the scenic route to Gundagai through Nangus. After refuelling with petrol, coffee and an ice-cream for Garry we pulled away from Gundagai just on 4pm. We passed Garry and Neil at Murrumbateman and arrived home, kangaroo free thanks to the new headlight bulbs installed only this week, at 5.30.


A great day’s riding made all the more enjoyable by the company and (eventual) food, not to mention my hoard of chocolate licorice.


Tracey Winters