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It's been a while between trail rides for me so I decided to get motivated (read new years resolution) and be a starter for AL's Fumina ride. 30 odd riders fronted for a level 1/2 tour of some of AL's less challenging repertoire of tracks, I was happy with my 11 litre/80km effort. Try Al's winter time clubman ride in this area if your game enough to ride the challenging tracks.
Despite the dust nuisance the whole group flowed along very well all day with no one requiring a helicopter ride out or hurting themselves, fortunately.
Shaz, Marls and Bob great riding ladies in the dusty conditions.
Everyone enjoyed themselves thanks to Al good planning and expert track knowledge. 
 
   
One of the many regroups, great to catch with old friends and new

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Lynton, Phil and Ken enjoying the day

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Well with a ride list that peaked at 47.
Then fell to 36 expected on the day.
Then to the 30 that fronted up.
Thanks to all those that come, the day seem to flow very well for the size of the group and with a few of the intentional and un-intentional challenges the day brought. I will admit that the dust wasn't to much of a problem at my end of the group  ;D
Also it was great to be able to lead a ride for most of the day and have a great bunch of riders to stop and help out where needed, keeping the group flowing.
Well done to those who pushed themselves, with no short cuts or easy options been needed all day. And a ride with no injuries, no break downs, no punctures was unbelievable with that size group. I rolled back to the car with 108k on the speedo, which I reckon was close to the 110k I predicted.
Thanks to all and Zeb and Johnny for tailman duties all day!!!
Al

Ps. Thanks to Freddo and Tess for guarding the cars all day.   

Doesn't get mentioned much but people that go to the trouble to take photos and spend the extra time to post them up really are legends , as they say 1 picture is worth a thousand words.

For example have a look at Kens face , if you could add a caption what would it say ?

well Phil isnt this just dandy, taking time to smell the 2 strokes, we are still young enough to ride 1 u know. Ha ha ha Ken you are so bloody funny.
Thanks Phil

Great day Al, as always. Great that you organized it nice and cool and for the sun to come out just before we got back to the cars. Couple of loose canons in the group, but you'd expect that. Soooo different from riding in the wet.

I think Ken would be thinking "Where am I, what's my name and why are you taking my photo ?" 

Thanks for putting on another great ride Al – I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The weather was kind and things ran very smoothly considering the size of the group.

Also thanks to Nathan for leading us on the more challenging bits (they were a blast!), and to Zeb & Johnny for being our tailmen – hope the dust kicked up from the other 28 riders wasn’t too bad back there.

Great day Al. Its all been said, so heres a few pics:
Rider briefing-
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The drop off-
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OOP'S
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That looks steep-
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regards Tony

What a great day- that would have to be one of the best days I have ever had on the bike.
The weather was perfect...I think we thought it was going to warm up...and it did....after the ride...so well done Al for the weather conditions. ;D
My day was just full of laughs...the only real whoopsie I had has resulted in a huge bruise on the back of my thigh from when I dropped the bike and landed sitting up right on said fallen bike....hence one foot peg, straight into the thigh...OUCH  :o...Zeb found this very amusing as he sooked about his sore thumb...or as he would say...broken..the sook  :P...however Marls went out sympathy for me so we both had a lie down together...then Zeb just threw his arms up in the air...conceded defeat and lay down with us...Thank goodness Nick was there to regain some normalcy to the whole situation  :D.

I had fun "assisting" Peter Ross with a Log Jump....its ok mate...I've got your back!
Some of the erosion mounds and hills took me a little by surprise but fantastic for me to practice all I have learned...and I must say by the end of the day they weren't freaking me out as much...so that has to be a good thing. ;D

Every regroup was hilarious as usual as all you guys and gals are just great to be out there with...there is always going to be someone to poo stir or encourage and just make your day that bit better.
Nathan got to experience the wonder of the butterfly TTR 230...I think he appreciated this experience...cheers for your help Nath...I definitely appreciate it ;D

Just a shout out for Shaz....gee she rode well..im really happy for her as she has really come along and is enjoying her riding so much more. ;D ;D ;D

Oh and just a tip for everyone...stay away from black berry bushes...bloody things!!  :D Waving to Seano  :P

I did have a giggle as I came to an obstacle on the track and discovered having a lay down in the bushes was my li'l riding buddy Marls...see attached pics....what you doin down there Marls??

Thanks everyone for a really top day out....

