Date

Time

Meet At

Ride Details

Sunday
3rd July

• To be announced

Sunday
10th July

9:30 am

• Short ride to Gingin/Bindoon and then to Rob & Ina Morgan's home (Duncraig) for a sausage and coffee or tea (BYOG)
• Ride Leader / Contact: Rob Morgan, Ph 9448 8742
• More info from Rob, click here.

Sunday
17th July

8:30 am

• To York to see the vintage cars
• Stopping at Baker's Hill for Breakfast on the way.
• Ride Leader / contact: Mark Skinner

• Food fest at the Northbridge Food Hall
• 7:00 pm meet for 7:30 pm eat.

Saturday
23rd July

7 pm

• NATCOM Meet & Greet (Click Here)

Sunday
24th July

9:15 am
for 9:30 am
sharp
departure

• Breakfast ride with Warnbro Wanderers and NATCOM, to Guildford.
• Ride with Warnboro Branch from the Shell service station, Waikiki Village, Read Street, Rockingham (8:30 am departure), or join them at the Perth start point show to the left (9:15 am - leave 9:30 am sharp!).
• 10:00 am Isadora's Cafe, 147 James Street, Guildford for breakfast (~ $15 / head).
• From Guildford through Swan Valley, then to Hillarys for Coffee
• From Hillarys back to Acacia about 3 pm.
• PLEASE ADVISE Dave Hampton, Ph: 9527 9101 if coming so he can book the right number.

• Through the back blocks to Rockingham for coffee and then on to Mark Skinner's place for a sausage sizzle and home made apple pie and cream.
• Contact Mark Skinner if you are coming so he can plan catering ph: 9549-0796

Date

Time

Meet At

Ride Details

• Combined ride with Armadale Branch to Cuballing
• Perth Contact: Bruce Prichard ph: 0437 022 338

• Ride to Preston Beach
• Breakfast at Keysbrook [full breakfast is available @ $12.00ph - sausages, eggs, bacon, baked beans, toast, tea or coffee]
• Leader: Mark Johnstone, ph: 0418 915 261  Please call to advise Mark if you will be having the breakfast.

• Lunch in Dwellingup (250km ride)
• Leader: Jim Cheesman, ph: 0400 902 900

• Ride with Fremantle Branch
• Dwellingup for Breakfast
• Leader: Mick Webb 9339 6874, call to confirm

Date
Time

Meet At

Ride Details

• Dowerin Field Day
• Contact: Mark Skinner if interested in riding together from Midvale to Dowerin on the Thursday

• Perenjori Acricultural Show, 350km NE of Perth
• Wildflower Season
• All Ulysses branches invited
• 12 noon: bike show & bike gymkhana
• food all weekend
• undercover area for BYO Swag; showers & toilets
• recovery breakfast
• $10 entry - good band - bar on site
• Contact: Natalie Hoplmwod, ph: 9971 4027 ph: 0437 022 338

• Ride to Seabird
• Leader: Bruce Prichard ph: 0437 022 338

• Food Fest: Turkish Nite (click for address & map).
• Estimated cost: $10 per person.
• Please contact Kurt Mueller ph: 9277 7134 to confirm if you are coming

• All Branches: National Memorial Ride (Lake Leschanaultia)
• Entry Fee Charged: $3.50 per bike (with or without pillion, with or without sidecar). We will try to expedite entry by collecting funds at Midvale and then make one payment for the group at the park entry gate. Please bring correct change if at all possible.
• A short memorial service will be held at about noon.
• Leader: Bruce Thompson, ph: 0418 938 955

• Northam Motorcycle Festival (Click here for details)
• Use the discussion forum to find others who might be interested in riding out to the festival

• Combined ride with Armadale Branch
• Steak sandwich ride, to Quindanning
• Ride leader: Glen Hosie, ph: 0407 429 467

• Odyssey, hosted by Bunbury
• Visit Bunbury's Odyssey web-site at Odyssey 2005 for details.
• Contact: Dave Carroll

Date
Time

Meet At

Ride Details

• Ride to Gnomesville
• Ride leader: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• Right to Ride Motorcycle Skills Enhancement Training
• Run by Western Australian Police Trainers
• Details here: Poster, Application Form
• We've been advised that all sessions this year are fully booked. Let's try making a group booking in the new year.

Register
on the day

• Mandurah-Murray Branch's Charity Ride [Battens Disease Research & Make a Wish Foundation]
• Click here to see the flier
• Ride leader: probably a senior police service rider
• See Mark Johnstone at the registration desk to find our branch's riders
• Perth Contact: Mark Johnstone, ph: 0418 915 261

• Alert Motorcycle School - Advanced Roadcraft
• See details at: http://www.alertmotorcycleschool.com/
• Alert charges $110 for the course - that includes lunch and GST.
• There are currently places available on this course. However, the manager will postpone the course if he does not receive enough bookings - so if you reserve a place make sure you phone them a day or two before the scheduled date to make sure it's still on! [9272 3311 or 0405 148 062]

• Ride to Greenhills for Lunch
• Combined ride with Armadale, Freo, Joondalup, Mandurah, Warnbro
• Greenhills Tavern has new owners
• $10 to $15 for lunch of Bangers & Mash, Irish Pie, etc.
• Ride leader: Mark Johnstone.
• Contact Bruce Prichard 0437 022 338, or Mark Johnstone 0418 915 261 - they need to know numbers!

