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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 John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) to volunteer to lead a ride.

• Victoria Plains & Wongan-Ballidu - explore the wheatbelt north of Perth.
• This ride will include the ecclesiastical town of New Norcia and several wheatbelt towns north of Perth.
• This is a moderate-to-long ride of about 400 km round trip.
• contact Mark Dixon (ph: 9313 3944 or 0413 82 00 71) for more information.

Making a Difference (MAD) Ride

Click to visit MAD Ride Site Registration Form Show & Shine Categories Show & Shine Specifications Form

• 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.

• WA Odyssey 2007 - Rockingham
• Hosted by Warnbro Sound Wanderers.
• Odyssey 2007 Website.
• Click Registration Info.
• Click Accommodation Info.
• contact Chris Glover (ph: 9593 4425).

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• Ride for a Cause! - Feral Femmes' Pink Ribbon Day
• Come along for a full day of riding adventure and help support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
• Meet: Pioneer Village, Albany Hwy, Armadale
• Time: 10am Registration, 11am Departure
• Cost: $10 per person
• Website: www.feralfemmes.com
• For further information please call: Tania 0421 038 838 or Roz 0408 913 787
• All money raised will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation

• Woodcutters Run - to Dwellingup.
• Ride leader: Lionel Camm (ph: 0412 662 657).

• MYSTERY RIDE TO LANCELIN.
• Ride Leader: Richard Tempest ph: 0412 729 367 or 9367 2698 (home).

• British Auto Classic - Waroona Town Oval
• Note: Daylight Savings in effect. 9 a.m. start is
  8 a.m. if you have not set your clock forward!
• No charge for admission.
• Click Here for Detailed Ride Route and Map.
• Click Here to view Event Ad
• Event contact: Terry Cockerham, ph/fax: 9733 4363 or 9733 4723
• Ride Leader: Mark Dixon (ph: 0413 82 00 71).

• Northam Motorcycle Festival

• 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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• Northern Districts Ride
• Mugumber, Moora, Bindi-Bindi
• Wongan Hills for lunch
• Goomalling & Toodyay.
• Approx 450 kms.
• Ride Leader: Jim Cheeseman, ph: 0400 902 900.

• Stress Buster Weekend - Southern Cross
• Click here for details.
• Contact Dot Camerer (ph: 9388 2995) for more information.

• SOUTH WEST SWING - Quindanning, Collie, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Nannup, Donnybrook, Ferguson, Waroona
• Three days cruising the best back roads in the south of the state!
  • Friday 16 Nov - Armadale to Collie via Quindanning and Hotham Valley
  • Saturday 17 Nov - Collie to Donnybrook via Nannup and the Backwood Valley,
  • Sunday Nov 18 - Donnybrook to Armadale via Waroona and the Ferguson Valley.
• A round trip of approximately 700km broken into leisurely rides of around 250km a day. Plenty of time for eating, drinking, and sitting around telling lies!
• A range of accommodation is available Friday night in Collie and Saturday in Donnybrook; either motel, ($120-$80 night), pubs ($60-$40), or camping ($25). Pubs are recommended on basis of being the shortest walk for a drink!
• Depart Armadale 10am Friday 16 November 07. If you can't make the full three days, then join the ride for a day or two. Meet up 10am Saturday at Collie Premier Hotel Forrest St, Collie, or 10am Sunday at Donnybrook Hotel, South West Hwy Donnybrook.
• This spring come and ride the most picturesque river valleys in Western Australia!
• Click here for: Route Map, Ride Schedule, Accommodation, or All those in One.
• For further information call Steve Starling (ph: 9526 2712 or 0417 509 242).

• Day Ride to Meet the South West Swingers - Armadale to Dardanup
• Can't take three days to do the South West Swing? How about a day ride to meet them in Dardanup.
• From Dardanup we will ride through the picturesque Ferguson Valley for lunch then a scenic ride over the hills back to Perth.
• Ride Leader: John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440).

• Dwellingup for Lunch - tour/cruise "the hills" down to the timber country.
• Up Greenmount hill, then along the scarp to Jarradale, Dandalup, and Dwellingup for lunch at the famous pub; thence home.
• contact Mark Dixon (ph: 9313 3944 or 0413 82 00 71) for more information.

• 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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• Toy Run will be held on Saturday December 1st from Belmont Race Course. Details at: Event Website (click).
• Ulysses will be meeting at Wittenoom St, East Perth between Bennett and Hill Sts from 9am – 9.45am. There is plenty of parking next to the Education Department in Wittenoom St. We will depart for Belmont Park Race Course (in Burswood) at 9.45am SHARP! The main ride from Belmont Park (Burswood) will depart for Joondalup Arena at 11am.
• Organising Group: Bikes Unlimited website (click).
• Ulysses contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) for Perth branch details.

• Depart East Perth at 8:30 a.m.
• Depart Midvale at 9 a.m.
• Ride leader: Lionel Camm (ph: 0412 662 657).

• Farrell's Cafe, 293 Albany Hwy Victoria Park, corner of McMaster St (Click for Map).
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

• Lunch in Grass Vally (east of Northam)
• Depart from East Perth at 9 am & Midvale at 9.30am
• Ride Leaders: Richard Tempest, ph: 9367 2698, and, John Gliddon, ph: 9332 0440.

• Farrell's Cafe, 293 Albany Hwy Victoria Park, corner of McMaster St (Click for Map).
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

• BBQ. A sausage in a bun, and a can of soft drink will be available at no charge.
• If you want more than that, BYO. Most people bring along other drinks, snacks and nibblies, as well as other BBQ items they wish to consume.
• We gather before 10:00am, some go for a ride starting at around 10 am, stopping for a coffee along the way. They will be back in time for the BBQ.
• It is hoped that for the ride bikes are suitably adorned with Xmas tinsel etc.
• Other than that, we engage in worthless banter, frivoloties, and generally dust each other with bull.
• Ride: up the coast then back to Pelican Point for BBQ lunch.
• Prizes for the best dressed bikes.
• Secret Santa.
• contact John Gliddon (ph: 9332 0440) for more information.

• Farrell's Cafe, 293 Albany Hwy Victoria Park, corner of McMaster St (Click for Map).
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

• enjoy your festive season!

• Note, there is usually no general meeting in December, but we have some sort of celebration, with a short ride.