DORRIGO NSW RTE 4th of November

[ST2UP]

Went for a Fish'n'Chip ride to Urunga today......if your coming up the mountain to Dorrigo from Bellingen don't bother washing your STead before you come, because your going to be doing it again when you get home...the road works into Dorrigo are atrocious.....

See you their guys

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Ros and I are thinking of coming. If we did we would probably rock into Dorrigo Saturday afternoon to stay in the Dorrigo Pub Saturday night. Is anyone else planning to stay over in Dorrigo on the Saturday night?
Dick B 

[ST2UP]

Ian B and his wife were contemplating doing same as you guys, we will see what we can do aswell.... But may not have a firm desicion until late in week.

Cheers

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Thanks,
We won't know for sure until tonight if we are able to come. We will keep you posted.
Cheers
Dick B 

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Ok, we are definitely coming and are booked into the Dorrigo Hotel for the Saturday night. We would be happy to hook up for dinner Saturday night with any other OZSTOCers who are in town.
Ros and Dick B     

[JuST Peter]

Partner Pat and I had hoped to be able to come up too  :(, but circumstances have gotten in the way, so will have to settle for just the Grey Gum the following weekend.

[ST2UP]

Buggar Peter....15 people confirmed for a RTE up here is nothing to sneeze at.....we will chat about something closer to Sydney for the next weekend jaunt with all at Dorrigo.

Cheers

Chris

[Gadget]

I'm keyed up to go. 

I've sorted out a DC supply for the Phone/GPS and recharging setup for the bluetooth for the helmet.

I'm spending Friday and Saturday nights in Port MacQuarie and considering spending Sunday night at the hotel and riding back to Brisbane on the Monday.

Looking forward to it.

See you there

Cheers,
Gadget
 

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Buggar Peter....15 people confirmed for a RTE up here is nothing to sneeze at.....we will chat about something closer to Sydney for the next weekend jaunt with all at Dorrigo.

Cheers

Chris

With three coming from Sydney, two from the Brisbane region and the rest from somewhere in the middle seems like Dorrigo is a good central location.
Dick B 

[Dennisgw]

Buggar Peter....15 people confirmed for a RTE up here is nothing to sneeze at.....we will chat about something closer to Sydney for the next weekend jaunt with all at Dorrigo.

Cheers

Chris

With three coming from Sydney, two from the Brisbane region and the rest from somewhere in the middle seems like Dorrigo is a good central location.
Dick B 

I am sure you could make it a fun ride from Sydney and surrounds, just depends on what part of that area you hail from. The Putty Road, Gloucester, Thunderbolts Way to Uralla, then Armidale to Dorrigo wouldn't be hard to take in terms of rider enjoyment.

Brisbane offers some good rides to that area via (1) the Gwyder across from Glen Innes to Grafton; (2) The Mt Lindsay Hwy from Beaudesert, to Kyogle via Woodenbong or the Lions Road for the more adventurous; or (3) The Numinbah Valley, Chilingham, Tyalgum, Uki to Kyogle.

Put them all together and ride through the Numinbah to Kyogle, Then Casino to Tenterfield via the Bruxner Hwy, Down to Glen Innes and the Gwydir back to Grafton, then up the range to Nymboida and on to Dorrigo. Long way around though a day in motorcycle heaven for those who like to more use of the edges of their tyres.

Only problem from the above is overall time available and the amount of time one wants to spend in the seat..

Cheers

Dennis

 

[Gadget]

I'm keyed up to go. 

I've sorted out a DC supply for the Phone/GPS and recharging setup for the bluetooth for the helmet.

I'm spending Friday and Saturday nights in Port MacQuarie and considering spending Sunday night at the hotel and riding back to Brisbane on the Monday.

Looking forward to it.

See you there

Cheers,
Gadget
 

Accomodation at the Hotel booked. 

[ST2UP]

Gadget, If your a early riser Port to Dorrigo via Gingers Crk, Walcha, Armidale, Ebor is a great ride...... Oxley Hwy from Long Flat through Gingers Crk to Walcha is one of the top twisty and 110 kph rides in the state. Be about 1 hr longer than up the Pathetic Hwy.....

Check out "Fuss Pots" coffee on the right in Ebor if you come that way.....


Cheers

[ST2UP]

Dorrigo weather forecast for Sundays RTE.....60% chance of up to 20mm.

[IanB]

So, we're closer to the day is there an updated list of desperate dorrigo drunkards.

[Streak]

Indicated as interested as attending:

Bluehonda + Terry (prospective member on ST1300)
WeSTy
ST2UP + pillion (Jean)+ mate on GTR
STevo + pillion (Wendy)
Danriveros
IanB + pillion
Natman
Gadget
Dick B "Yewie"

[bluehonda]

I (Bluehonda) will have a pillion
WeSTy will have a pillion
Our mates on an FJ1200 and a Blackbird will have pillions
Gadget, let me know if you want to join our group, we're travelling from Kew, just a bit south of Port Macquarie.

Brad

[ST2UP]

So, we're closer to the day is there an updated list of desperate dorrigo drunkards.

I'm not as think as you drunk I'am......

[Dick B "Yewie"]

So, we're closer to the day is there an updated list of desperate dorrigo drunkards.

Hey Ian,
Are you and Helen still planning to overnight in Dorrigo on the Saturday night ?
Ros and I are booked in and will be there.
Dick B     

[Streak]

Indicated as interested as attending:

Bluehonda + Terry (prospective member on ST1300)
WeSTy
ST2UP + pillion (Jean)+ mate on GTR
STevo + pillion (Wendy)
Danriveros
IanB + pillion
Natman
Gadget
Dick B "Yewie"


Plus pillions galore!!!!!

[STeveo]

Home thru Dorrigo today and booked for the Sunday night. Roadworks are improving, but yet again the bloke in the water truck just couldn't wait until I had gone through and had to spray the mud for me! 

 

[IanB]

Hope the water truck doesn't work Sat.
Will there be more Qld shirts than below the border starters?
Be at the pub waiting for you, Dick.
Aim to leave coffs in time to get to markets.
This could have been a big weekend if I had looked at the calendar earlier.
Bris down to Warren for a farride could have chewed up part of Fri and Sat then back to Dorrigo either Sat/ Sun..
Blast the pillion for having a relly in Coffs. (Put it nicely in case she reads it)

[Gadget]

My mate Steve is going to meet up with us at Dorrigo.  He's coming up from Newcastle on a Suzuki?? something not an ST anyway. 

Almost ready to head of around 8:30 tomorrow. 

Gadget, let me know if you want to join our group, we're travelling from Kew, just a bit south of Port Macquarie.

Bluehonda,
Do you have anywhere in mind to meet up?  I'll send you my mobile in a PM.

Cheers,
Gadget


 

[ST2UP]

Weather gods have had a welcome change of heart.....80% chance of <1mm.......More likely in the morning, chance of a storm to the west in the arvo.......

Cheers

[ST2UP]

One more sleep......if your in Dorrigo early or staying and at a lose end, here is a couple of POI's that may interest you.

Dangers Falls, about 2.5k's north of town follow Hickory St (main st), Vine St and out past the rural store for another 1k.

Rain forest centre and SkyWalk, few K' South of town on the road to the coast.

The little known Griffiths Lookout, At the very top of the Mountain turn onto Maynards Plains road for 1 k then left onto Mountain Top rd for about 5 k's.......sensational lookout over the coast and hinterland, spent a little time out their as a young bloke......Don't remember why 

Cheers

[Streak]

Hope everyone had had a good time a this one :)