Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Chomp & Chat and Rusty Riders to Lake Bathurst - Sunday 18th January 2015

The riders were: 
  • Garry Mc Curley - VFR 1200
  • Mick and Kipper – Victory XC
  • Maritta Heiler – Kawasaki 900 Vulcan
  • Darren Loffler – Hyosung 650
  • Bob Muir - Yamaha XJS 1300 
  • Mike Kelly – Suzuki DL 650
  • Andy and Irene Ruffy - Harley Ultra
  • Ian and Janene Brown – BMW 1200RS
  • Steve Alford – Moto Guzzi V7
  • Rob Clarke – FJR 1300
  • Karen Clarke – XJ 1900
  • Janet Mulgrue – Suzuki AN 650
  • Kerry Mulgrue – Honda ST 1300
  • Kris Jirasek – Suzuki GSXR1300
  • Genelle Mills – Triumph Bonneville
  • Mark and Cathy Walker – NT 700
  • Sandy Fisk – NT650
  • Mick and Tracey Winters – Triumph Trophy
We woke to a marvellous day with sunshine and blue skies all around and arrived at the BP at Watson to find a few riders waiting for a new adventure. 
We welcomed new riders to our group and then after a timely ride brief, left the service station at the designated departure time. 



We travelled up the Federal Hwy turning right down Macs Reef Rd and on to Bungendore. 

Thankfully the outriders chased all the feral animals from the road and fields as the main group followed.  Turning left at Bungendore we headed towards Tarago taking the Currawang loop past the Woodlawn Mine to Wakefield Park. We headed back to Lake Bathurst along the Braidwood Rd pulling up in the Roselea Café car park. 

Fortunately before leaving Watson I had called ahead to advise numbers and time of arrival – the owner was on her own to look after our group.  We were greeted with a smile and an area set aside with tables waiting so we could sit and share some time chatting while our lunch was being prepared.


Roast was the order of the day with a choice of lamb, pork or chicken served with generous portions of baked vegies - some even found room for cherry pie and ice cream. As we headed back to the bikes in preparation to head home everyone commented that it was a great day spent amongst friends.

A thankyou to our corner markers (the brave rabbit chasers) and tail end Charlie who ensured all arrived safely at our destination.

Mick