[NSW] Ride to Blue Mountains, Sun Mar 12th

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Added to Calendar by: Dante

Sydney Ride to Blue Mountains up GW HWY rtn via Bells line.

Final Meeting Place: 9.30am at Glenbrook Infomation Centre

Rollcall 10am
Depart 10.05am

stop 1.
somewhere in wentworth falls.

stop 2.
farmhouse, little hartley

return via Bel...

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[Dante]

Sydney Ride to Blue Mountains up GW HWY rtn via Bells line.

Final Departure Meeting Place 9.30am at Glenbrook Infomation Centre

http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/glenbrookinfo.jpg

Rollcall 10am

Depart 10.05am



stop 1.
somewhere in wentworth falls.

stop 2.
farmhouse, little hartley

return via Bells Line of Roads.

Please ensure you ''sign up'' on this thread if you plan to attend all or parts of this ride.

feel free organise additional meeting points before Glenbrook with your fellow netriders.

[Canyon]

for those that are coming up the M4, I will be just off the Prospect exit about 0915 - 0920.

see here for location
http://www.street-directory.com.au/sd_new/genmap.cgi?x=150.91681527333&y=-33.8082047063649&sizex=1000&sizey=600&level=5&star=1&circle=5

if you donot know where the Glenbrook Info centre is, it is Hamment Pl (a little side rd) just off the Gt Western Hwy.
http://www.street-directory.com.au/sd_new/genmap.cgi?x=150.623593666664&y=-33.7654354603168&sizex=1200&sizey=800&level=6&star=2&circle=

[Sir Skuffy]

Hey there.

Yes, count me in. I will be staying at a backpackers in BOndi on Saturday night. So, I will need to get from Bondi to this meeting point. Is there any place I can meet people on the way o should I just head up the hwy????

Also, I need to be in Jindabyne Sunday night, remembering I will get there via the coast road.... Any recommendations?

[Canyon]

Skuffy

If you want to head for the south coast, the easiest way is on the return leg of the trip at Blacktown take the M7 south, exit left on to the M5, take the 2nd exit off the M5 and follow the road towards Wollongong and South.

If you want an inland route, no where near as good, but will save time over heading back to Sydney. Head for Bathurst, then south to Cowra, take the Lachlan Valley Way, Cross the Hume onto Barton Way into Canbera, then head south via Cooma to Jindabyne.

A 2nd inland route would be once you hit the Hume head south-west to the Snowy Mountain Hwy.

[Sleddog]

Im a maybe as i need to work on the weekend to pay for the bike, I will confirm friday/ saterday.

[Sir Skuffy]

Hey Canyon

Thanks for that. Could I also ask to further questions????

1). Any chance you could get me a map, hand-drawn, showing the best route there

2). Any chance I could follow you up to the meeting point Sunday morning?? I will be in Bondi...

[MystDmeanr]

Inner \:D/

PM me if anyone near my area that wants to meet up somewhere before heading out.

ill probly take the Wallgrove rd exit.

[Sir Skuffy]

Any people want to get together for a saturday night ride?

[pete the freak]

Gotta bail on Sundays ride, got a band rehearsal thrown at me...

Skuff, I'm still in for Saturday night, what's the plan? Meet at the back packers about 7ish then just see where the roads take us??

[Mickyb V9]

i'd like to come.
picking up my VTR250 this weekend.
No better time to get some learner experience and chat to other riders.

[Sir Skuffy]

Hey Pete,

Perfect plan...... Meet at 7:00pm and see what happens..... Go riding and scare the locals... upset the police and then go drinking.... Well, for me anyway.... Unless the G/F lets you crash at the backpackers.....

[pete the freak]

Hey Pete,

Perfect plan...... Meet at 7:00pm and see what happens..... Go riding and scare the locals... upset the police and then go drinking.... Well, for me anyway.... Unless the G/F lets you crash at the backpackers.....I'll post it in the rides and events section and in the calendar so as not to offend the Mods...

[Sir Skuffy]

Hey Pete, screw-em... lets be 1% people :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Probably a good idea. Give it a title like..... Saturday Night Madness - Mexican Style... Actually, you know what might be a good idea, go for a ride, have some laughs and then goto a VERY popular spot in Sydney (Like Melbourne's Chapel St) and have Mexican for dinner...... Suppose we can do it in Bondi.

