Ride and Event Calendar 2018 - previous rides

January 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself.
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride. Contact John Morrison (0415198183) to volunteer, and for further information.
Sunday	7	Molar Ride - a surprise ride with a molar theme. From East Perth at 9:00 am. Bring your pearly whites, and a thermos of hot water! Morning tea provided, as well as a welcoming speech. A relatively short ride, on cooler roads, to suit a hot summer day. Contact the Ride Leader, Mark Dixon (phone 041 382 0071), for further information.
Saturday	13	Fish & Chips in Mandurah - after coffee. Leave from Vic Park around 5:00pm, or make your own way there. A Fish & Chips place in Mandurah, at Jetty Fish and Chips, 9 Mandurah Tce, right on the foreshore. Leave Vic Park coffee and head for Mandurah along some back roads. Arrive around 6:15pm. Eat Fish and Chips! Contact John G for further information.
Sunday	21	Yanchep Ride - a short ride. From East Perth at 9:00 am. Ride to Yanchep along the coast and Marmion Ave Morning tea somewhere along the way. Lunch at Yanchep, by the foreshore. Return via Old Yanchep Road. Another relatively short ride, on cooler roads, to suit a warm summer day. Contact the Ride Leader, John Morrison (0415 198 183), for further information.
Saturday	27	Breakfast Club - hosted by Warnbro Sound Wanderers Branch. At 9:30 am. Breakfast by the Water. Nino's Fish Bar Mandurah Dolphin Quay, Shop 21, 4 Zephyr Mews, Mandurah. Free wine raffle! More info: compland@dodo.com.au Perth Branch members wishing to join us for Breakfast in Mandurah will meet at: BP Kwinana Fwy. (approx 2klms south of Mundijong Rd) We will leave for Mandurah from the servo at 8.45am. Call JG for details 0417 945 789
Sunday	28	A Different Eating Experience - with Wayne. Join me for a ride through the hills to Pinjarra for a kebab. Yes a kebab!! We leave East Perth at the usual time of 9:00 am. Morning tea stop in Kelmscott 45km. From Kelmscott we go via Canning Dam, Serpentine and Dwellingup to Pinjarra 147km. Lunch at Pinjarra kebabs, You can find them on facebook and check reviews. Chicken kebab burger with the lot just $13 and you will not need desert. Alternate upmarket eating establishments are available within 30 metres, including subway, chicken treat and Dome. Return from Pinjarra. Either make your own way home or join me as I navigate those lovely roads that Ed uses. ( Corio Kargotich etc) Weather. If its too hot I will defer the ride. Keep an eye on the forum Friday/ Saturday before the ride. Distances to Morning Tea 45, To Pinjarra 192, back to East Perth 279 kms so should be home early afternoon. Ride leader Wayne Bavin 0401796018
Wednesday	31	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.

February 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself.
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride. Contact John Morrison (0415198183) to volunteer, and for further information.
Sunday	11	My Favourite Roads Within a Day's Ride of Perth - PART 3: THE EAST. From East Perth at 9:00am. If it's above 33C, I'll postpone.. stay tuned. **** As the weather on this day is looking like being pretty HOT, I've decided to postpone to a later, cooler date. Stay tuned! **** This is a familiar one to some of you, but I'll never get used to four of the roads in this loop! They can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace or a bit more enthusiastically at dizzying speeds up to and including the speed limit! The road surfaces are pretty good, and there's no getting away from the sweeping bends and the fast-(ish) straights. Distance: ~400kms. Fuel: Plenty along the way. Where to? It's a surprise :-) Coffee break: TBA Ride Leader, John Morrison (0415 198 183) PS: Why not plan a ride on YOUR favourite roads within a day's ride of Perth and let me know about it!? -JM
Saturday	24	Breakfast Club - hosted by Armadale Branch. At 9:30 am. Combined WA Branches Breakfast #4. Join fellow Ulyssians, and socialise over breakfast. Just don't talk with your mouth full. Avacado's Cafe (9496 3838). Menu Cnr Mount St & Brookton Hwy, Kelmscott. Map You could even meet your next best friend here. Call JG for details 0417 945 789
Sunday	25	Brunch in Toodyay - with Wayne From East Perth at 9:00am. Note: If the weather forecast is above 33 degrees I will defer the ride... stay tuned. This ride will be almost exclusively on back roads! Distance from East Perth to Toodyay, 115kms. Brunch in Toodyay approx at 10:30am. Distance return (different route), ~ 125kms. Total Ride: 240kms. We will corner mark after Toodyay until we reach Gt Northern Hwy. Ride leader: Wayne Bavin (0401796018)
Wednesday	28	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.

