A good crew were all fuelled up (even though the BP was having problems with its pumps
again!) and ready to go for 9.15 am stands up. This included 4 ladies, which raised the
standard – well done, girls.
The fog lifted at Poowong.
With the fog higher than our shoulders we finally managed a group shot at the lookout overlooking the hills. We then jumped onto some back twisty roads through Bena and Kongwak before arriving at Kellys Bakery in Korumburra for a coffee and some delights. Val’s brother, Bill, joined the ride here, bringing the total to 12 bikes and 14 people.
A fuel top-up for some before heading north through Strzelecki to hook up onto the Grand Ridge Road for more adventure. The road was a little damp in places, but we all navigated it safely, including the small patch of gravel where I’m led to believe Andy powered the Harley through with ease.
Then into Mirboo North, hopefully all avoiding the speed cameras, before arriving at the Travellers Rest Hotel in Thorpdale around 1 pm. It was quite busy and cosy with a fire going and a nice lunch was had by all, some ordering half meals and some full meals.
Kimberley wasn’t getting any power and, after a test ride by Muzz, the problem was detected as a slipping heated grip on the throttle, so they left the ride for a shorter way home.
I was going to do a couple more back roads but time was marching on, so the rest of us headed back to Mirboo North via Driffield, where we skilfully dodged the black cloud overhead before a fuel stop at Leongatha.
Then back through Korumburra via the Ruby back road, turning off the highway at Loch
to Nyora and finally back to Tooradin where the ride ended and some (including yours truly) enjoyed a well-earned ice cream around 4.30 pm.
All up 325km.
Thanks to all for coming along. I hope you all enjoyed the day, and thanks and well done to our
TEC, Val.
Cheers, Ross