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Saturday 23th July
The general points of the day as follows:
1/ Held on private property with access to state forest .
2/ 120 odd km from Melbourne.
3/ 2 x  loops graded green, blue, working on a black.
4/ All loops travelling in the same direction.
5/ Small groups with a ride leader for assistance and info.
6/ The longest loop should take around 20min to 30min  to complete.
7/ 1 set of practice hills which can be accessed from the green or blue loops.
    But not part of either loop.
8/ Riders can progress up the loop levels.
9/ Riders can swap ride leaders and do the same loop or do another loop  with
    a different leader as everyone has their own way of looking at the same things.
10/ BBQ  lunch ( supplied by the club )
 (  Hey Will or anyone else  if you are free please lets me know )
11/ Would any rider how would be willing & available to lead/share knowledge with  beginners/level 1 riders,
    Please let me know
Let’s see if we can make this a good  event / experience for our beginner /L1 punters 
Map link for directions http://www.whereis.com/vic/mount-franklin/375-saw-pit-gully-rd?id=54195E68EC8ABA

8.30am arrive  for a 9.00am start follow the AMTRA sign's in from sawpit gully Rd  
  John T


Ride list L1-Beginners:
paul 341 ( Paul and Annie)
Nic103
Spower + 1
James H
joshcoolmod
Fred & Marls
peter46
Rob W
Ray + 1
Jame S + Amy
Cate.
Geoff
Peter
Dommo
A_A
Brett
Rudi
 


Ride Assistance:
john T
Matt R
Will + 1/2
Pat
Al
Jeff & Helen + 1
Darren lynch + 1
Peter R
Darren D
Serge
Leon

Should be able to come along to this JT. Can lend a hand on BBQ or ride leading. Even get some practice in myself.

That should be fine John, do you need me to bring a barby or do you have one, can junior come along with his Rec Reg bike for some practice ?

Hey big John happy to help out in any way required ....

Lemme know what you need me for.

I reckon Zeb knows a thing or two about dewatering bikes. He would be good at demonstrating this technique... ;D

If you would like to handle the BBQ thing that would be great, then you know what your getting. The only one I have is a small round unit
and the last time it was a bit small for the job.
Junior would be fine.

No problem , appreciate the help

If he want's we can build him a water crosssng to drowned a bike in.

No problem , appreciate help all we need now are some beginner's
Built it and they shall come.

I will bring a bigger one along.

Yep can do no issue learned it first hand by getting wet and having a crack, you ever crossed a river Wilbur and " NOooo " Neerim bog holes dont count ?  :D

Consider Getting Mat R to put it up on DBW as well might be able to rustle up some new members ....

Hi John
Myself and my wife Annie would like to come on this ride, please.
She is a beginner only been riding a month. I am happy to help out with any duties helping beginners, cooking bbqs etc, whatever is needed.
Thanks
Paul (and Annie)

Thanks for the idea.
But at the moment I would like to keep it to AMTRA members
 or people looking to join AMTRA, if we post it on DBW we may get more advanced ride’s
looking for a ride and a free feed ?

I do not agree with that Zeb it should be put on for the benefit of our all ready members.

Hi John,

I would love to come if you can put up with my downhill yips :)

Cheers,

Nicole

Hi, please count me in along with 2 mates.
thanks

Hi John,

This sounds great, please add me the list.

Cheers
Simmo (Neil)

I just have to verify that I'm 'free' ... and then I'll be one of the riders mentioned with spower 2 posts ago !!!

Sounds like fun ... Coming from Bendigo, I've only been as far as Castlemaine in that direction.

Please add me to the beginners list

thanks

Hi Guys

This sounds excellent and would have loved to come along! Unfortunately I have family visiting this weekend :( ... but if it goes well and you organise another beginners ride I will be in for sure.

So disappointed, have a great time everyone!

Trace 

John I would be willing to come and help out where ever I can. 
H.T.

Do they ride? or  You could always leave them in Daylesford

Thanks for the support will be in touch.

Would anyone know of any leftover arrows from the HCR,
as they would come in handy for this ride
John T

There are plenty up at Abbeyard

My family & I came to Australia in 1955 as Immigrants from Holland,from the ship to Spencer street station, then on a small train to Daylesford, we lived there for 2/3 weeks, then moved to Ararat where my father had found work.

Might be good to have a look around Dalesford again, so I'm a maybe, happy to help out.

I'm guessin' Daylesford has changed a bit since you graced the streets, Frankie!

hi i have just signed up hpow do i join the ride?

Your on it

cool, i have not been off road riding for a while, how do i know where and when?

When - ride calender
Where - Will post link

sweet, looking forward to it.

link's up

How much riding have you done?.

started riding at 13, on dirtbikes out the back of anglesea till i was about 22, then went to road bikes till now (27), took the klx 400 out a couple of months ago, and it was like a long lost friend. i did a bit of resreach and found you guys

Just remember BOYS if you fall off near Daylesford DON'T lie face down for too long.

