Ride and Event Calendar 2015 - previous rides

January 2015

January 2015
Saturday
3
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Sunday
4
Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
Saturday
10
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Sunday
11
 Quairading Loop
Starting from East Perth BP at 9:00am
  • the itinerary is York (via Chidlow) for a cuppa,
  • thence via Goldfields Road to Quairading (lunch at the pub).
  • The way back is via Beverley, Talbot West Rd and the Lakes.
  • Total kms... about 350. Fuel at York (94kms),
    ... Quairading (176kms), Beverley (229kms), the Lakes (~295kms).
  • STOP PRESS...
  • Lunch at Quairading will be at the BP Roadhouse. Not as quaint and atmospheric as an old country pub, but the owner assures me the grub's good.
  • More info and Ride Leader: John Morrison (0415198183).
Friday
16
 Fish & Chips Run - starting from East Perth at 6:00pm.
  • Adam's Cafe Tonino, cnr West Coast Hwy and North Beach Rd, North Beach.
  • Voted the best Beach Side Fish & Chips place in WA.
  • The Mackarel and Chips is highly recommended. Servings are generous. One serve of chips is almost enough for 2 people.
  • Coffee is available.
  • This is a BYO place for anyone wanting to have a drink. No corkage; glasses provided.
  • Contact Bill (9378 3383) for further information.
Saturday
17
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Sunday
18
 Ride to Bindoon and Lancelin - starting from East Perth at 9:00am.
  • Up to Bindoon for morning tea via the Chittering Valley, arriving around 10:15am.
  • After, at around 11:00 or so, head west to Lancelin for fuel and lunch.
  • Return journey is via the Great Ocean Drive.
  • This is a blend of gentle sight-seeing up to Bindoon, followed by some possible fast stretches (for those so inclined) around Mogumber, and an easy ride home on a good road.
  • Contact Nigel (nigel.penfold@alintaenergy.com.au) for further information.
Saturday
24
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Sunday
25
 Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
Wednesday
28
Perth Branch Social Meeting
Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
  • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
  • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
Saturday
31
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
February 2015
Sunday
1
Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
Saturday
7
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Sunday
8
Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
Saturday
14
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Sunday
15
Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
Saturday
21
Coffee Stop
Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Saturday
21
Pot Luck Dinner at Buzz' place, after coffee.

  • New Social Event for Feb 21st.
  • We have planned a “pot luck” on Saturday February 21, at Buzz' house, after coffee.
  • Come early, stay late. BYO bathers, food and drink.
  • We encourage responsible drinking regarding driving.
  • Buzz would like members to contact her regarding what they are bringing in the way of food so we can avoid doubling up on some food.
  • This event is once again brought to you by your Social Coordinators Buzz and Pinkflash.
    • Sunday
    22
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Wednesday
    25
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
    Saturday
    28
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    March 2015
    Sunday
    1
    		The Long Way to Harvey. Ride with John Morrison.
    Start from East Perth, 9:00am.

    • Join us for a picturesque run down to Harvey for lunch at Trattoria Briscola. (Please check the forum for a copy of the menu.)
    • At this stage the temperature on Sunday 1st looks like being quite tolerable.
    • We'll be going down via the back roads that lie between Sth West Hwy and the coast road.
    • Coffee at Pinjarra Bakery and thence to Harvey for lunch about 90 mins later.
    • Return straight up the Sth West Hwy or Forrest Hwy, or whichever other way you choose.
    • This is a longish ride at about 350-400kms by the time you get home.
    • Info, suggestions, etc... John Morrison 0415 198 183.
    Saturday
    7
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    8
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Friday
    13
    		Evening Ride - Sunset Cruise to Scarborough
    • Chill out at the end of the working week with a cruise up the coast to Scarborough for a Burger or Fish and Chips!
    • 6:30 Depart BP East Parade, East Perth, Graham Farmer Freeway, Southport St Exit, Cambridge St, Boulevard, West Coast Highway 7:15 Peter's By the Sea, 128 The Esplanade, Scarborough Beach (Next Rendezvous Hotel).
    • 7.30 Burger/Fish & Chips
    • 9.00 Swimming (Optional)
    • For Details Contact Steve 'Snow' Starling, phone: 0417 509 242.
    Saturday
    14
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Saturday & Sunday
    14 15
    		Overnighter to Northcliffe.
    Ride with Ed Lowe.

