[QLD] Coffee Meet, Monthly

[carolf_au]

NEXT RIDE - SUNDAY APRIL 13 2008
Details:

Sunday ride 13th April, 2008 heading south

Leaving 9.00am BP Travel Centre Yatala

Riding down to Natural Arch, to Murwillumbah and then to the

MOO MOO CAFE at Mooball for a Giant Moo Moo Burger!!!!!

See end of this thread for more details!!

[kooler2]

Don't believe it did someone get down on their knees in front of a moderator or what. A NEW POST FOR A NEW RIDE. UNNNNNNNNNNNNBELIEVABLE :cool:

[kezza01]

i would really love to do this one....or even meet you guys near esk which is close to where my property is.....but unfortunately i am gunna have to say nay (yet again).......sad news for me is that my partner paul was admitted to hospital on monday and we found out yesterday that he had a small stroke. he is on the mend thankfully but i'm just taking life day-by-day just now.........

have fun guys......

(and sorry bout the mod thing - i've kinda bin distracted from nr ya know? - hope everyone understands)

[Buggarr]

i would really love to do this one....or even meet you guys near esk which is close to where my property is.....but unfortunately i am gunna have to say nay (yet again).......sad news for me is that my partner paul was admitted to hospital on monday and we found out yesterday that he had a small stroke. he is on the mend thankfully but i'm just taking life day-by-day just now.........

have fun guys......

(and sorry bout the mod thing - i've kinda bin distracted from nr ya know? - hope everyone understands)


Hope everything turns out for the best Kezza01 & he has a speedy recovery.

[Buggarr]

And if the weather is BAD, I'll meet you at the Coffee Club!!!


Do u mean if it is bad Carol that you are not going on the ride and that u will meet everyone @ the coffee club????????

[Grofaz]

This months Coffee Club Meet is Sun, Jan 13th

Details:

I'll be meeting you all at the Blacksoil BP Service Station on the Warrego Highway.

We'll be leaving at 9.30am at the LATEST.

I'm keen to do this one, but am working until 1 AM Sunday morning. I guess I'll see how I feel after some sleep and take it from there.

[lbfalcon]

I will be finishing work at 2am but should still be able to come along

[Shoreline]

Will have to miss this one, we are having realestate agents come to appraise the house, maybe next time :(

Kooler, Flying, you will have to go without us.

[wyvern]

Hey Carol, thanks for a great ride, even if it was hijacked at Esk.. lol :P

It was a great day and a great first group ride for me. I look forward to the next one.

Gavin

[kooler2]

So its pissin down rain, Bruce Springsteen singing Born to Run in my ears as I pass Bung, Lost and Flyin and some dork in a doof doof as I hit the bottom corner a touch short of 200. So the front wheel starts to slide, the back wheel starts to slide, mates long gone telling me to stand it up before I'm in the weeds as I settle it down to kick back once more. At home the trip meter is richer by 500 or so kays and me thinks the day is still a puppy, so showered and shaved its off to see a band for a bit of dancing and a bit of?????????. :roll: Now home again me thinks youth is truly wasted on the young, and money has nothing to do with being wealthy. Just can't wait till I start getting old. Still feel like I have just borrowed the old mans car to go to the drivein with a lady of lesser values than myself wub.gif So Netriders and QMRF bring on the next one, and look out, for me's a coming. A bloody most excellent day :cool:

[thebigd]

:!: Happy new year to everyone. Had been following this thread but couldn't get there. Great to see the positive post ride posts :P How many made the ride :?: Looks like you had a blinder there kooler, big day @ 500 :cool: Anyway, hope to make coffee or ride soon :grin:

[Bugshifter]

Great day out thanks

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b245/bugshifter/89lu8te.jpg

[thebigd]

Great day out thanks
:shock: OMG was that Sunday :?: Thats huge :grin:

[petro]

Thanks again Carol :biker: Here's a joke :grin:

What does a publican do when someone rings him up and tells him that 40 hungry people are coming on bikes :moped: :beer: :moped:

Laughs it off :) and thinks it is a practical joke :grin: he got a shock when we all turned up O:) but boy did he look after us :)

[Buggarr]

Thanks Carol for a great day even though it was kinda Hijacked but it still turned out a great ride none the least. I worked out how many Kms i did for the day & it worked out 2 be 380km's.

[kooler2]

Bloody lot of smiling faces eh :cool:

[Buggarr]

Hey Kooler was that a hydration pack that u were wearing on Sunday????

[Flying is for planes]

http://i13.tinypic.com/715qzyt.jpg

Big thanks to Carol. A huge day with like 30 people. The ride was swamped with all the riders from QMRF but it was great to see such a turnout

http://i9.tinypic.com/6ouitsy.jpg

[kooler2]

Hey Kooler was that a hydration pack that u were wearing on Sunday????

Mate was one of them Camel back jobs I got from K Mart for $30. Great bit of gear when theirs a bit of travel to do, and its got one of those Bite end bits on so all you have to do is bite on the end to open the flow thingy to let the juice out. Bloody great bit of gear on a warm day and you don't even know its their. you can get them complete in jackets now if you look around. I know they have them in Larence Drive in Nerang in the joint up from the Motorcycle tyre place :cool:

[Buggarr]

Hey Kooler was that a hydration pack that u were wearing on Sunday????

Mate was one of them Camel back jobs I got from K Mart for $30. Great bit of gear when theirs a bit of travel to do, and its got one of those Bite end bits on so all you have to do is bite on the end to open the flow thingy to let the juice out. Bloody great bit of gear on a warm day and you don't even know its their. you can get them complete in jackets now if you look around. I know they have them in Larence Drive in Nerang in the joint up from the Motorcycle tyre place :cool:


Thanks for that i'll have a lookse on the w/end.

[demuire]

Oops. For some strange reason I thought this was this Sunday... :p Ah well, next time maybe!

[carolf_au]

I'm Back!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who joined me on the Hi-jack!! It was a blast!!!

Will get onto QMRF and catch up with you all, and see the photos!!!

And, man, do I have bragging rights! Leading 30 sports bikes and cruisers on a ride on my little Geepy!!! I'm a legend in my own backyard!!

Look forward to catching up with everyone now the computer is up and running after the move!

Flying, I can't say it enough - SORRY!! PM your number to me and I'll make sure it never happens again!

[carolf_au]

FEBRUARY RIDE!!!!!! We'll join this one, see if it gets hijacked! :lol:

Sunday ride 24th Feb Newbbie friendly, Heading North
8.30 start BP Yatala
9.00 BP Milton

Includes QRMF, Twistbitz,OSB, KSRC Riders and QLD Netriders
Up over Mt Mee to Woodford - coffee stop, Maleny - refuel . Maleny to Montville via over Obi Obi, Bald Knob to Peachester.

For all the good bits, go to QMRF for further details!!

[tomm]

Sounds like it was a great ride, I'm sorry that I couldn't make it this time. The february ride does look promising though. I can vouch for the route which is fantastic. If all goes well I will see you there :grin:

[thebigd]

FEBRUARY RIDE!!!!!! We'll join this one, see if it gets hijacked! :lol:
Thanks for the invite on this one Carol. Are you expecting a similar sort of turnout for this ride :?: Compared to the last ride on this thread i mean :arrow: I have been lucky enough to have done this ride with the Netrider community previously and imo, is a classic :cool: Will try and lock in next week with a view to meeting up at Milton :grin: cheers...

[Buggarr]

At this stage i'll put my hand up for this ride.

[demuire]

Bummer, I'll be in Sydney. This is really bizzare, I've had to turn down about 15 different things that are happening over the 23rd/24th Feb now, and I don't really have anything else on any other weekend in Feb... Why is everyone doing something on the 23rd/24th???

[carolf_au]

Oh, Demuire, let me know when you are available in March, we'll work the date so you can come - just not Easter weekend - I'll be shootin' with the Rednecks in the bush!! :grin:

Ok, for those of you in the western suburbs, we are meeting at the Shell Redbank/Goodna at 8 - 8.15am to be at Milton BP before 9am.

If it is raining, however, I won't be going - still trying to find the bright yellow wet weather gear Posties seem to favour!!

Probably a similar turn out to the January ride, and there will be a newbie group split for some of the run - I'll be in that group!

See you all there, start doing a "No Rain" dance with me! :lol:

[Buggarr]

Ok, for those of you in the western suburbs, we are meeting at the Shell Redbank/Goodna at 8 - 8.15am to be at Milton BP before 9am.

If it is raining, however, I won't be going - still trying to find the bright yellow wet weather gear Posties seem to favour!!

See you all there, start doing a "No Rain" dance with me! :lol:

Hey Carol, You'll prob find that the post Office have thier own Supply Warehouse that they get their uniforms from. I know that Cops do.

Where abouts is the BP in Milton as i am not familiar with that area?

[carolf_au]

Buggarr, the Milton BP is on Milton Road, between Fourex and Lang Park (oh, Suncorp Stadium :? )- there is a McDonalds next door.

Milton Road runs along side the train line.

[Buggarr]

Thanks for that Carol

Will be testing out the Hydration Pack that i got 4 my B/day on this ride

[kooler2]

Heres a Kool link for the weekend twistybitz joint forum rider

http://twistybitz.net/forum/attachment.php?aid=430

[thebigd]

Thanks for that kooler...thats up there with the best pre ride checklist I have seen. Providing my service at Pro Honda on Friday is all good, I will be up for this one. At this stage, will look at meeting at the BP Milton. If any other Centenary riders are going, please advise and we can meet up for the ride there. Carol, you planning on riding via the M3?
**edit** oops, I mean the M5.

[carolf_au]

Big D, what's the M3?? Do you mean the Western Freeway? Might see you at Pro Honda on Friday - finally getting that first service done!!


Weather report looking ok, fingers and everything else I can cross that it stays that way!