March 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
Sunday	11	Sculpture by The Sea ride - A short ride. Ride leaves from East Perth at 9 am. A morning ride to the beach, via ... some Northern beaches. Sculpture by the Sea is on at Cottesloe - info on the event available by clicking here. This is a short ride, mostly suburban. We will arrive at Cottesloe before lunch. There are several places to buy food, however, it will be crowded. So if you want to eat there consider bringing something picnicy, or be patient. Contact Ride Leader, Mark Dixon (0413 820 071), for further information.
Fri - Mon	16-19	Esperance Ride - 4 day ride. Leave from Midvale, Caltex, Gt Eastern Highway, at 8:00am. Itinerary: Fri: Perth - Kalgoorlie via York, Bruce Rock, Doodlakine and Merredin, 660km, overnight. Sat: Kalgoorlie to Esperance, 400km, overnight. Late lunch at Condingup. Sun: Esperance to Albany, 480km overnight. Mon: Albany to Perth, 510km, via Mt Barker and the Muirs Hwy to Manjimup, and then home. Accommodation: ibis Styles Kalgoorlie - they do have twin share, best to phone them asap. Currently at $116. Esperance - Best Western Hospitality Inn, ring direct. Currently $129 for a double, with a Senior's Card. Albany - Ace Motor Inn, around $108 for a double. Ride Leader TBA. Some of you may like to join in at various stages of this weekend, eg: Ride part of the way to Kalgoorlie. We will be stopping for morning tea somewhere and then heading towards Merredin. Ride down to Albany to join us on the Sunday, and riding back with us on the Monday.
Saturday	24	Breakfast Club - Perth Branch will be hosting the Ulysses Breakfast Club event. 9:30 am, at the Mundaring Weir Hotel, Mundaring. Map. Combined WA Branches Breakfast #5. Join fellow Ulyssians, and socialise over breakfast. You might even meet your next best friend! Since Perth Branch is hosting this one, we really would like members to attend. For those interested, there will be an organised ride to this location. Ride details: Ride leaves from Caltex Starshop, cnr of Gt Eastern Hwy and Farrall Rd, Midvale at 8:30am. We ride via a selection of delightful roads via Bellevue, Helena Valley, Boya, Darlington, Glen Forrest, Parkerville, Stoneville and Mundaring to arrive at the Mudaring Weir Pub at ~ 9:15am. Parking will be on the road above the Hotel, reserved for us by the management, in order to avoid the tricky business of manoeuvring in the hotel car park. Ride Leader: Wayne Bavin, 0401 796 018 Info: John Gliddon on 0417 945 789
Sunday	25	Lunch at Seabird Tavern. - with Wayne From East Perth at 9:00 am. Morning Tea somewhere (Bullsbrook) about an hour after we leave East Perth. Traverse some of my favourite roads through Chittering Valley and then Victoria plains. Lunch at Seabird Tavern overlooking the Indian Ocean. Easy run home straight down Indian Ocean drive. Lunch at Seabird Tavern after 250k. Fuel.. we'll stop at Regans Ford for those that need to top up, approx 180k after departure. Distances: to Bullsbrook .......... 46 Bullsbrook to Seabird............. 190 Seabird to East Perth ............ 104 Total ride ....................... 340 Guests welcome! Ride leader Wayne Bavin, 0401 796 018
Wednesday	28	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.

