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Saturday 8th of October 2011 L1/L2.
Meet at 8.30am for 9am on the bikes the tracks will be a mix of flow, ups and downs, narrow and no river crossings.
As this is a level 1 to 2 ride please respect your fellow riders, remembering we all have to start and learn somewhere. Take care if overtaking and if you are taking it easy try to keep a left line to allow for people to pass. Whatever you do ride at your own pace this is not a race just a good day out with some mates who all want the fun and to get home safe. P.S. The bike in front always has right of way.
Fuel for 120K's minimum NO fuel is available in the ride area. Fuel drop can be arranged just need a volunteer to drop off the cans and another to pick them up later. It's a 20min round trip to drop off the fuel via the bitumen. Lunch will be on the trails, Rec Reg welcome.
Start location is the T junction of Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd and Vesper Rd. Please Note two things the Vesper Rd I am referring to is a RHT at the top of the hill on the C426 MT Baw Baw Tourist Rd as you head from Noojee to Mt Baw Baw. There is NO sign post it is best identified as a RED clay cutting entrance. If you go to far down the Mt Baw Baw road you will hit the next T junction of the C465 Fumina Rd on RHS so turn around go back up the hill and take the first Road on the LHS being Vesper Rd. Note some locals and maps also call this section of Vesper Rd, Ferguson Rd.
See attached map for more details.
If you are not confident finding the place and come the same way I do up the Princess Hwy from Melbourne; I stop to get a coffee and meet people at the Longwarry BP servo about 7.10am and leave after 10mins at 7.20pm.
We park out the back where the trailer parking is.

Call me to come on this or any of my rides Brad 0428580900


Ride Lists for all my rides have been migrated to the actual ride list that will be used on the day and those attending will no longer be shown as one list on the AMTRA web site.

Gday Brad can I grab a spot,

Thanks

NP Simon promise we wont be doing any wicked tracks and not push start any bikes, cheers.

 ;D After spending $2000 on her I will be pissed if she doesnt fire up first time!!!!

Fair enough look forward to seeing you both (rider and bike)

hi Brad me again if there are any drop can you put me in
Rolf

Hey Brad, put me down for this one !

No worries Marc got you down.
BTW went out to Black Range North this morning, rained the whole time, was soaked in 2hrs, 38Km, hard to see causing all of us to hit the deck at times. Is Leo coming?

Hi brad, Would you please be able to put me down for this ride

OK you are on

Im in,  should be a good ride..

Brendan

Got you down Brendan, I can see the tracks flowing underneath every time this post comes around.

Hi Brad,
   I'd like to join this ride.
Brett

You're in Brett, lock the calendar in for Saturday 8th of October.

If u could put me down for this 1 brad id greatly appreciate it.

OK Mick that make's 3 you're on look forward to seeing the orange beauty and your good self

Hey Brad, Leo has a "Sunday Only" policy as he works most Saturdays, so i will be Leo-less........ Had another 100k+ ride on Sunday at Noojee.

His chance will come some Sundays shall happen sooner than later given how crap the snow cover is.
You are racking up the K's there Marc any new mod's and whats the ODO showing now?

Hi Brad,

Can you put me down for this ride.

Thanks Ash.

NP Ash see you then.

BTW, for anyone who is worried about fuel range and does not want to carry the smelly stuff we can arrange a fuel drop just need a volunteer to drop off the cans and another to pick them up later. It's a 20min round trip to drop off the fuel via the bitumen.

No further mods as yet, and getting close to 400k's now ....

 Hi Brad can you put me down for this ride.
 Many Thanks
O

Very good Owen lock it in.

Any chance of locking 2 in brad? Wrist should be well recovered by then... Jay & Larry if there is room left, cheers ;D

Were you wearing wrist guards boarding?

Hope it mends and I have you guys down.

Hi Brad,

Can you put me on the waitlist please?

Cheers,
Phil

Got you down Phil will be OK to attend there are usually a few who can't make it on the day.

Hi Brad

Can you please count me in on this ride, i will give you a call.

Cheers

Rudi

Got you down Rudi for Noojee in October

hi brad can you put me down hope i make this 1 thanks peter

Ok Peter have you down

Dr Brad
Like to grab a spot please.
Dave P

Ok Dave see you and the Berg then.

hi Brad Rolf here thanks for the ride yesterday black range is awesome please scrub me out for this 1 daughters 18th birthday party, someone decided to change party dates
thankyou
Rolf :'(

Is there room left for the blonde bimbo on this ride ???

 Hope so  :D

 Yazza

Hi Brad,
Can you please have a look at my AMTRA profile, I can't seem to send a PM or look at some members sections.
thanks
Dave P

pm sent.

