January 2000 MTCV Itinerary
Sunday 9th Wilson’s Promontory Geoff Barton leading 9.00 am KBCP, 9.45 am Hallam
Geoff lives and breathes the area, living in Loch, milking early morning, riding all day, and milking again at night. What a life! Come and see what a high kay R1100GS can do on unusual and interesting roads. Expect at least 450 km for the day. Note early start.
Sunday 16th Thompson’s Dam, Walhalla Mk II Ian Payne leading 9.30 am KBCP, 10.15 am Hallam
All planned and ready to go last time and no-one turned up! The fact that it was pouring rain might have had something to do with it. Great roads. Ian riding his new touring bike – just ask AMCN. Always a pleasure. Expect around 400 km for the day.
Thurs. 20th Social Sip – Hotel Canada, 596 Swanston Street Carlton. Last one before we move.
Sat. 22nd Walwa – formerly Tallangatta (5 days) Ben Warden leading
to Wed. 26th 10.30 am Whittlesea, 11.15 am Yea
After consultation with likely starters, and having recently stayed at both Tallangatta and Walwa Hotels, the consensus opinion is that we should relocate our base to Walwa, another 88 km down the highway. It is a much better Pub, and places us closer to the fantastic riding roads around The Snowy Mountains Highway, Corryong, far eastern Victoria and south eastern NSW. Probably the best weather and riding country available. Always sensational. Hitch a ride with someone on a trailer. Stay one day or five. Be there.
Wed. 26th Reefton Spur Dave Ward leading
(Aust. Day) 10 am Yarra Glen
Australia Day and you are looking for a ride. Dave Ward is your man. Follow him around the Spur(s) and you’ll learn plenty. Dave’s toughest choice for the day is whether to take the RGV or the 748. Expect around 250 km for the day.
Sunday 30th Trentham Falls Geoff Jones leading
9.30 am KBCP, 10.30 am Whittlesea
He’s gotta go west, probably across to Wallan, Romsey and Woodend for morning tea. The falls are pretty spectacular and well worth the short walk. Beautiful cool country to ride around in the middle of summer. Expect around 400 easy kilometres for the day.
February Provisional Itinerary:
Thursday 3rd, General Meeting, Mick Hone guest speaker, 8.15 pm Club Hall
Sunday 6th, Cockatoo, Theo Kalkandis leading, 10.15 am Hallam, short ride
Sunday 13th, Lake Mountain, Tim Walker leading, 10.30 am Yarra Glen, short ride
Friday 18th, Night Ride Dandenongs, Theo leading, 7.30 pm Hallam, 11pm The Sienna, Chapel St
Sunday 20th, Kevington (Jamieson area) Pub lunch, Rob Matricciani leading, 9.30 KBCP, 10.30 am YG
Sunday 27th, Cape Patterson, Danny Vits leading, 9.30 am KBCP, 10.15 am Hallam