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Level one ride blasting level 1 style around Tynong North distance will depend on the group but you all should try and strech the distance to build a little stamina. Aim at 100km in this area if you can so that we all feel like we have been riding for the day.

Pleanty of assistance , steady pace with some slightly tougher stuff thrown in, we have a great selection of semi placid terrain out that way.

NEW MEETING SPOT  - WE WILL MEET AT THE BP SERVICE CENTRE ON THE PRINCES HWY JUST PAST GUMBAYA  (thinks thats how you spell it )PARK AT 7.45AM I WILL LEAVE THE SERVO AT 8.00 SHARP SO DONT BE LATE - ON THE BIKES AND RIDING AT 8.30  ....  the back road in has just been graded and is a better less 4WD type enrty to the car park.  

Appropriate Hill Climbs , Steady Decents , Faster open sections and plenty of Errosion Mounds at our disposal.


Lunch at half time at the cars then head out again for those that havent had enough  - Hope to see some new faces

Call Zeb 0488 400 234 if ya have a concern 

PS THIS TIME WE ARE ONLY GOING AROUND NASH CREEK LOOP ONCE , TWICE TOPS  ;D ;D

REMINDER THAT THIS IS A LEVEL 1 RIDE SO THE MORE EXPERIENCED AMTRA MEMBERS MAY BE CALLED UPON TO ASSIST OUR NEW MEMBERS AND FIRST TIMERS - NO FREE RIDES BOYS  ;D
    Zeb
1.  Marls 
2.  Nic123
3.  (DR) David
4.  Simmo ( First AMTRA ride )
5.  Al Barrett ( Tail Man , First ride on a real bike ;D)
6.  Gary Clark 
7.  Rod   ( First AMTRA RIDE )
8.  Oscar ( Mr Clutch Control )
9.  Simon J ( First AMTRA ride )
10. Paul Bryce
11. Flipper 
12. Steveo ( First AMTRA ride )
13. Lance  ( Non Member )
14. NickM
15. Husaberg Bob  
16. Mark WRF250
17. Geoffp ( First AMTRA ride Non Memeber )
18. Geoffp + 1 ( First AMTRA ride Non Member )
19. JustinT
20. Jay ( First AMTRA ride New Member )
21. Ratter
22. Bazza
23. Dean
24  Darrens
25. Pilot399 Gaz
26. Grandpa
27. Mark WR250 + 1 (+ 1 having first AMTRA ride )
28. Ray ( First Time Rider new to AMTRA )29. Rolf
30. Tone
31. Rod ( New to AMTRA )

guys sorry to say that this ride is now full , its my desire for everyone to have a good time and with such a large group of newish type riders i think we may be at the point were if we include any more riders forward progress on the trails will be very slow and to generate any type of flow with the ride will be impossible , so if you have missed out i hope you understand that quality of ride must come before quantity of riders ,  thanks in advance for your understanding and see you on the next one.   [/size]

Zeb. I may be able to make this ride and would be happy to help if you need any? Will let you know for sure after Fumina? Al

Hi Zeb,
Can you add me to the list. This will be my first ride with AMTRA and looking forward to it.
Thanks
Simmo (Neil)

Sure Simmo so probs welcome ...  Even though all riders / members are welcome to come along please keep in mind its a level one ride .

gday knackers youve got a tailman if you need one at this stage. count me in.
Alistair

Hey dude wouldnt be the same without you out back. still waiting for a wombat ride common get it together.

gday Zeb
  Can you add me to the list so long as rec reg is ok ... ths will be my first ride with the club and im looking forward to it ,at this stage im unsure at my level of riding so starting here would be perfect.
  Cheers Rod

Hi Rod rec rego is perfect and dont worry to much about level just come and have some fun.

 Hey dude wouldnt be the same without you out back. still waiting for a wombat ride common get it together.
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haha its funny you say that because myself and mark have just confirmed and maybe oscar that we are gonna check it out this saturday. if your not tied up with another ride yourself and dave or whoever is more than welcome to come exploring dont want a big group tho. only condition is patience because im thinking there will be a fair bit of stop starting.
p.s. add oscar to the ride list

haha its funny you say that because myself and mark have just confirmed and maybe oscar that we are gonna check it out this saturday. if your not tied up with another ride yourself and dave or whoever is more than welcome to come exploring dont want a big group tho. only condition is patience because im thinking there will be a fair bit of stop starting.
p.s. add oscar to the ride list
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AL man id love to (assuming you are talking about wombat) but just put a new Pro Circuit pipe on my toy :o and I am not sure how the jetting is gunna go , wanna have a lash somewhere closer to home just incase i end up with hesitations or flat spots in the power band so i can iron them out before Eildon next week. Dam Shame would have been great ......  >:(

Zeb,
New member -would love to come on this ride - would be my first with AMTRA. I've done a bit of trailriding years ago, just getting back into it again.
Cheers, Simon J.