• Lunch ride to Quindanning
• Combined ride with Fremantle branch
• Morning tea at Pingelly: sandwiches, sausage rolls and cake, plus as much tea and coffee as you like, at $5.50 per head
• Ride leader: John Hilton, Freo Branch
• Perth contact: Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 338

• Stress Buster Weekend
• Southern Cross via Bruce Rock, Merredin & Bodallin
• Accomodation at: Southern Cross Caravan Park - make your own booking: ph: 9049-1212
• See The Ithica Times for details
• Contact: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594-0796

• Morning Tea at Pelican Point Scout Hall (at end of Australia II Drive, near Uni of WA)
  
• This ride will be split into 2 groups, the slower riders will go with Kurt & Edwina while the others will go another way and meet up at Pelican Point @ the about the same time
  
• All clubs are welcome and we will be happy to take new people, including new riders
  
• Ride Leaders: 1st Group: Kurt (ph: 9277 7134) & Edwina (ph: 9274 5038);
  Second group: Mark Johnstone (ph: 0418 915 261)
• Kurt needs to know numbers so the canteen ladies will know how many to cater for.
• Cost will be confirmed, but should be around $5.00 per person.
• We may follow this up with a visit to the Bull Creek Aircraft Museum, which as a group we get special entry rates (about $6) Again they would like to know approx numbers, as they might be able to roster a guide to show us around, and explain all the artifacts.

Date
Time

Meet At

Ride Details

• CANCELLED: Annual Fly-in Day at Murray Field
• Replaced by: Rider's Choice - decided on the day.
• Due to unforeseen circumstances the Perth Branch ride for Sunday the 6th November to Murrayfield for the Kent Street Fly-In has been cancelled. Evidently there was not enough support from the parents of the kids enrolled for next year to make the day viable.
• Ride leader: Alf Bridle, ph: 9453 2983

• Right to Ride Motorcycle Skills Enhancement Training
• Run by Western Australian Police Trainers
• Details here: Poster, Application Form
• We've been advised that all sessions this year are fully booked. Let's try making a group booking in the new year.

• Motorcycle Awareness Ride with Mortorcyle Riders Association (MRA)
• 3 Departure points to choose from:
  1. Waterford Tavern (leaving 9 am) to ride with a few others from Perth branch to join the MRA breakfast at the offical ride start point (below).
  2. Whitfords City Shopping Centre (the "official" start point for this ride) 11 am (come earlier for the breakfast kick-off), or,
  3. Corner of Tapper & Armadale Roads, Atwell (near Kwinana Freway) 11.30am. Note: there is no Armadale start point, the southern start point is in Atwell.
• Finishing in Rockingham for displays & sausage sizzle.
• Ride leader: Dave of MRA ph: 0418 954 424
• Note: MRA use different ride protocols to Ulysses.

• Ride to Wanneroo
• Oggies Ice Cream cafe (Henley Brook) at morning tea
• Race meeting at Wanneroo is run by the Vintage Club
• Distance about 150Km, time about 2 hours.
• Ride leader: Martin Beale, ph: 9295 6009

• Mystery Ride
• Ride leader: Kevin Sarney, ph: 9354 1673

Date
Time

Meet At

Ride Details

• Bikes Unlimited - Charity Ride

• Busselton Charity Event with Rides - Click here for info
• Perth contact: Dot Camerer, ph: 9388 2995.

• Right to Ride Motorcycle Skills Enhancement Training
• Run by Western Australian Police Trainers
• Details here: Poster, Application Form
• We've been advised that all sessions this year are fully booked. Let's try making a group booking in the new year.

• Mandurah Toy Run - Ride with Mandurah Branch
• Ride starts at the pub and goes winding right through Mandurah covers a big loop then down Pinjarra Road
  over the old Mandurah bridge and down to the foreshore.
• Ride sets off at 10:30 am - Riders are asked to assemble for the riders briefing at 10 am, so arrive prior to 10 am
• Contact: Barry & Shirley Birkshire, ph: 9535 6511

• "Round the Rivers" ending at Wireless Hill
• BBQ breakfast [from 7 am] at Wireless Hill park, food & soft-drink laid on
• After b'fast relocate to G O Edwards Park - car-park off Burswood Road, for 9 am ride start
• BBQ lunch at Wireless Hill, food & soft-drink laid on
• Chief Chef: Mark Johnstone, ph: 0418 915 261
• Ride leader: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• Ride Skills Enhancement Ride:
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Depart from the Burswood No 5 Carpark at 7pm. (Meet 6:30pm) The rides will conclude in the Northern suburbs at approx 8:30pm where Road Safety Displays including video presentations, designed to enhance your safety and skills, will be shown.
• Click here for poster with all the details.

• Merry Christmas!
• No branch ride scheduled for this day

Date
Time

Meet At

Ride Details

• Happy New Year!
• No branch ride scheduled for this day

• Toodyay via York
• Ride leader: Mark Johnstone, ph: 0418 915 261

• Breakfast at The Avon Accent Park Beverly
• Breakfast Ride, BYO EVERYTHING (Gas BBQ's available on site)
• Ride Leader: Wombat (Jacquie Humphrey), ph: 9295 1768

• Ride Skills Enhancement Ride:
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Depart from the Burswood No 5 Carpark at 7pm. (Meet 6:30pm) The rides will conclude in the Northern suburbs at approx 8:30pm where Road Safety Displays including video presentations, designed to enhance your safety and skills, will be shown.
• Click here for poster with all the details.