[thebigd]

Big D, what's the M3?? Do you mean the Western Freeway? Might see you at Pro Honda on Friday - finally getting that first service done!!Weather report looking ok, fingers and everything else I can cross that it stays that way!
Yes, the old Centenary HWY/Western FWY is called the M5 now. At least it seems to be signed that way recently. Good to see you taking the GPX to Honda for a service :P I'll be dropping mine off around 7.45 and picking her up at around 5. I normally get a 750 Shadow as a loaner. I can meet you guys at the Caltex Sumners Rd if you are heading this way and convenient. Also, I am with you on the weather thing. If its gona rain, sorry but I'll be bailin... :oops:

[carolf_au]

From RedRoo 900 at QMRF -

Could all the QMRF people here who are doing the ride and or who have generously offered to be position PPl, Corner Markers, Tailend Charlies etc please register for the ride

http://twistybitz.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=294

you don't have to join or log in on the site to do this, we just need to know numbers for logistics and catering etc and who can do what exactly for organization

phhheeewww, this is going to be one big ride, and really cool to get so many forums and riders together.


So please register your details, see you on Sunday!

[juniorvtwin]

As long as the weather holds out, i'll be there. Probably leaving from Milton.

[thebigd]

...phhheeewww, this is going to be one big ride, and really cool to get so many forums and riders together.So please register your details, see you on Sunday!
...done. Look forward to catching up.

[lbfalcon]

This sounds like a good ride, im going

[carolf_au]

Well, the weather is looking pretty sweet for Sunday!!

I'll be at the Shell Goodna at 8am if any western suburbs riders want to meet up. thebigd, PM your number and I'll call when we're leaving, you could meet us on the Centenary Hwy.




For those of you not wanting to join in this ride, Pro Honda's shop ride leaves Rocklea at 9am, heading south to Tugun for lunch - all welcome.

[wyvern]

QMRF also have another ride on Sunday heading south, for those who don't want to be in such a large group. You find it here

http://z7.invisionfree.com/qld_motorcycle_rider/index.php?showtopic=4397

[Buggarr]

Carol

How big is this ride gonna be (how many riders?)

[thebigd]

Carol, sorry for the confusion. I have been saying the M3. I should have been saying the M5 and yes, this is the Western Freeway. I drove down along there this morning and found an emergency stopping bay just before the Mt Ommaney off ramp (just after the sumners rd on ramp). If you like I can wait there for you. Let me know. You should have got my mobile number pm'd last nite.

[wyvern]

Buggarr, not sure exactly because it is being organsied by www.twistybitz.net but I would guess upwards of 60 bikes. The ride from Dayboro will be split into 3 groups; Group 1 highly experienced, Group 2 intermediate and Group 3 newbies.

Hope this helps

[Buggarr]

This is 2 big a group ride 4 me.

[carolf_au]

I CAN'T GO :cry:

My babysitter bailed, Husband is Tail End Charlie for the Pro Honda Shop ride, so I have to stay home with the children.


THIS SUX :evil:

Have a great safe ride, everyone, catch you on the next one.

[thebigd]

:shock: Sorry you cant make it Carol :( pls call me wyvern if yo want to meet up :arrow: if not will catch at milton :cool:

[wyvern]

thebigd, I don't have your number. I will check the comp in the morning about 6:30-7:00. Otherwise I do know the place you said you would meet us. I will say we will be there about 8:25am. we will leave redbank shell at 8:15.
If you want email me at marauder800@optusnet.com.au.

[thebigd]

Back safely. What an excellent ride. 300k's round trip for me. Great catching up, and thanks for the lead into Milton wyvern. I ended up riding in group three all day, the pace was good. This was my first ride since xmas at cookee's. Here is a sample of how many bikes came along.
http://www.postimage.org/aV2B3zQi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2B3zQi)

[wyvern]

Your welcome thebigd.

Yeah a pretty good ride. I wa with Group 3 as well. Although I ended up having a little side trip as our leader took off into the distance and I ended up in Lansborough on my own and haviing to come back up from Beerwah.

Hope the 3 that came down out groups 1 and 2 are recovering well.

I got home about 30 mins ago after coming back through Kilcoy, Somerset and Fernvale. About 350km for me.

[thebigd]

Your welcome thebigd.Yeah a pretty good ride. I wa with Group 3 as well. Although I ended up having a little side trip as our leader took off into the distance and I ended up in Lansborough on my own and haviing to come back up from Beerwah.
:oops: omg sorry not to have noticed you in the group, must admit I was P2 bike for much of the day and all I saw behind me were a heap of headlights. How did you get lost :?: I thought we had a TEC.

[wyvern]

He was still at the servo getting on his bike and did not arrive at Redroo's until about 20 mins after me. And there was no corner marker at the Bald Knob road, I didn't quite catch which road to take and I sort got lost in the middle by myself and no-one around.

[juniorvtwin]

Great day out yesterday!

Dayboro to woodford is my favourite strip of road, the vtr is like a nimble mountain goat climbing those tight cambering corners.

Cheers to all the leaders, tec's and the dude in the polo for your efforts.

Good to meet a few more two wheelers!

So.....er....when/where is the next one??

[ward_4e]

if you see me, you can meet me. I tend to ride alone now. :wink:

don't worry a yellow triumph tt i hard to hide.

[wyvern]

JuniorVtwin, keep an eye out hear Carol/Cozzi or I will let people know about an upcoming ride (next probably mid-march depending on suitability to some who have expressed interest) otherwise check out some of the other quensland based forums such as QMRF and Brisbane Bikers or any of the others that participated yesterday. Usually one of the groups will have a ride happening.

Glad you enjoyed yourself.

[kezza01]

looks like i've been missin a lot of fun lately. the virago must absolutely hate me for keepin it off the road so long :(

another few weeks yet before paul is well enough to get back to the property alone - by which time the dog will disown me if i don't let him go up there too - so maybe by april i'll be able to ride every weekend - anyone looking for rides out esk way?

[thebigd]

looks like i've been missin a lot of fun lately...
Hi kez, the ride last weekend was certainly a lot of fun. Good news Paul is close to some independence again. I would definitely be up for a ride out that way some time. :)

[kezza01]

looks like i've been missin a lot of fun lately...
Hi kez, the ride last weekend was certainly a lot of fun. Good news Paul is close to some independence again. I would definitely be up for a ride out that way some time. :)

well hopefully in about a month's time - if i can remember how to ride again that is

:roll:

[carolf_au]

Great to hear Paul is on the mend, Kezza, and I look forward to meeting you on a Sunday ride - I just need to suck up to my Mummy a bit so she'll have the kids for the day!!!

If you're ever up for a midweek ride (when it's not raining!) PM me, I'll clear my schedule for a ride buddy!!!

[wyvern]

QMRF have a ride happening this sat 15/03 leaving from Stones Corner Hotel at 9am. See the post here
http://z7.invisionfree.com/qld_motorcycle_rider/index.php?showtopic=4420

[Aussiespur]

I'd love to join a ride group but I want to get some more miles up first. I've had my bike (my first ever bike) for a week tomorrow !!! Once I run her in I'll see about joining a long ride.

It'd be doubly good for me as I don't know Brisbane too well (I'm from Darwin), so it'd be a good way to have a look around.

[kooler2]

I'd love to join a ride group but I want to get some more miles up first. I've had my bike (my first ever bike) for a week tomorrow !!! Once I run her in I'll see about joining a long ride.

It'd be doubly good for me as I don't know Brisbane too well (I'm from Darwin), so it'd be a good way to have a look around.

Mate the QMRF crew is the one to get started with. They have corner markers on all turnoffs and a tail end Charlie that knows how to do it. They cater for all types of riders and bikes......The run on Saturday will be a great place to start and its heading up North most likely with a stop at the Bike swap meet on Melany???????? just guessing. All the info's on that link that is posted by wyvern :cool:

[carolf_au]

Aussiespur, my first big ride was with the QMRF crew, you've probably read all about it in the previous posts on this thread.

My bike had only done 700k's when I went on this ride, so I kept it nice and easy, stayed near the back and went at my own pace. If you want to meet some great fellow riders, ride some great local roads, and make a few new mates, join the QMRF guys and girls on a ride.

BTW my neighbour moved from Darwin recently, rides an R1 - are Darwinians the new mexicans? :P

[wyvern]

I have to agree with kooler2 and carolf_au about riding with the QMRF crew. Great bunch of people, they really look after new riders and there is no pressure to ride out of your comfort zone. My first group ride was on the one carol mentioned. I had only been on my bike for a month or so. I could not have asked for a better intro to group rides. If you join in you will have a blast, a laugh and one hell of a day.

I just have to see if I can make it.

If you want to see what everyone's like come down to the Stones Corner hotel on Friday night from about 6:30pm and meet everyone. It is a place where lots from different forums get together. Most Friday's there are 40 to 60 bikes parked in the streets around the hotel.

[Aussiespur]

Aussiespur, my first big ride was with the QMRF crew, you've probably read all about it in the previous posts on this thread.

My bike had only done 700k's when I went on this ride, so I kept it nice and easy, stayed near the back and went at my own pace. If you want to meet some great fellow riders, ride some great local roads, and make a few new mates, join the QMRF guys and girls on a ride.

BTW my neighbour moved from Darwin recently, rides an R1 - are Darwinians the new mexicans? :P

Considering Darwin is north .... perhaps we're the new Canadians ? Just a thought. :oops:

It sounds good, I must admit. I'll see if I can make the next ride, although I work 2 jobs (crazy I know) so making the Stones Corner drinks on a Friday night isn't an option for me unfortunately.

[carolf_au]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

This thread came about because alot of us can't get to Stones Corner on Friday nights. The next Sunday Coffee Ride will probably be in April, but be warned - there is every chance the original route will be changed when we stop for Smoko, and a couple of hours ride can end up taking all day!!

[kezza01]

maybe i'll get to see you all in april.....btw - anyone realise why they don't ride in winter in parts of the US??????

it's darn COOOOOOLD - particularly here in ohio after their big snow on the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aussiespur]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

This thread came about because alot of us can't get to Stones Corner on Friday nights. The next Sunday Coffee Ride will probably be in April, but be warned - there is every chance the original route will be changed when we stop for Smoko, and a couple of hours ride can end up taking all day!!