Why what happened Ken ?

Does not sound like you are a beginner,  probably L1/L2.

If you want to find out borrow Ken's chaps and lie face down in the main street.
I think Ken woke up with a couple of fifty between his cheeks.

Ken is into planking. Wrong place to do it.]

Kenny i had no idea,you old planker you ;D

hi can you put me down for this ride thanks

Are you a L1 or beginner

I'm a no show, looks like you got plenty of helpers.

hi john L1/L2 i have only done 1 level 1 and hcr this year but haven't been out riding much

Hey all,

Would like to attend. Level 0 rider. lol

Cheers Rod

The YZ returns Rebuilt!!!

Am I planking every time I ride the KTM?

Is it that that gives me a sore Arse? - Oops Bottom?

 :)Hi John, Thanks for putting this event together (and others involved/assisting;D),could you please add me to the list of riders-"May also have a mate that might like to come along also?"Cheers Ray:)

Hi Guys, Put me down  and a  guest, Amy.

I am happy to help on the day.

Jim Sheedy

Hi John, can I please be added to your list. I will bring my brother who is just starting out. Sounds bloody perfect.

Bring that FUC!kING Dryer up to Daylesford!!!

Sorry but it's gone. However, I will do you a great deal on 5 tonne of used smashed up concrete.

No thanks, hows the A/C going !!!

Awesome mate. Bloody ripper. The Misses is home full time now, so they seem to be running almost 24/7 and the power bills have been well within reason. Great work Pete.

Put me down as helper. Might have 1 beginner as well.

Hi,
Would there be space for 3 more?  2 level 1 guys and 1 beginner?
Cate.
(Plus Geoff and Peter)

Yes should be fine, you are on the list

Just as a point of interest.
If the riders coming on this ride could please in a few words list what they wanting to practice.
Just so I can get an idea of  a layout to suit the majority of riders.
John T
 

G'day John,
Unfortunately I will have to pull out of this.
Unforseen commitments have popped up and I wont be available that weekend.   :'(
I'll look forward to the next one.
Thanks

Simmo (Neil)

1. More Throttle!!  ;D
2. Popping the front wheel up over small branches  ::)
Thanks, Marls

Hi John,

More throttle for me too, especially cornering.

DOWNHILLS  :o :o freak me out

Single track


Cheers

As a complete newbie I keep on being told to give it more throttle so obviously something I need to work on. :)

Also, starting from a stop on a down hill slope, tend to get caught in a brake, clutch, throttle death grip.  :-[

Thanks
Cate.

Hey Cate & Nic, We'll be 'Throttled' by the end of this day  ??? ...M

Hi again; John T!

* Could you please confirm a start time for the event?

Sorry! Can't see if you haven't allready done so!

(Also myself & my mate "Mario" are happy to help out in anyway as required on the day)

Cheers Ray :)

HI John, you look like you may need some more helpers, howabout you invite all of the personnel on this clip, they could assist you with Starting a ragging Fire, putting in the shelter pegs and helping you take off your riding gear at the end of day.  :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ymhq6afE4M&NR=1&feature=fvwp

Mmmmm.... yes Peter.  I think that would just about do it!

Some of their pants were ill fitting.

Hi John,
I am thinking of Joining AMTRA I have very very little experience and a humble Yamaha DT175. I'm an old fart (hoping I can disprove the theory of teaching old dogs new tricks  :-\ ) firstly do I need to be a member to join this ride and secondly will my bike hack it?

No you don't have to be a member, you can come and have a go and see if your cup of tea.
Sounds like you would fit right in , does your bike have reg?
Old dogs have been known to bite :D

Thanx for that, John.

I got an e-mail from Dom today regarding your ride and you have answered it for me.

I'll send him a message as well.

No problem

Thanks John & Serge for the welcome, Yes my bike does have full road reg. I would like to come along and try it out. What do I need to bring?

Your bike.
A helmet you may think this is a joke but it has happened before.
boots and any protective gear you have got.
and have a think what part of riding you would like to improve this relates to all of the beginner /L1 attending as it will help if we know where you have issues ( on the bike that is we may need longer to cover the other issues that some rides have ) :D
 

Dom,

Lunch will be provided (by way of BBQ), but bring a Camel Bak/Hydration Pack for riding, and any other drinks you may want during the day. Alcohol for after riding only!