• Weekender at Pelican Point
• Scout Camp at end of Australia II Drive, Crawley
• Go past CALM, past Royal Perth Yacht Club, past Mounts Bay Sailing Club, to get to camp. (Click here for map)
• Coordinator: Kurt Mueller, ph: 92 777 134

• New Norcia Pub
• Through Toodyay toward Bolgart pub to have a cuppa and bickie at approx 10 am. From Bolgart we will head off toward a small township called Bindi Bindi where we turn South and arrive at the town of New Norcia for lunch and a chance to fill our selves and allow the horses to have a drink.
• From there we can either head off home or make one last stop just short of Midland for a final cuppa and a farewell chat for another week.
  For those of you who haven't covered this stretch of road, the surface is good sealed country road. there's good country hospitality, good scenery and it won't be riden at breakneck speeds. The round trip is approximately 346ks.
• Ride leader: Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 338

• Quindanning for lunch, via Collie
• Joint ride with Armadale branch
• Ride leader: Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 338

Date
Time &
Start Pt.

Ride Details

Armadale

• M & M Fish & Chip ride
• (M & M stands for Mark Skinner & Matt Bedola who together planned this ride about 5 years ago)
• Ride goes through the hills near Armadale and ends up at "The Bent Chip" in Safety Bay
• Sunset on the beach while enjoying the food
• Rockingham for coffee & chat
• Ride leader: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• ST Owners Club of WA - inaugural ride
• Riders of any make of bike are welcome
• Destination: Yalgorup "Living Rocks", Lake Clifton
• Morning tea in Pinjarra, lunch at Cape Bouvard Wines
• Lunch menu includes some low cost options, and free wine tasting.
• Ride leader: outbound ride: Mark Dixon, ph: 041 382 0071; return ride: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
• SPOILER: ride route (don't read if you prefer to be surprised)

• Whiteman Park - All Branches
• Mucky Duck Bush Band playing
• Enter from Lord St, park at Mussel Pool
• Park charges $8 per adult entry
• BYO drinks & food
• Coordination: Fremantle Branch, Peter West, ph: 9387 1659

• Pam & Barrie's Annual Breakfast Ride
• First a ride through the hills for about an hour
• Warnbro riders to join us.
• Breakfast 9 am @ Nelson's ($8)
• Bring bathers & towl to enjoy the pool
• Ride Leaders: Pam & Barry Nelson, ph: 9397 0962

• Ride Skills Enhancement Ride:
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Depart from the Burswood No 5 Carpark at 7pm. (Meet 6:30pm) The rides will conclude in the Northern suburbs at approx 8:30pm where Road Safety Displays including video presentations, designed to enhance your safety and skills, will be shown.
• Click here for poster with all the details.

• Food Fest @ Food Hall, Southlands Shopping Centre, Burrendah Blvd, Willetton

• Bakery Run
• we'll visit 4 bakeries, 5 if anyone's still hungry
• will finish at Gidgie bakery
• the diet can start Monday
• about 230 Km all up
• there is a cryptic crossword type quiz for those that want to enter
• Ride Leader: Martin Beal, ph: 9295 6009

• Branch Meeting
• at The Stadium
• come early (from 6:30 pm) for dinner, drinks and/or chat
• all are welcome.

• First leg of the AGM riders route
• To escort riders attending Ulysses Club AGM in Tas (Click for ride route map).
• Leaving Kelmscott at 8am sharp Corner Denny Ave and Albany Hwy (Caltex Garage, click for map of start point).
• Joint ride with Armadale Branch
• Josef, Robyn and Cameron, Adam, Jan and Tony are the AGM riders from Armadale.
• Meeting the new York Branch at Vincent St, Beverly near railway line - this would be a place the ride should pass about 9am on their way to Merredin via Quairading, Bruce rock.  "Then we AGM'ers are off!  No plan just weep as you see us ride away, we wont stop long 5mins only to pass the time and fuel up, as we wish to make Norseman by 5pm." (Tony Fareso)
• Perth branch contact: Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 338

• Fairbridge Farm - The Big Ride
• Raising money to build schools in Vietnam
• Ride leader: Jeff Bloomfield (Freo branch), ph: 9418 4957

Date
Time &
Start Pt.

Ride Details

• York for Lunch
• Beginner's Ride
• Ride leader: Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 338

• Gnomesville Via Pinjarra & Harvey
• Joining Fremantle Branch in Harvey at 10:30 am.
• The ride from Gnomesville is via Lowden, Mumballup, & Collie where we will lunch at the Premier Hotel. The average price is between $11 and $13. Then heading West we have an afternoon ice-cream at Dawesville Deli. This is where the ride officially ends.
• Ride leader(s): Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 338; & John Hilton (Freo Branch).

• Ride Skills Enhancement Ride:
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Depart from the Burswood No 5 Carpark at 7pm. (Meet 6:30pm). 
• This ride goes along the river, past some of the most expensive properties in Perth, until we eventually arrive at the Leeuwin Barracks in East Fremantle, where we have arranged for the Police Band to play some tunes while the sausages sizzle. Then due to the size of the parade ground we hope to have some further riding displays arranged for your entertainment and education.
• Click here for poster with all the details.

