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Title: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: johnny d on September 01, 2013, 09,30:13 AM
Great day on the bike,, typical Stradbroke terrain,, seemed to test a few,, As ride leader didn't get to see too much so will let the others tell it their way,,  big thanks to all who came and experienced this wonderfull place,, Special thanks to Gary  for morning tail and special thanks to Darren for afternoon tail, also a huge thanks to Bob, Shaz , Cooper and Hunter for back up vehicle ... Bob has pics to post later.

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Yarra_Valley on September 01, 2013, 10,58:16 AM
I was a Straddy Virgin until yesterday !! Wow - double wow.  This place is amazing.  Terrain that I had never experienced before, the sand (oh the sand) the whoops ( yeah ! ) and those endlessssssssssssssssss narrow tracks oh lordy !!
 I seriously feel this ride gave me every emotion there is to have ( minus anger because I was never angry). I could type a 3000 word essay on yesterdays adventures, but "ain't no body got time for dat"!
 Will add bits as the days go on ( I'm still in recovery mode)

Thanx to the gorgeous birthday boy Johnny for leading a fast - no time wasting ride, loved it.

Sandra n Shaz, Coop n Hunter for support Luxy = awesome.  Those 2 boys are so nice - love their spunk attitude, very friendly.

My best babe Rob for the company, driving us there and home in safety.  Loves ya xx

Tim for helping pull my bike out of the hole of death on that optional hill that I was determined to get up and not take the chicken route.  ( I have more stories on Tim later .. )

The tail men  :-*

My wonderful KLX 450 for being a reliable and trusty steed, my bike was not used to this stuff !

 I am seriously thankful I pump weights at the gym several hours every week ... it's been my saving grace.  You must be fit to ride this stuff. 

 I have lot's more to add - but to tired to add it now. 

 ZZZZzzzzzzz   ( see, I already need more sleep )

Cheers and great to meet some new AMTRA guys.  ( when are more chicks gonna start stepping up and start riding these rides - you are missing out !!! )


Yazza  ( Emma )

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Rudi on September 01, 2013, 12,30:13 PM
Hi Johnny

Thanks Johnny I had an awesome day.
The weather was great and the trails were in a pristine condition no dust and as grippy as.Topped off by A Great bunch of AMTRA people.
It just doesn't get any better.
I realize now that I wasn't as bike fit-fit-fit- as I should have been. Shocked Shocked Shocked
Hey Johnny I hope that you had a nice birthday.

Thanks to Gary doing tailman and dealing with an exhausted old man. Cheers Mate

Thanks to Shaz,Bob,Coops and Hunter for doing the fuel and lunch drop off.

And hey Bob you make awesome tea cheers.

Thanks for a great day.

Cheers

Rudi

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: DarrenD on September 01, 2013, 11,11:01 PM
WOW!!!

What a great ride.  Worth every minute of the 2 hour 45 minute drive.  I also should have taken more notice of the "Bike Fit" part in the post Johnny put up.  Bit sad when we are half way to lunch and I was thinking it was lunch.

Thanks Johnny.  For those who have never been make sure you give it a go at some stage.  Johnny puts on a great ride down there with the exception of a couple of skinny tracks that go faaaaaar toooooo  loooong.  Thanks to Bob and Shaz and the boys for their support during the day and the coffee and biscuits that were great.

I was a bit worried when Johnny said the afternoon section was more flowing and then when Al said they same thing i was very worried.  As it turned out they were not lying and it ws a great two hours back to the cars.  (Pretty sure everyone was glad to see them)

Thanks again

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: simonj on September 02, 2013, 12,02:37 AM
I can't think of a ride with less open road riding than Johnny's Stradbroke ride. I don't think there was more than about 500 metres of road riding. Some of the trail sections went on for so long it was ridiculous - and talk about a workout, no need to go to the gym for a few days after that. Just as well it's a long way from Melbourne or everyone would riding there. So thanks again Johnny and Bob, and everyone else that helped with carrying fuel and putting on coffee and biscuits at the lunch break and for putting on a great day...
Highlights for me include stalling in front of Emma a few times causing her to crack up laughing, then when I took the wrong line she block passes me and someone else as well! Thanks Emma shouldn't you be at home baking a cake or something!?!  Had a great dual with Seano too (get you back next time Seano...), and had little success trying to keep up with Johnny and Tim, but the little 200 ktm sure got a workout trying...
Also, apologies for leaving early Johnny, bad form I know, plus I regretted missing the afternoon sections, but the distance is a bit of a problem as I'd committed myself to dinner in Melbourne... that's what you get for trying to do too much in one day!   But a what great day! Thanks Bob for guiding us back to the cars, without that I'd still be out there getting eaten alive by the mossies!! Thanks again I really appreciated the day, Cheers, Simon J.

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Gary Clarke on September 02, 2013, 02,51:37 AM
Hi Johnny, thanks for a great ride, big thanks to Bob, Shaz and Cooper for letting Hunter tag along in the 4 x 4 he had a ball, brilliant place to ride and yes you have to read the fine print about being "bike fit" as the whoops tend to wear you out ! , had an off and almost destroyed a radiator but the rad guard saved the day, will be back for the next one, cheers Gary.

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Btoan on September 02, 2013, 04,14:06 AM
Quote from: Gary Clarke on September 02, 2013, 02,51:37 AM
Hi Johnny, thanks for a great ride, big thanks to Bob, Shaz and Cooper for letting Hunter tag along in the 4 x 4 he had a ball, brilliant place to ride and yes you have to read the fine print about being "bike fit" as the whoops tend to wear you out ! , had an off and almost destroyed a radiator but the rad guard saved the day, will be back for the next one, cheers Gary.

