Ride and Events Calendar
By AdminNovember 2023
5th : Classics Ride ; Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society. Gisborne Steam Park, Webb Crescent, New Gisborne, Melway Ref: 658 D10
There is a 7 1/4 inch gauge miniature railway system, complete with station and train storage shed. Locomotives, carriages, rail system and buildings were all built by members. The Railway runs for the public every first Sunday of the month. They have a BBQ and can organize sausage in bread and drinks at very reasonable cost.
7th : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand. 2nd : Classics Ride ; TBA.
19th : Club Ride ; We have two ride destinations for you to choose from this month.
1: Italian Motorcycle Festival; Leaving at 9am from Cafe Cerino.
This is a short 30km ride to Preston, the festival hours are 9am to 1pm.
The Festival was always too good an event to fade for long. It is back on this year at Benzina Stables , 4-8 water Road, Preston in Preston. Three cheers Ducati Riders Melbourne who have taken the initiative on a new format.
2: Newstead; Leaving at 10am from Cafe Cerino. This ride will be approx: 155km to Newstead and the Dig Cafe, with a pick-up at the BP outbound at Rockbank. Select “TAB” to view details.
Although in the goldfields region, Newstead did not have much gold. It was a crossing place on the Loddon River for miners travelling to the Castlemaine and Mount Alexander diggings. In 1853 a hotel was built nearby and its name, Newstead, was adopted by the new township.
26th : Geelong Revival: Anyone wishing to attend this event and would like to join a ride to it on Sunday, be at Cafe Cirino for a 10am departure.
28th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will be at Pelicans Landing 1 SYME STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN Victoria 3016 for this gathering, the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
December 2023
3rd : Classics Ride ; destination will be Riddles Creek, avoiding freeways.
5th : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand. 2nd : Classics Ride ; TBA.
17th : Club Ride and Christmas Party;
We normally run a short ride which finishes at the Christmas party venue, which will be at the Pirates Tavern Williamstown.
26/27th : NO Classics Meeting planned.
January 2024
2nd : NO General Meeting planned.
7th : No classic ride destination is planned as yet, turn up and if we still haven’t a plan we can make it up on the day.
21st : Club Ride ; Wye River, Great Ocean Road.
There will be a pick-up at the BP outbound at Avalon (approx. 10:30am) and another at Moriac (approx. 11:00am) then traveling through Deans Marsh and Lorne to the Wye River General Store, right over the road from the beach, for lunch.
Return will be either along the GOR or back through Deans Marsh, there will be individuals going both ways.
30st : Classics informal Meeting ; We will be at Monzarella Italian Restaurant 231 Nelson Pl, Williamstown VIC 3016, the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
February 2024
4th : Classics Ride ; To Queenscliff Harbour for a Fish & Chips lunch queenscliff harbour fish and chips
Ride departing at 10am from Cafe Cirino, it will be an easy ride to suit all skill levels covering approximately 200 KM total ride return to Williamstown. The ride will include freeway to Geelong, all Members Welcome.
6th : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand.
18th : Club Ride ; A lap of the bay. Depart from Cafe Cirino at 10am, pick-up at the BP outbound at Avalon at approx 10:30am
Café Cirino to the ferry terminal is 90 minutes. Plus 10 minutes at BP Little River, means an 11:40 ETA. If we miss the 12pm ferry we can have lunch in Queenscliff and take the 1pm ferry. Lunch is not booked in either location. Crossing time to Sorrento is 40 minutes. https://www.searoad.com.au/Prices-Timetable $45 motorcycle (includes rider) & $17 adult passenger (pillion).
You will have a choice of return routs…… A. Sorrento>Pt.Nepean Rd, Mornington Peninsula Fwy.>Eastlink Toll Road>Monash/Citylink Toll Road/Westgate Fwy. B. Same distance. Takes longer. No tolls. Sorrento>Pt.Nepean Rd>follow the bay to Port Melbourne>Westgate Fwy.
27th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
March 2024
3rd : Classics Ride ; To the Hobsons Bay Mens shed, departing Cafe Cirino at around 10:30am.
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Short ride from meeting point (10km from Café Cirino)
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All members welcome
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Suit Vintage Bikes
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Basic Food and Beverages available on the Mens Shed site
5th : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand.
14 to 17th : Presidents Ride weekend. DESTINATION Beechworth & Bairnsdale, departing from Cafe Cirino at 9:00am so if you are coming with us be sure to get there earlier in order to be on the road at 9. For ride instructions click on….. “TAB“
17th : Alternative ride for those not on the Presidents ride. TBA.
26th : Classics informal Meeting ;We will be at Monzarella Italian Restaurant 231 Nelson Pl, Williamstown VIC 3016, the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
April 2024
2nd : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand.
7th : Classics Ride ; Departing Cafe Cerino at approx. 10am, we will be heading to Werribee South and Wyndham Harbour. This is a short ride that will cater for all those old classics that don’t ordinarily travel all that far. Arrangements can be made at Wyndham Harbour for those who wish to continue on for a longer ride.
21st : Club Ride ; This ride will be to Mount Tarrengower which is approx. 150km from Cafe Cerino. Mt.Tarrengower is on the outskirts of Maldon in central Victoria and is the home of the Mt Tarrengower Historic Hill Climb.
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th : Non Club Event (although quite a few members do attend); ALL BRITISH RALLY (BSA Motorcycle Owners Association Inc.) http://bsa.asn.au/html/events/abr/index.html held at the Old Newstead Racecourse Reserve in central Victoria.
30th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00
May 2024
5th : Classics Ride ; TBA
19th : Club Ride ; TBA
28th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
June 2024
2nd : Classics Ride ; TBA
16th : Club Ride ; Memorial and Absent Friends ride.
This annual memorial ride, originally named after the late Don Glenister (club secretary) held in June each year, destination yet to be determined.
25th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
July 2024
2nd : the Annual General Meeting ; Starts earlier than usual at 7:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand.
7th : Classics Ride ; TBA
21st : Club Ride ; TBA
30th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
August 2024
4th : Classics Ride ; TBA from Cafe Cerino.
6th : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand.
18th : Club Ride ; TBA
27th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
September 2024
1st : Classics Ride ; TBA… be advised that this is Fathers Day.
7th : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand. 2nd : Classics Ride ; TBA.
15th : Club Ride ; TBA
24th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
October 2024
1st : General Meeting ; Starts at 8:00pm sharp, so make sure you have ordered dinner, got a drink and seated well beforehand.
6th : Classics Ride ; TBA
20th : Club Ride ; TBA
Australian MotoGP; Activity yet to be formalized.
29th : Classics informal Meeting ; We will send out an email notifying the venue for this gathering before the event….. Starts at about 7:00pm, so come along and order dinner and a drink and talk about old bike stuff.
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