Geelong 1st Sunday Ride May
Geelong 1st Sunday Ride 6 May 2018
Beautiful autumnal weather greeted 16 riders for this months ride. Simon Turner flying the flag for the Ballarat crew and Graeme Wilson from Melbourne. After the meet and greet and formalities were out of the way we headed off for our pre-determined destination of Bacchus Marsh via Anakie. After heading up the ring road for a bit it was off at the Ballarat exit onto Ballan Rd. No Doug Aldham at Anakie but we were joined by Mark Mensch and Simon Turner.
A steady jaunt through Staungton Vale and Parwon had us at Bacchus Marsh. We parked up behind Flannagans hotel and found a bakery nearby. After pies, coffee and cakes plus motorcycle chatter 45 minutes flew by. We re- mounted and headed west on the freeway taking the Ballan exit onto Anakie Rd and headed for home. After being caught behind a slow car with no way of overtaking the group vanished into the distance. When safely around the car it was not long before I caught up !!! After a brief stop at Anakie to say farewell riders dispersed home for an early day. 250 Ks for me Thanks to Steve for lead rider and Ron Study for T.E.C. duties. A great day with great people.
Andy Symons
Riders
Brian Wilson BMW R 90/6 1974
Noel Wills Mottoguzzi 1983
Stan Rogers BMW R 80 1985
Troy Conlon Yamaha FZ 1 2010
Steve Miller Triumph 650 1971
Mal Loone (Guest) BMW 1962
Rod Dutton Kawasaki Z650 1979
Ron Study Triumph 2009
Nick Oakley BMW K100 RS 1988
Bill Stewart Triumph T/Bird 2002
Andy Symons Kawasaki Z900 1976
Graeme Wilson BMW K 750 1985
Bernie Hollander (Guest) BMW K 75 1995
Mark Mensch BMW R100 1983
Simon Turner Yamaha XV 750 1983
Steve Kirtley Yamaha XJ 650 1983