Author: Sporting Motorcycle Club

2023 Sporty TT / End of year Ride report. 10-12-23

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What a fantastic day we had today, a huge group of riders turned out, including two lovely classic cars.

The weather held out and the riding conditions were spot on.

Like Lenny noted today, with the vast array of bikes and cars that come out of the wood work & turn up to club events, we never see two of the same machines.

With only one breakdown, Pat’s 1950 Sunbeam S8 did a clutch cable coming into Ocean Grove, but struggled on into the Barwon Heads coffee stop through a couple of sets of traffic lights without the use of a clutch.🥵

Pat and the Sunbeam enjoyed a leisurely trip back into town compliments of Ross Bell & his SS Ute & Trailer, thanks Ross.

Lenny handed on the Pigs Ear award to Pat, being the only breakdown for the day plus being the lead rider at the same time!

After the Barwon Heads Coffee stop, The group continued back to the new clubrooms and enjoyed a marvellous spread put on by Bott, thanks Bott.

Thanks to everyone who came along today, and thanks to all those who helped organise the ride, Also it was great to see Mal as the group departed the clubrooms, get well soon Mal.

Cheers.

SPORTING TT / End of Year Breakup Ride – This Sunday ! – 10/12/2023

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The ride will be run in conjunction with the SMCC end of year breakup both starting and finishing at our club rooms in Bellarine St, meeting around 9.00am with a departure time of 9.30.

We ask members to come along on the oldest or smallest capacity bikes they have access to for a fun ride around the Bellarine Peninsula, stopping at Barwon Heads for a coffee before heading back to the clubrooms for a Special Bott BBQ lunch and refreshments.

The ride his open to all club members and friends on bikes or cars, old or new, so even if you don’t have an old or small bike you are very welcome to come along on what you have, but it will be a fairly slow ride with the little bikes leading the way.

Hope to see you there.

SMCC Club Ride Sunday 26/11/23

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On Sunday, a small group of four riders set out on a pleasant ride to the Old Workshop at Anakie.

They rode through Ceres, Batesford, and Sutherlands Creek, before reaching the Bacchus Marsh Road and returning back to Anakie via Granite Road.

The total distance of the ride was around 100km, and the riders enjoyed the quiet roads and beautiful scenery until they arrived back into Geelong.

2nd Meeting of the Month – Tuesday 28-11-23

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at the new Clubrooms – 313 Bellarine St South Geelong

Google Maps location:- https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQmRDbKDbKBLJQZx8

Come along for all your membership and permit renewals, plus catch up with mates and talk bikes. While enjoying a refreshing beverage. 👍

Also to be in the running for the lucky member door prize, you need to be present to collect the prize if your membership number is drawn at random. Hope to see you there. kicks of at 7:30pm

Allan Walker.

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The Club received the very sad news this morning that our Dear friend, and dedicated SMCC member, Allan Walker has passed away after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Allan was a beloved member of the Sporting Motorcycle Club and a true friend to all who knew him. 

Allan was always the first to lend a helping hand, whether it helping with a breakdown or offering a listening ear & advice or to help organise club events.

Allan was a passionate rider & motorcycle enthusiast and loved nothing more than hitting the open road with his friends rain, hail or shine.

Allan will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was a true friend, a great person to be around, and a joy to know. We will always cherish the times & rides we were lucky enough to have had with Allan and memories we have of him.

Ride on Allan.

SPORTING TT / End of Year Breakup Ride – 10/12/2023

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The proposed Sporting T. T. (Tiddler Tour ) has been postponed until the 10/12/2023 due to the clash with the Geelong Revival. It will now be run in conjunction with the SMCC end of year breakup on 10/12/2023 both starting and finishing at our club rooms in Bellarine St, meeting around 9.00am with a departure time of 9.30.

We ask members to come along on the oldest or smallest capacity bikes they have access to for a fun ride around the Bellarine Peninsula, stopping at Barwon Heads for a coffee before heading back to the clubrooms for a BBQ lunch and refreshments.

The ride his open to all club members and friends on bikes or cars, old or new, so even if you don’t have an old or small bike you are very welcome to come along on what you have, but it will be a fairly slow ride with the little bikes leading the way. Hope to see you there.

PS. We will also be having a morning ride on 26/11/23 (Revival Weekend) to The Old Workshop at Anakie for a coffee if anyone is interested in a morning ride before going to the Revival. Also starting at the clubrooms in Bellarine St around 9.00am. Regards Mal

Red plate Monday ride report 20/11/23.

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14 riders met up this morning for a Red Plate ride to the Pier St cafe / restaurant in Portarlington. The weather was perfect for a ride, with clear skies and warm temperatures.

The riders enjoyed a scenic ride down through the Bellarine Peninsula, and they arrived at the cafe in good spirits. The riders enjoyed the coffee and treats then had some time for relaxing and chatting before heading back home.

Brian O’Connor set a new fashion statement by tucking one trouser leg in and the other out. This new look was met with mixed reactions from the other riders, but it certainly got people talking!