  • Northcliffe -- the scenic route.
  • This plan is to make our way down to Northcliffe using scenic back-roads where possible. Expect to see a lot of trees.
  • Saturday:
  • Start from Armadale at 9:00am. Meet in the carpark across the road from McDonald's.
  • Southwest highway to Burekup with a coffee stop in Harvey.
  • Back roads through the Ferguson valley and further south to Kirup.
  • Southwest highway again past Manjimup with a lunch stop in Balingup or Bridgetown.
  • Wheatley Coast Road to Northcliffe.
  • Distance for day one is about 340 kms.
  • Overnight at the Northcliffe Hotel and Motor Inn (08) 9776 7089. They have six motel rooms as well as hotel rooms with shared facilities. Dinner is available at the hotel.
  • Sunday
  • Leave Northcliffe at 8:00 am.
  • Pemberton for breakfast then on to Manjimup.
  • Nannup via Graphite Road for coffee.
  • More back roads to Kirup again and then through to Collie for lunch.
  • Coalfields Highway and Southwest Highway back to Armadale.
  • Distance for day two as far as Armadale is about 395 kms.
  • For more information contact Ed Lowe on 041 9902 498 or PM via this site.
    • Saturday
    21
    		 Foggy Memory Boys
    • Ed Lowe and "The Foggy Memory Boys" will be performing at the East Perth "Men's Shed" (formerly known as Tyrepower)
    • 180 Bennett St, East Perth.
    • Saturday March 21st from 3pm to 6pm.
    • Sausage sizzle, tea, coffee & cool drinks supplied for branch members.
    • Family & friends welcome.
    • BYO alcohol and chairs!
    • More Info on Flyer (Click)
    • Info: John Gliddon (0417 945 789)
    Sunday
    22
    		 Wodonga AGM Event.
    All Week23-29 Wodonga AGM Event.
    Wednesday
    25
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
    Saturday
    28
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    29
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    April 2015
    Fri - Mon
    3-6
    		Stress Buster Weekend, - Goomalling.
    See main post in "Ride Information and Feedback".
    Contact Dot for further information.
    Saturday
    4
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    5
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Saturday & Sunday
    11 12
    		Overnighter to Northcliffe.
    Ride with Ed Lowe.

  • Northcliffe -- the scenic route.
  • This plan is to make our way down to Northcliffe using scenic back-roads where possible. Expect to see a lot of trees.
  • Saturday:
  • Start from Armadale at 9:00am. Meet in the carpark across the road from McDonald's.
  • Southwest highway to Burekup with a coffee stop in Harvey.
  • Back roads through the Ferguson valley and further south to Kirup.
  • Southwest highway again past Manjimup with a lunch stop in Balingup or Bridgetown.
  • Wheatley Coast Road to Northcliffe.
  • Distance for day one is about 340 kms.
  • Overnight at the Northcliffe Hotel and Motor Inn (08) 9776 7089. They have six motel rooms as well as hotel rooms with shared facilities. Dinner is available at the hotel.
  • Sunday
  • Leave Northcliffe at 8:00 am.
  • Pemberton for breakfast then on to Manjimup.
  • Nannup via Graphite Road for coffee.
  • More back roads to Kirup again and then through to Collie for lunch.
  • Coalfields Highway and Southwest Highway back to Armadale.
  • Distance for day two as far as Armadale is about 395 kms.
  • For more information contact Ed Lowe on 041 9902 498 or PM via this site.
    • Sunday
    12
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Saturday
    18
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    19
    		 RAAFA Bull Creek Aviation Museum
    Saturday
    25
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    26
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Wednesday
    29
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
    May 2015
    Saturday
    2
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    3
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Friday-Monday
    8-11
    		 Back by popular demand . . . . Esperance - clockwise
    • May 8 to 11 inclusive.
    • Start point: Armadale (opp McDonalds), 8:30 am.

    • Day 1 - Armadale to Hyden, Lake King, Munglinup, Esperance. Overnight in Esperance. A good solid, satisfying, rewarding day's ride
    • Day 2 - rest and recovery for those who need it, a leisurely breakfast, a ride to the cafe East of Esperance and sight seeing to places no man has ever been to before.
    • Day 3 - short ride to Albany, desperately hoping it doesn't rain much, seeing the new Anzac memorial facility, coffee at the Dome, din dins, booze, hit the sack.
    • Day 4 - back to Perth in the bright sunshine via forests and lunch at TBA.
    • So, change your oil and filter, drag out the wet weather gear, pump your tyres, hit the road and let your motor run.
    • Accomodation will be at the usual place in Esperance (Best Western - see forum post for further details) and the Ace Motor Inn in Albany.
    • Contact Boxer for further details.
    Saturday
    9
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    10
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.

