Participants
Graham Riley 1960 Vespa 125cc Scooter
David Saint 1957 BMW 250cc M/C
A Wallis 1950 Tilbrook 200cc M/C
Warren Duncan 2002 Honda 250cc M/C
Mick Hayes 2005 Suzuki 400cc M/C
Ian Roddie 1947 Excelsior 98cc Autobyk
Rob Smyth 1970 Motobecane 50cc Moped
Peter Arriola 1957 James 197cc M/C
Tony Earnshaw 1972 Yamaha 125cc M/C
The weather forecast was nearly as bad as the forecast for last year’s Wander which was eventually cancelled. However, it seemed likely that if we endured strong winds in the early part of the ride, the rain may hold off till later in the day when we had finished and that is about how it went.
Nine starters as per the list lined up for the journey from Williamstown to Angaston and return. We were accompanied by Wayne Williams towing the backup-trailer, and Robert (Pud) Freeman and Alan Martin motoring in comfort to observe the fun.
On the outbound journey the very strong gusty winds were certainly there, and made progress (and control) quite difficult for the smaller bikes. We chose to travel by an alternative route via Tanunda Creek Rd which has many short inclines. The combination of the wind and the slopes compelled Ian Roddie to dismount and walk on more than a few occasions and Wayne eventually put the Excelsior on the trailer.
On the return journey the blustery wind from the North had swung around to the West and made fairly difficult riding back to Williamstown. A few drops of rain fell at Williamstown, as we arrived. The main rain showers started about 30mins later and those travelling back South by bike would have arrived home wet.
Nevertheless, it was a good attendance for a bad weather day and thanks go to the helpers on the journey:-
Wayne Williams – backup car and trailer
Mick Hayes and others – for marshalling duties
Alan Wallis – Tailend Charlie
NEXT RUN: Mount Barker Burble on 7th October 2017
MEET: 9.30 for 10am start @Lions Club Car park – Mt.Barker, RHS of Mt. Barker to Flaxley Rd.
Morning: Mt. Barker/ Echunga/ Meadows Bakery/Macclesfield/Mt.Barker approx. 40 kms
Lunch at Mt. Barker
Afternoon: Mt.Barker/Littlehampton//Balhannah/Oakbank/Woodside/Nairne/
Littlehampton/Mt.Barker approx 40 kms.
Enquiries; Warren 8388 1770 / Alan 8295 5097
REMEMBER: These runs cater for the slower rider, backup trailer always provided.