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Fumina Level 2. YES LEVEL 2Had a few people intrested in doing my usal ride, but have let the stories (mostly true!)turn them away! So i will be putting on a more sedate version and reduce the distance to around 120ks for the day. And as Dr Brad is not running anymore for a while. The start point will not be my usual! Instead we will be leaving from the start of Costin Rd off Willow Grove Rd in Fumina.(Tanjil by some maps)
From Noojee head towards Mt Baw Baw up the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd. Go up and over the next mountain. When you reach the bottom about 10ks from Noojee. Turn right into Willow Grove Road. The first rd on your left you will come to is Duggan Nth Road and the next will be Costin Rd at around 6.5Ks down Willow Grove Rd. And if you get to Ferguson rd on your right you have gone to far. We will be starting about 20mtrs in on Costins Rd.]
On the bike for 9am sharp, a couple of tame river crossings and a very flexible loop dependant on the skill level for the day. If intrested leave a post or give me a call on 0428 761 001 and i will add you to the list.
TO BE CARRIED BY ALL RIDERS "PLEASE"
JUST A NOTE AS WE HAVE A FEW RIDERS MAKING THE STEP UP TO LEVEL 2.
SPARE SPARK PLUG
TOOLS REQUIRED TO CHANGE SPARK PLUG
RAG TO DRY OUT AIR BOX
AND THE USUAL TOOLS FOR TYRE CHANGE ECT...
ALSO TRY AND PARK YOUR CARS WELL, AS WE WILL BE TAKING UP A FAIR BIT MORE ROOM THAN PLANNED!!
Ride List..
1.Zeb       (DEWATERING CONSULTANT)
2.Peter M
3.Chris M
4.Luke M
5.ColinP
6.Flipper
7.LCameron
8.Nathan
9.Chinky
10.Grandpa
11.Grandpa +1
12.David
13.Carl
14.Seano
15.Chinky's +1
16.Menace
17.David P
18.Ken
19.Paul D
20.Lefty
21.Steve B
22.Rossi
23.Gary Clarke
24.Marl's
25.Marl's +1
26.Tone
27.Alex Stuart
28.Chris
29.Mark C
30.Mark C +1
And Thats All Folks, Cheers Al
Emergencies
Mark's +2
Ps. Dependant on light at the end of the day i was thinking for anyone who hadn't had enough? Of stepping it up a gear and do a couple of my usual more technical tracks as an additional short loop and the end of the day? If intrested bring some extra fuel with you and we will fuel up at the end of the day for a short blast!

I would love to come Al  .... Cant resist a day at Fumina.

Hi Al, please put  three on this ride if possible . Peter M, Chris M, Luke M.

Cheers Pete

Hi Al

I've heard all about your Fumina ride, this sound great can you put my name down.

Thanks

Colin

Your on the list Colin. Just note this will be a very tamed down version of what the remours are about my usual ride.

Hi Al, can you put me on the list for this ride.
Thanks Tony!

Hi Al

I'll put my hand up for this ride too please.

Thanks
Peter D

Could you put me down to?

Thanks Luke

Please note starting point is now in the first post. Al

Hey mate, as discussed on the phone, add me to the list and if anyone is dumb enough to follow me on the hard stuff, then I'm happy to lead them!

So Al are you starting from the usual place? LOL Guess not by the way your yelling in red. .........Looking forward to the ride.

Not yelling Pete. The text would have to be a lot more colorful if  was. Just trying to make sure people take notice  and dont get lonely in my usual start point. See ya there, Al

Hello all! Al if you don't mind I would like to join your ride. Please add me in. I can't wait.

On the list Chinky. Will see you there Al

Grandpa +1 please !

Al - as per note please put me down + 1
cheers
David

hi AL please add me to the list thanks Matt

Hi Al, can you please put me down for this one. Will

YOUR ON THE LIST WILL.

Hi Al, please put +1 on my name please. My mate want to have a taste of Al's ride!!!! Chinky

can you put me down for this one Al. should have a fresh engine to have some fun with.

No probs James. Do i need to bring bubble rap? Al

Hi Al,
Can you please add me to the ride list.
thanks
Dave P

nah I can take a petty big hit without it

If you are the ride leader you won't pass me all day - so yes please.

Hi Al
put me on your list thanks.

Ken it would be nice to be the ride leader and i not get past all day (that ain't going to happen!) Your on the list Ken.
Mr Davey's you also on the list and you wouldn't over take me! See you both there Al

Al that,s a hard mate, I know I will be on the wrong side of my 50th by this ride.But enough of the Mr Davey :D

Hi Al,

Please add me to the list if there's still room.

Thanks,
Greg.

Jeff at the pace i ride, the Yamaha is over kill! But Volvo dont make bikes! Will see you soon Al


Greg, your on the list. Havnt put a cap on this one yet, has been a while since ive lead more than a handfull of riders. Just need to remember this is a level 2 ride? Cheers AL

Hi AL, wonder if you can put me on the list pls. I've been on a couple of rides with Brad and he suggests I'm a level 2. I'm able to help with clearing stuff on the ride if needed. Only problem is I wont know till Thursday if I have the weekend off. But if i have I'd like to come along.
Cheers,
Stuart.

