The
MSTCV Home Page at www.mstcv.net.au took 638 hits during August (up 200 or so
from last month, probablt due to the 50th
celebration) and has taken 31,319 since April 1996. I have added a lazy 80 or so "best
of" 2006 up on the Members section of the web
page. There are some ripper photos and they are in full resolution (well:
small, medium, large - just click on the photo to increase the
resolution). Don't bother with dial-up.
If you were at the 50th MCG shindig, your mug has been captured.
These photos are a mixture of the ones taken by Tom Reynolds, the professional
photographer on the day, and Ben Warden. There are also photos of
the Flowerdale Pub ride,
Secondly, the next few months (Oct, Nov, Dec) of the
itinerary are up. Check out your ride details (if you are leading) and
confirm they are correct. January to go up soon.
Seen at
the Social Sip at Mark’s Place on Thursday 3rd August: Martin Thompson and Donna Gibbs, Ian
Payne, Ben and Julie Warden, Dave Moore, Trevor Harris and Barbara Rolfe, Breht
Emmerson and Libby O’Neil, Ron Johnston,
The Club Participant of the Year is based on aggregate points accumulated at 1 point per ride, an extra point for leading or being rear rider, and 1 point per magazine article (maximum 2 per magazine). Attending one or more days of a weekend event scores 3 points for leading, 3 for rear riding duties and 2 points for participating. See attached sheet for your score. Any discrepancies let the Editor know.
The point scores after four months of the 2007 count are: Ben Warden (34.5), Ian Payne (25.5), Paul Southwell (24), Joel Haley (20), Breht Emmerson (20), Lyn Duncan (17), Ern Reeders (13.5), Trevor Harris (15) and Ron Johnston (15) and Cameron Stevens (11). The top 9 were the same people though Cameron moved into tenth position after attending most rides. A big month for Ian and Ben who accumulated a considerable 9.5 points with various additional leading and rear riding duties.
Email from Mark Rigsby: Ben, I finally got my bike
on the road last week. It has been a bit of a saga but it is all over. I have
changed my insurance to
Dave
Ward heads overseas on Saturday 9th September
mixing business and pleasure. Along for the ride is partner Bronwyn. They plan
to travel around with Darryn Webster
and Julieanne Randell on
BMW1200GSs for a couple of weeks. Their itinerary reads something like
Front
Cover:
Email from Stoimen Stiojanov: The MotoGP is coming up mid September. If anyone is interested
in the best seat in the house ie a rack
Ben Warden has swapped his 194,000 km old 929 for a newer model 954, as per the
emailed ad. It took a bit of persuading
by Julie, but ultimately the fit was too good to miss, what with a spare 954
wreck sitting in the garage including a 6,000 km motor. Some front suspension
tweaks, a new chain and front sprocket and swapping of the Ohlins
rear shock sees the 954 handling well and already on a couple of Club rides. A
full article will follow next magazine with useless facts like 61 rear tyres
and 41 fronts on the 929. The only
regret is not seeing out the 200,000km mark on the 929, a small price to pay
for a “new” bike. It is blue and white and
matches his leathers, almost.
Towong
Melbourne Cup Weekend, Saturday 4th to
Tuesday 7th November, 2006
As usual, this is strictly
first come, first served, with any overflow into either The Ridge or the Corryong pubs. Preference will be given to members. A $135 deposit
is required. The deposit buys you three nights accommodation. All you need is your toothbrush, a change of clothes and near new tyres, or a method of replacing them.
There are NO places left. Alternative accommodation can be provided at The Ridge. Contact details are Sharon and Mark on 02-6076-8252, or at the Pinnabar Motel in
Corryong.
The plan is to go for 8 days leaving on a
Saturday and returning the following Labour Day
Monday. This was the successful formula we used in 2003 and 2005. We usually
have a couple of cars to act as mules to carry the luggage, allowing us to ride
unencumbered. The first week in March avoids the school holidays and has the
greatest chance of fine weather and adequate day light hours.
The plan is to travel during the day for
$228 per person return. Check out the prices at: http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au as they fluctuate quite a bit. Car $138 return.
These prices are current as of 6th September, 2006.
Last time we had 18 people, 15 bikes, 3 cars
and travelled between 2,500 and
3,600 km each, and had fantastic weather for 85% of the time.
The
trip is a goer! Sufficient interest
has been shown. Deposit ($228 plus $90 =
$318) into Club bank account with YOUR NAME if you and bike. If car and driver,
then (228+138=366). Legging it: $228