December 2005                              MSTCV Itinerary

 

Sunday 4th       Yarram                                                                                                  Ben Warden leading

                        10 am Berwick

First stop Korumburra after 115 km via Drouin and the Warragul Rd. Then we’ll head south to Tarwin Lower and across to Fish Creek and Foster before cutting across the Highway checking out the Toora wind farm and maybe Agnes Falls before lunching at Yarram. From Yarram we’ll head north to Gormondale and Traralgon meandering amongst the surreal power stations. Plenty of options for return route depending on participants and time. Expect around 500 km for the day. This ride is not for the inexperienced rider and will not suit a first time rider. Tyre wear will be accelerated.

 

Sat. 10th          Free Club Xmas BBQ lunch, Fairfield Park, Melways reference 30 J12

                        12 noon – 4 pm

As per recent years, the free BBQ will be held at its usual spot on Heidelberg Road, opposite the children’s playground. Parking is sometimes an issue, particularly if the weather is kind. The street is the best and closest, otherwise there is a car park at the west end of the park, or in the side street at the east end. Bring chairs, an esky of ice if so inclined, and your own beverages. Only cordial will be supplied. The usuall array of gourmet hamburgers and sausages, Dave Ward supplied bread, and fruit salad will be served. We often find ourselves rowing a gentleman’s skiff down at the boat house after the event.

 

Sunday 11th     Lake Eppalock                                                                                             leader required

                        10 am Whittlesea

The printers cunningly amalgamated this ride and the next into the one ride causing us all sorts of grief. The bottom line is that this page is correct, the web page is correct and the itinerary card is wrong. So don’t go to Berwick!  A suggested route is across to Pyalong and Lancefield for morning tea. Then up the Burke and Wills Road to Redesdale, left to Eppalock Dam wall and Knowsley, then back to Heathcote for lunch via the twisty road down to Mia Mia. Home via Tooborac, Emu Flat, and Pyalong breaking up in Kinglake West.  A mixture of great roads and lesser bumpy ones. Expect around 320 km for the day.

 

Sunday 18th    Korumburra                                                                                         Paul Grosser  leading

                        10 am Berwick

Loch first stop via Drouin South and Poowong. Then we’ll continue south to Archies Creek, around to Woolamai and Kilcunda then up to Kongwak and Korumburra for lunch. After lunch we’ll head north to Warragul and on to Noojee and Powelltown via a few minor roads. Each hop will be about 100 km in length, so expect around 350 km for the day. Lots of twisty roads, good tyres essential. Ride suits experienced riders only as road surfaces often leave a lot to be desired and signage is optional.

 

Mon. 26th        Christmas Camp, Porepunkah – see elsewhere for details

- Tues 3rd Jan.

 

January

 

Sunday 1st       Eildon                                                                                                    Nigel Hellyer leading

                        10 am Yarra Glen

Across to Healesville, up Chum Creek Road, down Myers Creek Road, over the Black Spur and on to Marysville for morning tea should see the tyres well and truly scrubbed in.  Next stop Eildon via Thornton and the Torbreck River road. After lunch we’ll cruise along Skyline Road with spectacular views of Lake Eildon to Alexandra, across to Molesworth and Yea, then down to Kinglake for final farewells. Expect around 280 km for the day. Tyre wear very heavy on Torbreck River road so be warned.

 

Thurs.  5th       Social Sip, 7 pm Mark’s Place

Corner Grattan and Swanston Sts, Carlton, Melways 2B E8

Cheap food and drink ($10 for a pizza and softdrink), lots of good company and lots of distractions, whether on the big screens, juke box or sporting memorabilia adorning the walls. Take your time and check out the pictures.  Collect your magazine and catch up on the gossip. All over by 9.30 pm.