" What" Brad suggested your a level 2 , Stew your a burgler I think you were on every corner on Brads rides werent ya ....   ;D  Havent seen you in ages hope Al can fit you in and you have the weekend off.  ;)

No probs Lefty. Your on the list and let me know when you do? Thanks for the offer for clearing tracks but we should be good for this one, as long as i remember to keep the ride tamed down anyway? Cheers Al

Hi Al, Can you please put me on the list thanks.  ;D

Done Paul. Al

Any chance of one more? After reading about your Fumina rides I think I'd better be on this!
Steve - 0410295959

Hi Al, been a while since I've ridden the devils graveyard, can u please put me on the list.

Rossi.... ;D

who,s a popular boy then,check out all these punters 8)25 and risin im sure

Looks like a great bunch and Al rides are worth the travel, shall be a great ride, sorry I cant make it booked up now until May, unless the boss releases me for good behavior?

SteveB you on the list.
And Rossi as always a yes.

Come on Brad, you know u really want to do this ride, some big names on this ride, how could u miss it?? ;D

Hey Al I will ask for a leave pass, I am a maybee
If I come can I go tail and do some assisting?

If your there Brad, you can do tail or ride the day and not stress? Al

Gday Al this looks like a good ride so ill snap up the last spot while I can :)

Hi Al

I've been trying to find the meeting point in Google Maps, and I'm not having much success - Found Willow Grove Rd, but not Costin Rd.

Are you able to provide some basic directions or a map? I'm coming in from Noojee via Mt Baw Baw tourist Rd.

Ta
Peter

Edited to say - found it! Costins Rd, not Costin (fussy google)
 

Hi Al put me on the list if there is any room.

thanks Tone

Flipper. (And anyone else unable to find COSTINS rd on Google)
From Noojee head towards Mt Baw Baw up the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd. Go up and over the next mountain. When you reach the bottom about 10ks from Noojee. Turn right into Willow Grove Road. The first rd on your left you will come to is Duggan Nth Road and the next will be Costin Rd at around 6.5Ks down Willow Grove Rd. And if you get to Ferguson rd on your right you have gone to far. We will be starting about 20mtrs in on Costins Rd.
Google shows Costins Rd as a dotted track, but infact it is a large gravel road.
Hope that helps Al.

Tone your on the list, Al

Probably should have checked before putting my hand up, but rec reg ok on this one?

Rec reg is no prob for this ride Steve.
Al

I thought i got in for the last spot first :-\.
Ah well dont worry about it my bike has got a dislike for water crossings anyway

Hi guys,

Sorry.  I can no longer do this day and have to bail.  :-(

Cheers,
Greg.

No prob Greg. AL

Great reply Al, loved Buller and love you like a brother !!! Sean and I are trying to get on this ride but I wont find out on my shifts till the Thursday before. Hope its not a problem,

 Love lefty !!!

All good Lefty. You know i will need your help all day. AL

hey al i need to cancel on this ride had a bit of a whoops knocked myself out cracked a rib if by any chance i come good in a week ill call you.
pommie matt

Hey Al, sorry mate I am going to have to cancel also, I have come home with a nasty chest infection and cant see me being right with in a week. Will

HTFU Will and ride!

Thanks 4 your kind words of encouragement Nath but I've had pneumonia once in my life, and don't plan on getting it again. Will

Mat
No worries, will see you out there again soon. Hope you mend soon, Al

Will,
Thanks for letting me know, had pneumonia  in both lungs a couple years ago, and riding wasn't high on my agenda either. Al

Your both SOFT!!!!!!

I remember you not riding! Just because you couldn't find any where to hang your cruches? You could have just hopped around. Al

Hi Al, looks like I can now come on this ride so count me in +1, Cheers Mark

Very good point Al, that was extremely SOFT!!!

Mark your on the list. Al

gooday Al.

i know this ride is full but can i go on a reserve list just in case.

i will be camping on costins rd with a few mates that dont ride so if i can get on its a bloody bonus..  ;)

otherwise i will just roost around on my lonesome  :D

cheers,

Menace

guna have to pull out. my bike wont be ready. hope to come  next time.

Ok James, will take the bubble wrap out of the car, Al

Menace, your on the list, Al

now look wat youve done al , you shouldnt let rif raf like that on your rides,make sure you bring toilet paper for this bloke. :D ;D ;D 8)

Al my +1 has just bailed - apologies for late advice  David

Hey brother, work finally got it right and have given me Sunday off. Sean has to work, poor Uni student. C you up there !

Lefty.

Thanks for leting me know Lefty. Hope your ready to help me with my bike all day? Dont ever know how i managed before you came along? Cheers Al

we doin lunch on the trail or back to the cars , ta seano

Lunch on the trail Seano.

WTF, whats the girls do'n ???? Where's the love ???  There's only a million of us... I was looking forward to the Kababs - Halal of course. Did you check the moon out tonight, fantastic. Hope we don't need it tomorrow night.

Lefty.

Al,
Thanks for the ride today it was fantastic as was the company, weather and tracks.
As discussed the new expression for these types of rides was coined as "RMTL" let it be know to others the new motto!

Thanks Brad. Everyone seem to have a good day and helped out to keep the group moving. (as much as possible?)Thanks to Mark for tailman duties in the morning and taking the injured rider back to his car. And to Peter for the arvo's duties. And thanks to me for racking up the most ks, from back traking. I had a good day, with Left's help all day? Thanks everyone for coming.
Cheers Al

Ps. Lefty, sorry no cooked lunch, maybe you should do the HTFU? You wont get a cooked lunch, but you will be finshed by then!

RIDE MORE TALK LESS sounds bloody good to me on ya Brad.

REAL MEN TALK LESS!! Sounds Better !!! ;D ;D ;D