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L1/L2 ride AM. L2 in the Afternoon. Meet at the DSE Latrobe River Rd Trail Bike unloading Saturday the 7th of November (Named-LATROBE TVA on map)area 8.30am for 9am start onto the trails. BYO lunch, Rec Reg welcome. Fuel for at least 140Km. Will regroup about 1pm, the 80ish Km mark for refuel and lunch (BYO) at the cars this will assist smaller tank bikes, the thirsty big bores and the two strokes. Also provides a decision point as the ride will step up to L2 in the afternoon.
This ride has three options you can come for the morning or afternoon only or for the whole day just meet me in the car park  and sign the attendance log to join the ride. Also the car park has mobile reception with most companies.

Directions head to Drouin on M1 then from M1 aka Princess Hwy exit left after the 110 zone starts onto Mt Baw Baw/Neerim South exit are head to Drouin i.e. Robin Hood Hotel and navigate your way onto the C426  the Main Neerim Rd, follow signs to Neerim South.
At Neerim South TR at roundabout (onto Neerim East Rd) and continue just past the Caravan Park TR onto Latrobe River Rd. Follow signs to trail bike unloading area (Called Latrobe TVA on DSE map)

If your coming from the Lillydale side of town through Yarra Junction TR before Noojee to Neerim South. At Neerim South TL at roundabout (onto Neerim East Rd) and continue just past the Caravan Park TR onto Latrobe River Rd. Follow signs to trail bike unloading area (Called Latrobe TVA on DSE map)

If your coming and for more directions(see attached Latrobe TVA map) contact Brad 0428580900

Have moved this ride to Saturday the 7th from Sunday the 8th so people who can't make Sundays can attend.

What about the people who can't make the Saturdays? ::)

Shouldn't you run the ride both days that way people could come on the day that is best for them.

Tim I love that idea but the Mrs won't grant the leave pass so I have alternated it monthly.
Saints went down there is always next year!!!

Hey Brad

I have this one in the calendar. Happy to do tail or whatever to assist beginners.

Cheers

Paul,
No problem, thanks.
How is your leave I am sure the weather is better anywhere north of the Victorian divide at the moment!

Hey Brad i will try and make this one and happy to help out were ever. Or just keep an eye on Pauly, what ever works best on the day? Cheers Al

Thanks Al, Pauly may need some assistance he has been on holidays and off the machine, thus may be suffering symptoms from missing a few rides.

Hi Brad,

Im relatively new to AMTRA. I havent had alot of dirt experience although I did do a Marysville and Cobaw ride late last year. Id like to give your ride a go, please put me down for it.

cheers
Steve K

Ok Steve your welcome

Hey Brad i dont think i will be able to keep an eye on Pauly. Ive put my hand up to do Shane's Merton 1000 over cup weekend. I will make your Neerim ride, Al

Hi Brad,
Put me down for this one , is it OK to bring a non member along as well.
 
Cheers,
Gary C

No worries and your welcome to bring a guest. If the river drops we will cross in the afternoon a couple of times.

Hi Brad,

Please put me down for this ride.
regards

David P (Zeke)

hey brad can you put me + 2 others down for this ride

cheers

OK

Hi Brad,
Can i put my name down again - sunday the 4th was awesome!! already counting down the days!! ;D ;D

OK Dustin how are your river crossing skills?

Hi Brad
         Put me down ....looking forward to it again ! :)

ummm, i guess we'll find out!! that'll be my (main)challenge for the day - any tips?!?!?!?

Dustin,
When crossing the river I stop short and take a good look first rather than charge through or prefer to watch others to see how they travel. Otherwise I look at the depth, current and objects in the river above and under the water, picking an entry and exit line and look for rapids (shallow water), follow selected line in first gear with some speed, enough for good balance and to create a bow wave, but not to much so the water is all over me especially the hands. How to ride through is up to you most people are about trying to keep the water out of their boots so they ride standing up (recommended), feet up or even mono through if its not too deep (won't be an option with the Latrobe river). If you fall try to save the bike from going under and if it does cut the engine immediately and push it out then de-water it on the other side. Make sure you carry a few spare plugs for the 2T. Its important to pick a line through and stick to it as much as possible being committed.

If you have not already put me down for this one in the arvo as well as the morning please put me down for it Brad. Regards from Will.

Ok number Eleven

Thanks for the advice Brad! - the nerves are building already - but i guess trying new stuff/learning new skills is what its all about!!

Dustin

hey brad, loved your last neerim south ride. Put me and one more down on this ride to.. thanks.

Ok Brendan put you on the list see you there.

Brad, love to do this ride again. Willing to give support if needed.

Rossi.

me and the old xr will be there too ta seano

NP Sean ride is now half full 15 places left.

bugger , the one who must be obeyd is working this day and wont let me leave 6 & 3 year old home alone will have to bail

I'd better get my name in there before this one fills up..
Dunno about river crossing though.I might have to re-route some breather hoses and hope for the best.

Ok Darren got you down. Routing the hose(s) on the KTM450 should be easy enough.
Whats going on with the Ratter (Andrew) is he bringing the beast (DRZ560) back for another run?

He'd like to,but it's the wifes birthday that weekend.

Brad please put me down, I will try to make the full day.

He gets to celebrate!!!