Simon welcome best thing about being your first ride with AMTRA IS THAT IT WILL ONLY HAPPEN ONCE ...See you then.

Thanks Zeb, looking forward to it! Cheers, Simon J.

im up for this one again Zeb

see you there.

No way Paul you are L2 come to the Strathbogies!

Hi Zeb

Can I join in too? I'd like to try out this 'loop' that you mentioned on a ride last month.

Ta
Peter D

OK  ....

Common Brad he needs to ease himself back into it now that he;s a marrried old man.  Glad you can come Bryce .

Hi Zeb
Please add me to the list - will be my first ride with AMTRA. Thanks.

Sure welcome

Whack me down please Zeb

David no prob will be nice to see you again.

I was planing to be there this saturday or sunday,this is my regular haunt since 1983 on my old pie eater but now its a kwaka 450.
Maybe i should introduce myself if thats fine with you guys.
cheers mark

Sure marko come say hello , the posted ride is next month why dont you sign up for it and ride with us amtra guys i am sure you will have a great time and a few laughs ...

Gday zeb.

I havent ridden with you guys in a while and would like to come on this ride if there is still room.. :)

Thanks
Kikka
Lance

Plenty of room Lance I see your a non member just keep in mind you will neeed to sign and indemnity form on the day and at some point consider a membership if you want to keep riding the club rides  ... See you then should be a great day.

Hi Zeb
keen to get back out there, put me on the list.
Thanks, Nick.

Well you better come along then and i better put you on the list ....  ;D

Hey Zeb,

Sounds like another good ride.

If you have any spots left could you please put my name down for this one.

Thanks
Mark

No problem for you Mark on the list

Thanks Zeb.  Are we going to park at larby or the helipad area?

Mark we are gunna head in down North Laboutouch road and park under the power lines , its just been graded and will be much easier on everyones cars .

Hi Zeb,
Is there room for 2 more?
My wife and I would like to come along and see what AMTRA is all about.

Geoff

Sure is and you are both welcome , as non members you will need to sign and indemnity on the day and away we go.  ;D

Is there a limited number of riders that can join?
I need to get some level 1 type experience and finding it hard to find people that will stay at that level or terain, this sounds like it is what I need, the only drama is the wife may have allready booked my time, so would not want to mess people around. I'll start working on her right now so hopefully know by the time some body answers me  ;)

Cheers
Mick

Hey Mick this ride is aimed at people just like you so start racking up the brownie points now as their is no limit on the head count. Its a confidence building ride for people who are starting out or getting back into it after a break. Plenty of help and support will be provided from the experienced guys and the terrain is perfect.

Hope you can make it cheers

Zeb 

this ride sounds good, count me in

No probs Jistint see you then , you better be on the 300  ;D

G'day Zeb,
I just signed up as a member & would luv to come on this ride. It will be my first with the club. Any spots left? Jay

Jay if you would love to come you better come then , mate plenty of room and look forward to meeting you.

Fantastic mate i look forward to it!

Ok, looks like I have been good enough at home so the date is now clear for me, so could you please put my name on the list.
I may have to leave at lunch though, depending on what time our guests are coming in the afternoon, but at least I'll get half a ride  ;D

Is the road in to the carpark ok for a 2 wheel drive car, i.e xr6T ?

Thanks
Mick

hi zep count me in first ride too. thanks bazza  ;D

Yep the Fal coon will be just fine thats why we are going in the baack way .... OYA mate see you then.

Consider yourself counted BAZZ , see you then.

Thank you, look forward to meeting some people to ride with and apologize in advance if I hold anyone up  :-[

Listen Mr Ratter lets get this straight from the start nobody in our club should ever say sorry for riding at a pace they feel comfortable with  ;D , we are not a racing club.

If you say sorry to anyone on the day we will send you home OK  ;D ;D

see you soon .

sorry  ;)





no worries mate, it sounds good  :)

Hi Zeb,

Count me in if there is still space.

Dean

Zeb Count me in to please, last weekend was great fun, thanks

OK your on the list.

See you then Dean ....

Hi Zeb
Just a courtesy note to advise that due to weather forecast for Sat I will be withdrawing from the ride. Thanks mate

Gaz

OK Pilot399 your on the list .....  ;D

G'day Zeb
25 riders  !!!
I'll come & helpout if you want.

I think so and twill be appreciated .... Might capp it I think 25 is a hand full.