Zeb and Johnny for all day tail duties...(and if I can just say im proud of me too as I barely saw Johnny all day...which means I was in amongst the pack a bit - so a bit happy with my riding) ;D

Nick for tail stint when Johnny tailed Nathans loops - your a very patient man ...unlike Zeb  :o ::) ;D...joking Zeb.  ;) in all seriousness though....if you get in strife then Zeb is certainly someone you want to have there with you...he will do anything to help...Thanks mate  ;D

Phil and Ted for being the gentlemen that you are  :)

Nathan for his help - even though it was just an excuse to ride my bike..yeah im onto it  ;D

To my gal team Marls and Shaz...love being out there with you 2 xxx

Darren and Tony for photos....I usually take a heap, but must say I just I didnt this time..

To Peter Ross and Seano....the rock crossing saviours  ;D

John T and folks for the help getting over that big tree  ;D

Freddo and Tess for car park duties...

oh and there was an injury for the day:

Bullant : 1
Freddo : nil.....

And last but certainly not least AL MASON......YAY YAY YAY.....Thank you so much for putting this ride on....I laughed all day, sooked once - justifiably (have a bruise to prove and yes will milk it for sympathy  ;D)
I enjoyed my riding and what I was able to accomplish for the day...I wanna go again!!!!!!!

So thanks for the fun..and to you guys who again ride past me and encouraging me with your Woo hoo...onya Bob...or your well done Bob cheers...Lefty and Tony H especially...you guys really do know how to boost the confidence...
And my best guy out there...Johnny D...as usual he is encouraging and supportive and will always boost my confidence ...and tell me to shut up when I talk too much  :o..

That's it from me...till next time...thanks everyone....luv Bob :)

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Thank you Al for putting on another top ride I must say it might of even been better then last years ride  :)
Thanks to Jonny and Zeb for the days tail man duty's and every one else for the top days company as that is what makes these rides so much fun poo stirring included. Ps thanks every one for the help over that big log  ;D
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Happy Birthday Al  ::)
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POO STIRRING  ;D
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Having a rest are we   ;)
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Cant wait to the next one :)

 Well What  can I say  Thanks Al and everyone who went.
 
  you all made one hell of a day for me

  Ted

Thanks to all for the words and photos  ;D
I will try and arrange another one sooner than 12 months apart this time.
Al

Ps. Also a sorry to who ever it was i gave the heart starter to when riding back to check on Marl's? My bad!!
Al

Thanks Al, as always you run a great day.
I might have to add a ttr to the stable!  :P
Good to see Freddo up and about!

Hope the bodies feeling OK today. A bit of a unexpected dismount-

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To those that didn't come Ha Ha sucked in
 :P :P
Great ride by the MASTER BLASTER of Fumina on his BIRTHDAY
thankyou Al I had fun fun fun
Thankyou Johnny D and Zeb erah for the tailduty excellent job lads ,luv ya work well done
To all those in the middle , good stuff , hope you all had as much fun as I did
The beer at the tool shed (to wash away the dust) with friend at the end of the day was priceless ,thanks guys
Waiting in anticipation for the next one  ::)
Ta Seano

Thanks Al again for a great Fumina ride. really enjoyed all those tracks & thanks to the sweeps as well.
Looking forward to your next one. Cheers, Greg.

And you will never stay in a cheap hotel you found on Wotif ever again will you lol  :D...loved the Toolshed afterwards...some good laughs :)

Your not wrong there Bob ,I had bad dreams sat night just thinking bout it :'(

G'day all,
Thanks to Al big time, for once again going out & putting on your awesome Summer Fumina Ride, which absolutely caters for all us, let's say, riders that are:
Less Experienced
Recovering from Injury
Can't be fagged pushing the limits too much
Not so fit
Haven't been on the bike for awhile
The Lady Riders
The Bloke Riders
The Newby's to the sport
The haven't ridden for a long time Newby's
The one's who just love your work & just want to be there  :D
You rock Al & everyone that was there on the day rock too  :)
Massive thanks to my rocks for this ride, wingmen Johhny & Zeb & wing woman Bob....what can I say...you were there  :-*
Nick.....you're the best....your help was really appreciated BIG time, while my regular wingman is out of action  ;)
& lastly, co gal rider Shaz...you're a legend in the making...well done big time!!!
Cheers,
Marls
Until the next ride....can hardly wait  8)

Thanks to the King ride leader.
Great ride thanks Al well done and heaps of thanks to Johnny D and Zebby for tailman duties.
And thanks to great bunch of girls and blokes
Had an absolute blast cant wait for the next one. :o :o

Cheers

Thanks again Al and All, a nice day out smelling the bush, eating the dust and catching up with friends.

Thanks for a great day on Saturday AL .  It was my first fumina ride and I had a ball . Looking forward to the next one  . Thanks to Johnny & zeb for your encouragement & support . Cheers . ;D

Had a great ride, thanks Al for putting the Ride on.

Worked out why I was low on Fuel  " Float Level "
When I got home and unloaded the Trailer, I noticed a Puddle of Premix on the Trailer Floor " That will do it"