    Saturday
    16
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays.

  • After coffee, a Darts and Roast night at Richard's.
  • Richard Tempest is offering up his humble home to host a Darts and Roast Beef night.
  • Date: Sat 16th May.
  • Time: 7:00pm till late.
  • Address: Contact Richard on 9367 2698 or 0412 729 367 for details.
  • On offer is the roast meat, buns, soft drinks and a dartboard. Some darts are available.
  • You need to bring whatever else you may want to drink, and either a salad or a dessert. Please indicate to Richard (phone him) which one you will be bringing.
  • The darts component will, after some hefty practice (elbow-bending), take on the form of a knock-out competition between teams of two.
  • RSVP no later that Wed 13th May, for catering purposes.
    • Sunday
    17
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Saturday
    23
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    24
    		 Breakfast BBQ ride.
  • Depart: from East Perth at 08:30am.
  • Venue: lower BBQ and picnic area, Serpentine Dam.
  • BYO food, coffee, utensils, etc, and be prepared to cook it!
  • BBQs are provided on-site. Ablutions are within easy reach.
  • We will travel via Albany Highway, turn off towards Jarrahdale, and head to the dam.
  • Afterwards, coffee somewhere.
  • Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) for more information.
    • Wednesday
    27
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
    Saturday
    30
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    31
    		 The Short or Long(er) Ride, with John.
  • Here I'm trying to run a ride for everyone...
  • Leave E Perth at 8:30am (earlier than usual!) for a run via Boya, Darlington, Glen Forrest to Mundaring Hotel for brekkie. That's the short ride. By the time you get home, about 100kms.
  • If you want to stitch together 250 or so more kms on some nice roads, follow me via West Talbot Rd, Mawson and Beverley to the Greenhills Tavern for lunch. Home via York.
  • Ride leader.. John Morrison (0415 198183)
    • June 2015
    Saturday
    6
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    7
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Saturday
    13
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    14
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Saturday
    20
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    21
    		 Lunch by the River, with John.
  • 9:00am from E Perth, down the Freeway and one of the many back ways to Pinjarra for refreshments at the bakery.
  • We'll take the Pinjarra-Williams Rd through Dwellingup for lunch at the picturesque Quindanning Inne on the banks of the Williams River.
  • Home via Boddington and Armadale. About 400kms by the time you get home.
  • If the weather's bad, I'll postpone. Keep an eye on the forum.
  • Ride leader.. John Morrison (0415 198183)
    • Wednesday
    24
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting and Auction Night
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
  • The Auction Night is on again.
  • Funds raised go towards the Branch.
  • You may have unwanted but good quality items to put up for auction.
  • Auctioneer Extraordinaire StormyT will do his best to sell these off.
  • This is not an excuse, however, to empty out your shed......
    • Saturday
    27
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

    Social Dinner in Bassendean.
  • As a Social Outing, we will have dinner at a Vietnamese Restaurant in Bassendean, followed by coffee and desserts at the Bassendean Dome.
  • We hope to start at 7:00pm.
  • Location: Huong Viet Cafe, Bassendean Shopping Centre, upper parking level (next to the Dome).
    • Sunday
    28
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    July 2015
    Saturday
    4
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    5
    		New Norcia Ride - with Richard.
  • New Norcia - a picturesque destination after winding through some scenic countryside.
  • Depart from East Perth at 9:00am.
  • Up West Coast Highway and Marmion Ave for morning tea at Yanchep Beach Lagoon. Then to Wanneroo/Lancelin Road via Two Rocks. Cut across from Wanneroo/Lancelin Road via Observatory to Gingin road. Through Gingin and nearly to Bindoon, then turning onto the Bindoon/Moora Road. Right at Magumber, taking you through to New Norcia for lunch at the pub.
  • Return via Great Northern Hwy to Bindoon. After Bindoon, turn off left onto the Chittering Valley circuit. Come out at Bullsbrook and then back through the Swan Valley to home.
  • About 300 to 350 kms.
  • Fuel at New Norcia, Bindoon, Bullsbrook etc
  • Ride Leader, and for more info, contact Richard Tempest (phone 9367-2698 or 0412 729 367).
    • Saturday
    11
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