Depends when in April as I'm off to Japan mid April (only for 10 days). Hopefully I'll be here for the ride, it'd be nice to meet some new people & find some new places to ride to. If I don't make it, I'm sure I'll make the next one (although I am also going to Dariwn in May ... :lol: )

[thebigd]

QMRF have a ride happening this sat 15/03 leaving from Stones Corner Hotel at 9am. cant make this one :( catch soon... :grin:

...particularly here in ohio after their big snow on the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :!: oi you jetsetter. you over there again :?:

[kezza01]

...particularly here in ohio after their big snow on the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :!: oi you jetsetter. you over there again :?:

yep :) ohio and ottawa this time - got here just after their biggest snow storm in over a century :)

unfortunately it looks like the planned trip to the historical motorbike museum is off tho - can't seem to get out to the town where it is cause of the snow....will check out options later.

[carolf_au]

I think I'll do a ride on April 13 to Mooball, just over the border. Will head down thru Tamborine, Natural Arch, Murwillumbah, then Old Pacific Highway to Moo Moo Cafe for a Moo Moo Burger - Australia's Biggest Hamburger!! All will be confirmed this week - I think we should give a bit of notice that @ 40 bikes are coming for lunch!!! :grin:

Will change original page of this thread when confirmed!

Kezza, can you make a snowman and post a photo for us please!!!!!

[thebigd]

I think I'll do a ride on April 13 to Mooball, just over the border. Will head down thru Tamborine, Natural Arch, Murwillumbah, then Old Pacific Highway to Moo Moo Cafe for a Moo Moo Burger...
Will stay tuned for this one Carol, sounds good :grin:

[thebigd]

I think I'll do a ride on April 13 to Mooball, just over the border. Will head down thru Tamborine, Natural Arch, Murwillumbah, then Old Pacific Highway to Moo Moo Cafe for a Moo Moo Burger...
Will stay tuned for this one Carol, sounds good :grin:

[kezza01]

I think I'll do a ride on April 13 to Mooball, just over the border. Will head down thru Tamborine, Natural Arch, Murwillumbah, then Old Pacific Highway to Moo Moo Cafe for a Moo Moo Burger - Australia's Biggest Hamburger!! All will be confirmed this week - I think we should give a bit of notice that @ 40 bikes are coming for lunch!!! :grin:

Will change original page of this thread when confirmed!

Kezza, can you make a snowman and post a photo for us please!!!!!

mooball sounds great - i love the powerpoles there with their markings

and carolf, when i get to ottawa i'll make a snowman just for you (although be warned, my last attempt was slammed as a joke by my canadian mate). i'll post a pic once i've done it - check back next week......today i'm stuck in my hotel room working on my conference presentation :(

still, someone's gotta do it i guess and since the u.s. govt's paying....................

[carolf_au]

It's wonderful to see that George Dubbaya is spending some money on something worthwhile!!!

[Aussiespur]

I think I'll do a ride on April 13 to Mooball, just over the border. Will head down thru Tamborine, Natural Arch, Murwillumbah, then Old Pacific Highway to Moo Moo Cafe for a Moo Moo Burger - Australia's Biggest Hamburger!! All will be confirmed this week - I think we should give a bit of notice that @ 40 bikes are coming for lunch!!! :grin:

Will change original page of this thread when confirmed!

Kezza, can you make a snowman and post a photo for us please!!!!!

If it's April 13 I can make it as I go to japan on 17 April !! :cool: I'll moniter this thread & go from there.

Cheers,

Scott

[carolf_au]

Ok, I've called the Moo Moo Cafe, they are open on 13 April, and are expecting around 30-40 bikes for lunch, we just have to give a little bit of notice so they're prepared for us!!

Scott, I know it sounds like a lot of bikes for a group ride, but it will be the same people that came on the January ride, so let the people who are riding near you know that you're new to this and they will keep an eye on you!!!

And you'll need the giant burger to get your meat fix before you go to Japan!!!

[kezza01]

here's a pic for you carolf and everyone:

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/kerrieoakes/OttawaStPatricksDay2008/photo#5178792721830629618

hope it works out ok......

[kezza01]

and another one.....

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/kerrieoakes/OttawaStPatricksDay2008/photo#5178792743305466114

for more, check the album, then see if you can work out why they don't ride in winter

:)

[carolf_au]

Thanks Kezza, my girls loved them!!

[thebigd]

here's a pic for you carolf and everyone
:shock: OMG I thought the snowman was good, then went off to the rest of the pics. 9/10 for Mr Snowman :arrow: would have got a 10 cept he had no arms :lol: 10/10 for the rest of the pics. :cool: Great photography, and a great representation of Canadia :grin: Heaps of snow around hey :?:

[kezza01]

you bet bigd eh (yes, they really DO say that....)

there should be some more photos there in a little while....

(btw - i really get 0/10 for the snowman - someone else built it - there ain't no way i'm takin my hands outta my gloves to pat all that cold stuff down!!!!!)

[Lilymunster]

Hi there,

I'm new to the world of bikes - have just got one recently and am interested in any rides and meetings where I can meet other riders. Can someone please tell me where and when the next ones might be, and if they're open to anyone (as opposed to Netrider members)? I wasn't sure how current this info on this site is.

Thank you!

[kooler2]

Hey Lilymunster PM sent :cool:

[Lilymunster]

Hey thanks Kooler for the tip, but I can't access that link you sent as it asks me to register??

I'll have to check out Stones Corner one night, thanks - are the details for the April ride that is posted on here still current? I might try and come along to that.

Any tips from anyone would be really appreciated, thanks again!

[tanyathecheeky]

My tip is to join the place he would have sent you a link to :)

[Aussiespur]

Will someone confirm this date etc nearer to the time ? At this stage I'm all good to come along (I'll be the guy who looks a little lost & overwhelmed :oops: ).

I might try & convince a friend to come along so at least I'll know somebody !! :grin:

[kooler2]

Mate don't worry about being or looking lost, from past experience knowing a lot of the people that are turning up, doesn't matter it will take around a minute for you to feel right at home. The last ride that was posted on this site turned out huge. From memory Carolf organized it and fair wet the knickers when she seen how many turned up and i know for a fact that a lot of the same people are going so you will be guaranteed a top time :cool: Just go back a bit over the posts to check out some Pics ect

[Aussiespur]

Mate don't worry about being or looking lost, from past experience knowing a lot of the people that are turning up, doesn't matter it will take around a minute for you to feel right at home. The last ride that was posted on this site turned out huge. From memory Carolf organized it and fair wet the knickers when she seen how many turned up and i know for a fact that a lot of the same people are going so you will be guaranteed a top time :cool: Just go back a bit over the posts to check out some Pics ect

No probs. Cheers for that. :beer:

[carolf_au]

Sunday April 13, as stated in the OP.

The only change will be if it rains, I won't be there!!! :grin:

Welcome to the new members, look forward to meeting you on a ride.

The Burger Ride is open to all motorcyclists, young and old, new riders and veterans, speedies and slow ones, cruisers and sportsbikes, etc, etc, etc. Newbies, please let us know so we can make your ride more comfortable (just like everyone did for me on the January Ride)

The only person not welcome is my brother, so lucky he's not on any forums!! :lol:

[kooler2]

[quote="carolf_au"] The only change will be if it rains, I won't be there!!! :grin:
Another one who only rides when the weather is perfect. OK then I'll only go if it rains

[carolf_au]

[quote=carolf_au] The only change will be if it rains, I won't be there!!! :grin:
Another one who only rides when the weather is perfect. OK then I'll only go if it rains

C'mon Kooler, I haven't found wet weather gear that will colour co-ordinate with Geepy, and if I don't look good on my bike, I simply can't go anywhere :lol:

But I'll drive to MooBall and meet you all for lunch anyway...

[Kestrel]

[quote=carolf_au] The only change will be if it rains, I won't be there!!! :grin:
Another one who only rides when the weather is perfect. OK then I'll only go if it rains

C'mon Kooler, I haven't found wet weather gear that will colour co-ordinate with Geepy, and if I don't look good on my bike, I simply can't go anywhere :lol:

But I'll drive to MooBall and meet you all for lunch anyway...

Oh come on... black & red wet weather gear must exist somewhere! Admittedly the flames will be hard to match, but you can't have everything :wink:

I just wish I could be taking the ride... but my employers have this strange idea that I should be at work if I'm asking them to pay me :(

[kezza01]

well gee, i HAVE black and red wet weather gear......it doubles as my winter gear.....

and now, thanx to the idiot who stole my gecko helmet, i now have a new silver and black helmet so i'm still kinda co-ordinated.........

kinda.......

well, ok not that much.......

but anyway, look i know i said i'd go to on this ride. and i really do want to. but it's my first long ride back after five (yep FIVE) months off the bike. until then all i'll get in will be the short blats down the road to the train station. so this would be extremely long for me.

so, if there's someone who'd be happy to ride along beside/behind me and keep a really close watch (and be prepared to turn back if i'm getting too mentally tired) then i'd still like to come.

(it IS on a sunday isn't it?????)

(and check out the EOI ride thread - i'll be posting soon about a possible Queen's Birthday weekend rally out to my place and back)

[kezza01]

ok, here's the eoi - look forward to seeing if anyone's interested:

http://www.netrider.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=51336

in the meantime, carolf, how many do you reckon u'll have coming to mooball?

and do you wanta start an actual ride thread for this one? it just needs to be added to the calendar.....

kez

[carolf_au]

I'm expecting maybe 30 bikes on this ride - it's posted on QMRF as well, nice group of newbie friendly, will look after/look out for us fellow riders.

This post is like the Friday Stones Corner thread - it's a regular outing, does it need to go on the calendar?? Everyone who's interested seems to find it ok..

[kezza01]

This post is like the Friday Stones Corner thread - it's a regular outing, does it need to go on the calendar?? Everyone who's interested seems to find it ok..

there's a few reasons why it might be useful to put each ride in the calendar -

different destinations for each ride therefore is it really just a regular outing,
some people rely on the calendar emails reminders to remind them of rides,
sometimes these general threads get really really long making it hard to keep up with all the specific ride news,
some people only visit the forums to see if there is a new ride (they don't want all the gossip) and tend to check out only the titles - no new title = no new rides in their minds.....
some people only check the calendar entries themselves

some of these points might be relevant particularly for new forum users as well who don't realise that we queenslanders sometimes use the ride announcements differently to some of the other states.

but (unless the other mods remind me otherwise) i guess it's really up to you....