Ian

Sorry Dave I am no longer the administrator its now Mark Edwards (Marke) please send him a note.

Multiple replies:

NP Clint bring the mighty DR along, see you have enrolled in the forum any thoughts on joining up?

Emma you are most welcome. On this ride we return to the cars at the end of the day not earlier unless you transport back. Let hubby know to have dinner on the table and the house cleaned for when you get home a bit tired!

Hi Brad,
I'm going to have to bail on this one.
Sorry mate, could you please give my spot to someone else.

I'll be on the next one for sure.

Cheers,
Mark

Thanks Mark for letting me know, greatly appreciated.

G'day Brad

Me please if the ride is not full allready.

Hey Brad, put me down for one please, I'll hopefully get a morning and afternoon ride in this time!
Cheers,
Cam.

OK Steve and Sly (Cam) welcome aboard

Hey mate, would like to get in for this one if more space? Keen to get out there. Cheers.

Sure thing Fitzy lock it in.

Brad,
Could i put my name down for this ride, regards, Justint

Ok Justin have you down with the beast of a 2 smoker.

no can do this ride bradley  ....

Zeb C my man, how they hangin'. Please come on Al Mason's 2 day !!!!

Ok Zeb take care, listen to the Mrs and get a couple of opinions.
P.S. You wont get to see the new Brad 6kg's lighter than previous. Amazing what giving up the grog and eating well does.

Does that mean that we dont have to stop and buy 6 packs on the way home any more , bradley thats a degradation of protocol and tradition.

Zeb, absolutely no drinking and now you are not driving can't do it anyway

I am going to have to miss out on this one Brad  :(

 I was hoping to have the bike fixed by this but I wont - have to wit for parts to come from the US.

 Have fun boyz ~!!~  I'll miss you !!

 Yazza

 ( Emma )

Multiple Replies:
Zeb, Take care of yourself.

Emma, Nice video of the morning part of the Black Range North Ride.

Thanks folks for letting me know, the weather is crap this weekend so next weekends can only be better.
Go the Cats based on ABC "Anyone But Collingwood"

Hi Brad,
bike now fixed, can l still come on this ride? hopeing to bring a newby as well, thanks Decky

Dexter thats great news did Adam lend a hand?
You can come this is not a true beginners ride it is a L1/L2.
In other words if your friend has mastered riding the bike on a dirt road and now wants to try and manage up and down terrain, varying track conditions and getting over and around obstructions then perfect that's L1 trail riding.
Feel free to call me if required otherwise if the person is up to the task bring them along.

Brad,

Please put me down for this ride .

thanks heaps - look forward to it..

George

Hey Brad, a late entry for this one but if you could put my name on the list that would be great.

Cheers

Colin

I see where this is going, you've been out on Big Johns ride and are now keen to try out your new moves, excellent!

George and Colin see you next Saturday.

BTW George do you need a new pick, don't you ride a Yami now?

Just a friendly reminder to everyone on this ride about food, fuel and getting there. Also bring your UHF radio if you want  and please don't bring an unreliable bike, rather one that is well maintained.

Details:
Fuel for 120K's minimum NO fuel is available in the ride area. Fuel drop can be arranged just need a volunteer to drop off the cans and another to pick them up later. It's a 20min round trip to drop off the fuel via the bitumen. Lunch will be on the trails, Rec Reg welcome.

Start location is the T junction of Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd and Vesper Rd. Please Note two things the Vesper Rd I am referring to is a RHT at the top of the hill on the C426 MT Baw Baw Tourist Rd as you head from Noojee to Mt Baw Baw. There is NO sign post it is best identified as a RED clay cutting entrance. If you go to far down the Mt Baw Baw road you will hit the next T junction of the C465 Fumina Rd on RHS so turn around go back up the hill and take the first Road on the LHS being Vesper Rd. Note some locals and maps also call this section of Vesper Rd, Ferguson Rd.
See attached map on first post for more details.

If you are not confident finding the place and come the same way I do up the Princess Hwy from Melbourne; I stop to get a coffee and meet people at the Longwarry BP servo about 7.10am and leave after 10mins at 7.20pm.
We park out the back where the trailer parking is.

Call me to come on this or any of my rides Brad 0428580900

Folks I am heading straight to Noojee next Saturday as there is a tree that needs some attention for things to flow well.

Is there someone who is going to stop at the Longwarry BP who can connect with other riders there and lead them along to the car park for the ride.

Please let me know and we will post up your mobile for contact.

Gonna have to pull the pin, my new lady friend has booked a surprise weekend away.

ps it was a tough decision  ;)

Is the "surprise＂the weekend away , or do you get the surprise when you get there ????

A gentleman never tells!!!!