• Food Fest @ Victoria Park Food Hall, Albany Highway, Victoria Park
• (entry across from McDonalds, near corner of Shepperton Rd & Welshpool Rd)

• Guilderton Country Club for Lunch
• via Bindoon Bakery (morning tea) & Gingin
• Ride leader: Mark Dixon, ph: 9313 3944 or 041 382 0071
• See map of Guilderton if joining us there
• MYSTERY: What are the "crop circles" North-Northeast of Guilderton (Click Here)?
• SPOILER: ride route (don't read if you prefer to be surprised)

• Shocking Frock Ride - Hosted by Feral Femmes
• Register 9:00 am; Start 10:00 am, from Gingers Truck Stop Gt Northern Hwy.
• Entry Fee: With frock - $10, no frock - $20
• Contact Roz: 0408 913 787, or Bobby 0438 266 764
• Click here for Flyer with more detail

Date
Time &
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Ride Details

• Bunbury for Lunch
• [back on by popular demand]
• Ever been the back roads to Bunbury from Midland? What a challenge, well
  here's your chance, come and join us.
• Lunch will be overlooking the ocean
  in an affordable restaurant.
• Weather should be great
• Ride leader: Jim Cheeseman, ph: 0400 902 900

• AJS Park, Wanneroo
• Trial bike trials - free entry for this one.
• Straight to Wanneroo from Midvale to make sure we don't miss the action at this first event of the trials season.
• Lunch - BYO BBQ food & utensils & plates & drinks.
• If the party wish to continue after the trials event we'll take a trip through the Chittering Valley and stop at Waldecks on the Great Northern Hwy for afternoon tea.
• Ride leader: Bruce Prichard, ph: 0437 022 339

• Easter Weekend - No Branch Ride

• Ride Skills Enhancement Ride:
• Western Australia Police invite all licenced motorcycle riders to join them on this Ride for Road Safety.
• Depart from the Burswood No 5 Carpark at 9am. (Meet 8:30am)
• This ride goes to Rockingham, and its a ride to Garden Island.  Destination: Navy facilities at the Garden Island Barracks. So you will get to ride over the Causeway and gain a different view of the island. It will be a breaky near the beach, and is designed to be a social finish to the series, so if you want to have a game of volleyball, or a quick swim (if you're Game) then feel free.
• Click here for poster with all the details.

Midvale

• Picnic Ride to Lake Ninan
• Distance, about 400 km (see map)
• Suit all bikes/riders who can do the distance.
• Ride leader: Wombat (Jacquie), ph: 9295 1768

Date
Time &
Start Pt.

Ride Details

• Ulysses Ball
• Theme: 60's night, hippies are in!
• $35 per head, dinner, live band, prizes ...
• bar service available
• Book by 26th April: Julie, ph: 9342 9972
• See flyer for details (click)

Armadale

• Britannia Cafe Breakfast Ride
• 9:00 am sharp departure from Armadale
• A short ride to Britannia Cafe for breakfast
• Following breakfast there will be a dam ride ending at Pinjarra
• Ride leader: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• Southern Cross
• Meeting point for the Saturday departure is at the Shell Service Station in Merredin. We will leave there at 1:00 pm.
• All are welcome.
• Camp at Southern Cross Caravan Park - grassed tent sites with power, cabins, backpacker on-site caravans and on-site caravans - all with a 5% (I think) Ulysses discount.
• Accommodation bookings are responsibility of the individual.  The phone number of the caravan park is 9049 1212, fax: 9049 1495, the email address is: sxcaravanpark@bigpond.com.au
• Meet and get to know the guys and gals from the Kalgoorlie branch.
• Return journey will be Sunday afternoon.
• Anyone looking for a good ride on Saturday and Sunday, this is for you.
• Ride leader: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• Gingin British Car Show
• Combined ride with Armadale
• Ride leader: Mark Johnstone, ph: 0418 915 261

• Patriots' Defence Force Memorial Ride
• Ride Run by Patriots Motorcycle Club http://patriotswa.org/
• Click here for details

• Food Fest
• International Food Hall on Albany Highway in East Vic Park
• Contact: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• Club Virago Ride
• Ride Run by Club Virago

• Perth Branch General Meeting
• Come from 6:30 pm for eats, drinks & chat; 8 pm for the meeting

Date
Time &
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Ride Details

• Richard's Hills Breakfast Ride
• Breakfast at Mundaring Weir Hotel - approx $15 for full cooked style
• Approx 170kms. Be home by early afternoon.
• Ride leader: Richard Tempest, phone: 9367-2698

• Cuballing Tavern
• Combined ride with Armadale
• Some Armadale riders going down on Saturday, for overnight
• Ride leader: Glenn Bullock (Bully), ph: 0417 975 049

• MRA Ride to Brookton
• Ride Run by MRA of WA
• Information contact: Dave, ph: 0418 954 424

• York Olive Festival
• Click here for details of the festival
• Spoiler: Ride route and maps.
• Ride leader: Mark Dixon, ph: 9313 3944

Date
Time &
Start Pt.