    Sunday
    12
    		Lunch in Collie.
  • Leave from East Perth at 9:00am.
  • Lunch was to be at the "De Orien Cafe" in collie, but they no longer open on Sundays, so we'll see when we get there.
  • From East Perth we head for Armadale, to then travel to Williams (around 150km) for a morning coffee and a giant sausage roll. Fuel is available here.
  • From Williams we travel the scenic way to Collie (around 90km).
  • After lunch we can either head for Bunbury for afternoon tea, or if you wish, head home from Collie.
  • Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) for more information.
    • Saturday
    18
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

    Pot Luck Dinner - at Donna's
  • Our social Events coordinator, Donna, is hosting a Pot Luck dinner and an after-dinner Motorcycle Quiz tonight.
  • Get in touch with her and let her know what you will be bringing, so that we don't end up with 15 curries.......
  • We hope to start at 7:00pm.
  • Softdrinks provided, BYO other drinks.
  • Address, and further information, ring Donna on 0435 039 948.
    • Sunday
    19
    		Maintenance Day - Cancelled

    However, Lunch by the River, with John Morrison looks good!
  • 9:00am from East Perth, down the Freeway and one of the many back ways to Pinjarra for refreshments at the bakery.
  • We'll take the Pinjarra-Williams Rd through Dwellingup for lunch at the picturesque Quindanning Inne on the banks of the Williams River.
  • Home via Boddington and Armadale. About 400kms by the time you get home.
  • If the weather's bad, I'll postpone. Keep an eye on the forum.
  • Ride leader and info: John Morrison (0415 198183)
    • Saturday
    25
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    26
    		Waroona Picnic Ride - with Richard.
  • Depart from East Perth at 9:00am.
  • Annual Waroona Picnic Ride.
  • BYO Picnic at the Dam site.
  • This was going to be a BBQ, however the BBQ trailer is unavailable.
  • There will be buns, meats and salads etc provided by the club. BYO drinks (eg thermos with coffee) and anything else you need.
  • This is a nice little run we do every year, albeit over some familiar roads.
  • As long as it doesn't rain, the picnic site below the dam is very pleasant and picturesque.
  • Toilet facilities are a bit shabby / non-existent, so plan ahead. Boys can stand in the bush, girls can hold on!
  • The run takes us via orchard country / Pickering Brook, along Canning Road and on a great bit of narrow winding road past Canning Dam. Then it's up to Jarrahdale for morning tea, followed by the well-trodden tourist route down and back up the scarp to Dwellingup. We'll re-group there before tackling the twisties and sweepers on the back way through to Waroona Dam.
  • Weather forecast unknown at time of posting - plan B is Waroona pub, if we get rained out.
  • After lunch we'll return to Perth via South West Hwy.
  • Fuel available in Dwellingup, Waroona, Pinjarra etc
  • Contact Richard tempest (phone 9367 2698 or 0412-729-367) for further information.
    • Wednesday
    29
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
    August 2015
    Saturday
    1
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    2
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Saturday
    8
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    9
    		Gidgegannup and Beyond, with Ed.
  • Start from East Perth at 9:00am.
  • Coffee will be at the Gidgegannup Bakery. We’ll take in the “Roller-Coaster” on our way up to Gidgegannup.
  • After a suitable thawing out period we’ll head east to York via a number of secondary roads including Mayo Rd, the Old Northam Rd, Inkpen Rd and West Talbot Rd. West Talbot is now surfaced all the way. The occasionally slimy 300 metre gravel section is a thing of the past.
  • We’ll turn off onto to Qualan Rd before we get to Beverly. There are a few kilometres over a number of ridge tops before we reach York.
  • Lunch will be at the Flour-Mill Café, York, which is located, unsurprisingly, at the old flour mill. Fuel is available at York.
  • After lunch we’ll head home along the Gt Southern Hwy to The Lakes and then Gt Eastern Hwy back to Perth.
  • By the time you are back in Perth you will have ridden about 250 km.
  • Contact Ed Lowe for further information.
    • Saturday
    15
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays.