April 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
Saturday	7	Social Evening .. Tao Café Tao Café, 860 Albany Hwy, E Vic Park. Start around 7pm. Please confirm attendance with Kurt Mueller.
Saturday-Sunday	7-8	Bridgetown Overnighter - with Ed, starting from Armadale at 9:00am. Join us on another ride through the SW. We'll be starting at Armadale and taking in the Fergusson Valley, Balingup - Nannup Rd and Graphite Rd on the way to Bridgetown. Sunday's ride home will include breakfast at Boyup Brook, then along Mornington Rd, Nanga Road to lunch at Dwellingup. There's plenty of accommodation in Bridgetown. We recommend Nelson's of Bridgetown and the cheaper option, the Freemason's Hotel: Nelson's of Bridgetown - 9761 1641 River end of town Better quality rooms No bar Expensive restaurant Freemason's Hotel - 9761 1725 Middle of town Cheaper rooms - a few with ensuite bathroom Good restaurant Bar There are some great roads to be enjoyed on this ride! Contact Ed 041 9902 498 for more information.
Saturday	14	Pot Luck Dinner - at Buzz'. 6:00pm start. This is after the usual Saturday Coffee meet. Buzz is once more opening her house to host her well-liked and very enjoyable pot luck dinner events. Prepare and bring a dish for everyone to share (that doesn't mean take-away stuff). Let Buzz know what you will be bringing. Bring a few drinks for yourselves. Bring a friend / partner / spouse. Info and address: Buzz on 0409 293 823 Volunteers probably not needed that afternoon, Buzz and Luke have been busy tidying up. However, if you would like to help set things up, aim to arrive around 5pm. We will need some cleaner-uppers and dishwashers towards the end of the evening.
Sunday	22	Favourite roads in the wheatbelt. - with Wayne From East Perth at 9:00 am. Destination: A country pub for lunch. How far?: Total ride distance 304 kms. Morning Tea: Yes we will stop for coffee along the way. Scenery: Lots of it and a variety. Home: Should be home before 3pm. Guests welcome! Ride Leader: Wayne Bavin 0401796018.
Wednesday	25	Perth Branch Social Meeting and AGM Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Meet your next best friend! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. As part of the Social Meeting there will be a Free Raffle that evening. Prizes will consist of Free meal at the Carlisle Hotel A nice bottle of wine A mystery item We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there. Perth Branch AGM to be conducted during our regular meeting. Outgoing officers reflect on the year past. Official AGM Returning Officer to announce nominations and vote on contested roles. Incoming officers talk about their plans going forward. Click here for further information.

May 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
-	6-12	ULYSSES 2018 AGM, BARMERA SA Registrations online now. Perth branch members attending the Barmera AGM meet every so often to discuss details for the planned ride. There is still limited accommodation available at the Barmera Country Club. Perth branch riders heading to the Barmera AGM will depart from Caltex Midvale at 8am, Sunday May 6th. We will be stopping in Tammin for a cuppa and fuel, plus picking up a member or two for the ride to South Australia. Members not attending the AGM are welcome to join us for the ride to Tammin. For meeting and ride details call John Gliddon on 0417 945 789
Sunday	20	Ride to Quindanning, with Ed. The ride leaves from East Perth at 9:00 am and heads south to Dwellingup for coffee at the Blue Wren Cafe. Once caffeine levels have been restored, we will head out of town to the east towards Boddington, but because we are going the pretty way, we will take the Lower Hotham Rd and approach Quindanning from the south. They will be surprised! After lunch we will head out to Albany Hwy via Boddington to a fuel stop at the Riverside Roadhouse at Bannister. It is about 235 km from East Perth to the roadhouse at Bannister. If your bike does not have that range, then you can top up at Dwellingup. There is no fuel at Quindanning and Boddington cannot be relied on. We will take Albany Hwy back to Armadale and then make our way home. I will be keeping an eye on the weather. Getting the bike rinsed is OK, but if it looks like we will need snorkels I will postpone it. For more information contact the ride leader, Ed Lowe on 0419 902 498
Sunday	27	Breakfast BBQ - bring your appetite. In case of inclement weather, this event will not proceed. If not raining, leave from East Perth at 8:00am. Forecast. Serpentine Dam BBQ area below the dam. Leave East Perth and head for Armadale via Orrong Road, Tonkin Highway and Albany Highway. We collect any "Southerners" from a layby opposite the Narrogin Inne on Albany Highway at around 8:30am. After this we head towards Jarrahdale, but turn off to the dam. BYO everything (including onions) you want to cook, cook with, eat and drink. After the BBQ, head off to wherever you want to go for the rest of the day. Contact the Ride Leader, Bill for further information.
Wednesday	30	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.

