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« on: October 09, 2010, 10,37:34 PM » |
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Ride Report Noojee Saturday 9th of October 2010 by Brad McDiarmid.
The weather was perfect for riding starting around 5 degrees with a top of 19 degrees later in the day, also we now had daylight savings which was helpful towards the end. There were 22 riders in attendance, with the ride beginning slightly late 9.30am after the rider briefing as we were late returning from a short slippery check ride.
We moved off and got to the first split point where the level 2’s went off on a tougher route whilst the L1’s kept to the main track. At the regroup point I was informed of a smoking kato and checked out the 525 which went back to the cars, managed collectively by the group with Trevor and Will escorting Keith and rejoining at the La Trobe river.
Took some photos (see web site Gallery) and Fred got a puncture which was probably the result having the valve nut tightened against the rim pulling out the valve away from the tube. Whilst this was repaired did a loop with most rest of the crew apart from a few blokes who assisted Fred (thanks guys) and returned to find the repairs completed whereby we had lunch.
Headed to Fumina where we split again the L2’s went on a more challenging route both groups riding wash away’s down steep hills regrouping at the bottom.
In Tanjil SF we did another split that did not work so well and I plan to pull this for the dual level ride as the delays are lengthy between groups as is the separation distance.
Ran over a few tracks which Al’s crew had used in the morning up the staircase and back into the La Trobe SF where Fred was unlucky to get a second rear flat. After repairs we did another split and regroup and began heading home as fuel would be an issue shortly.
On the way back yours truly fell and was passed by some riders who didn’t see what happened and unfortunately kept going at the next corner, 3 were recovered quickly however the other 5 took awhile longer. Regrouped and headed back with no major injuries or off’s for the day.
Got back to the cars at 5.15pm with the L1’s doing around 105K’s and the L2’s around 125K’s.
Many thanks to all the riders you were a great crew and some of the level ones have improved out of sight and handled the ride with relative ease.
Ride list:
Brad McDiarmid WR250 Ride leader
Gary Clarke CR250R
Zeb Colic WR250 Husky
Dexter Kiernan WR450
Adam Fisher KTM450
Rossi Raynard CRF450X
Daniel Jewell WR250
Steve Wiseman XR400
Paul Bryce KTM250
Trevor Healey WR450
Keith Bugeja KTM525
Michael Neubecker DRZ250
Lynton McPhail WR250
Chris McCran WR450
Frank Reefman BMW450
Will Munro KTM525 Alt ride leader and tailman L2
Dennis Dorman WR450 Tailmain
Scott Dorman KTM300 Alt ride leader and tailman L2
Stuart Mackey WR250
David Tucker DRZ250
Marlene Shenko Sherco 3.0I
Fred Shenko GG450
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« Last Edit: October 10, 2010, 06,04:37 AM by Brad »
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Michael N
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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 10,52:58 PM » |
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Thanks for the great ride Brad.There was enough technical stuff as well as plenty of faster tracks.I had a really good time with a good group.
Cheers
Michael.
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2010, 05,04:03 AM » |
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Yea I second that, I had a great day and enjoyed discovering a new riding area and the weather was just perfect. I liked the idea of the optional L2 runs as it gave me a chance to front up some challenges, then cruise for a while, then some challenges again if the body was up to it.
Spring riding at it's best, great company and laughs as usual, Thanks again Brad. DanJ
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2010, 06,54:57 AM » |
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Gidday all, Thank you Brad for putting on & leading a fantastic ride, one to suit both level 1's & 2's. The mix of the level 1 part was perfect  with it's little bits of challenges thrown in & from what I heard of the level 2 bits, the guys loved it as well. For me personally, it was great I could ride the whole day, a ride over 100 k's being a first for me, without having a meltdown  This ride should set the standards now for future level 1/2 rides. Well done  . Big thankyou to tailman Dennis who I know this time round, I didn't give the "tailmain grief"......Glad we went to the pub for dinner; food was real nice....See you on your next ride Brad.... Cheers..Marls & Fred  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2010, 08,10:37 AM » |
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SHE ASKED ME TO WISPER SOMETHING REALLY SEXY INTO HERE EAR AND I WISPERED " BRRRAAAAP "
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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2010, 10,33:05 AM » |
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A COUPLE OF SNAPS FROM SATURDAY ... the AMBO shot wasnt
from saturday so dont panic .. this poor bugger can to cart of one of our mates who broke his leg and wrote the abulance off in the process
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SHE ASKED ME TO WISPER SOMETHING REALLY SEXY INTO HERE EAR AND I WISPERED " BRRRAAAAP "
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2010, 11,34:51 AM » |
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Here's a few of my shots from the day...
Great photo of everyone watching (and ribbing) Fred about his 2nd puncture...
And Zeb I think you forgot to mention the "Save of the Day". Frankie might be hard of hearing but his eyes are as sharp as a hawk, noticing those loose sprocket bolts could have saved a long tow back to the cars... Great tip too Frankie.
DanJ
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Zeb Colic
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2010, 12,27:44 AM » |
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Dan you are correct Frankie may be deaf but he sure aint blind .... Bloody Huskies made an investemnt in some loctite yesterday wont happen again . The walk back to the cars may be been very tough but a new hub would have been a tragedy.
Great photos see ya on the next ride.
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2010, 06,11:40 AM » |
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It's all been said - but thanks Brad for anopther great day out - and look forward to next month. |
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Brad
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« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2010, 06,22:05 AM » |
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Folks thanks for the feedback its good to know what peoples views are of things. As this was the first time for this ride to fine tune, any feedback is very important.
Found around 4 area's to work on for the next ride. Cheers
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2010, 07,24:17 AM » |
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thanks Brad and all the others who helped organise this ride.It was my first time back on a bike for many years and i loved it.I thought the tracks were great challenging but not to difficult.Look forward to the next ride.
thanks
Paul
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« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2010, 09,31:55 AM » |
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Hi Brad, thank's for a great ride, must have come close to 140km with the pre ride and extra trip down to the Latrobe river, good combernation of level 1 & 2 riders with everyone willing to help out when needed,
BIG thanks to Fred for the 2 x puncture repair demo's,
Hope your thumb is OK
Cheers,
Gary.
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Brad
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« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2010, 09,38:03 AM » |
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XRAY on thumb tomorrow reckon its Ok, will see
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« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2010, 09,32:39 PM » |
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Yeah, great ride Brad. Only 20min late to the fund raiser, so all good. I did see Frankie drinking from one of the rivers on the ride !!! You OK Frankie ? Stuart. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2010, 09,08:04 AM » |
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Thanks Brad that was a great ride!
Ended up doing 145ks for the day after doing the pre ride and being one of the guilty ones doing the extra loop down to the river near the end, got paid back now though have got heaps of midgie bites on hands after taking the gloves off waiting down at the river now.
I really enjoyed the fast flowing sections with the single tracks thrown in. ( maybe next time we can throw in a river crossing half way thru to cool down:) ) Decky
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