Ride Details

• Morning ride to Macadamia Farm, via Jarrahdale, Dwellingup and Pinjarra
• Destination MacNuts - (click for info)
• Ride leader: Richard Tempest, ph: 9367-2698

• POSTPONED: Wombat's Breakfast Ride
• [Sorry, the ride leader is ill so this ride has been postponed - apologies for any inconvenience 7Jul06]
• Beginner - Novice - Slow Rider
• Cost of breakfast is around $9
• About 100 km
• Speed Limit 80kph
• Ride leader: Jacquie Humphrey, ph: 9295 1768

• Mark Skinner's Breakfast Ride
• Breakfast in Bakers Hill
• Then on to York for the Motor Museum day
• Ride leader: Mark Skinner, ph: 9594 0796

• Open Road Motorcycle Touring Club Ride
• Hills and Plains ride with ORMTC
• Click here for ORMTC info and contact details

• German Car Day - Northam
• Lunch in Northam
• RIDE LEADER NEEDED for this ride
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead the ride.

Date
Time &
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Ride Details

• Ulyttlies - Ride for Smaller 2-wheelers
• Ride goes to Freo via the Guildford Rd, thru the city to Mounts Bay Rd, and on towards Freo using as many as possible back roads.
• Estimated time: 1 to 1.5 hours.
• Kurt Mueler leading the smaller bikes; Richard Tempest leading the large bikes on a longer route but starting and ending at the same point.
• Contacts: Kurt Mueller (ph: 9277 7134);  Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• Ride needed for this date
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• MRA Ride to Wongan Hills
• Starting at Gingers Gull Roadhouse, Gt Northern Hwy, Upper Swan, depart @ 10 am, meet earlier.
• Ride Run by MRA of WA
• Information contact: Dave, ph: 0418 954 424

• Fremantle/Perth Ride
• Ulysses Arthritis Research Taskforce
• GREAT CHICKEN RUN
• Starting at Gingers Gull Roadhouse, Gt Northern Hwy, Upper Swan
• $10 entry fee
• More info at: Click Here.

• Branch General Meeting

Date
Time &
Start Pt.

Ride Details

• Ride needed for this date
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Ulysses National Memorial Ride
• All branches
• to Lake Leschenaltia, includes a short memorial service by the Ulysses plaque near the lake
• Ride Leader: John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440)

• Ride needed for this date
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE DAY
• at Tyrepower East Perth
  180 Bennett St, East Perth....from 10am - 3pm
• Service and steam clean your bike or just call in for a coffee and a chat.
• Get your bike ready for the Odyssey.
• Contact John Gliddon (phone 9332 0440 or 0417 945 789), Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) or Kurt Mueller (ph: 9277 7134).

• Pirate's Mid-week Ride
• Midland - York - Beverley - Armadale
• See pirate map
• More info in the discussion forum

• Branch General Meeting

• Ulysses Odyssey 2006
• Dunsborough Lakes Holiday & Caravan Park
• Queen's Birthday long weekend
• $50 per person More info: Click Here.
• Contact: Tony Collins ph: 9386 4154.

Date
Time &
Start Pt.

Ride Details

• Odyssey

• Combined Fremantle/Perth ride to New Norcia for lunch
• Ride Leader: Paul Davey (Freo) 9314 1661
• Perth contact: John Gliddon 9332 0440

• Spinal Awareness Ride
• Starting at the Shenton Park Spinal Rehabilitation Centre (oval)
• Ride to Scarborough for bands, displays, show & shine, and competitions.
• $10 per rider, gold coin donation for pillion
• Contact: Perth Sports Motorbike Community, phone: 0402 829 102

9 am

Midvale

• Northern Circle to Hillarys Boat Harbour
  plus Ulyttlies Ride to same destination
• Chittering Valley to Bindoon for morning tea, then Gingin, Yanchep, Hillarys for lunch
• Approx 250kms - home by early afternoon
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).
• Ulyttlies (smaller bikes) ride goes straight to Hillaries, led by Kurt Mueller ph: 9277 7134.

• Ride to Eat
• See article in Ithaca Times, and/or see details at FarRiders website. contact Glenn or Dianne Cousins (ph: 9493 3829).

• Ride needed for this date
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Branch General Meeting

• Northam Motorcycle Festival
• Click here for more information.

Date
Time &
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Ride Details

• ORMTC - Benger Weekend
• $55 per person includes Dinner, Drinks & Breakfast Starting from Old Narrogin Inn rear carpark, Armadale.
• Open Road Motorcycle Touring Club
• Contact Mike or Carolyn 9328 5018

• CANCELLED: Annual Fly In day at Murrayfield
• The school has cancelled this event
• Further info if needed: Alf Bridle 93592876

• CANCELLED: Curry & Sweets Night
• Mark Skinner's place: 52 The Avenue, Warnbro
• Contact: Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796).

• Lake Clifton / Cape Bouvard Winery
• Over the hills, around the dams and into the bush!
• Morning Tea at Jarrahdale
• Enjoy a fine wine over lunch, (prices are very reasonable) then take a scenic walk to the lake.
• Ride leader: John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440).

• Annual Stress Buster Weekend
  and Christening at Southern Cross
• Contact: Dot Camerer (ph: 9388 2995)

• Guilderton Country Club
• Midvale => [Toodyay segment deleted] => Bindoon => [Mogumber segment deleted] => Guilderton.
• Lunch at the country club, plus a round of bowls on the green.
• Ride leader: Mark Dixon (ph: 9313 3944).