    Social Dinner.
  • As a Social Outing, another dinner is planned south of the river.
  • We hope to start at 7:30pm.
  • Chin's Chinese Restaurant (Authentic Malaysian-Chinese Style Cuisine).
  • Shop 3/51 Farrington Rd, Leeming. (Leeming Shopping Centre), Ph 9313 5638, BYO.
  • Numbers required by Wednesday Aug 12th. Call John G on 0417 945 789 or 9332 0440, asap.
    • Sunday
    16
    		Maintenance Day, and a Ride.
  • The ride will start from East Perth at 9:00am, and will finish at John's workshop at 180 Bennett Street, East Perth.
  • There will most likely be a coffee stop along the way.
  • The maintenance part will start at the end of the ride.
  • This is a good opportunity to prepare bikes for the Hyden Ride next week.
  • As part of the day, the BBQ trailer will be set up, with a sausage sizzle, tea and coffee provided. BYO anything else. This will start at around midday.
  • Bring whatever tools, oils, filters and parts you need. Remember to take home any waste materials.
  • In addition, there will be a couple of volunteers to assist with PC / Laptop issues that some of you may have, although no guarantees are given nor implied.
  • Contact John G (0417 945 789 or 9332 0440) for information regarding the maintenance.
  • Contact Dave Gresser (0431 988 252) for information about the ride.
    • Saturday
    22
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sat, Sun
    22-23
    		Hyden Overnighter - combined ride with Esperance and other branches.
  • Leave from Narrogin Inne, Armadale (cnr Albany Hwy) at 09:00am.

  • **Change of accommodation details**
  • We will be staying at the Wave Rock Hotel/Motel in Hyden.
  • Saturday Night Dinner will be held in the campers Bistro.
  • Approx cost:
  • Twin Share & Double Rooms $150.
  • Single Rooms $105.
  • For bookings call the motel direct on 9880 5052.

  • Caravan Park has sites available – Powered Sites $38, Unpowered Sites $30, tarrifs based on 2 people.
  • Book the Caravan Park direct on 9880 5022.
    Contact John (phone 0417 945 789) for further information.
    • Wednesday
    26
    		Perth Branch Social Meeting
    Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
    • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
    • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
    Saturday
    29
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    30
    		RIVER, OCEAN, HILLS RIDE - with John M.
  • Leave from East Perth at 9:00am.

  • This ride will suit the less experienced riders amongst us as well as lovers of faster, (within the confines of the Traffic Act) twisty roads.
  • Some of it's slow and some is not so slow and it's only ~250kms.
  • Down the freeway to the Raffles Hotel where we will pick up the river on all the little side roads until we get down to Fremantle.
  • To that little café at South Beach for coffee.
  • On to Rockingham beach front on back roads and then stay close to the ocean as we round Safety Bay and on to Mandurah.
  • Mandurah to Pinjarra and then up into the hills to Dwellingup for lunch at the café on the main street.
  • Home: Along Del Park Road to South West Highway and home.
  • Ride Leader: John Morrison, phone 0415 198183.
    • September 2015
    Saturday
    5
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    6
    		The Father's Day Ride - with Bruce.
    (Bruce actually has another name for this ride, but it won't be repeated here).
  • Depart East Perth at 9:00am.
  • We hope to see the blossoming orchards in the Perth Hills and the wheat and canola crops in the wheat belt.
  • We'll travel up to the top of Welshpool Road and then wind all the way through the hills and past Mundaring Weir to Mundaring township.
  • From there it's along the highway to Sawyers Valley and off left the back way through to Gidgegannup for morning tea at the bakery.
  • If the bike can stand the weight of pies, pasties and cakes consumed at the famed bakery, Toodyay awaits. But we don't stop here.
  • We will head NE towards Goomalling for about 15 km then turn right on the Buckland Road and go south to Irish Town and Northam about 20 km (approx. 1 hr 10min and 78 km from the Bakery at Gidgegannup)
  • Then there is lunch at that lovely little cafe on the Avon River in Northam. It's right by the start point for the Avon Descent.
  • The Menu is available here.
  • Then head home down the Spencer Brook - York Road through York and The Lakes on to Perth (2hrs, 133 km from Northam).
  • I'm guessing you'll be back in Perth by 4 pm after an approx 290 km trip.
  • Fuel available at Toodyay, Dowerin, Meckering, Northam, The Lakes etc
  • Contact Bruce (phone 0403 903 957) for further information.
    • Friday
    11
    		Fish & Chips Ride - with Cameron.