[Slade90]

is anyone close to the MooMoo Cafe? I live like 10 KM away from it, looking for other riders around the Place. On this ride, would i be able to tag along to lets say tweed on the way back from the MooMoo, and to meet some of you?

[carolf_au]

More than welcome to join us, Slade90, we're stopping at Two Pines for a coffee on the way down, I can call you when we're there so you can meet us at Mooball. There are a few GC riders in the group who I'm sure will love to meet more southeners!

How lucky are you to live down there?? Wish I could live at Hastings Point.. well I can dream till I win Lotto! :grin:

[Slade90]

Yes i love living down here, great roads and relaxed. The burringbar Range is my favouite road. :)

yeah sounds good, were about is the two pines? cause takes me 10 mins to get to the moomooCafe.

[carolf_au]

Two Pines is near Natural Arch/Bridge - west of Murwillumbah.

We can work out the meeting place closer to the ride day.

[Slade90]

Yeah i can meet yas there also. if i can find it lol, will see as the day gets closer :)

[kooler2]

Most likely a few of us from the Gold Coast will be meeting up with the rest at
the two pines Coffee place like we have done on a couple of occasions when we have headed South

[Slade90]

i am only on Ps, max of 90KMs, much of a issue?

is that the where the Cafe is about?

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1862/picture1gn6.png

[kooler2]

Mate, 90 kays is no problem, most of the road is posted at 80 or below and when its not theirs a few corners about, so being able to ride at a constant 90 would be of value, so not a problem

[Gashde]

mm~ im really tempted in joinning the next ride
but not so sure if i shoud, Yatala is sort of far away from where I live (Macgregor) and I've just started riding few weeks ago (I've got my lisence last year but)

[Slade90]

so is that where it is on the map? the coffee shop at the natural bridge ? from Murwillumbar

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1862/picture1gn6.png

[gumbs]

I might come along if the weathers good and my leather jacket has been fixed by then.

I'm another that will be stuck at around the 90km/h limit, but thats more to do with my poor little xt struggling to go any faster than that.

mm~ im really tempted in joinning the next ride
but not so sure if i shoud, Yatala is sort of far away from where I live (Macgregor) and I've just started riding few weeks ago (I've got my lisence last year but)

If your serious about comming I've got to go through that way if I end up comming so we could meet up and ride through to yatala. I'm pretty new on a bike aswell so it would be good to buddy up with someone as slow as me.

[wyvern]

I guess it is about time for me to say,

"I'll be there!!"

Might see if some of the Ipswich area want to meet before hand and head to Yatala together.

[Gashde]

I think i might pull out of this one actully, haha
was just checking out the trip on the map, and riding from QLD in the morning and ending up at NSW just kinda freaks me out...mayb when im more experienced

[tanyathecheeky]

Gashde, I know a girl who'd been riding two weeks and rode to victoria.

Don't let the world scare you.

[kezza01]

hey guys, not sure whether i'll be there or not yet - will probably be a last minute decision i guess. but i've realised that i've got 1.5 hrs of riding to get to the meet point alone, and that is more riding in one hit than i've collectively done over the last 6 months now.......my concern is mental exhaustion which would lead me to do something stupid and that wouldn't be good for anyone.

not sure, but i'll let you all know before ride day.....

kez

[carolf_au]

Wyvern, will ride down to Yatala with you, arrange the meeting place next week (give the rain a chance to go away and confirm that babysitter! :grin: )

Gashde, we have regular stops so you don't have to push yourself, but if you think it might be too much for you that's ok, we'll catch you on the next one!!

Gumbs, the only time I went over 90 on the last ride was on the way home on the highway! Stick to the back with us slower/newer riders and you'll be fine!

Slade, I'll leave it to Kooler2 to help you find Two Pines, and see you there!

Kezza, keep us posted!

[Gashde]

just curious, how much would this trip cost?? i ride a ninja 250r 18L tank
and is everybody heading back to Brisbane on the end of the day :P

[wyvern]

Gashde, not sure on the cost you would have to work out how far you get on a tank and bank on maybe 2 or 3 tanks plus eats and drink.
There will be lots heading all over the place so some will be heading to Brisbane at the end. You might have some sidetracks if you travel with a few others....lol

Carol will do.

Does everyone realise that this will be the first weekend of the NSW School Holidays. So they may have double demerits and double fines for speeding, so I don't think many would be going flat out. Myself I tend to sit at 100km/h.

[kezza01]

if i'm there, i'll definitely be heading back to brissie north side gashde, happy to ride back with you.....

as for cost, from experience the main costs are fuel and food. fuel depends on how far you get on a tank, me being on a virago means i have to refuel more than most i've ridden with (about every 125kms just for peace of mind).

and i have only once in the last year and a bit managed to get enough confidence up to go any faster than 100 so it is most unlikely that i'd be near the front of the pack anyway :)

[tanyathecheeky]

It's going to be about a two tank ride, budget $30-40 for fuel
And food 10-15

Good to see you're coming :) Btw I am ttc (I asked them to change it here but it must have been too hard)

We look after newbies :)

[Gashde]

haha...i guess you guys have convinced me in joinning this trip :D
looking forward to it!! guessing ill b the only asian on this trip aswell, haha

[gumbs]

I'm in, anyone else want to meet up around around the annerly before going downto yatala.

Whats ttc?

Edit just realised its an your nick abbreviated.

[Gashde]

gumbs where abouts are u coming from???

[gumbs]

Fairfield its next to annerly

[carolf_au]

just curious, how much would this trip cost?? i ride a ninja 250r 18L tank
and is everybody heading back to Brisbane on the end of the day :P

I get around 350k's a tank on my GPX, but plan on 2 tanks like suggested by TTC and Wyvern. Lunch should be $15 - $20, depending on what you have, plus anything you have at Two Pines.

Wyvern and I live near Ipswich, so you're welcome to head home with us, or you might meet someone from near you to ride home with.

[Slade90]

any idea what time you will be ariving at the Two Pines?

[carolf_au]

any idea what time you will be ariving at the Two Pines?

ummmmm, NOPE :grin: , Kooler can you guess-timate a time? Leaving Yatala at 9am, Bugshifter leading the pack (I think?)

Will let you know as soon as someone lets me know!!! :lol:

[Gashde]

Fairfield its next to annerly

oh i see, im guessing you'll be taking the M1??

[gumbs]

I'm not sure, i was going to try and avoid it, 90km/h in a 100km/h zone isn't fun at all. But google maps says its going to take me an hour and a half to get there avoiding the highway, so I'm not sure.

[carolf_au]

I think I'll be going down the Logan Motorway, onto the M1. Unless Wyvern has a quicker way!

Usually takes around 40-50 minutes in the car to get to the Drive-In from Collingwood Park. Google Maps over-estimates the time - I'd take 30 minutes off the trip time.

[Gashde]

what's this 90km thing, is there a law where P riders can't exceed 90km/h?

[gumbs]

I ride a 225cc dirt bike. She doesn't like riding at over 90km/h for any extended period of time.

I really need to change the sprockets on it to give it more uptop since it doesn't really see the dirt often and she lifts the front too easily in first anyway.

[Slade90]

In NSW there is a Max Speed of 90KMs on your Red Ps. when your on your Ls, you do 80. its extremly dangourous, in a 110 zone thats 30Kms under the speed limit, you get run of the road. but most the roads where i am are only 90 anyway. except the freeway.

with bikes, it take 1yr 3Months to get your full licence, 2 practical tests, witch i like, learnt many skills.and a writin test, then after having your Ps for one yr, you just renew it and you have your full licence. weeeeeeeeeeee

but with car over 4 years to get your full licence, first 1 yr on Ls, 1 yr on Ps, also 90kms max, Then green Ps for 2 YEARS!!!!, and a max of 100ks then, then you can then move to your full licence. its insane.

[Gashde]

riding low speed on a high speed road makes it more dangerous i reckon

[Slade90]

yes exactly.

[Gashde]

I'm pretty likely to take the M1, but gumbs if your going i can follow your route

[gumbs]

I'm going to try and see if I can get a new spocket and install it before next weekend. It would make it a very very long day if I avoid the highways the whole way back.

[Gashde]

mm~ well give us a update sometime next week or something

[carolf_au]

Great to see so many coming on this ride!

I'll finalise meeting points on Friday, once the weather report is done (I don't do rainy days) and I have an estimate on arrival at Two Pines. :)

[kooler2]

once the weather report is done (I don't do rainy days) :)
just make my day if it started to rain half way their :cheeky: just joking, I'd lend you an umbrella :lol:

[Slade90]

i am going to take a ride out there tomorrow or sunday to try and find where this place is. quite sure i know where

[kooler2]

Slade90 mate, the Two Pines Coffee stop is in on the Nerang Murwilumbah road around (Just Guessing) 40 kays or a touch after leaving Nerang. Its the second Coffee joint on your left. You will know its the one by the bikes outside usually. Also you will know it is the one because on the hill across the road their are bloody Dinosaurs (No Bullshit) , they tell me their are five but I have only found three of them. :cool: Oh yeah yeah not real :roll: Their concrete

[Grofaz]

Geez I'm slack. I haven't looked in here for ages. Great to see there is still some activity on Netrider for the QLDers, despit the best efforts of the knucklehead southerners who seem hell bent on driving us away.

Anyway, I'm keen for the 13 Apr ride, but I'll need to check with the wife and see if I've commited myself to anything else first :)

Kezza: You still in Kallangur? If so I'll ride to the meet point with you. Gateway ok?

[Lilymunster]

Hi there,

Great to see the April ride is going ahead, but I was wondering what time the ride finishes? It's just that I have to be back by 1pm on north side, and I figure because lunch is at the MooMoo Cafe I can't make the ride, but it would be great to know typical start/finish times for these things for the future. I am dying to go on one of these rides and meet some people, but I can't seem to make the rides recently, so this way I can plan ahead and block out my diary!

