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