Aussie Rocket Ride

[TOMCAT]

Know what you mean Mitch , yesterday was complete opposite though. Staight up highway into Murphys Creek. Then to Toowoomba clubhouse , there for hour and half and straight back down the highway .. all at 120-130 kph. Wasn't much fun!!! ... Bruce i'm usually up for a ride , just got to get sorted for the wedding.

 

[bruce aussie]

Yea no worries I know we all lead busy lives with kids, wives, work etc.I was just at a bit of a loose end with a fuelled up bike. Went to Esk for a ride with 2 mates think I got done by a speed camera .

 

[HansO]

If it's any consolation Poker Run was pretty average.... To be honest sometimes when i'm with other riders i wish i was on my own. Done most of my riding on my own , set my own pace , pull up when you want ... anyway i hope you get to go for a ride.

Im not a big fan of poker runs too much stoping and starting and congested riding . i dont mind riding in a group when u have your own space and can ride as fast or slow as u want . Last one i went on i didnt even feel like i had been on a ride after it was finnished i hardly got out of third gear before we wher stopping at another pub wasnt bugger all corners either and no freedom to pull out and leave the slow pokes behind.

Gotta agree with you guys onthat When I stared the Eurobodalla Branch of the Ulysess Club I thought I'd have some riding companions but after a while got jack of wait for the snails these days I go somewhere with any body I let know I ride at what ever pace I feel like and they either stay with me pass me or what ever but don't whinge if you think I am going to fast last year a bloke that has ridden to the island with me several times got the ****s cos I said I am not going to be forever slowing down for him.. he thought I was joking by the time I got to Pambula 200klm from home I stoped for fuel and lunch as usial I had finnished lunch when he pulled in 1/2 hour later..he was on a BMW K1200S(not the old flat four) without a trailer while I was towing one and I was never doing more than 120klm/h, I asked him if he had found top gear. needless to say I told him I was serious... He kept up with me after that but I sugested that maybe he should find someone else to cart his gear in future

 

[Evil Mitch]

Yep i just ride at my own pace if im to slow for ya go round me if im to fast for ya cya there
I dont mind the more experienced riders going ahead im not going to ride outside my ability just to keep up id rather get home at the end of it and see my little kids but on the same note i aint gonna ride slower for the straglers either i just go with the flow usually doesnt take long to sort out your position in the group as long as everyone has fun and makes it home alive im happy

 

[TOMCAT]

Always ride right behind the members , at least i know they can ride. My theory is have someone that you know can ride in front and behind you.... then hope for the best. I've seen some of the worst riders on open Poker Runs . They usually Harley M.L.C types or women riders that get out once a month and never in a high speed , tight formation pack.. accidents waiting to happen.

 

[ponters]

Marty, not sure if you've mentioned this or not but I presume closer to the time you and/or Mrs M will go and have a chat with the local coppa/s. Let them know that a bunch of gentle folk are congregating on Rockets - aged carers, youth workers, retired public servants, that sort of thing. Better not to have some young cop wake up one morning, think the Del Fuegos have arrived, sh!t himself and call in reinforcements.

hey big m, you might just let Viv from Urangan RMC in on the fact that we are planning a peaceful enthusiasts meet. i am certain they will be more than fine with our visit but a nice courtesy to inform any local MC of our intended visit and ensure they know we come in peace.

im a simple bloke who loves bikes but i hear some who live bikes have a certain protocol and letting them know is probably the right thing to do.

oh and given the recent local news i definitely would have that chat with the local lassies in blue skirts too.

p.s. hope quacks went well.

 

[Cheekygreeky]

Do we have all details of the weekend all sorted as it would be a good idea to get a flyer together so as we can make this one a Big one , weather was great down here, got rid of all the Cobb webs, cant explain my excitement 680 k,s of Bliss..

had a bit of a chat with a few places and they would be happy to put a flyer up

 

[TOMCAT]

Coppers at the Bay are ok , unless you are a clubbie. Only 1% club there now are Rebels and most of them in jail or on bail , wouldn't expect any problems from them mate

 

[Big Marty]

Coppers at the Bay are ok , unless you are a clubbie. Only 1% club there now are Rebels and most of them in jail or on bail , wouldn't expect any problems from them mate

Local blokes have been having a blitz on all bikes for the last 2 weeks, especially if you ride a Harley or what they term a bike bike. I was told I could thanks the OMC fraternity for all the attention.

Smiled at told him I would do that just for him, asked him who would be the best person to speak too, and said I would pass on his best wishes as well. I was surprised when he called me a F smart arse, haven't been pulled up again for quite a while.

 

[Big Marty]

Do we have all details of the weekend all sorted as it would be a good idea to get a flyer together so as we can make this one a Big one , weather was great down here, got rid of all the Cobb webs, cant explain my excitement 680 k,s of Bliss..

had a bit of a chat with a few places and they would be happy to put a flyer up

Mate just got to confirm venue, will let you know by the end of the week I hope.