June 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
Sun	10	Short Hills Ride. THIS RIDE IS POSTPONED TILL SUNDAY 24 JUNE. Ride Leader Wayne Bavin 0401796018
Sun	24	Short Hills Ride. Might be postponed if weather is bad. Depart East Perth as usual at 9:00am. We will meander thru the escarpment roads between Mundaring and Bedfordale. Destination is Dome Cafe in Bassendean. Total distance 136 km. Duration A bit over 2 hours. Guests always welcome. Ride Leader Wayne Bavin 0401796018
Jun-Jul	25-5	Bali Swing 2018 Monday June 25th to Thursday July 5th. Join us for another exciting adventure in Bali. Shopping, dinners, cruises, swimming, quad bike rides and more\85. We will be staying at the beautiful Kuta Puri Bungalows, situated 5 minutes from the beach and a short walk to all the restaurants and numerous shops in Poppies Lane. You can book direct with the Hotel or check out the specials online. Call John Gliddon for details 0417 945 789
Wednesday	27	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.
Sat	30	Happy Chappy Ride - Welcome to Perth Ride. Saturday 30 June. South Australians David & Joy Woodroofe are doing a round Australia charity ride raising funds for "Jodi Lee Foundation" and "Charlie Teo Foundation". We will meet them in Gingin and escort them to their accommodation ino Lesmurdie. Ride times may change, keep an eye on the calendar and forum in the preceding days. Our ride will depart BP East Parade, East Perth at 9.15am Stopping at Puma, Cnr Wanneroo Rd & Hester Ave, Neerabup to collect any "northeners", 9.50am. Morning Tea at Gingin, 10:15am. Depart Gingin 11:40am. Arriving at Lesmurdie ~ 1.30pm This is a fundraising event and a donation will be sought from each participant. Anyone wishing to make a more considerate donation can make a tax deductible donation here. Refer to Forum for more details with internet links and updates. Ride Leader Wayne Bavin 0401 796 018

July 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride. .
Sunday	8	Ride to the Machinery Preservation Society's Workshops - hosted by Bryan Wilson. We will enjoy a ride in the hills, leaving from East Perth at 9:00am, arriving at the workshops at about 10:00am. Tea, coffee available at the workshops. Veteran & Vintage motorcycle club will also be on display After a tour of the machine shop ( ~11am) we will head to lunch somewhere. Ride Leader: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
Fri	13	Wembley Food Hall for a meal. (aka Cambridge Forum International Food Court) 350 Cambridge St, Wembley. 6:30pm start. A social gathering at a well known location The food choices here are plentiful. Bring your partner. Guests are welcome. Please introduce yourself. Further information: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
Sun	15	Harvey for Lunch. ---- THIS RIDE IS POSTPONED ---- Depart East Perth at 9:00am. In case of rain, this ride will be postponed. Check the forum for updates. We head south, initially on the Freeway, for morning tea at Byford. After the caffeine fix we will traverse a combination of highway and rural roads to Harvey; 210km. Fuel and Lunch at Harvey, Lemon Grass Cafe. Return will be similar but less distance at 160km. Most of the ride is not on the highways. Total ride distance: 370km Guests are welcome. Ride Leader: Wayne Bavin, ph: 0401 796 018.
Wednesday	25	Perth Branch Social Meeting and Auction Night Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there. Auction Night! Funds raised go towards the Branch. You may have unwanted but good quality items to put up for auction. An Auctioneer Extraordinaire will do his best to sell these off. This is not an excuse, however, to empty out your shed...... There will be a lot of good quality items for sale. These items will not go for "peanuts", but will have a reserve price. Any of these items that are passed in at auction, will then be advertised on Gumtree.

August 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
Fri - Mon	10-13	Mid West Ride - 4 day ride. Leave Caltex, Gt Eastern Hwy, Midvale, at 8:30am. Joins us for part of the way if you like! Coffee at Bindoon. Itinerary: Fri: Perth - Mt Magnet, overnighting at Jim Nash' "Miner's Rest". 580km. Sat: Mt Magnet to Kalbarri, wildflowers should be out, overnight. 540km. Sun: Kalbarri to Dongara, overnight, sightseeing along the way. 230km. Mon: 8:00am, Breakfast. Depart for home at about 9a.m. via Mingenew, Three Springs, Carnamah, Moora (lunch at The Drover's Inn). Then on to Bindoon and through to Ginger's Roadhouse, Gt Northern Hwy, Upper Swan, where we take a break and go our own ways. 440km. Fuel is readily available along the whole route. Accommodation: Mnt Magnet - Miners' Rest, 10 rooms booked at $60 each. Kalbarri - Kalbarri Motor Hotel Dongara - Seapray Beach Holiday Park Ride Leader - Bill.
Sun	26	Honey Farm Ride Lancelin Start point: East Perth, 9:00am. We have been here previously. Quality honey for sale at $10 per kg. Pre-orders can be arranged, contact Danny here via email. Any large jars can be brought along for reuse. We will use a selection of main and backroads. Morning Tea at Verge 301 Cafe, Woodridge. Honey tasting at Lancelin Then via Gingin to Lunch at Bindoon Bakehouse. Fuel available at Gingin and Bindoon. Home via Gt Northern Hwy. Total distance 322km Ride Leader: Danny Brady 0413 123 636.
Wednesday	29	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.