Also I was wondering if anyone recommends any of the bike clubs as a member (as opposed to forum member). I was looking at Netrider as a member, possibly the Motorcyle Riders Association or the Motorcycle Assosication of Australia. I know it seems silly to ask this on a Netrider forum but you never know what feedback you'll get!

Thanks :)

[gumbs]

Is it a bad idea to try and do this ride on a dirt bike thats going to max out between 90 and 100km/h?

I've just spent the majority of this weekend doing basic maintance and getting everything working and I found out the sprockets on my bike aren't what the previous owner told me. He told me they were 14/45 and with a swap up to 16/45 the bike would be alot better on the highway. Turns out there's 17/45 on the bike, swaping down to 16/45 would give me a little more power and higher revs at 100km/h but I doubt it would do enough to make the bike ride able for long periods of time at 100.

I'm really unsure about trying to do any sort of distance on this bike and I'm considering sitting this one out.

[kezza01]

Kezza: You still in Kallangur? If so I'll ride to the meet point with you. Gateway ok?

yep, still here and would love to have company to the meet point. i haven't been back on the bike that long now after my six months or so lay off.

i've never done the gateway bridge and tolls - i've heard its a bit scary.....but i do know a couple of ways around it.....

what time do you reckon we'd have to leave? and are you happy to leave from my place?

[kezza01]

Hi there,

Great to see the April ride is going ahead, but I was wondering what time the ride finishes? It's just that I have to be back by 1pm on north side, and I figure because lunch is at the MooMoo Cafe I can't make the ride, but it would be great to know typical start/finish times for these things for the future. I am dying to go on one of these rides and meet some people, but I can't seem to make the rides recently, so this way I can plan ahead and block out my diary!

Also I was wondering if anyone recommends any of the bike clubs as a member (as opposed to forum member). I was looking at Netrider as a member, possibly the Motorcyle Riders Association or the Motorcycle Assosication of Australia. I know it seems silly to ask this on a Netrider forum but you never know what feedback you'll get!

Thanks :)
hi lilymunster, i'm not sure i'm going to be doing the whole ride but will certainly plan to be at the beginning. and i live just north of brisbane so maybe we could ride part-way and back together...

[Grofaz]

yep, still here and would love to have company to the meet point. i haven't been back on the bike that long now after my six months or so lay off.

i've never done the gateway bridge and tolls - i've heard its a bit scary.....but i do know a couple of ways around it.....

what time do you reckon we'd have to leave? and are you happy to leave from my place?

Cool. I'll confirm later in the week once I know work/home life aren't going to get in the way. As for the bridge, I was in the habit of having a bulldog clip with a bank change bag with the toll amount in it attached somewhere behind my screen. I'd stop, hand over the bag (no stuffing around with gloves and change) and off I'd go. Means a little bit of preparation, but that's part of being a rider eh? Solved that problem recently anyway, and got an EToll transponder.

As for time, we'd probably need an hour and a half? That's probably too much, but I like to be a little early rather than a liile late :P No probs with leaving from your place either.

[kezza01]

As for the bridge, I was in the habit of having a bulldog clip with a bank change bag with the toll amount in it attached somewhere behind my screen. I'd stop, hand over the bag (no stuffing around with gloves and change) and off I'd go. Means a little bit of preparation, but that's part of being a rider eh? Solved that problem recently anyway, and got an EToll transponder.

As for time, we'd probably need an hour and a half? That's probably too much, but I like to be a little early rather than a liile late :P No probs with leaving from your place either.
nice solution for the bridge - but i don't have a screen....still i reckon i could give it a go. i guess i just have to worry bout the wind on the way up and over? and how much is the toll? i dont go over the bridge very often at all.....

and i agree about the 1.5 hours - that was what i was planning cause i like being there in plenty of time....

btw - i probly won't do the whole ride - will just take it as it comes on the day :)

[Gashde]

hey, anyone going pass the upper mt.gravatt area?? i live around there and hoping to join some of the pass by riders heading down to Yatala, thx

[kooler2]

TOLLS ARE SIMPLE. You stop bike. You get off bike. You take off gloves. You walk up to toll booth. You slip toll booth Chic/Dude the biggest note you have. You get receipt. You walk back to bike. You slip gloves back on. make the typical adjust. You get on bike. make the typical adjust. You start bike up. let it idle a bit. and then cruise off :lol: I do it every time and the toll booth dudes love it. HATE TOLLS :cool:

[Lilymunster]

Hey Kezza yes that sounds great, I am hoping to be back by 12:45 for something at 1pm. Where are you northside, PM me if you want but I can't PM back when I have newbie status (apparently). Maybe send me your number and we can find a place/time to meet before?

Kooler, thanks for the info - will keep that in mind.

With the tolls, I was a bit freaked but went on the Gateway toll 2 weeks after I got my license, it's not too bad unless you pick a really windy day. I just throw the $1.20 into my jeans pocket so it's quick/easy to get out, gloves and all. The only thing is don't bother with the auto machines that count your money - first time I stopped at the booth and when I asked, they said the machines can tell you're on a bike (it counts tyres?!). Next time I went to the machine and it could NOT tell I was on a bike, but a toll person ran out and changed the price manually somehow - lucky for me it was quiet that time and they could do that because all I had was the $1.20! :?

[kooler2]

A good thing for TOLLS if you don't want to stop is Blue Tak stuck to the tank (Comes off real easy and no marks) Just stick the coin to it. Just make sure you can get it off with gloves on. So stick the coin in the Blue Tac on its edge.

[wazzac]

HI Guys

I'm new to Brisbane, new to riding (sorta) and new to netrider (first post).

I just bought myself a new VTR250 a couple of weeks ago.

Being a big fan of a decent burger, this ride sounds like a great idea for a number of reasons, however I have only put 100km's on my new bike. I was told to ride it "normally" for first 1000km's... just don't rev the hell out of it.

Is it a good idea to take a brand new bike on this kind of ride?

Also, before picking this bike up a couple of week ago, I hadn't ridden for 10 years, and the majority of that was trail riding...... so I'm very much in plod along slowly and take everything easy mode at the moment..... I assume there will still be people in similar positions / experience?

Did I read a post that there was a couple of other people from Brisbane north side going along? What time were you guys heading off?

cheers,

Warwick / wazza

[kezza01]

TOLLS ARE SIMPLE. You stop bike. You get off bike. You take off gloves. You walk up to toll booth. You slip toll booth Chic/Dude the biggest note you have. You get receipt. You walk back to bike. You slip gloves back on. make the typical adjust. You get on bike. make the typical adjust. You start bike up. let it idle a bit. and then cruise off :lol: I do it every time and the toll booth dudes love it. HATE TOLLS :cool:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

i can just see it now. of course, i'd end up doing something real stoopid like drop my bike as i'm getting on (did that in my own driveway last week - what IS it with me and driveways?????????????????????)

wazza, not too sure what time we'll be leaving kallangur area and we were planning on heading down the motorway which means we wouldn't necessarily go into nundah sorry, but maybe grofaz would be ok to head down a slightly different way. i'll let you know :)

we'd be leaving here about 1.5 hours before the meet time.

lilymunster, i live in kallangur. email me if you like and we can work out where we might be able to meet up too. then we could maybe pick up wazza on the way through. but it'll probly be up to grofaz a bit.

[wyvern]

HI wazza,
Welcome aboard.
The group that will be going on the ride are newbie friendly and on the last few rides there have been some new bikes.

Just pick your own speed, you wont be left behind as there is always a TEC (tail end charlie - they will not ride past the last in line) there will also be corner markers. There are a few of us that arte new/relativley new to riding and stick to the speed limit. This is a sensible group and a really good intro into group rides.


On the point of tolls, Kooler's idea of the blue tack works a treat. Just go through a change given booth to avoid getting stuck at the exact change booths because you have not put enough in for a car when your on a bike.

[wazzac]

Thanks for the info guys, sounds like alot of fun, I'm definately in if it's good weather.

As for meeting up.... I'm about 2 mins away from the Toombul Rd exit off the M1..... so it would be fairly easy to meet you guys at the big on / off ramp roundabout which should be fairly quiet on a sunday morning.

Keep me posted

I hope my new pipe arrives this week ;-)

cheers

wazza

[thebigd]

Ok, I've called the Moo Moo Cafe, they are open on 13 April, and are expecting around 30-40 bikes for lunch, we just have to give a little bit of notice so they're prepared for us!!!Thanks Carol, I'm just about locked in for this one. Will confirm Friday nite. I haven't been on the viffer since the Feb 24 combined forum ride to the Sunshine Coast :(

...so, if there's someone who'd be happy to ride along beside/behind me and keep a really close watch (and be prepared to turn back if i'm getting too mentally tired) then i'd still like to come.I can offer my services there kez, as long as you don't mind me splitting at Mt Gravatt on the way home :?:

Yes i love living down here, great roads and relaxed. The burringbar Range is my favouite road. :)Hey Slade :arrow: definately a nice piece of road that one :cool: do you know if those two cameras are still working up there :?:

I haven't looked in here for ages. Great to see there is still some activity on Netrider for the QLDersYes it is :) and welcome back mate :!:

hey, anyone going pass the upper mt.gravatt area?? i live around there and hoping to join some of the pass by riders heading down to Yatala, thxMore than happy to swing by and pick you up Gashde :grin: I'll be coming from Granard Rd at Rocklea.

[kezza01]

As for meeting up.... I'm about 2 mins away from the Toombul Rd exit off the M1..... so it would be fairly easy to meet you guys at the big on / off ramp roundabout which should be fairly quiet on a sunday morning.

that should be fine with me wazza, i know where you mean. later this week i'll pm you my mobile number and email so that if there's any hassles you can get in touch

[kezza01]

...so, if there's someone who'd be happy to ride along beside/behind me and keep a really close watch (and be prepared to turn back if i'm getting too mentally tired) then i'd still like to come.I can offer my services there kez, as long as you don't mind me splitting at Mt Gravatt on the way home :?:

that'd be marvellous for me bigd....i'm really not too sure how far i'll go - although lilymunster wants to be back in nth-side brissie early too and i said i'd ride back then. it all really depends on how i go on the day -- new helmet, new gloves, and only about 30mins riding in six months -- i'm still trying to get comfortable again.

