The ride this morning to Anglesea was another successful adventure for the group of 15 riders, led by the experienced and capable Mal. At the tail end of the pack was Wayne Berry, a seasoned rider known for his steady presence.

Adding to the adventure today was Wayne’s cousin, Daryl, who had travelled all the way from Horsham to join the ride. Daryl was no stranger to the world of motorcycling, having previously lent his hand at the Thumper Nats meetings held at Barrabool in years gone by.

The group arriving safely at Anglesea General Store in time for a great coffee and treats.

Thanks to everyone who joined the ride today, especially Mal, Wayne & Daryl.

Perfect conditions for today’s leisurely Red plate ride down along the Bellarine to Ocean Grove for Coffee and Treats, with an amazing turn out of 27 Members which was discussed as being a club record for a red plate Monday ride.

Before departing the Barwon Valley meeting point the “Pig’s Ear Award” was handed over to Mike for last week’s breakdown while exiting the meeting points carpark with His Ariel, which was described as a possible rookie mistake by Mike one of our most senior & experienced riders on the day – Breakdown cause – Loose Battery Terminals. Mike will be on the lookout for the next recipient of the “Pig’s Ear Award”, which by the end of the ride people were wondering if it was going to be a fellow Ariel rider…..

After battling through the Belmont traffic and heading out along Fellmongers & Townsend Rd before getting up to Highway speed on the Portarlington Rd, then turning right at the rail trail and riding across Curlewis Rd before turning left onto the Bellarine Hwy, then the group took a left onto Swan Bay Rd at the Flying Brick Cider Co. 

After some smooth sailing along Swan Bay Rd the group discovered Mal (the Lead Rider) pulled over onto the road’s shoulder with His Ariel requiring some roadside maintenance, unlucky for Mal Guy was quickly on scene to capture a photographic record of Mal’s skills at hot swapping out a failing spark plug.

The group continued on Point Lonsdale on the Queenscliff Rd then into Ocean Grove before arriving at Barwon Heads, Mal arriving soon after the group’s arrival with the Ariel back in good operating order.

The group split up into two, so too lighten the load on the local coffee shops, some going to Barwon Eb & Flow while others ventured down the footpath to the Barwon Heads Greengrocer.

Once fully caffeinated the group headed back into town via 13th Beach.

An excellent way to spend a Monday morning, great riding, with a great group of like minded people. Thanks to everyone involved. Cheers.