Hi Zeb,

Is this ride May 14 or 15? 

It is in the ride calendar as May 14 but the email heading it says May 15.

Yep their is a glitch with the calendar always go of the date on the calendar page not the date at the head of the post .......   So its sat the 14th !

Hi Zeb,

Any chance you could squeeze one more in?? My cousin has just started riding and this would be ideal for him.

Cheers,
Mark

ok PLUS 1 for Mark

 :)Hi Zeb, as per our phone call today, thanks for your info durring our chat its much appreciated, could you please add me to the "Ride" list, thanks Ray (Non member 1st time rider)

Thanks mate   ;D

nO prob Ray see you you then  .... 

hey zeb wouldnt mind tagging along if anybody drops out need a bit of exercize, met you at murrandidni a cpl of weeks ago husky 250 . Rolf

Hey Zeb if any room comes up can you please put me down.

thanks Tone.

Hey all,

I missed putting my name down for the ride. I work reguarly interstate in the truck. If any avalaible spots come up could you please advise me. 0415 760 873.

I just joined AMTRA and recently got into trail riding. I ride a 93 YZ. It's ok and does the job. Looking to upgrade sometime soon lol.

Cheers rod

OK Rod becasue of your very good sob story we will put you on the list ....  See you theN should be a fun day and nothing wrong with a YZ regardless of its age ,.

i hope the said yz has rego

Hey thanks a lot guys,

arh yes the YZ has rec rego fully paid up. I also aqquired my licence recently. A so called mate and I had planned to go out over easter but he bailed.

So good to go looking forward to it.
See you all saturday.

Any body give me a travel time estimate to the meeting point from frankston/Langwarrin

Thanks
Mick

Never done it from frankston but up East link onto the M1 cant imagine any more than 1h10 to 1h20 .

If there are any last minute cancellations I would appreciate being added to the list for this one. New to forum, non member looking to join.  Will keep an eye on this forum in case.

Check the list of Friday pete and lets see what happens  ;D

OK Guys and Gals it looks like its gunna keep raining right up to Friday which will put a different complection on this ride . For those that are relativley new it means that its going to be slippery , boggy , wet and heaps of fun for those that dont mind getting dirty. The ride will run regardless of the rain and I will be at the meeting point rain , hail or shine , what i want everyone thats is relativley new to riding to understand is that the water logged ground will slow everything down , it does become more difficult and to a large extent much more physical to cover alot less distance. We have usable tracks regardless of the weather but please consider the above carefully before you decide to rock up. Be prepared to suck it up and soldier on regardless of how cold or tired you are.

For the unitiated the weather can turn a potentially fun ride into a frustrating experience so think about it and let me know prior if you have changed your mind and aint coming. Dont feel pressured to come just becasue you have asked to be put on the list its not an issue their will be plenty of more rides in the near future AMTRA aint gunna dissapear  8)

Its a good idea for everyone that chooses to come to bring at least a water proof jacket to keep the water and cold out during the day , spare gloves if you have them , and a clean rag possible a small chamois to carry in your bum bag to wipe your goggles .

We are not trying to scare anyone we just dont want to surprise / shock anyone either and turn them of riding forever  ;D.   

Great post Zeb!

Looks like I might finally get to try out my new jacket  ;D

**** SPLASH****

Get wet  ??? No different to my river crossings  ;) See you there...M

Doesnt the rain just make it softer when you have crash???  :P

it also means you have more offs so dont go pointing the finger at me if you get any more scratches on your yellow yakuza machine even if it is my fault 8)

Sounds like its time to get down and dirty :P
I'm definitely still in.

 ;D I know. Well if we look at the facts, your cousin did drop his bike on mine before we even started that days ride. You just got me twice more. haha :D

did he? i never knew that ill have to give him a high 5 next time i see him  :P haha. anyway with a brand spankin everything especially big nobbies on the rear ill give you your early warning of ROOST!  ;D hehe

Hi Zeb :), in relation to the continued rain and the expected "Poor Ride Conditions" please find that my 250KLS Road/Trail is currently running 50/50 tyres not nobbies, so I am not sure how I will go on the ride in relation to traction?

If okay I will still be turning up at the meeting point anyway as planned and will take your advice on the day, in relation to my bikes capability to be able to make the ride or not based on your experience of the trail conditions given the weather. Cheers Ray

Count me in still, but a bit nervous re the conditions, I'm sure the nerves will disappear (hopefully)once we get moving

Being level 1, I was expecting an easy ride conditions, does the weather conditions change the ride conditions to a harder level?