• Branch General Meeting

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Time &
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Ride Details

• Bikes Unlimited - Charity Ride
  (Perth Toy Run)
• Leaves Belmont Race Course at 11am. But, you must be early to ride with Ulysses.
• Goes to Joondalup Arena
• Bikes Unlimited - Charity Ride - official web site

• Ride needed for this date
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Xmas function & Ride Around the River
• Group 1: Depart from Wireless Hill Park at 9 am. Ride Leader Mark Skinner 9594-0796
• Group 2 - Ulyttlies- Depart from BP East Perth at 9 am. Ride Leader Kurt Mueller 9277-7134. Kurt is unable to run this ride due to injury.
• Riders wishing to join Group 1 North of the river can depart from BP East Perth at approx 9.45 am.
• Both groups end at Wireless Hill Park for lunch.

• Christmas Eve - no ride scheduled

• New Years Eve - no ride scheduled

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Time &
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• Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Mandurah Fish & Chip Ride
• Cruise down the coast on back roads to arrive at Mandurah just before 7:00pm.
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• Perth Branch joins WA Police "Coffee Run"
• come with the branch from BP East Perth at 8.30am
• Branch Ride Leader: John Gliddon (ph: 0417 945 789)
• or, late risers can go direct to Burswood for the 9am mass-start which is from No.5 Carpark at rear of Burswood Casino.
• Destination this month is Yanchep National Park.
• Click here to see the Coffee Run Flyer

• Weekender at Pelican Point
• Scout Camp at end of Australia II Drive, Crawley
• Go past CALM, past Royal Perth Yacht Club, past Mounts Bay Sailing Club, to get to camp. (Click here for map)
• Coordinator: Kurt Mueller, ph: 92 777 134

• MRA Breakfast Ride
• NOTE: 8:30 am start!
• Motorcycle Riders' Association of WA ride through back roads into the hills for some "top tucker".
• contact Dave Wright (ph: 0418 954 424).

• Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440), or, Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Armadale Ride to Quindanning.
• contact Russel Dixon (ph: 9496 1929)

• Fremantle Branch Gaol Run.
• Visit every Metro Gaol in one day and ESCAPE and be home for Tea.
• Fremantle Ride Coordinator: Mark Thomas, ph: 9433 1114.

• Perth Branch Social Meeting - the Stadium Sports Bar.
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

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• Busselton Promo Ride for The Long Ride - support the Long Ride folks.
• Ride from Armadale to Bussleton with The Long Ride planning team to support their event.
• Note: The Bussleton Jetty Swim is on this day, so pop by for a sticky beak while in Bussleton. Click Here to view Event Details

• Ride to Eat - West Far Ride
• contact Glenn Cousins (ph: 0412 097 815)

• WA Police "Coffee Run"
• Depart from No.5 Carpark at rear of Burswood Casino 9am. Arrive Early!
• Destination this month is most likely Whiteman Park.
• There is no charge for these rides.
• Click here to see the Coffee Run Flyer

• MRA Ride to Guilderton
• NOTE: 10 a.m. start!
• Motorcycle Riders' Association of WA ride to Moore River (Guilderton).
• Bring your bathers.
• contact Dave Wright (ph: 0418 954 424).

• Rockingham Jazz Festival - Join Warnbro Sound Wanderers for their Rockingham ride on the day of this event.
• Race around Rockingham with the Warnbro Sound Wanderers; then visit the festival: music and entertainment at Churchill Park Rockingham.
• 9am Depart Shell Waikiki, Cnr Reid St & Gnangara Dr.
• Ride Leaders: Phil & Dianne 95276056
• Mark Skinner is offering to host a BBQ at his place after the ride/event. Contact Mark Skinner (ph: 9594 0796) to take part.

• Perth Branch Social Meeting - the Stadium Sports Bar.
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

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• Stockton Motocross - volunteer to lead a ride to Collie.
• The Collie Motorcycle Club's Stockton Park circuit is located on Piavinnini Rd, about 7km east of Collie and adjacent to Stockton Lake.
• Click Here to view Event Details
• Cost: Free for spectators.
• Event Contact: Jarrad Shepherd, Phone: 97342096
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Ulysses 2007 Dinner Dance
• Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park
• 7 pm till midnight - Click for flier
• Hawiian / Latin Theme
• Live Band
• Buffet Dinner
• $40 per head, buy drinks at bar, free parking in grounds
• Book by 28th February
• Contacts: Lyn Sewell 9439-4915; Julie Nisbet 9342-9972; or, Audrey Richards 9472-6502.

• Sculpture by the Sea + Ulyttlies - ride to Cottesloe (yes, Cottesloe)
• This free to the public exhibition showcases sculptures by Western Australia's leading sculptors, alongside works by invited Interstate and International sculptors.
• The regular ride will take a circuitous route to arrive at Cotteloe for lunch and viewing of the sculptures.
• There will also be a Ulyttlies ride to the same destination.
• Click Here to view Event Details
• Cost: Free for spectators.
• Ride Leader: Mark Dixon (ph: 0413 82 00 71); Kurt Mueller ph: 92 777 134 for Ulyttlies.

• The Big Ride - Charity Event.
• Annual event with proceeds going to schools in Vietnam.
• Contact Lyn Annandale (ph: 9335 3585), Connecting Communities Vietnam Inc.

• Hoonavation - volunteer to lead a ride to Kondinin.
• Why not volunteer to lead a ride to the Kondinin for this event; or somewhere else of your choice.
• Kondinin Hoonavation Festival: Burnouts, Freestyle Motocross, Live Band, Licensed Bar, Camping Facilities.
• $20 entry fee to event
• See the Hoonavation web-site for details (Click).
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer to lead this ride.