Ok Simon

COUNT ME IN FOR THIS ONE, LAST RIDE WAS AWESOME. ARVO RIDE WAS HEAPS BETTER,, SINGLE TRACKS PLENTY OFF ;D

brad if ur interested i got byrners suzuki seaford down to 11500 plus rear dirt tyre for 09 te 300 this is full reg drive away price unfortunately for me its still outside my budget

Hi Brad

I really enjoyed the last ride, can you count me in.

Thanks

Colin

Ok Colin got you and the Kato on the list.

Sean thanks, I will see if I can drop down today they aren't far.

and....i cant get leave pass on saturdays(i look after the daughter while the wife works)..and sunday im off to daylesford for her birthday and work related bussiness aswell..(shouts out)"hey babe can i go rideing on ya birthday ?"

...slap to the back of the head says it all...

At least it was just a slap!

Hi Brad,

Mark wants to come for another dunking, so please put him on the list.

Rossi.

Ok Rossi, Marks on the list there are 12 places left.

G'day Brad

Please count me in for the morning and most likely the afternoon ride also.

Dean

Me too!  ;D

hi brad, can i be included thanks.

Dean, Wade and Dave got you guys down on the list

Brad - if this is not fully subscribed could you please put me down also [did first amtra ride on the weekend] so would like to do another. Best make it for two as I think Darren will also come

Cheers
David

David your fine to come, I have room. Also have one Darren Hornsby coming, is it the same person?
BTW went through the Latrobe River this weekend no drownings but some close calls. DSE have graded and rocked the entry, exit and river bed, however the river is up and the current is quite strong. Five Places left now then full!

Brad McDiarmid

Different Darren..

Brad,
    as per phone conversation 27/10 I will see you there for the morning ride and possibly stay for the afternoon ride
               thanks
                      Karl (Husky 450)

Hi Brad. Count me in for Nov 7 at Neerim South.

Thanks Michael N.

Karl and Michael got you guys on the list, we have a full ride after adding Carl and Nikki. Here is everyone on the list. Also anyone who pulls out will not be replaced and there will be NO swapping of places with other people one shot deal here folks!

1-Brad McDiarmid
2-Martyn Lewis
3-Steve King
4-Gary Clarke
5-Gary Clarke Guest
6-David Petfoff
7-Greg Kincard
8-Greg Kincard Guest 1
9-Greg Kincard Guest 2
10-Dustin Finch
11-Timothy Weigeill
12-Will Munro
13-Brendan Wood
14-Rossi Ranyard
15-Darren Hornsby
16-Simon Kermode
17-Colin Pearce
18-Mark ?
19-Wade Evans
20-Dean Fergie
21-Scott Dorman
22-Dennis Dorman
23-David Tucker
24-Heiner Lange
25-Karl ?
27-Michael Neubecker
28-daveg00 ?
29-Carl Woods
30-Nikki Bouma

brad i'm not on the big list, pls include me thanks

Apologies Dave, got you on, see the update two places now left?

That's interesting!  We have 2 people in the club by the name of 'Free'.  Maybe they are related!

 ;D

Well; they both could be from NZ, one from the North and the other from the South, there names,  Bill and Bob - twins!
Their AMTRA web site nick names are Ying and Yang so there is really no relation here at all in tune with some web posts.

Hi Brad

Can you please put Carl Woods on the list, the old bugger wants to have another go!!

Rossi

PS He is now a financial member.

Ok Rossi one place left

hey brad think nikki was gonna come on this ride, think brendan wanted 2 spots (woodb) think it was for her???

OK, NP Nikki is in no places left.

Ok lucky two dropped out as there were a two more who were not on the list. Here we got it right now, I hope!

Folks its going to be a warmer on Saturday and therefore a dusty ride; bring plenty of water and patience!

Melbourne Forecast for Saturday

Sunny. Light winds tending southeasterly up to 25 km/h during the afternoon.
City Sunny. Min 12 Max 29


Latrobe Valley Forecast for Saturday

Sunny. Winds northeast to northwesterly averaging 10 to 15 km/h, reaching 20 km/h at times, tending mainly southeasterly up to 25 km/h around midday. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.

Sunny. Min 8 Max 27

Folks,
Just a note to say that AMTRA are not a training organisation. We are a club of trail riders who pass on our understanding to others so they may benefit from the experiences to hopefully develop their skills and ability via this knowledge.
Also remember to BYO stuff, namely fuel and lunch.

Cheers,
Brad

I know that it is late notice, but if there are any drop outs can you please let me know am keen to come...
0419794085..

Thanks
Lance

Lance I will call you this morning.

Yo I will be at the BP servo in Longwarry around 7.30am until 7.45am if anyone wants to follow me to the trail bike park. Look for the guy in the tan AMTRA vest with matching coloured Toyota 4WD ahead of a Blue Yamaha WR. See ya there!

I will reword what Brad has said in his last post.


Yo I will be at the BP servo in Longwarry around 7.30am until 7.45am if anyone wants to follow me to the trail bike park. Look for the guy in the  gay tan AMTRA vest with matching fishnet stockings and coloured chaps who drives a Toyota 4WD that will be rear ending a Blue Yamaha WR. See ya there!


Sorry Brad, i just help myself when i was reading your last post!!

Fair enough Pete!

FYI Gary got home OK after a trip to the hospital for a dislocated thumb which is now back in place and purple.

My thanks to everyone for coming it was a long day which was less than ideal in the heat. There were 24 riders in the morning and 21 in the afternoon. We also picked up three guys in the car park who joined the ride.

I am impressed by every ones river crossing skills. The Latrobe river at the moment is not an easy crossing due to the river current, water height and length of the crossing. Well done!