Looks a bit bent, just like the rider... ;D

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Btoan on September 02, 2013, 04,18:08 AM
Quote from: johnny d on September 01, 2013, 09,30:13 AM
Great day on the bike,, typical Stradbroke terrain,, seemed to test a few,, As ride leader didn't get to see too much so will let the others tell it their way,,  big thanks to all who came and experienced this wonderfull place,, Special thanks to Gary  for morning tail and special thanks to Darren for afternoon tail, also a huge thanks to Bob, Shaz , Cooper and Hunter for back up vehicle ... Bob has pics to post later.

I was home sitting on the emergency bench waiting for my call up but never got a call..... :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: nathanstott on September 02, 2013, 05,40:34 AM
Quote from: Gary Clarke on September 02, 2013, 02,51:37 AM
Hi Johnny, thanks for a great ride, big thanks to Bob, Shaz and Cooper for letting Hunter tag along in the 4 x 4 he had a ball, brilliant place to ride and yes you have to read the fine print about being "bike fit" as the whoops tend to wear you out ! , had an off and almost destroyed a radiator but the rad guard saved the day, will be back for the next one, cheers Gary.
Hey Gaz, i cant quite make out the damage to the radiators, any chance of a bigger picture?  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Gary Clarke on September 02, 2013, 06,24:27 AM
Haven't figured out how to downsize pics yet, bit high teck for me.

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Alwr on September 02, 2013, 11,05:05 AM
TOTALLY BRILLANT RIDE!!!!!!!!!

From start to finish. There was a couple of whoops in the morning and a few tight trials as well. The look on some of the punters faces when they thought we had made lunch rather than smoko, was quite amusing ;D ;D ;D
Totally perfect trail selection for the entire day, with possibly some room for a few more tight trials  :P
This is a very rewarding place to ride if your bike fitness is good, but a hell of a workout if its not. (so I'm told, and by the mass exedus at lunch I guess?) The blast home really had the after burners on and was a absolute hoot!

Thanks for the day mate, and to Bob, Shaz, Coop and Hunter for making it all possible. And batting up for a few more trails on the Sunday was a great way to spend Fathers Day as well.
Put me down for the next one Johnnyh, next weekend is good for me  8)
Al

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: seano on September 03, 2013, 06,14:44 AM
Oh My Goodness :o
when johnny said "must be bike fit" he weren't jokin ;)
The message for the day was don't go to hard at the start and wear yourself out,but with the weather and the tracks being as good as they were this was a little hard to accomplish.
I just went sick all day ,here a whoop there a whoop everywhere a whoop whoop and yes I did pay dearly but it was worth every moment
I,m only just starting to walk normal again today
A very big thankyou to johnny ,you have impecable taste in track choices as they were mighty fine
To Sandrabob the support and hot beverages for the day was an absolute treasure
To Shaz ,Coop and Hunter for your support as well
To Garry and Darren for your fine tail dutys
To the rest of the crew for the funny bits and the racin and the helpin
I had an absolute pi55er of a day  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: sandra(bob) on September 03, 2013, 08,38:38 AM
Stand by for photos- will have them up by the end of  the week  ;D

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Yarra_Valley on September 03, 2013, 08,40:15 AM
Quote from: sandra(bob) on September 03, 2013, 08,38:38 AM
Stand by for photos- will have them up by the end if the week  ;D

* starts chanting *

" We want them now !, We want them NOW ! "  ( repeat chant until pics are up  :-* )


Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Serge C on September 03, 2013, 08,55:57 AM

Sounds like this ride was a hoot!

Gotta try and make the next one.

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: rob450 on September 03, 2013, 10,09:57 AM
Yes er re bob, this was an awesome ride, never had the seat slap me in the arse so much , while going over the whoops, made me smile and cry at the same time. I`ll be back again on my 2 banger, wearing a gee banger, under my riding gear of course, Look forward to the next Stradbroke, and thank you to the lead rider, tailman and support crew, awesome job

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Timmers on September 03, 2013, 10,58:30 AM
YEP! its all true, its a brilliant ride! with the most amazing tracks.
Going back for more when ever I get the chance. ;D
Cheers Johnny Sandra and Shaz you guys are fantastic!

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: David Smith on September 03, 2013, 12,40:32 PM
I think every ones allready said it all.

Fantastic ride I'm in for the next one.

Thanks to everyone that helped.

Dave

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Rodney on September 04, 2013, 09,35:29 AM
Bloody grouse ride and bloody grouse cramps even though i drank 9 litres of fluid between 8.30am & 5.30pm.Thanks to grouse riders,grouse back up and the only Jap bike to finish grouse me. ;D

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: Ken R on September 05, 2013, 03,55:13 AM
"Gruose Me" is that a new position Rodney? ;D ;)

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: sandra(bob) on September 08, 2013, 02,18:53 AM
Some photos at last...sorry folks, between lack of time and misbehaving computer - its been a task...but I got there....still a few more to come....enjoy...

Johnny giving his instructions..

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Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: sandra(bob) on September 08, 2013, 02,30:46 AM
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A couple of members of the support crew..
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And 2 more of your support crew...
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more coming......stand by ..... :)

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: sandra(bob) on September 08, 2013, 03,27:58 AM
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And that's it from your support crew....we had fun :):):)

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Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: sandra(bob) on September 09, 2013, 09,30:06 AM
Seano has had a sook...reckons there isn't enough photos of him...well here we go.....

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HAPPY NOW.....???- EMU HEAD  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Stradbroke 31/08/13
Post by: seano on September 09, 2013, 07,43:00 PM
Quote from: sandra(bob) on September 09, 2013, 09,30:06 AM
Seano has had a sook...reckons there isn't enough photos of him...well here we go.....

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HAPPY NOW.....???- EMU HEAD  ;D ;D ;D
much better
now ya learnin


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