OK, here is the plan, there is a Mexican place in Bondi... Lets organise a dinner for 8:30pm, Saturday night, Bondi. See who turns up???? Gives us 1.5 hours to run riot....

[pete the freak]

Too late Skuff, already put in an 'event'.

How do you feel about BBQ seafood with ocean views...

[Sir Skuffy]

Oooooooo, Pete. BBQ seafood with Oceanview..... Damn, I feel very special....... OK, i am interested..... Where do you have in mind :o

Sounds good :)

[pete the freak]

Ever heard of the Newport Arms?? Best damn pub in Sydney. I think it's got the biggest beer garden in NSW, views right over pittwater, beee-yooo-diful women everywhere... And a BBQ seafood platter to die for.

It'd mean riding for a while up the scenic coast roads of Sydney. Can you handle that??

[Sir Skuffy]

YEEEEHAAAAAAAAA. Sounds great.....

Pete, you have no problems with lane filtering and general hooliganism do you. :lol:

[Infinity]

Im a maybe as i need to work on the weekend to pay for the bike, I will confirm friday/ saterday.

Working weekends, when do you get the time to ride? All a bit circular eh

Tried to PM but system won't let me with under 5 posts. Wanted to ask where you got your tank guard from? And does it come in carbon fibre design with white instead of red?

[pete the freak]

YEEEEHAAAAAAAAA. Sounds great.....

Pete, you have no problems with lane filtering and general hooliganism do you. :lol:

Gotta be a bit careful with my new bike as it's a bit wider than my old 250, but general hooliganism?? I subscribe to the newsletter!!!

[Sir Skuffy]

Oh god, this is going to be dangerous..... This feels more and more like the good old road trips from San Fran to LA and all the trouble we used to get upto in LA..........

I can see it now...... A pic of me on the cover of the Sunday Morning Paper being chased by he police..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: With the caption..... Mexican illegally crosses brigde

[Dante]

Ins

Canyon
Dante
Dmeanr
Sir Skuffy
mickyb
haggis

Maybes (make sure ya are on time.)

t
Sleddog
gypsy
generalyuehfei



For those that are wanting to attend that may be learners, i would say this ride is fairly easy for a lerner rider IF you have road experience (car)

I believe there is a Gas station near the glenbrook infomation.

[matt232]

And a BBQ seafood platter to die for.

:shock: Leaving Adelaide now, I'm on my way!!!!



[I wish]

[Jaqhama]

For the Blue Mtns ride just thought I'd mention that the Glenbrook Centre to Wentworth Falls is only about a twenty minute ride at the most.
Perhaps some of those going have never seen the Three Sisters? Turn left at Katooma, turn left at the roundabout, turn right at the second roundabout, follow Katoomba St. (down a steep hill)Signs at end of street pointing to the Three Sisters. Huge turning circle for buses, park up there to take a quick picture with mtn views behind.
Katoomba to the Farmhouse is about another fifteen minutes.
The Hydro Majestic used to be the place to stop for a coffee but new owners and most of it closed to non guests now. But stop in the driveway car park, walk over to the old stone wall tennis courts for panoramic view over Megalong Valley. The Hydro is on the main road on the left as you enter Meadlow Bath, after leaving Katoomba. Or park outside the Hydro, for those who dont like gravel driveways.
I am working next three weekends, have fun.

[Dog3oy]

I'll be there..

[Sleddog]

Im a maybe as i need to work on the weekend to pay for the bike, I will confirm friday/ saterday.

Working weekends, when do you get the time to ride? All a bit circular eh

Tried to PM but system won't let me with under 5 posts. Wanted to ask where you got your tank guard from? And does it come in carbon fibre design with white instead of red?

If i work weekends ,i only need to work 1 week day ,more time off . :grin:
But need to find more weekday riders .
I can have anyday off with 24hr notice ,I've just had to many weekends off latley.

The tank guard you can get at any motorcycle store ,mine was $40 fitted by them.
I have seen carbon looking ones ,there is a 100 different styles but i think there abit more $$.
Just get them to fit it ,i would of stuffed it up for sure.