September 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
Sun	2	Fathers Day Ride & Waroona Picnic/BBQ. Start point: East Perth, 9:00am. A ride for anyone, but it happens to be Fathers Day, so if you have any, bring along your offspring who ride or pillion. This ride will end with a BYO picnic BBQ, at Waroona. Other branches are looking to join us along the way. Travel up to Pickering Brook via Welshpool Road. Then via Canning Road to its intersection with Brookton Hwy where we hope to meet the Armadale Branch. After that we head for Canning Dam, and then on to Albany Hwy. Continue on to Jarrahdale and turn left to Serpentine Dam, for coffee, a booking has been made for 30, at 10:30am. Off to Dwellingup via South West Hwy and Dell Park Road, and from there via Lane Pool Reserve we take Nanga Brook Rd on to Waroona. The idea is to BBQ and picnic at Drakesbrook Weir. They have BBQs there, but we will likely bring our own BBQ on wheels as a backup. BYO food and drinks. After that, head home at your leisure. Ride Leader: Bill.
Sun	9	Memorial Ride - in honour of those who have "ridden on". 2018 Memorial Ride: This year, Joondalup Branch will have the honour of leading the ride. The assembly area is the parking area just West of, and next to Caltex Midvale, on Gt Eastern Hwy. Meeting time will be from 9:30am for departure at 10:30am (sharp). We will be riding as a group to Lake Leschenaultia. A short Memorial service will be held in the gazebo near the lake. All branches are encouraged to stay for a BBQ lunch after the service. Joondalup branch are providing a sausage sizzle for all. Perth Branch members riding to the start point will depart from East Perth at 9am. Ride Leader: John Gliddon. Contact John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789 for further information.
Sat	15	"International on the Water", for a meal. 1 Epsom Avenue, Ascot. 6:30pm start. A social gathering at a well presented location. Available is an Asian style buffet, at $19.95 per head. Essential: ring 9429 8088 to make your reservation, mention "Ulysses"; otherwise join a lengthy queue. Bring your partner. Guests are welcome. Please introduce yourself. Details: here. Further information: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
Sunday	16	Wheatbelt Swing, with Nigel. Leave from East Perth at 9:00am. This ride will take in many favourite roads east of Perth. Planned route is a long one but with plenty of options for those wishing to only go part of the way. Morning tea stop at Bindoon. Lunch stop in Cunderdin Multiple fuel options along the route. We will pass thru Goomalling, Dowerin, Wyalkatchem, Cunderdin, Quairading. Beverley and Armadale. Total distance 545k Ride leader: Nigel Penfold (0458 483 136).
Sat - Mon	22 - 24	Odyssey in Mnt Barker This promises to be a great weekend. Information and Registration website, click here. Ride to the Odyssey Friday 21 September, 10am from Dome, Kelmscott. Ride Leader: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789
Wednesday	26	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.
Sunday	30	Mumby Pub Ride. Leave from East Perth at 8:30am. This is a fairly long ride, so we will leave East Perth early, at 8:30am. We will travel via Orrong Rd, Tonkin Hwy and Albany Hwy to Armadale where we will stop briefly to regroup. Those that live in the deep south (Jaygee?) may care to join the ride in Armadale from around 9:00am. Prior arrangement with the ride leader is required. From Armadale we head straight down the Albany Highway to Williams for morning tea and a fuel stop (distance from East Perth - approximately 162km). The roads get more interesting (i.e. twisty) from here as we travel via Darkan to Duranillin where we pick up the upper reaches of the Blackwood River. We continue to follow the mighty Blackwood to Dinninup and Boyup Brook. From Boyup we turn right onto the Donnybrook - Boyup Brook Rd and travel another 45km to our lunch destination in Mumballup. Lunch will be at The Mumby Pub (aka The Forrest Tavern) where some traditional pub grub will be available. The Mumby is located on the corner of the Donnybrook - Boyup Brook Rd and the Collie Preston Rd. We have a booking for around 1:00pm. After lunch we will head north to Collie to refuel. From Collie we follow "Pete's Road" (aka Mornington Road) to Wokalup. For those that feel like stretching their legs before returning to the city, there will be an optional coffee stop in Pinjarra. Approximate distances for this stop: from East Perth - 365km from Williams - 200km to East Perth - 190km Total round trip distance to East Perth is approximately 550km. Contact Ride Leader, Keith Gamble for further information phone: 0407 080 614.