I went out and bought a new jacket yesterday to try to keep a little dier,

Yes the wet can make the ride harder by a level or two mainly on the hills depending what the terrain is like. Anyway with Zeb leading the ride no need to worry as everyone will be in good hands.

Ray i have to be honest and say that unless you have knobbies it will be extremley difficult around bunyip , regardless of which direction we go we will at some stage encounter either an incline or a decent with trail tyres you dont stand a chance , Hate to say it but taking the weather into account it's probably better if you wait until the next ride ...

Its not that we dont want you their its your safety that concerns me ...  Example if you are going up and have no traction you will probably just wheel spin and stop , if you are going down and have no traction you will be a 200 kg mass out of control , unable to stop and at the mercy of what every you hit , 9 times out of 10 you will fall into the mud and all is hunky doree its the 10% chance that could keep of the bike and in hospital for a long time its just not worth the risk - hope you undersatand.

Hi Zeb,
Looks like my wife is coming down with a cold, so a ride in the wet might not be the best thing for her at the moment. I think she is a little disappointed about it :(

However, at this stage, I'm still planning on getting out there. Making sure I pack my snorkel and fins.

Hi Zeb :), Thanks for your advice and support its much appreciated.

As such taking into account your comments, I will not be attending tomorows ride.

I look forward to the next planned Level 1 ride, however hopefully I will have some nobbies fitted by then and I won't be riding it on the road (Might have a road bike additionally)!

Hopefully the next ride won't be far off.

I Hope everybody has a gr8 time out there tomorow.

Cheers and thanks again for your support; Ray :)

I know you must be bummed about it but chin up mate we will have another level 1 soon ... Keep an eye out for the ride report and photo's .

Thanks mate hope she gets better soon ...

Pete had a couple bail if ya wanna brave the weather your welcome to rock up in the morning .

 WHEN YOU GET TO THE SERVO I WILL BE OUT BACK - LOOK FOR A SILVER PATHFINDER WITH A RED HUSKY IN THE TRAILER .... OH AND IF YOU MISS THE CAR AND TRAILER LOOK FOR THE UGLIEST PERSON YOU CAN FIND THAT WONT BE ME  ;D KIDDING LOOK FOR THE CAR SHE WILL BE THIER AND REMEBER LEAVING THE SERVO  AT 8.00 AM SHARP 

PS : BRING AN UMBRELLA SO YOU CAN AT LEAST GET CHANGED WITHOUT GETTING WET  :'(

 ;DHey Zeb,
30 bikes in the bush doing a level 1 ride and such lovely weather! Be kind to them all mate, I will be thinking of ya, tucked up by the fire! LOL

Cheers Pete

Mate we need guys with your skill level so if you are up early and need something to do come on down .....  Hey nearly MARGINAL ROAD TIME pete its been a while ?

hey zeb im out have to cover a shift at work thanks anyway look forward to the report . Rolf

Hi Zeb

Just a courtesy message to advise that I will not be riding tomorrow due to bad weather. Have fun and look forward to meeting you on future rides.

Gaz

Hi Zeb,
Must apologise for not turning up, ended up having to look after the wife...
Next one.. and hopefully, we'll both be up for it.
Hope you all have/had a good ride!

Sorry about the the no show....bad weather and to many bikes going.

hope to catch up on the next ride.

I would like to thank Zeb for putting on this ride, although I nearly chickened out because of the weather and not sure about my riding skill.
I would like to thank the members on Amtra for welcoming me along and their friendliness today.
I would like to thank my "riding buddy" Paul for staying with me all day, hope I did not get in your way too much from having fun.
I apologize for leaving at lunch, but had prior commitments.

I think the buddy system was great on a ride based on riders with lower skill levels.

I had a ball today, thank you all very much

Cheers
Mick

Rusty old fart yeah right not so rusty in my opinion .....  Pleasure to meet you and I am sure we will be seeing to again soon. Glad you enjoyed our club environment spread the word buddy AMTRA is a great place to ride . ;D

Thanks for a great day Zeb and AMTRA members.

Just a pity about my bike lol. Decisions decisions. Would also like to thanks Gary for his words from experience onhow to improve my riding. Will hopefully attend the next ride with a improved bike and reliability issues sorted out lol.
 Regardless of the bike issues I just had a great time getting out and about and loved all aspects of the day.

Cheers rod!

Gday Zeb
 Just like to take the time to say thanks to you and all the guys that helped out us less silled riders on Saturday ,it was my first ride with the club and i enjoed it heaps ....hanging for the next one ...better weather next time i hope :-)

Cheers Rod

Rod you are welcome and i am glad you enjoyed your AMTRA experience , look forward to seeing you again soon .