[Righty]

Nice to see people are still out and about.

I have only just noticed this ride taking place, I will need to consider it myself. I haven't been for a nice tour on the bike in a little while. Having said that I ride it every day as transport so it would be nice to get back to something a little less hectic and fun.

[carolf_au]

Well, the QMRF tally is around 25 bikes, plus a few more on here, so it's looking to be a nice day out!

If you are coming from Ipswich direction, Wyvern and I will be at the Shell Redbank/Goodna by 8am to ride to Yatala - takes around 30 minutes on the Logan Mwy.

If you are coming from the North Side see Kezza's posts for meeting places.

We aim to be at Yatala by 8.30am to leave by 9am. TEC and corner markers will be pointed out at Yatala BP.

Thanks for joining in on this ride, I hope everyone has a pleasant day, with no revenue raising :wink: ! New riders, please speak up and let others know who you are - I did this on the last ride, was given plenty of room, and a few tips to help me improve!

See y'all Sunday!

[Aussiespur]

Unfortunately I'm a late scratching as I have to go to Japan earlier than first anticipated. :(

Have fun guys, and be safe. I look forward to meeting all on the next sojourn.

Scott

[kooler2]

well its currently raining here on the Gold Coast. Hmmmmmmmmmm hope it keeps up :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[kezza01]

hmmmm, i'm just thinking, i'm gunna have to probably head from my place at kallangur about 7am rather than 7.30.....

i want to allow time for me to ride slow and negotiate that toll plaza.

so, wazza, say it takes me 30mins to get to the toombul road roundabout - that means i could pick you up at the "on-ramp" side about then. i'll come off the motorway and meet you at the roundabout. i ride a virago 250 cruiser.....

lilymunster, whereabouts on the northside are you?

anyways, i can confirm all this on saturday if you like. i'll pm my email and mobile number tomorrow night.

grofaz, hope a 7am start is ok with you?

oh yeah, and if its raining at kallangur at 7am, all bets are off.....

[Slade90]

well all i can say its flooding down here ':?

And after today all my gear is wet. and riding along my street, i could not see, pitch black and the heavist rain possible, no idea where i was going. so fingers crossed it clears up by saturday.

[Lilymunster]

In response to Carolf's post, I am a newbie too. I have only done 600kms on my bike and although getting better I am a bit green still. By dealer didn't say anything about how to ride the first 1000kms but then they didn't tell me anything so I'm not impressed! But would really appreciate tips from experienced riders.

Wazzac, I am 1 min from you - so I will meet you at 7:30 and we will meet Kezza and Grofaz there? (I can't believe I am going to be up before 10 on a Sunday!). Then anyone nearby can join us. I never go through the Toombul Rd exit so I'll be the one wobbling around the roundabout on the Yamaha Fazer, wondering where to stop! If by some miracle I get there first, is the on-ramp halfway from coming off the Gateway just before you go straight back on the Gateway - I hope so, that would save us some hassle! Kezza has my number if you need to get me.

I suggested to Kezza maybe going through the Valley/Story Bridge on to the M1 at Kangaroo Point as that's my short cut that is pretty easy and the fastest, and no windy tolls. How does that sound, Kezza?

It sounds like Kezza and I will leave by noon so anyone wanting to come back with us early is welcome, the more visible the better! If it rains I have to warn I will chicken out with Kezza :wink:

[wazzac]

Hi Lily

No worries, will PM you my contact details.

I also will be bailing out if the weather looks dubious.

As for the exit roundabout.... it's one of those huge jobs..... if you coming south on the M1 and take Toombul Rd exit slip rd.... just ride straight ahead and you come to the giant (quiet) roundabout .... you just ride straight ahead through the roundabout to go back onto the M1 .... so when you reach the roundabout just look for somewhere to pull over to the side.

And 600km's is plenty of experience.... I've only done 100.... and probably have a bunch of bad habits leftover from trail riding and a 10 year hiatus.

cheers

Wazza

[kezza01]

just for us rain-fearing northsiders.....i'm told that there should be at most light showers on sunday.....sometime.....not early morning.....(and no, my sources don't work at the bureau tossing coins and forgetting to look out the window)

and the roundabout is usually a nice quiet one - gentle curve. i'll meet you on the "heading back onto the motorway" side. at this stage grofaz and still planning to be with us so we should be fine.

the way through the valley/story bridge is one i'm quite familiar with and comfortable with. it'll give me plenty of practise stopping at lights. and we can (mostly) keep in the left hand lane if we want to so that we don't hold up anyone who wants to go faster than us....

we'll see how far lilymunster and i go. and i believe bigd has kindly offered that if we need he could shepherd us back as far as the mt gravatt area. from there i know my way home and have done it before quite ok.

i just have to remind people that i will need more fuel stops that most of you since i only get a maximum of around 150kms on my little virago :)

[thebigd]

I'm just about locked in for this one. Will confirm Friday nite.Have to confirm I can't make it. My daughter has a commitment at Queens Park Ipswich that I have to attend :?

bigd has kindly offered that if we need he could shepherd us back as far as the mt gravatt area. :oops: Sorry guys...

[kezza01]

its ok bigd, family comes first. after all, it's not that many weekend rides i'll be able to do soon.

paul's moved out to the property and soon i plan to ride out each weekend. btw, people are invited out there for queen's birthday weekend - just go to the EOI thread and add your names :)

[Slade90]

Any idea what time you will be ariving at the Two Pines?

[carolf_au]

Slade90, not sure what time we'll be at Two Pines, can you PM your number, and I can call with a time before we leave Yatala, or PM Kooler2 and ask him??

Sorry you can't make it thebigd, but a day at Queens Park with the kids is always a good day out - the burgers at the kiosk are always great!

[Slade90]

i need to make a few more post before i can do a PM lol

[Slade90]

Last One lol

[Slade90]

Ok, I've called the Moo Moo Cafe, they are open on 13 April, and are expecting around 30-40 bikes for lunch, we just have to give a little bit of notice so they're prepared for us!!!Thanks Carol, I'm just about locked in for this one. Will confirm Friday nite. I haven't been on the viffer since the Feb 24 combined forum ride to the Sunshine Coast :(

...so, if there's someone who'd be happy to ride along beside/behind me and keep a really close watch (and be prepared to turn back if i'm getting too mentally tired) then i'd still like to come.I can offer my services there kez, as long as you don't mind me splitting at Mt Gravatt on the way home :?:

Yes i love living down here, great roads and relaxed. The burringbar Range is my favouite road. :)Hey Slade :arrow: definately a nice piece of road that one :cool: do you know if those two cameras are still working up there :?:

Well the South end Cameras are gone, but the north Camera's are still there.

I haven't looked in here for ages. Great to see there is still some activity on Netrider for the QLDersYes it is :) and welcome back mate :!:

hey, anyone going pass the upper mt.gravatt area?? i live around there and hoping to join some of the pass by riders heading down to Yatala, thxMore than happy to swing by and pick you up Gashde :grin: I'll be coming from Granard Rd at Rocklea.

[thebigd]

[Well the South end Cameras are gone, but the north Camera's are still there.Cool, I thought one of them looked out of action last time i (drove) through there.

...but a day at Queens Park with the kids is always a good day out - the burgers at the kiosk are always great! :roll: yer but not as nice as the ones you'll all be eating tho ehh :lol:

[carolf_au]

[Well the South end Cameras are gone, but the north Camera's are still there.Cool, I thought one of them looked out of action last time i (drove) through there.

...but a day at Queens Park with the kids is always a good day out - the burgers at the kiosk are always great! :roll: yer but not as nice as the ones you'll all be eating tho ehh :lol:

I 'spose not!!! But there is a takeaway on Glebe Rd that just got renovated, and the burgers are pretty close,and it's only a few minutes from the Park.

I'll take a photo of the burger for you :P

[kooler2]

Looks like i will be taking off from Yatala with the rest. For those that are going straight to Two pines if the main bunch are leaving Yatala at 9.00am, most likely be turning up at two pines around the 10, 10.30 mark. More than likely the 10.30+ mark.

[wyvern]

i just have to remind people that i will need more fuel stops that most of you since i only get a maximum of around 150kms on my little virago :)

No prob kezza,
like you my i have to fill up about the same distance. i only got 10L before reserve :?

[wazzac]

Hey Lily, can't PM you, not enough posts ... but have talked to Kezza... all is set, will meet you at roundabout at 7:30

Cheers

Wazza / Warwick

[kezza01]

i just have to remind people that i will need more fuel stops that most of you since i only get a maximum of around 150kms on my little virago :)

No prob kezza,
like you my i have to fill up about the same distance. i only got 10L before reserve :?

well, tested it today - 125kms and i'm ready to fill so i don't have to stop and flick to reserve......

[Lilymunster]

Hey Wazzac, no worries - same prob myself, I got a message saying 20 posts before you can PM. argh, I'll be there - just don't leave if I'm a couple of mins late!

Oh and Kezza I checked the weather, apparently there will be light showers in the afternoon but I think it's all fine in the morning. They said it will be the same as today which should be great!

Seeya all tomorrow :)

[Slade90]

Cya yas all tomorrow :)

[Grofaz]

Kezza: I'm ready to go here. Will meet you at your place in about 10-15 mins :)

[kezza01]

yay...i made it home quite safely (thanks dirtytrx) and had a great time - even tho my butt is numb, my back hurts and i reckon my legs will be stiff tomorrow.

thanks to grofaz for making sure the driveway of doom didn't strike again. lilymunster and wazza was great to meet you both.

wazza and grofaz, hope the burgers were all i made them out to be.

it was great to see everyone there, even managed to catch up with some of those i haven't seen before. sorry i didn't meet you carolf and others.

i would've loved to have made it all the way to mooball, but i defintely wouldn't have had the stamina yet. at least i managed to make it over tambourine for the first time ever.....

hopefully i'll be able to catch up with everyone again on another ride.