[Dante]

right on jaqhama

i seen the three sisters may times, via look out, air, and while playing 'cliffhanger' nearby. if any1 wants to see some of that stuff speak up.

[generalyuehfei]

right on jaqhama

i seen the three sisters may times, via look out, air, and while playing 'cliffhanger' nearby. if any1 wants to see some of that stuff speak up.

Why not? I am a maybe for the weekend and may also bring a friend on their bike.

Regards, Nick

[Infinity]

If i work weekends ,i only need to work 1 week day ,more time off . :grin:
But need to find more weekday riders .
I can have anyday off with 24hr notice ,I've just had to many weekends off latley.

The tank guard you can get at any motorcycle store ,mine was $40 fitted by them.
I have seen carbon looking ones ,there is a 100 different styles but i think there abit more $$.
Just get them to fit it ,i would of stuffed it up for sure.

Lucky you, heaps of time off for riding!

At the moment i pretty much have all weekdays free and in need of clocking up riding time and experience. (No i'm not on the dole, and no i'm not a bum!)

Yeah, don't think i can fit a tank guard on straight without pulling it off and sticking it back on a few dozen times. Though maybe a piece of string as a centering line down the middle of bike might help?

[haggis]

I'm in for Sunday.....

[Dog3oy]

oops, i wont be there now...

[t]

put me in as a maybe at this stage :)

[Jaqhama]

Infinity wrote:[quote=

At the moment i pretty much have all weekdays free and in need of clocking up riding time and experience. (No i'm not on the dole, and no i'm not a bum!)

quote]

Just another eccentric millionairess huh? :lol:

[Sleddog]

Im out got to work, ride safe guys.

[damov]

I should be up for this ride if I dont do the midnight madness run tonight! :)

[N1GH7-R1D3R]

Im a maybe as i need to work on the weekend to pay for the bike, I will confirm friday/ saterday.

Working weekends, when do you get the time to ride? All a bit circular eh

Tried to PM but system won't let me with under 5 posts. Wanted to ask where you got your tank guard from? And does it come in carbon fibre design with white instead of red?If you go into nearly any bike shop they will have a universal one. Yes it will look carbon fibre with out the red squares instead of the grey. They will cost about $15-$25 depending on the brand.

[Dante]

Ins

Canyon
Dante
Sir Skuffy
mickyb
Damov

Maybes (make sure ya are on time.)

danb
t
Sleddog
gypsy
generalyuehfei
haggis
Dmeanr
StanTheMan


anybody else ? you know you want too.

[ksystemz]

i would come but no L's yet :( and what sux work is giving me a postiebike this week and im getting my bike too :(

[haggis]

Sorry guys, I've hurt my back today, need to cancel for tomorrow :(

[MystDmeanr]

Inner \:D/

PM me if anyone near my area that wants to meet up somewhere before heading out.

ill probly take the Wallgrove rd exit.

ARghhhh

looks like iam out, dnt you hate it when family stuffs up your plans :evil: , i was really looking forward to go on the ride. :? :cry: :cry:

[StanTheMan]

Hi guy, count me in as maybe.
Just like the last min show up .... :-)

Cheers,

[hornet]

????????????? First post and a Warning? What was that for, being born?

Mods, please explain..........

Welcome stan.....

[Dante]

antony mundine took offence because 'stan' is 'THE MAN' ???

?

i think a previous post got deleted of stans maybe.

anyway if your a maybe and showing up at the last minute expect to be left behind.(not being rude just asuming 'maybe' you didnt come) if your a maybe.... be early / on time.

[StanTheMan]

Hi Hornet600.

That how u made headline ..... lol

When u are new, making mistake is the best way to move upward.

Cheers

[danb]

Holy crap, that's like 8 hours away. I'm there, getting may butt in to bed now...

[ksystemz]

ill come next time on my new whizz bang scooter

[Gypsy]

Just got home from a 'wake' of sorts. Been drinking and am emotional exhausted. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the ride in the morning. Have a safe ride everyone that does go. Hope to catch up with everyone real soon....

Cheers.....