Sounds good, looking forward to the experience,

Thanks

A mate of mine has put me onto this site. i would like to attend this event if there's any room.
I would probably class myself as a beginner and would probably need tips in all areas, have only been out on my bike twice but i am keen :D

Your are very welcome to attend,
Do you have all your protective gear?
What bike do you have ?
I am guessing you are interested in bike setup tips.
Lunch will be provided (by way of BBQ), but bring a Camel Bak/Hydration Pack for riding, and any other drinks you may want during the day. Alcohol for after riding only!
John T

Just as a point of interest.
If the riders coming on this ride could please in a few words list what they wanting to practice.
Just so I can get an idea of  a layout to suit the majority of riders.
John T
 

my beginner needs help with everything, I need help with log hopping and suspension setup for my style of riding(don't know much about bikes). thanks

I have everything but proper riding boots, can get them by weekend though if needed.
I have a '96 honda xr600 with rec reg
bike setup tips would be nice, along with any other tips :)

I would like to be shown how to do Stoppies "Without going over the bars", then when the back wheel hits the ground go straight into a Mono.

i need to practise in all area,mainly hills

IDIOT!!

jOHN  ,

Wont be able to make this ride sorry the bits for my top end rebuild wont come in time ..  >:(

So, don't ride and just help out on the day!

Hi Zeb,
I can lend you my Gas Gas 450 if you like; it's sitting here gathering dust..happy to bring it along so you don't miss out.. ;D  are you game? 
Cheers,
Marls

Good idea serge , if my bits come i wanna get my bike going again on the weekend cause i am away next week for work if they dont then i will definatley come out and lend a hand.

No wonder your the pres serge , never considered heading out on a ride without a bike ....

Lovley offer Marls i am definatley game but not comfortable hammering around on someone elses toy so no thanks , if I cant get my husky back together in time i will probs take up serges idea and come out and lend a hand anyway just to catch up with everyone and support the ride.

I could lend you the bush big ( CT90 ) complete with shovel
and optional chainsaw
John T

Now thats an offer nearly to good to refuse .... One question whats the chainsaw for ?

Never know when a track needs clearing.

A_A Hope you don't mind me saying - but - riding a XR600 without proper riding boots is an accident waiting to happen. Please buy some boots before the weekend.

I'm sure all attendees will be well looked after and will learn a lot.

I think helmet goggle’s gloves boots body armour pants jacket then the rest of the stuff  in that order are needed.

Any chance of a grass track loop with flat corners? I love thrashing other peoples bikes around, so bring your spare bikes along.

High/low range gearbox?

can not make it to easy

got one

Hi would like to join you guys for the first time if that is ok.

Hi,
   Room for another beginner? Can you add me to the list.

thanks
Brett

Hello Rudi
You are on the list see you there.

Hello Brett
How much experience have you had?
John T

hi john, i would like to learn how to wheelie/ pop up the front wheel over logs, and any thing else that any one is willing to show me.

I got boots today, don't worry :)

All ya need now is an Electric Starter !!!
"Magic Button"

[/quote]All ya need now is an Electric Starter !!!
"Magic Button"
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I am starting to wish i had one of them!  It can be quite tiring getting the beast started some days :(

Hi John,
As a super riding novice I need help in all areas, especially staying upright, once I have mastered that I might need some help on "popping up the front wheel" what ever that means   ;D

Hi there John
Would like to head up with my too boys and help out ,light dutys only no riding  :( willing to help out with cooking the bbq or poo stirring  ;)
If so is there anything that needs to be taken up.
Thanks Darren

Thanks Darren
If you could give Will a ring and ask him if he needs any help
Thanks
john T

Hi didnt mention before that it would be real good to practice a bit of down hill riding.

Got some small hills on the course to have a go at.

See Ya sucker I am off riding

I maybe able to attend if there is room.
How long a drive from mordy in hrs.
I would suggest i am a L1/L2
thanks marko

I takes 1.5 Hrs "Approx" from the city, so work it out from there.

Bring your woolies, it's cold up here!

Got a fire going boys  ;D

Gonna have to pull the pin,  :(
Bikes not back together yet!

Sucked in !!!

hey all,

Sorry can't attend my bike is still in pieces. Also home from work really late.

Cheers Rob W

Whats better?

Having pieces left over? or missing? :)
2 bolts left over, 1 breather hose missing

ps I did get the motor back friday,fired her up this morning, starts with the kick still no go with the button!!!!

Thanks for the great day .... I reckon we cut in some of those blue trails half a dozen times  ;D

Shouldn't be hard to find them know.... The guys reckon I'm colour blind as around the creek, I kept losing site of the blue paint markers!!!

Hope the young fella on the XR 600 is ok after the spectacular hill climb .... Our group of three only brought home a sore ankle.

I was impressed by a lot of the beginners who were keen to have a go at everything.

Enjoyed the day, enjoyed helping out and it wasn't a long drive back to Bendigo.

was a fun hill climb and I am still in one piece lol, shoulders are sore but will get used to riding.

I had a great day and am definitely signing up and coming along to more rides, you guys do an awesome job :D