[wazzac]

Hehe, well Kezza, I made it the whole way…. But I’m not sure having a get-off in front of 30 other riders constitutes a safe trip….. but we live, get embarrassed and learn.

For anyone wondering what happened, when coming down round the last corner instead of watching where I was going I had my head over my shoulder looking to see if anyone had an indicator on…. When I turned back I wasn’t quite on course, grabbed some front as well as rear brake…. And promptly found myself on my ass.

Luckily both the bike and I were relatively unscathed (although I’m sure I’ll be feeling it in my shoulder tomorrow)

Thanks to everyone for your help/concern but not making a fuss…….

Thanks for riding with me and keeping me company grofaz !!!

Hopefully the next ride won’t be quite as eventful

Cheers

Warwick

[kezza01]

Hehe, well Kezza, I made it the whole way…. But I’m not sure having a get-off in front of 30 other riders constitutes a safe trip….. but we live, get embarrassed and learn.

glad you got up ok again tho and made it home. i reckon most of those on the trip will have similar stories of how they came off :)

glad u and the bike are still going.

[tanyathecheeky]

Hey Wazza, glad you made it home safely (I'm the girl on the black/green z1000 who showed you Two Pines :))

But hey if you're going to have an off.. it's good it was only minor and you had an audience :D

Good to seeya Kezza, keep hopping on that bike, and yep the burgers were nice... :)

I only just got home, I counted 55 bikes at the T intersection where Wazza put on the show for us :D And mate there were about 10 bikes in that other group so you did really well :P

[Dirty TRiX]

Glad to hear you're ok Wazza.

That was a good size outing - good to see.

Sorry we had to run early, but every ride is still a good one.

[Dirty TRiX]

Luckily both the bike and I were relatively unscathed (although I’m sure I’ll be feeling it in my shoulder tomorrow)


If you need me to swing by and have a look at it after work during the week let me know.

Sad... brand new bike :*(

[Slade90]

Where those speed cameras After we left the two pines, up the top on the tight bit of road?

[tanyathecheeky]

no, they're stock control for the NSW/QLD border

[wyvern]

Hey what a great ride. Good to see so many bikes.

Wazza glad to hear your ok.

Left home at 7:05am to meet Carol at Redbank. Got home at 6:00pm and about 400km covered.

Thanks to:
* Carol for the organisation
* The corner markers
* TEC Jane on her pink incy spyder

Catch you all next time.

[Slade90]

no, they're stock control for the NSW/QLD border

My god i am glade to here that, when i was going north to the two pines i had no idea what the speed limit was.

[tanyathecheeky]

I still can't get over the actions of the NSW police, stopping a guy with pillion (not in our group) on the side of the road, doing a breath test, taking him away for further testing and leaving his pillion on the side of the road alone with a bike she couldn't ride 15km out of town!
Bloody disgraceful.. She was lucky the QMRF guys came along and took her and the bike to the police station

[Slade90]

When did that happen? Today?

[tanyathecheeky]

Yeah, she was stranded on Burringbar Range. When I saw her 3 of us had already stopped to see if she was ok so I didn't worry about it..

[Slade90]

OMG, i saw that, i went past. thought it was just a check stop type thing. Must say down here the cops target bikes like crazy, i see them everyday, they are just waiting for me to do something wrong.

[Dirty TRiX]

Yeah, she was stranded on Burringbar Range. When I saw her 3 of us had already stopped to see if she was ok so I didn't worry about it..

Thats horrible....


Guess we just needed some reinforcement of the second class citizen syndrome.

[gumbs]

I wondered what had happened I left murwullumbah following a Red fireblade, I think it was Richard. And by the time I got to the highway he was loooooong gone so I coasted along at 80 waiting for someone to catch up so I could be sure I was going to right way. No one caught up so I turned around and 10 seconds later you guys headed past, so I turned around again and when I caught up everyone was stopped on the side of the road with some girl who looked pretty upset and I assumed someone must have had an off.

I had a great day out and the little chook didn't miss a beat, I even managed to passed carol twice :P .

I've got my Q-ride test in a week and hopefully I'll be on a 600 by the time the next rides on.

Nice timing on the crash slade you managed to pick about the only time I saw the majority of the group together. Good to hear you and the bike are ok, its all apart of learning.

[carolf_au]

Cutting and pasting this from QMRF before my wireless connection cuts out again!!!

You know what, guys and gals?? I am sitting here with a huge grin on my face reading what all you guys have written about the ride :grin:

It's a wonderful feeling, to know I suggested to ride across the border for a hamburger and fifty or so people turned up! And then to find out the next day that everyone had a FANTASTIC time!!! Thank you all EVERYONE SINGLE ONE OF YOU who came to Mooball - it's a great little blip on the GPS that I visit whenever I'm down that way, just to see all the cow print! And now I have a fantastic day out with some new friends to remember and brag about!

I have to thank my husband Paul, for staying home with the kids while I went for a ride - it had to happen sooner or later - I prefered sooner!! And for pushing my bike into the garage, I was hammered!!

Thank you Gavin (Wyvern) - you are now officially my "Ride Buddy" and it's comforting on those unfamiliar roads to know you are happy to sit behind at my pace, get lost with me, change lanes and make a safe space for me in front, and catch up to wave SeeYa, even when I left you at the lights But next time it's your turn to set the pace!!!

Incy Wincy Spyder is the best Jane, and thank you both for being TEC, and Bug for leading - I told you I had no idea which way to go!! Lovely to see so many Blackbirds together!

I'm so glad you all had such a great day! Bring on the next one!!!

Carol


Wazza, so good to know that you're ok after the off - I heard a crunch behind me, saw others start running and hoped to god you were ok and that I wasn't the reason for it!! Col thanks for looking after him too! Glad you all had a great day, hope you'll join me again soon - we'll try to make it a north side ride next time!

[BugEye]

Northside ride would be great!
I'll be in for that... maybe harvey bay?

any way I'll keep an eye out and come along to the next group ride

[kooler2]

I love saying I told you so. See no one ran out of petrol, no one was left belong, and everything was so kool :cool: Yeah and I passed ????Carol and Vern, but they never told everyone they were stopped :lol: Myself and Rosanne Marie had a ball as always, somewhere near 40 riders and their pillions. For those interested the QMRF crew has a weekend away this weekend going to the drive in so check em out if you want another great time

[kooler2]

I love saying I told you so. See no one ran out of petrol, no one was left belong, and everything was so kool :cool: Yeah and I passed ????Carol and Vern, but they never told everyone they were stopped :lol: Myself and Rosanne Marie had a ball as always, somewhere near 40 riders and their pillions. For those interested the QMRF crew has a weekend away this weekend going to the drive in so check em out if you want another great time \:D/

[wyvern]

So true Kooler. It was a great ride, with great people.

[kooler2]

Vern you just watch out mate, you may have some support for your cruiser as Rosanne Marie looks like a cruiser may be the go if she can find one thats got a big enough petrol tank :lol:

[kezza01]

northside ride would be great but it all depends on when.....

people are still invited to my place out by esk for the june long weekend too....check out the EOI thread.

[wyvern]

Vern you just watch out mate, you may have some support for your cruiser as Rosanne Marie looks like a cruiser may be the go if she can find one thats got a big enough petrol tank :lol:

Yeah that is the problem of the small and mid-size cruisers. But only to happy to have Roseanne Marie join the ranks of the cool. :P

[kooler2]

Mate trust me when I say this, that me thinks her riding alongside us would be pretty Kool as well eh :cool: and when I'm not their??? I know you would look after her :biker:

[wyvern]

I agree with you mate. Having Roseanne Marie ride along side us would be pretty cool. And Yes I would look after her if you weren't there. As you know I am no speed demon.

[kooler2]

Mate no speed demon eh. :angel: Gotta agree that you can only go as fast as the bike can :rofl:

[wyvern]

yeah yeah. at least i don't have a road going lounge chair... :lol: :P

[carolf_au]

I agree with you mate. Having Roseanne Marie ride along side us would be pretty cool. And Yes I would look after her if you weren't there. As you know I am no speed demon.

:grin: Best riding buddy ever!! Happy to cruise behind a 250 for over 400k's, and doesn't complain when you get him lost!!! :lol:

And you passed us cause I just needed a little rest before we hit the highway!!!!!

[wyvern]

I agree with you mate. Having Roseanne Marie ride along side us would be pretty cool. And Yes I would look after her if you weren't there. As you know I am no speed demon.

:grin: Best riding buddy ever!! Happy to cruise behind a 250 for over 400k's, and doesn't complain when you get him lost!!! :lol:

And you passed us cause I just needed a little rest before we hit the highway!!!!!

Carol you are a good person to ride with. I trust you same with the rest of the crew. You organise excellent rides.

[wazzac]

Luckily both the bike and I were relatively unscathed (although I’m sure I’ll be feeling it in my shoulder tomorrow)


If you need me to swing by and have a look at it after work during the week let me know.

Sad... brand new bike :*(

Mate, sorry for the delayed reply, have been busy entertaining. I wouldn't want to put you out, but if it's not to inconvenient I would greatly appreciate someone casting an experienced eye over my poor baby.

I don't have enough posts up to initiate a pm, but if you send one I can give you my detail or give you a call. Thanks vey much for the offer.

cheers

Wazza

[Grofaz]

Hehe, well Kezza, I made it the whole way…. But I’m not sure having a get-off in front of 30 other riders constitutes a safe trip….. but we live, get embarrassed and learn.

For anyone wondering what happened, when coming down round the last corner instead of watching where I was going I had my head over my shoulder looking to see if anyone had an indicator on…. When I turned back I wasn’t quite on course, grabbed some front as well as rear brake…. And promptly found myself on my ass.

Luckily both the bike and I were relatively unscathed (although I’m sure I’ll be feeling it in my shoulder tomorrow)

Thanks to everyone for your help/concern but not making a fuss…….

Thanks for riding with me and keeping me company grofaz !!!