    Postponed, due to inclement weather.
    Moved to 18th September.
  • Cameron has organised a large table for us at the Scarborough Beach Front, for 7:00pm.
  • With spring in the air, it will be a good outing to smell the sea air, perhaps watch the sunset, and have a nice meal.
  • Contact Cameron on 0417 937 970 for more info.
    • Saturday
    12
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    13
    		 Annual Ulysses Memorial Ride
    This is a "must do" event for Ulysses Members.
    • Ulysses Branches around the country, indeed round the world, dedicate the 2nd Sunday in September each year as a day of remembrance for those members who have "Ridden On". In most cases this is done in practice by all the Ulysses branches in a given area jointly or independently riding to a place where a short ceremony is conducted to honour those members. The tradition in the greater Perth area is for branches from as far north as Geraldton and as far south as Bunbury and as far east as Kalgoorlie to ride to the park at Lake Leschenaultia, Rosedale Road, Chidlow. There, someone conducts a short memorial service by the banks of the lake, at a monument dedicated by those branches as a permanent marker for this purpose.
    • Note: the parklands surrounding Lake Leschenaultia are administered by the Shire of Mundaring. The shire charges an entry fee to enter the grounds. Someone designated by the ride coordinator will often collect the entry fee at the start of the ride and the "treasurer" for the event will pay for the group to expedite entry.
    • Logistics:
    • For Perth Branch: Leave from BP East Perth at 9:00am sharp, for a short scenic ride.
    • Up to 10:15am -- Branches assemble in the carpark, cnr of Lloyd St and Gt Eastern Hwy (opposite Macca's and Mack1)
    • A Coffee Van will be parked at the start point, for those who need the caffeine.
    • 10:30 am -- Depart Midland
    • 11:00 am -- Arrive Lake Leschenaultia
    • 11:30am -- Service
    • 12 noon -- Lunch
    • Branch and Event Ride leader: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
    Friday
    18
    		Fish & Chips Ride - with Cameron.

  • Cameron has organised a large table for us at the Scarborough Beach Front, for 7:00pm.
  • With spring in the air, it will be a good outing to smell the sea air, perhaps watch the sunset, and have a nice meal.
  • Contact Cameron on 0417 937 970 for more info.
    • Saturday
    19
    		Coffee Stop
    Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
    4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
    Sunday
    20
    		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
    Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
    Friday
    25
    		Branch ride to Moora Odyssey (Option 1).
    • Depart BP East Perth at 9:00am. (Corner of Brown St & East Pde)
    • Depart Midvale at 10:00am. (Caltex petrol station on Great Eastern Highway, about 200 meters East of the Roe Highway)
    • Morning tea on the way up, probably at Bindoon around 11:00am.
    • Ride leader Dicko (phone 041 382 0071).
      Saturday
      26
      		Branch ride to Moora Odyssey (Option 2).
      • Depart Midvale at 9:00am. (Caltex petrol station on Great Eastern Highway, about 200 meters East of the Roe Highway)
      • Morning tea at Bindoon.
      • Ride leader John Gliddon (phone 0417 945 789).
        Friday - Sunday
        25-27
        		Moora 2015 Odyssey.
      • Details can be found here.
      • Some of the highlights that have been planned are:
      • Easy no fuss pre- registration information packages
      • Friday night entertainment and meals at the Moora Sports Club
      • Saturday Town Fair, Grand Parade and Show and Shine followed by a safe Skilled Riding Gymkhana and Ulympics
      • Sightseeing rides
      • Saturday night Farmhouse Spit Roast meals with a top class Perth Band entertainment at the beautiful performing arts centre
      • Sunday rides and sightseeing options to suit your various riding styles and interests
      • Traditional farm cooked Sunday night meal with entertainment.
      • Sunday skit night of course, various competition games and lots of fun
      • Full bar provided for both functions
      • To provide a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Ulyssians we are providing a Breakfast Cafe with both continental / bacon-egg sandwich or a full breakfast to start the day. Whether camping onsite or staying offsite, we encourage all members to come and join together at the cafe.
      • Accommodation is available at the various hotels, motels, the Barracks and back packers. We do provide at low cost a fantastic area and environment at the Moora Footy Oval and Recreation Centre for tenting, trailers or RVs and encourage you to consider this, our Camping City, as your first option to really get involved with fellow members.
      • So to all Western Australian Branch members and those Ulysses riders just passing through in September, See You There!!
        Contact John (phone 0417 945 789) for further information.
        • Saturday
        26
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Wednesday
        30
        		Perth Branch Social Meeting
        Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
        • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
        • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
        October 2015
        Saturday
        3
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        4
        		Wheatbelt Swing - with John M.
        Leave from East Perth at 9:00am.