• Mandurah Crab Fest - Mandurah at its best.
• Mandurah's streets are set to come alive with colour, energy and music during the 2007 Channel Seven Crab Fest 17-18 March.
• See the Crab Fest web-site for details (Click).
• Spoiler: click here for ride route and map.
• Ride leader: Mark Dixon (ph: 0413 82 00 71).

• Ravenswood Ramble.
• Meander along the escarpment to across the Serpentine Dam,
• On to Pinjarra for morning coffee at the Heritage Tea Rooms,
• Cruise the old coast road to Lake Clifton then over the Dawesville Cut,
• Bypass Mandurah to the Ravenswood Pub for lunch beside the river, and
• then back cross country through the horse studs to Armadale.
• Ride leader Steve Starling (ph: 0417 509 242).

• WA Police "Coffee Run"
• Depart from No.5 Carpark at rear of Burswood Casino 9am. Arrive Early!
• Destination this month is not yet known.
• There is no charge for these rides.
• Click here to see the Coffee Run Flyer

• Perth Branch AGM & Social Meeting
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the Annual General Meeting.
• the actual AGM takes only a few minutes; the following segment is our normal monthly social meeting.

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• Murrayfield Fly in Day - share some fun with the Kent Street Fliers.
• Annual "fly-in" day for the aviation students at Kent Street Senior High School
• Visit the air-strip at Murrayfield, near Mandurah, and provide rides to the kids and their mums.
• Ride leader: Alf Bridle (ph: 9453 2983).

• The MRAWA plans to present its petition on Wire Rope Barriers at Parliament House on Tuesday at Noon.
• They invite all riders to join the ride from Kings Park to Parliament House and to witness the presentation.
• Details:
  • 11:30 am - Meet in Kings Park at the Kiosk on Fraser Ave
  • 11:55 am sharp - Leave Kings Park for Parliament House
  • 12 noon - presentation at Parliament House - parking has been reserved there for lots of bikes.
• MRAWA would really appreciate our support in this, so please consider coming along if you are able.

• All Australian Car Day IV - on display in Waroona
• Click Here to view Event Ad [last year's]
• No charge for admission.
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• The Long Ride for RFDS - Click Here for Details
• WA coordinator: Lisaane@iinet.net.au

• Winter Relief Charity Ride - Click Here for Details
• Meet: in the car part of the Australia Post Delivery Centre, 104 Morrison Road, Midland (next to the Honda Shop)
• Registrations: 10.00am to depart 11.00am SHARP
• Destination: Hills Mystery Tour followed by a free sausage sizzle at the final destination.
• Entry Fee: $10.00 per bike + donation (Clean blanket, non-perishable food items, cash, etc.)
• Contacts: Rod Williams of Christian Motorcyclists Assoication, and Anglicare.

• WA Police "Coffee Run" - join the big police ride to Garden Island
• Ride to the start point with Perth Branch from East Perth at 8:30 am
• or, depart from No.5 Carpark at rear of Burswood Casino 9am. Arrive Early!
• Destination this month is most likely Stirling Base, Garden Island.
• There is no charge for these rides.
• Click here to see the Coffee Run Flyer
• Contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440).

• ANZAC DAY - April meeting moved to 2nd May.

• Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer to lead a ride.

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• Perth Branch Social Meeting - moved from Anzac Day.
• The Stadium Sportsbar, 1120 Albany Hwy, Bentley
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

• Bike Maintenance Day - fix up your boik.
• John Gliddon has once again generously offered his business premesis, Gliddon's Tyrepower in East Perth, to host a day for fixing up bikes and general frivolity over a case of beer.
• Gliddon's Tyrepower is located at 180 Bennet Street, East Perth (click for map).
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440)

• Ride to Eat - a long one.
• Geraldton
• See details at FarRiders website.
• Contact Glenn Cousins (ph: 9493 3829 or 0412 097 815).

• Bakery Run - a ride designed to visit 93.5% of W.A. bakeries so their wares can be quality assured (by us)!
• Ride leader: Martin Beal (ph: 9295 6009).

• British Car Club Day - Gingin
• Click Here to see pictures from last year
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• Ulysses AGM (National) - Coffs Harbour
• Click here for official info

• Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Perth Branch Social Meeting
• The Stadium Sportsbar, 1120 Albany Hwy, Bentley
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

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• Spit & Dribble Camping Weekend
• Camping on the river near the heart of Perth - Pelican Point.
• Mystery Ride - departs from Pelican Point at 10am Sunday morning; you don't have to camp to join the ride.
• Contact: Kurt Mueller ph: 92 777 134 for Ulyttlies.

• NUMDUC Rally
• 2nd, 3rd & 4th June - Foundation Day Long Week-end
• The biennial NumDuc Motorcyclists Rally is being held near Dowerin approximately 200km from Perth.
• Hosted by the Ducati Owners Club of WA.
• No glass, dogs, aggro.
• Firewood, water, supplied. Hot and cold food and some non-alcoholic drinks available all weekend.
• Gymkhana Sunday morning.
• Entry $20/person at the gate, $17/person pre-paid
• Contact Jack for more info on 0418 946 063, or, contact: 0428 898 683
• NUMDUC Flier, NUMDUC Entry Form.