[Infinity]

Infinity wrote:[quote=

At the moment i pretty much have all weekdays free and in need of clocking up riding time and experience. (No i'm not on the dole, and no i'm not a bum!)

quote]

Just another eccentric millionairess huh? :lol:

Why does everyone i meet always start off a description of this person with "eccentric"? You've met this person only once before Jaq, and only seen the dusting of icing sugar :P

If being a millionairess involves vanity so deep it lies on the surface and in the shallow, and thought as light as cotton candy......(this brings Paris Hilton to mind)..... then no, fortunately not a millionairess. Though i'm sure my father doesn't find this so fortunate when he's forking over the money :grin:

[Dante]

See you all there ride safe on the way to meeting point :wink:

[hornet]

Hey Infinity, you've got to admit that you made a PRETTY BIG first impression on Tuesday. I'm sure the boys have only the best of intentions, don't be too hard on them :grin:

And you DO have a fine turn of phrase as well :P

What are you studying at Uni, by the way?

[Dante]

weeere baaack...

great ride guys

here are the pics i took

http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar126.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar127.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar128.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar129.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar1210.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar1211.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar1212.JPG

[danb]

Ah, twas a great day on the road, with the one exception of having to overtake an overloaded hay truck up hill on my legless 250.

Great riding with you guys, good pace, good company, and a great feed at the Farmhouse.

Bloody boring ride home for me though...

[hornet]

Looks like a great day was had, Dante. What was the mix of experience vs new riders?

[Dante]

stan the man's has that red hot fireblade

only person on L's was danb . tho that doesnt mean not experienced

canyon did a great job of leading the ride.

those that came are

canyon
damov
t
danb
stan the man
dante

we were riding in that order most of the time.

[StanTheMan]

That was good fun guys.

Except the unwanted "brown powder coating" on my bike when we had to go through d unseal road. But enjoy the rest of the ride + the heat when we came down the hill......

Cheers

[Infinity]

Hey Infinity, you've got to admit that you made a PRETTY BIG first impression on Tuesday. I'm sure the boys have only the best of intentions, don't be too hard on them :grin:

And you DO have a fine turn of phrase as well :P

What are you studying at Uni, by the way?

Nah, wouldn't say big impression or anything. Am just one of the boys :wink:

Finished with uni for now, going back next year i think. Have a molecular biology and genetics advanced science degree, with double major. After break will probably go back to do honours and a PhD if i can.

[damov]

That was good fun guys.

Except the unwanted "brown powder coating" on my bike when we had to go through d unseal road. But enjoy the rest of the ride + the heat when we came down the hill......

Cheers

Yeah that nice old dirt road was not built for the likes of super bikes.

All is good though canyon is keen to wash all of our bikes this friday afternoon at his place! I think he even has coffee and cakes for us while we wait :)

[damov]

oh by the way found my key!!!!!

Now i dont have to spend $150 to get a new one cut by dealership.

Life is good. :)

[Sleddog]

Nah, wouldn't say big impression or anything. Am just one of the boys :wink:

Finished with uni for now, going back next year i think. Have a molecular biology and genetics advanced science degree, with double major. After break will probably go back to do honours and a PhD if i can.

:shock: :shock: ,Bloody hell ,i can't even spell the course, let alone do it.

But I did get 10 out of 10 for finger painting at school ,mum was so proud ,I sorta went down hill from there.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Jaqhama]

I could build a particle accelerator if pushed (and had instructions).
I mean how hard can it be?
Anti-Matter powered engines, now that's gotta be good!

[damov]

weeere baaack...

great ride guys

here are the pics i took

http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar126.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar127.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar128.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar129.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar1210.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar1211.JPG
http://www.gsxr1100.danteswebhosting.com/mar1212.JPG

Dante I dont wont to sound like a critic but that camera of yours is seriously crap!

I might have to bring mine next time so we can get some decent shots.

Oh and whats with the waitress shots you cant even see her? lol

[Dante]

i fully agree with you about the camera. its very cheap.

from button press to photo taken its like a 5 sec delay. stupid camera.

[damov]

i fully agree with you about the camera. its very cheap.

from button press to photo taken its like a 5 sec delay. stupid camera.

lol fair enough