      • This is a run up to Wongan (lunch at the pub), via Clackline, Toodyay (caffeine) and Goomalling. It's always a nice run on the twisty Toodyay-Goomalling road.
      • The return route takes in some little ridden roads from Wongan across towards the coast. There are some stunning views across to the coastal plain to be photographed too and we can stop for any "snappers" amongst us.
      • I'm hoping optimistically for some nice spring weather here so we can enjoy the verdant landscape and the scent of wildflowers. This one is about riding to enjoy the ambience. If the weather gods look like being unco-operative, I'll move this ride back to try to intercept suitable weather.
      • All up about 450kms. Fuel at Toodyay, Goomalling, Wongan, New Norcia, Gingin.
      • Ride leader: John Morrison. 0415 198 183 for further info.

        • Saturday
        10
        		Afternoon River Run - with Ken.
        Start Point: Steve's, Corner Broadway and the Avenue, Nedlands, at 2.00pm.

      • An afternoon River Run suitable for all riders.
      • Following the river from Nedlands to Fremantle with a coffee stop at the Dome Riverside Road East Fremantle.
      • Then along the river to the Raffles and then to the Dome Victoria Park for coffee with other club members.
      • Nice views along both sides of the river with a coffee over the water.
      • Duration 2 hours. Distance 40 KM.
      • Ride leader: Ken Whittles, Mob 0402 111 143, for further info.

        • Saturday
        10
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        11
        		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
        Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
        Saturday
        17
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        18
        		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
        Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
        Saturday
        24
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        25
        		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
        Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
        Wednesday
        28
        		Perth Branch Social Meeting
        Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
        • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
        • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
        Saturday
        31
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        November 2015
        Sunday
        1
        		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
        Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
        Sat, Sun
        7-8
        		A Bridgetown too Far - with John M. and Ed.
        Leave from Armadale (Car park opposite McDonald's) at 9:00 am Saturday.

      • Join John and Ed on a ride to Bridgetown and back. The route is based on one worked out by Ed in 2013 but updated to include the Fergusson Valley and back roads to Kirrup as well as Black Pete’s back-way from Collie to Wokalup.
      • There will be coffee stops, eating and detailed analysis of the current world situation along with all the other usual wind-bagging.
      • We will be overnighting in Bridgetown at Nelson's Hotel/Motel at the southern end of the main street. Eateries abound. The Freemason's Hotel in the middle of town has slightly cheaper hotel rooms and it's not too long a walk if you'd rather that option.

        • Basic Plan:
      • Ride to Bridgetown via Balingup and Nannup
      • Overnight in Bridgetown followed by breakfast on Sunday morning.
      • Nelson's of Bridgetown: (08) 9761 1641, Freemason's Hotel: (08) 9761 1725
      • Ride back to Perth via Boyup Brook, Mumballup and Collie.
      • The routes down and back will be different although it is impossible to avoid some duplication of SW Hwy. On both days the rides will be between 320 and 350 km
      • Contacts: Ed Lowe (041 9902 498) John Morrison (041 5198 183).

        • Saturday
        7
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Saturday
        14
        		1. Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays.

        2. Pot Luck Dinner, 6:30pm, at Alex and Cameron's place, 14 Valley Brook Rd, Caversham.
        Sunday
        15
        		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
        Contact Bill (phone 9378 3383) to volunteer to lead a ride.
        Saturday
        21
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        22
        		Scottalian Ride - with John M.
        Leave from East Perth at 9:00am.

      • This is a ride to Binoon for lunch at the Scottalian Hotel, via various other places of interest.
      • Ride leader: John Morrison. 0415 198 183 for further info.