• Richard's Breakfast / Hills Ride
• Take the long way round to Mundaring Weir Hotel for breakfast approx 9:30am
• Cost to be advised, around $15 to $20
• Click here to see the menu
• Then a circular route back round to Guildford via Stoneville, Mt Helena, Chidlow, Wooroloo, Berry Road and O'Brien Road.
• Stop for tea / coffee in Guildford before splitting up.
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• York Olive Festival - annual festival in York
• Departs 9 am from East Perth.
• Click Here to view Event Details
• Ride Leader: probably Martin Beal or John Gliddon.

• Perth Branch Social Meeting
• The Stadium Sportsbar, 1120 Albany Hwy, Bentley
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

• Sea Scouts Curry Night - Ulysses as honoured guests
• Starts 6:30 pm at Pelican Point, Crawley.
• Click Here to view Event Details
• Ulysses Contact: Kurt Mueller ph: 92 777 134.

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• Tiwest Joint Venture Mine Visit - Cataby.
• Departs 8:30 am from Midvale.
• Further information: here, here, & here.
• Contact Lionel Camm, ph: 0412 662 657.

• Yanchep for Lunch
• Departs 10 am from BP East Perth.
• Round the backroads to Yanchep for a light lunch.
• $5 admission fee for bikes into the park.
• There are two places to eat - you can get things like a $6 bowl of soup at the tearooms, or you can spend approx $15 and get more of a meal at the restaurant.
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• Dam Buster Ride.
• Departs: 9 a.m. from Midvale.
• Mystery Morning Tea
• Lunch at Serpentine Dam
• Ride Leader: Lionel Camm, ph: 0412 662 657.

• Perth Branch Social Meeting
• The Stadium Sportsbar, 1120 Albany Hwy, Bentley
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

• Christmas in July
• Nero's Restaurant, Belmont.
• address: 204 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont
• Coordinator: Jim Cheeseman, ph: 0400 902 900.

• German Car Day - Northam <-Your Ride?
• Why not volunteer to lead a ride to Northam for this event.
• More information in the Calendar section of the Mercedes Club Web Site.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer.

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• Avon Descent - ride to a viewing point in Toodyay
• Click Here to view Event Details
• This is a Saturday ride.
• Ride Leader: Mark Dixon (ph: 0413 82 00 71).

• Collie via York ... - Bill West's ride.
• Collie, via York, Beverly, Narrogin, Williams.
• Note the 8:30 am start for this ride!
• Stopping for morning tea in Beverly, a rest in a park at Narrogin,
• Lunch at Collie.
• After Collie, afternoon tea/coffee in Bunbury.
• Home via Australind, Brunswick Junction, Pinjarra etc.
• Contact Bill Westerhuis.

• Northam / York Run
• Take backroads to Northam for morning tea, then on to York via main road for lunch, then directly back to Perth.
• Due to season, this is subject to weather.
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest (ph: 9367-2698).

• Karen's Birthday Breakfast ride and, Perth Bike & Scooter Show
• Breakfast : Gosnells Hotel, Albany Hwy, Gosnells 8.30 - 9.00am (Full breakfast approx $18)
• then ride to BP East Perth for Perth Bike & Scooter Show (depart BP East Perth at 11.30am)
• See the following enrty for information about the bike show.
• Ride Leader: Aldis Dzelzitis, ph: 9459-1653.

• Perth Bike & Scooter Show
• Friday August 24th through Sunday August 26th
• Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
• More info and pics at http://www.perthbikeshow.com.au/

• Perth Branch Social Meeting
• The Stadium Sportsbar, 1120 Albany Hwy, Bentley
• 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
• 8 pm for the "formal" part.

• Plod to Dowerin Field Day - Ride with the Fremantle Branch mid-Week Plod.
• For the last two years a small group from the fearless and toothless have attended the Dowering Show and enjoyed both the ride and the excellent displays.
• It's on again, on Wednesday 29th August 2007.
• Don Cumbor (Fremantle Branch) will leave from South Beach at 0900 hrs and then via South Terrace, South Street and Roe Highway, ride to McDonalds in Midland. From McDonalds we will proceed at 0945 hrs to Dowering via Toodyay. The total riding time is two hours and as there are manu bargians wating for your urgent attention, bring cash or a card and fit the top box and panniers to your bike.
• Click Here to view Event Details
• Contact: Mark Thomas (ph: 9433 1114).

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• Memorial Service for John McDonald.
• Memorial service for member John McDonald who passed away last week.
• Service at Pinaroo Valley Memorial Park, Padbury, off Whitfords Avenue.
• John Gliddon will lead a ride from East Perth, departing at 1:15 p.m.
• The service is at 2 p.m. in the Banksia Court Gazebo in the Memorial Park.
• Contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440).

• Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Ulysses Memorial Ride - to remember members who have "ridden on".
• Depart from BP East Perth at 9.00am & Caltex Midvale at 9.30am.
• or, start from the all branch start point in Midland Gate carpark at 10.30am
• All branches will depart from Midland Gate carpark at 10.30am for Lake Leschenaultia.
• Park entry fee is $3.50 per bike - bringing correct change would be helpful!
• Memorial service will start at 11.15am.
• Followed by BBQ lunch - BYO.
• Information: John Gliddon, ph: 9332 0440, or, Kurt Mueller, ph: 9277 7134.

• FarRide - a long distance ride, offered by the "Far Ride Group".
• This ride is a long one: from Perth to Augusta, have lunch, and then ride back.
• contact Glenn Cousins (ph: 9493 3829 or 0412 097 815) for further details.

• Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
• contact