October 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride.
Sat	6	A Roaring sucess! Perth Branch 30th Birthday Celebration. Perth Branch turns 30 this year. Let's celebrate this auspicious event. Venue: Paddy's Bush Bar, 1360 Brookton Highway, Karragullen (map). Start: 6 p.m. $30 per person. More info: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
Sun	21	Your Ride Here! Would you like to lead a ride? Contact: Wayne Bavin 0401 796 018.
Fri, Sat	26, 27	Breakfast Club, Bunbury, overnight. Friday October 26th Meet for Coffee at Kelmscott Dome at 9:00am. Depart for Bunbury at 9.30am We will take a leisurely ride through the hills and Ferguson Valley to Bunbury. Accommodation: Clifton Motel, 2 Molloy St, Bunbury. Ph 9792 6200. Cost: Twin Share $99 per room They have 6 rooms available. For Bookings: Call Motel direct and mention Ulysses Perth Branch. Saturday October 27th: Following combined branch Breakfast Brunch we will head back to Perth. Ride Leader: John Gliddon 0417 945 789.
Sun	28	Avon Valley Ride. Depart East Perth as usual at 9:00am. Morning tea at "Trees Cafe", Bolgart. 124km. Then to Northam via Goomalling. 122km. Lunch at RiversEdge Cafe Northam, Booking made. After lunch, Spencers Brook Rd to Gt Eastern Hwy, Ride protocols continue until end of Spencers Brook Rd. Fuel available Toodyay and Northam. Total distance ~ 350km. Ride Leader: David Nicholson 0424 614 403.
Wednesday	31	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.

November 2018
Every Saturday	-	Coffee Stop Dome Coffee Shop , 293 Albany Hwy (corner of McMaster). (map) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays This is a social get-together for Club and prospective members. Here we meet, talk, unwind, admire each others' bikes, swap tall stories. We also drink coffees and eat cakes. Since it is a Ulysses event, it is aimed at the over 40's. If you are there for the first time, please introduce yourself. Guests welcome!
Every Sunday	-	Usually, rides leave from East Perth (click here for maps) at 9:00am. If no ride is listed on the calendar, there may be a "Decide and Ride" option for that day. Guests welcome! You may wish to volunteer to lead a ride. .
Fri	16	Spencer Village Food Hall, Thornlie for a meal. 200 Spencer Rd, Thornlie. 6:30pm start. A social gathering at another well known location. The food choices here are plentiful. Bring your partner. Guests are welcome. Please introduce yourself. Further information: John Gliddon, ph: 0417 945 789.
Sun	18	Mandurah Foreshore run - bring your partner This ride is a destination ride to Mandurah. We will have a leisurely ride via Perth CBD, Fremantle and Rockingham following the coast. Caffeine and calories will be at Dome which is right on the Mandurah estuary where there is always something happening on a Sunday. The weather will sure to be delightful so consider bringing your partner and making a morning of it. Depart East Perth at normal 9.00 am Coffee at Dome Mandurah approx 10.30am Return at your leisure Ride Leader: David Nicholson Ph: 0424 614 403.
Sunday	25	Wayne's Favourite Ride This ride will be a loop taking in some of Wayne's favourite roads. Depart East Perth at normal time of 9.00 am Total Distance East Perth to East Perth is about 255 kms Morning tea about half way in a country town. Plenty of fuel options for the small tank brigade. Should be home by 1 pm Ride Leader: Wayne Bavin, phone: 0401 796 018.
Wednesday	28	Perth Branch Social Meeting Location: Carlisle Hotel, 174 Rutland Avenue, Carlisle, WA, 6101 (map) Our monthly Social get-together is on again! Join us for a round-up of Branch news, planned rides and activities, and general socialising. Bring a friend who might like to join! Bring your partner! Gather at 6:30 pm for a meal, drinks and a chat. We then go upstairs at 8:00 pm for the "formal" part. We invite you to have a meal to support the Carlisle Hotel. The menu can be found here. We hope to see you there.