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The weather started out well and this attracted a large turnout at the Newtown Hotel. Welcome to new rider Lachlan (Suzuki SV 650) and welcome back to; Graham (Kawasaki ZX12), Paul (BMW F800GS), Thierry (BMW K1200GT), Peter and Kevin (BMW R1200 Adventure), Sebastian (BMW F800ST), Mark (BMW K1300S), Tony (Triumph Speed Triple) and Emilio (Ducati 1000GT). I was keeping BMW numbers up on my R1200GS. While I like to confuse everyone by turning up in different leathers each month, Johannes decided he can do one better by turning up on a different bike each month, arriving on a BMW R100R he had picked up in Melbourne only a few days before. Noel (Honda Blackbird) was early (for Noel) arriving at 905, however, Richard (Suzuki GSXR750) was officially late - sorry, if you arrive after Noel you're officially late.

We headed to Loftus Oval where we met up with Geoff (BMW F800GS), Peter (Suzuki GSXR600) and Craig (Suzuki B-King).

After a short break we headed for the Royal National Park, unfortunately a large% of the Sutherland Shire had the same idea and traffic queues were the order of the day, fortunately most of the car drivers headed to Bundeena, giving us a clear run to Bald Hill, where we met Johan (Honda VFR 800). There was quite a crowd at Bald Hill with much scenery to examine and a few winged lemmings jumping off. We left the fine weather somewhere in the National Park and it was looking decidedly grey.

It was time to head for brunch and we set off for Austinmer via Helensburg and the Old Prices Highway where we encountered some thick fog, which slowed the journey down a bit. Noel turned back to Sydney. We headed to our old favourite the Fireworks Cafe while they were still serving breakfast (as lunch didn't start until midday, it was 1130am) which did not prove universally popoular. We managed to reach a compromise with one group ordering breakfast and being served first. With final breakfast orders taken the second group ordered lunch. We were still finished in significantly less time than lunch in Oberon in May and even managed to collect sufficient money at the end to ensure we will be welocme back next time.

The weather was decidedly grey, so we gave up on the idea of a swim and headed back, with the sun returning as we got closer to Sydney.

Coming attractions

Sunday 21 February - ride to Mt White and Fair Day - volunteers needed for our fair day stall

Saturday 27 February - Boys on Bikes in the Mardi Gras Parade, click on the image to the left to register.

Friday 2 to Monday 5 April - Easter at Narooma. please let me know if you're coming, I need $50 per person deposit to secure your booking.

James

BMW R1200GS