18 Motorcycle riders joined our Monday ride led by Guy Perdrisat to the Lethbridge General Store via Ceres, Pollocksford, Bannockburn, Sutherland Creek, Maud then into Lethbridge .

A very pleasant and relaxing ride in perfect weather, nice to see a few newer faces among the regulars enjoying the company and a chat.

It was a perfect day for riding with 24 bikes joining in. I think we almost broke our Red Plate Monday attendance record, Nice work everyone !

The weather was clear and sunny, and the roads were dry. We decided to spread out a bit without corner marshalling and told everyone to go whichever way they choose, but to meet in Birregurra in about an hour for a coffee and chat at the Birregurra General Store

Most chose to go Via Ceres, Gnarwarre to Cape Otway Rd and then onto the designated stop in the Main Street of Birregurra.

All arrived safe and a great chat was had before splitting up and making our own way back home, A round trip of about 150 km for most.

It was a great day out and all attendees enjoyed ourselves, Hope to see you an next weeks Monday Red Plate Ride.

What a great ride it was today, another very successful club event, thank you to everyone who help organise the event, and thank you to everyone who joined in the ride.

Over 50 people joining in today, with an amazing mix of machines, from classic enduro all the way through to ultra modern super bikes, plus two fantastic classic cars.

It was the perfect introduction to the new clubrooms with the new car park area providing ample space for members to congregate while completing the signing in process.

Winners are grinners as you can see, with Mal taking home a handful of folding cash for collecting the strongest poker hand along the 80+ km journey.

80% of the pool collected today being donated to the club, which I’m sure will help with some of the cost of relocating to the new clubrooms.

Another winner was Lenny, who won the very prestigious “Pig’s Ear” award for His sparkling new KTM690 which would feel at home under Toby Price on the Dakar Rally, but today never left the bitumen for fear of it getting Dusty !.

Thanks again to everyone for making it such a successful event. If you have any photos or videos from today to share, please feel welcome to do so here.

Cheers,

With an excellent turn out from Members, The lucky door prize was drawn at random, and Dave Stewart’s number was drawn! , but unfortunately Dave wasn’t present at the meeting to collect so the lucky door prize will jackpot to the next meeting, make sure you attend the meetings so if your number is drawn you can collect your winnings!

Member Marty brought along his 1995 Yamaha YZF600, which he acquired in Feb this year and used his extensive hands on skills to completely strip the bike down to nuts and bolts, cleaning, fixing & replacing whatever he found to be sub standard or non original. Marty also provided a slideshow to accompany his presentation which showed the projects steps, including hand polishing the frame and swing arm with watchmakers metal polish, that is dedication to the job !

Thanks Marty for bringing your bike along, a very impressive bike and an example of your skills..If any members are interested in showing their machine at the next show n tell (28/11), please put your hand up.

7:30pm at New Clubrooms at 313 Bellarine St – South Geelong.
Spread the word !

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1TRrxUCPFmGX5ePVA

The AGM will be the 1st official meeting held at the new club rooms, The perfect way to celebrate the move to our new home.

All members are invited along to the SMCC Annual General Meeting on 14/11/23 for the election of office bearers and officials.

All positions will be declared vacant on the night & elections will be held to fill committee positions.

So if anyone is thinking of helping the club out please put your hand up.

Remember this is a member based club, run by members for our members.

Hope to see a good member turnout on the night and to fill all positions.

To help celebrate another successful year of the SMCC (entering our 92 year – Amazing!), our resident Chef “Bott” will be firing up the BBQ, which is always guaranteed to be a delight.

This mornings ride to Deans Marsh was a success, despite the cooler weather and a bit of drizzle. 16 riders turned out, including a good mix of sports bikes, trail bikes, classics, and cruisers.

The route took the riders up through the scenic Barrabool Hills, across to the Princes Hwy then to Buckley Road, Cape Otway Road, Winchelsea to Lorne Road, with the final stop at the Deans Marsh General Store for a nice hot coffee.

The ride was a long and wet one. The Die Hard riders set off up through Ceres with grey skies overhead. They rode through Merrawarp Road, Inverleigh, Teesdale, and Meredith Shelford Road.

However, they were soon hit by a detour and had to go back to Lower Plains Road and up Midland Highway to Meredith.

The rain poured down on them during the entire ride, but they persevered and eventually made it to their destination the Meredith General Store were they had time to partially dry out and warm up.

Hats off to the group for braving the conditions and completing the ride, nice work !

The Club will be holding its Annual Poker ride on Sunday the 29th of October, All Welcome, Club Members, Family & Friends, Bikes, Cars.

Come along and enjoy a leisurely ride with mates out through the Golden Plains, while raising money for the club and possibly taking home a bit for yourself, so spread the word.

Meet at the New Clubrooms 9:00am (29/10/23) (313 Bellerine St – South Geelong) behind the rowing sheds on the Barwon River, opposite Landy Field, a great opportunity to checkout the progress on the recently renovated and centrally located new clubrooms.

$10 to enter at the New Clubrooms, Register your Name and emergency contact details on the day

New Clubrooms – Google Maps Location – https://maps.app.goo.gl/QAy2nBaDrM1UqP1b9

Map of the ride on Google Maps:- https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1W2JQEV7ZSyifYCP9wpat2-QDBeJCwA4&usp=sharing

Below is a Relive video of the route, details:-
Approx 80km from the Clubrooms to the Anakie General Store (collecting cards at various stops along the route , then 30km back into Geelong.

1st Card – At New Clubrooms
2nd Card – Hamilton Hwy Truck Stop (Bannockburn Turn off)
3rd Card – Top of Maude Hill. Perdrisat Rd.
4th Card – Steiglitz Rd to Anakie turn off.
5th Final Card Card – Anakie General Store – Strongest hand wins 20% of the kitty, (remainder to the club fundraiser).

Food and refreshments will be available at the Anakie General Store.

Hi Current & Prospective club members, a reminder that our next General meeting is Tuesday 10/10/23 at the Newtown Clubrooms at 07:30pm.

Being the 1st meeting of the month our resident gourmet Chef (Bott – Artists impression below) is preparing a special treat, his version of an old classic, tuna casserole, but I’m told Bott’s version has a bit of a twist to it, by adding beans, eggs, corn chips, sounds delicious.

So come along for a good hearty feed, chat with mates and get your membership and club permits processed.

Also the lucky door prize was not claimed at the last meeting, so has jackpotted, you have to be present to collect if your number / name is drawn at random.

Hope to see you there.

11 Riders, perfect riding conditions this morning to test out the upcoming Club Poker ride event.

Departed at 9:30am from the normal meeting point, out through Ceres, Barrabool Hills, Gnarraware, Stonehaven, Murgheboluc, Bannockburn, Russells Bridge, Sheoaks, Steiglitz, ending up at the Anakie General Store for Coffee, treats & a chat.

Guy captured the ride as a “Relive clip” and the video clip is included here, this will give you a good idea of the upcoming Club Poker Ride.