Hopefully the next ride won’t be quite as eventful

Cheers

Warwick

Mate, I must admit you had me worried for a sec there when you locked the front tyre. Once the horrible crunching noise stopped and I saw you were ok and the bike only seemed cosmetically damaged I was all grins though! I kept my helmet on so you (and the 50 odd onlookers) wouldn't notice. I'm sure you'll see the funny side of it now, but at`the time probably not so much.

Oh, and sorry for ditching you just south (I think it was about there) of the Gateway Bridge. I noticed you had dropped back a bit, so slowed up to maintain contact, and realised the bike I had been keeping in my mirror was someone else :P

Anyway, at least we have the memories of the burger. Mmm. And next ride I will make sure I am more organised so I don't spend the whole day thinking "Damn I should be home doing yard/cleaning house etc" and heading home so soon.

I also vow to make a bigger effort to meet my fellow Netriders :)

[carolf_au]

Warwick, hope your bike is ok.

Col, come to Stones Corner on Friday night and meet some more Netriders, and ask Bugshifter about the GPS set-up (Blackbird with a tow-ball).


Start thinking of a Northside Ride for sometime in July - I'm thinking Sunday the 13th :grin: Well, the last two rides I've planned have been on the 13th, so I thought I'd stay with that theme! :twisted: And I'm pretty busy between now and then! :wink:

So keep an eye out for a place for lunch - that can cater for 30 - 50 people, and somewhere on the way that makes GOOD coffee!!!

Catch you all on a ride soon!!!

[carolf_au]

Ummmm, checked the Calendar, and the Superbikes are at Willowbank July 10-13, so I'll be riding out to Qld Raceway!!

We'll have to re-think the date - suggestions please!!

[Dirty TRiX]

If im still around in july i might do control on a ride northside.

No promises this far out, my enthusiasm waxes and wanes.

[carolf_au]

Thanks for that Dirty Trix, would appreciate imput if you're keen closer to the date.

I haven't hit the Northside, so, like last Sunday, I'll just set a date and ask the more experienced riders to lead the pack. But I am willing to research lunch venues between now and then!!! :grin:

[kezza01]

mid july is out for me (i'm winging off os again - it's a hard life but someone's gotta do it).

but i am happy for people to join me on my ride out esk-way on the saturday of the june queen's birthday long weekend - nope, you all don't have to stay overnight at the campsite but i definitely will be.

at this stage, there will definitely be fireplace available, and once we know how many bikes might be coming, we'll be sure to mow sufficient parking spaces.

and who knows, by then we might even have the makings of a pizza oven, paved entertainment area, bbq pits, yurts, and home-grown vegies.........

[kezza01]

oh yeah, and provided we have enough advanced warning, we could almost guarantee sufficient home brew to keep all entertained

:rofl:

[Lilymunster]

Hey everyone, I know I'm a bit slow to respond but thanks for a great Sunday morning at least. Was great to put a face to some of the names, and have to say Kezza and DT were fantastic at keeping an eye out on us newbies. Mt Tamborine was great practice, thanks for leading us DT.

Wazzac, I didn't realise your incident was that bad. Good to hear all is good though. LOL@Grofaz for keeping an eye on the wrong bike, heading home!

A northside ride sounds great but late June or late July would be better I think since there is so much happening early July? There should be heaps of great places around the start of the Sunshine Coast for food and coffee unless we want to head inland? And that is so far away, Kezza what is this EOI thread? Wasn't sure where to find it!

[kezza01]

hmmmm, guess i musta violated one of the terms and conditions (slightly embarassing for a mod i know - sorry guys....:oops: :oops: :oops: ).

I've posted a new EOI thread in the rides and events planner.

http://www.netrider.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?p=792419#792419

The date itself is set, i will be riding anyway, but i can be very flexible about exactly which route we take to get there.....

anyways, as i said, some advance warning will help us ensure we've got a nice clear space mowed and perhaps some homebrew :)

[Aussiespur]

I was disappointed that I missed the last ride due to having to go overseas. I will definately be up for the next one. Sounds like a good time was had by all .... well almost all :wink: .

[/quote]

[carolf_au]

I'm heading south-west this Sunday (4th May) with QMRF. All are welcome to join in the festivities!!!

Meeting at Goodna Caltex 8.30 to leave at 9.00am

Also meeting points at Yamanto and Boonah

Route: Goodna - Boonah - Kyogle - Tyalgum Pub for lunch- TwoPines - Advancetown - Canungra - home.

[kezza01]

sorry, i wont be there - doing my first actual ride out to my property for paul's birthday. ah well. maybe another time - the offer is still up there for people wanting to ride out there on queen's birthday weekend too.

have fun on sunday and ride safe everyone :)

[tunelliner]

hi carolf... i'm interested in the ride. I may come.. maybe lol
Can I have some details please.. if i decide to come ride that day :)

[carolf_au]

hi carolf... i'm interested in the ride. I may come.. maybe lol
Can I have some details please.. if i decide to come ride that day :)

Hi tunelliner,

The answers you seek are forthcoming!!

GOODNA MEET CHANGED - please meet at the CALTEX - a little further along the service road - next to Hungry Jacks.

Hope to see some of you, if I don't have a great long weekend, ride safe.

[tunelliner]

hi carolf... i'm interested in the ride. I may come.. maybe lol
Can I have some details please.. if i decide to come ride that day :)

Hi tunelliner,

The answers you seek are forthcoming!!

GOODNA MEET CHANGED - please meet at the CALTEX - a little further along the service road - next to Hungry Jacks.

Hope to see some of you, if I don't have a great long weekend, ride safe.

thanks carolf_au, i got your pm on qrmf...
I think i may do the Northside ride, easier for me to get to southside (because i know it well) then ride northside-ish and then home (spring hill)

hope to see and meet some of you toooo! haha

[carolf_au]

Hoping to do the northside end of July - keep an eye out here or QMRF for details next month.

And scout out a lunch place for me :grin:

[Cat with fleas]

Looks like all the Brissy NR's have been busy!

Carolf_au I'm totally up for the next ride! I'm yet to meet in person any of these familiar names. If your still wanting to do northside my boyfriends dad showed me a great couple of routes from Dayboro all the way up to Maleny I could possibly get my hands on a map if your interested.

[carolf_au]

Hi Cat! Give me a week or two to get over the Ipswich Cup and I'll set a date for the northside ride! Hope to meet up with you soon! :grin:

[Cat with fleas]

Ooohhhh.... I forgot Ipswich Cup was on! I'm from Bellbird Park but I haven't been to one since I moved closer to the city... hope you have a good time!

[carolf_au]

Northside Ride - can you come out for Cake on Sunday 27 July???

Let me know - Northside and it must include MUDCAKE!!!!

[ali]

Oh pick me!!

I love mudcake :grin:

I will be there with bells on

[kezza01]

gee i'd love to come......not sure tho since i'll only just be back from the uk. it depends on the start point etc i guess.....

i'll have to wait and see the details and see what happens with the jet lag too...........

but, if there's mudcake........................................... ... :P

[tunelliner]

start point is blacksoil i think :P

[carolf_au]

Yes start point will be the BP Blacksoil- west bound, with a pick up at the Splityard/Mt Glorious T intersection - if someone has a more informative name for it, please post!!!

Bellbird Creek Cafe for cake/lunch - its just south of Kenilworth.

More details closer to the date!

[carolf_au]

This ride is also posted on qmrf.com in upcoming rides - look for the

Northside Mudcake Motorcycle Marathon.

If you are coming on this ride PLEASE CHECK THE LAST PAGE OF THIS POST CLOSER TO THE DATE

Any changes in details, meeting points or times will be posted on Saturday night.

Thanks

Carol (cozican on QMRF)

[wyvern]

mmmmmmm Mudcake.

Will the 27th never get here?????

Hehehe Carol your description of the T-intersection about sums it up I think. lol

[carolf_au]

mmmmmmm Mudcake.

Will the 27th never get here?????

Hehehe Carol your description of the T-intersection about sums it up I think. lol

Maybe I should go out and put up some balloons??

[wyvern]

No need for balloons Carol, there will be enough bikes for everyone to know it...lol

[carolf_au]

mmmmmmm Mudcake.

Will the 27th never get here?????

Hehehe Carol your description of the T-intersection about sums it up I think. lol

CHANGE TO THE DATE NOW SUNDAY 20th JULY 2008

Meeting at Blacksoil BP 8.00am, leaving at 8.30 for riders from Western Suburbs - other pick-up points are listed on QMRF

More details on QMRF

http://z7.invisionfree.com/qld_motorcycle_rider/index.php?showtopic=5041&st=15&

If you haven't joined QMRF, PM me for more details.

Thanks

Carol

[carolf_au]

Just confirming that we are meeting at BP Blacksoil at 8.00am, leaving 8.30am.

Going thru Fernvale, Splityard Creek Rd to Somerset, then onto Kilcoy. We then head to Woodford Pattisierre and meeting up with the rest of the QMRF group to head for lunch at Bellbird Cafe.

If you want to meet up with the other group, please see the Newbie/Mentor ride posted by 51SDA.

Thanks and see you there!

[demuire]

Is this still on? If so, where and when is it?

[kezza01]

hey there demuire, i'm not sure where the weekly friday night meets are happening around brissie now. there is another thread which might help you - i think there's still a group around west end somewhere and there might also still be some who meet at milton.

but cause i'm usually heading out to the property on a friday night i don't get to the meets at all now :(

[MVrog]

I hope that they miss you, Kezza.

[demuire]

I generally can't do Friday nights either (either work late or have dance lessons...), there used to be a monthly meet on a Saturday or Sunday organised by Carol, but wasn't sure if people still met up... I'm guessing no?

[kezza01]

sorry demuire i dont know about that so maybe you should pm her....

[carolf_au]

Hi Fook, haven't organised anything on here for awhile. Haven't been on my bike since late November, and now its on the market - can't carry a baby on the back!!

[demuire]

Oh Carol - giving up riding for a baby??? Shame on you! :p

Seriously though - congratulations :D Hope to see you back on a bike sometime...

I've been away from the biking world for a bit (busy with lots of things), am keen to get back in...