Folks,
If you have had thoughts about doing ride leading or tailman and are unsure of what it entails or your capability have a think about the following:

On Saturday I will facilitate "ON Ride" mentoring for a second ride leader and tailman.

How this will work is there will be an experienced ride leader and tailman on the day with a second leader and tailman appointed who will take on lite duties whilst being mentored during the ride.

I will be asking for volunteers for these secondary positions on Saturday which do need to be filled for the ride to run well.
Please have a think about volunteering?

P.S> All riders are empowered during AMTRA rides to help each another or offer tips as and when appropriate; assisting the leaders and the tailmen on the day.

Regards,

Brad

This sounds like a great idea, and I would happily have put my hand up for it if I was able to attend this ride.

Are you planning to do this for your future rides too?

Peter D

Will do Peter on rides with 15 people or more which are plentyful.

Boys & girls  I will be at the Longwarry BP from  7 ish to 7:20 for those of you who are unsure on where Brad's meeting point is at Noojee. I will be in a falcon wagon with the husky on the trailer out the back with the trailer parking. Call me if needed on 0438 505 435.
See ya there,Marc

P.s. Don't forget (plenty of) fuel & lunch !

So what's stopping you then? ;D

Thanks Marc for guiding people who are unsure to where the ride starts from.

as discussed with you brad, looking forward to saturdays ride, also looking forward to meeting more members, see you's saturday....................

Hey Marc, when your at the BP, if you happen to see a bloke sleepin' over the sterring wheel in a black VZ commodore with a trailer and a klx on the back......could you please knock on 'my' window and wake 'me' up?!  ;D
Thanks, Neal.

No worries G Mac, will do !
C Ya there !

Folks tonight I am calling this ride full as at the moment there are enough riders to run next years AMTRA HCR 2012.

Unless you are on the list or have spoken to me that you may come, as a few have, then as of 8pm tonight its RIDE FULL.

Sorry for those who miss out, but I have a responsibility to the club, the riders and the group to stop somewhere.

For those who are coming will be a great day, you will meet allot of other members on this ride and I will do my best to make it run smoothly.

BTW over the next few days please go over your bike with a fine tooth comb to ensure it is as reliable as possible this will also keep the ride flowing.

If you can't make it pls post up your disappointment however these spots will NOT be back filled.

Noojee forecast for Saturday:
Min of 9 degrees overnight
Max of 18 degrees during the day
Mixed bag of sun, cloud and a few showers clearing.
Typical Melbourne Spring weather!

Bring your UHF radio as I will be on channel 28 on the day and during the ride. It will be turned on from 6am to 6pm.

Brad, sorry i missed your call this morning(wed), just wanted to say thanks for the call and info. See you saturday.
Cheers, Neal.

Does anyone know approx range of a 2010 CRF450x?

I realise this depends on riding style, terrain, etc. but I'm just trying to work out roughly how much extra fuel to bring for the 120kms. I don't believe my stock tank (8.6L) would get me to 120km. Maybe 100km...?

Any advice much appreciated.

George

Hey George, on the WR450 on moderate throttle I have got 130 km to bone dry. I would expect at least 100 km from the tank and for a 120 km ride I would take 2lt in the back pack to empty into the tank after the first 30km.

On a Level 1/2 ride I would not expect the terrain to demand heavy throttle and to get 120 out of a tank. The extra fuel would just be insurance.

I also get similar on the CRF250X and would do the same.

The other option is to make sure you always ride ahead of the people with big tanks. ;D

Pommy Mat gets 80klm out of his 2011 model in high country style riding but they have a slightly smaller tank than the 2010 model I believe

As previously posted for this ride, don't forget a fuel drop can be arranged at the 70Km mark for those who have fuel concerns or dont want to carry fuel.
Just need a volunteer(s) to drop the cans off and pick them up?
Its a 20min round trip on the tar to the drop point.

Cheers guys, thanks for the tips..

I'll plan accordingly.

See you on Sat morning.

George

Couple of items have come up for me to pass on.
We have a volunteer for the fuel drop be there no later than 8.30 if you want fuel left at the 70km mark.

NOTE the BP servo is on the LHS at Longwarry just before the Drouin turnoff NOT the new one you will pass earlier around Pakenham.

Finally look out for this AMTRA arrow pointing to the entrance of Vesper Rd off the Mt Baw Baw tourist Rd.
This is where we park, will also put one on the car where you sign up for the ride.
Parking will be tight, please make room for others.

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Hay brad,
     Looks likeI,m going to have to bail on this one, (THE BOSS) has spoken and I,m on kid duty this weekend.  seems like theres no time 4 me to b a kid !!!!! will try 4 the next ride.

Brendan