        • Wednesday
        25
        		Perth Branch Social Meeting
        Franklins Tavern, 948 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park (map)
        • 6:30 pm for snacks, drinks and chat.
        • 8 pm for the "formal" part.
        Saturday
        28
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        29
        		 Molar Ride - a ride with a molar theme

        Molar Ride

        • Bring your pearly whites - food is likely to be provided (thank you Murray!)
        • You may want to bring a thermos of hot water.
        • A relatively short ride, on cooler roads, to suit a hot summer day.
        • Visit the port of Fremantle, via the beach coast of Perth.
        • Ending at the E-Shed markets for shopping, coffee, lunch, whatever.
        • Contact Mark Dixon, phone 041 382 0071.
        December 2015
        Saturday
        5
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        6
        		 Lunch in York, with Chips
        • Start from East Perth at 9:00am
        • The plan is to travel via Toodyay and Campersic Roads and the Rollercoaster to the ride the new, improved (and much safer) O'Briens Rd.
        • We'll stop briefly at the Peter Brock memorial (watch out for that tricky double apex bend there) to pay our respects to the King of the Mountain and then continue on to Gidgegannup for morning tea.
        • Those with the whole day to play can continue via back roads to Wooroloo and then on to York via Clackline and Spencers Brook.
        • After lunch we'll return to Perth via the Qualan West and Talbot West Roads to pick up the Great Southern Highway just east of The Lakes.
        • There'll be a final stop at The Lakes before returning to Perth via Great Eastern Highway.
        • Note that O'Briens Rd has been “improved” by the addition of new signage that warns motorists of an approaching corner.
        • Ride leader: Chips, for comments, questions, suggestions.
        • One suggestion: watch out for rear-enders!
        Sunday
        6
        		 DALWALLINU FOR LUNCH - POSTPONED
        • Sorry, this ride has been postponed. Look for a decide & ride from East Perth instead, with the Dalwallinu ride sometime in the next few months.
        • This is a longish ride via Toodyay, Goomalling (coffee break) and Wongan Hills to Dalwallinu for lunch at the Dalwallinu Hotel
        • Return trip is via Moora, Bindoon and Bullsbrook.
        • We will be traversing a variety of roads (all sealed) at a pretty solid pace in warmish weather, so give your steed a good check over if you plan to join us on this one.
        • I don't expect us to be back in town much before five o'clock. This is a longish ride at around 520kms or so by the time you get home.
        • Ride leader: John Morrison. Phone 0415 198 183 for comments, questions, suggestions.
        Saturday
        12
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays

        Followed by: BBQ at Dicko's place!

        • It's Dicko's 60th!
        • Champagne in the glass, steak and snaggers on the barbie.
        • If you don't like champagne then BYOG.
        • If you want something different to steak or snaggers then bring that.
        • Salads also provided.
        • This is not a gift-giving birthday!
        • Ride from Coffee, or just go direct to 89 Lockhart St, Como Map at about 6 pm.
        Sunday
        13
        		Branch XMas Function and Secret Santa.

        Where: Mason's Landing, Marriamup Street, Cannington. (MAP).
      • Before the main event, ride around the river to the location. Depart from East Perth at 9:00am.
      • Morning Tea for this ride will be at a secret location. Ride Leader: Richard Tempest.

      • Members generally arrive at the location from 10am onwards. Look for the branch banner and flag.
      • Lunch from 12-1pm. (snags, buns, cool drinks and beers provided. BYO Salads & healthy stuff!)
      • Secret Santa arrives around 1pm.....
      • Don't forget to bring a few chairs.
      • Contact John G (phone 0417 945 789) for further information.

        • Saturday
        19
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        20
        		The Long Ride - with Nigel.

        Leave from East Perth at 8:00am.
      • I know it is earlier than usual, but I am going anyway ( I was going to work out a future ride, so not sure of refreshment stops at this stage). Anyone is welcome to join me.
      • I plan to head east but following a parallel route north of the Gt Eastern Hwy though:
      • Up Freeway to Neaves Rd (to clear the metro area as fast as possible)
      • Toodyay (via Chittering valley, and probably Julimar Rd, or maybe Dewar Toodyay road past Bindoon).
      • Goomalling
      • Dowerin (but will check at this stage how far we have gone and at what time). I suspect we will run out of time here.
      • Koorda, Beacon, Bonnie Rock, Westonia.
      • Then back via south of the Gt Eastern Hwy via Bruce Rock, Quarading York etc
      • Anyone interested? Let me know if you are. `
      • Contact Nigel on Mobile: 04 58 48 3136, or via email: Nigel (Work), Nigel (home)
        • Saturday
        26
        		Coffee Stop
        Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map)
        4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays
        Sunday
        27
        		Your Ride Here! - volunteer to lead a ride.
        Contact someone to volunteer to lead a ride.
        Xmas
        ??
        		Perth Branch Social Meeting
        There is no Wednesday meeting in December.
        Instead we have an end of year function, usually on a Sunday. This year was on 13th December.