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Title: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on November 11, 2014, 08:34:07 AM
Lunch Saturday 14th of Feburary 2015

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5471/10960060124_366530674b_z.jpg)
Location

The Wonky Donkey
2-4 STATION STREET FORREST 3249
http://wonkydonkey.com.au/ (http://wonkydonkey.com.au/)
Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/mZotE (http://goo.gl/maps/mZotE)

Time

12.30pm

RTE Information

I haven't been there but it's a pub...what could go wrong?


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Nigel on November 11, 2014, 09:39:47 AM
I haven't been there but it's a pub...what could go wrong?


Lets find out......................................................................... :wht11
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Williamson on November 11, 2014, 06:25:38 PM
I haven't been there but it's a pub...what could go wrong?


Lets find out......................................................................... :wht11


Or perhaps you should ask, "What could be better?"

Forrest has a brewery.  http://www.forrestbrewing.com.au/ (http://www.forrestbrewing.com.au/)

That's what!!
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on November 11, 2014, 06:49:01 PM
Well who knew. Perhaps that's a better alternative *thinking*
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on November 12, 2014, 11:15:59 AM
I will see if I can fit this one in while doing a trip back home, which is just down the road.  There is also a winery and brewery near Colac on the way to Gellibrand http://www.otwayestate.com.au/ (http://www.otwayestate.com.au/)
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on November 12, 2014, 11:21:32 AM
I'll leave it as is...we can always decide to go to Forrest's brewery when we get there
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on December 05, 2014, 01:22:16 PM
Hmmm... this one is do-able  :thumbs ... and attractive.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on December 23, 2014, 05:10:23 PM
A pub called the Wonkey Donkey. I gotta see that. Maybe two up :

rd13 :rd13 :rd13.     :like
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: STroppy on December 23, 2014, 07:23:52 PM
I might do this one . . Have friends in Lara I should be able to overnight with . .
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: denis on December 23, 2014, 09:02:24 PM
Sounds good, Denis Diane, will be there. Have a great XMAS, NEW YEAR everyone stay safe. Denis, Diane.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Lionel on December 23, 2014, 11:38:37 PM
Those with partners or girl/boy friends may need to submit a leave form early, given that its Valentine's Day.   :KissBlow
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on December 24, 2014, 12:09:25 AM
I don't need a leave pass... will have my bike with me  :thumb

Better start taking names, Marcus... its only 7 weeks away :hatwave
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Rob Dunlop on December 27, 2014, 09:44:49 PM
Hi guys new I'm new to ozstoc so haven't done a rte. would be great to join you at Forrest.    :thumbsup
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on December 27, 2014, 10:11:03 PM
Welcome to ozstock, Rob :hatwave ... and... will see you there!
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on December 28, 2014, 07:16:51 AM
Hi Rob,  welcome to Ozstoc.  :like

I have family near ou so will PM you to see if you are around in next month and say hello. Cheers

 :rd13 :rd13 :rd13
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on December 29, 2014, 08:18:13 AM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
Nigel
ppopeye
Marcus
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on December 29, 2014, 08:20:07 AM
Hi guys new I'm new to ozstoc so haven't done a rte. would be great to join you at Forrest.    :thumbsup

Hey Rob, If you want a couple of riding buddies to Forrest, let me know, I'm in Maryborough,
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Rob Dunlop on December 29, 2014, 08:38:02 PM
Hi Marcus
Would be great to ride down to Forrest with you.
My number is 0429488083 to work out details
Cheers
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Nigel on January 08, 2015, 10:35:54 AM
Hi all, had a very interesting ending to last year. This year is not without issues either, so Forrest RTE will be out for moi, have a date with the Royal Melb on the 10th Feb, which is a real bugger as my missus was was gonna come for a ride as well  :cuss. Toowoomba`s looking a bit shaky too at the moment, but as they say, one step at a time. Other than that All Good. Stay Upright ...........  :wht11                    .......................Nigel
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on January 08, 2015, 10:46:32 AM
Sorry to hear that Nigel. All the best.
Garry C
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on January 08, 2015, 10:47:56 AM
have a date with the Royal Melb
I hope everything is ok...Take care mate
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on January 08, 2015, 10:50:34 AM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
ppopeye
Marcus
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Abe on January 08, 2015, 10:51:15 AM
Take care Nigel, there will always be another ride   :thumbs
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 08, 2015, 01:19:35 PM
Fast recovery Nigel, take care mate.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on January 08, 2015, 03:16:02 PM
Get better Nigel, lots more events coming up. Looks like I will be in, as I was going back to Colac sometime soon anyway.  I checked out Forest a few weeks ago. The Wonky Donkey looks ok, the brewery is actually a brew pub cafe open from breakfast with plenty of room. and there is another cafe that does bicycle hire. Can't go wrong I reckon as all seemed popular, the brew place looked a bit trendier.

For those thinking about going from Beech Forest to Forest, the road is sealed all the way these days, with a winding single and a bit bitumen road with no centre line much of the way - very scenic through the forest but look out for traffic. The Beechy pub is also popular, not much good if you have to ride though.

Indicated as Attending this RTE:
ppopeye
Marcus
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson
Saaz


Post below if your interested attending this Victorian RTE:
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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Gordo on January 11, 2015, 11:19:15 AM
Please place my name on the list of attendees. I will also be bringing along my better half as well. We will be on four wheels though.

Gordo
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: LarLah on January 19, 2015, 11:01:59 AM
Was looking forward to attending this one, I got my own bike now! got a Suzuki gs500f, I know its not an ST ... but I might get there one day haha. But Doggy and I would of liked to come but I have to work. Not sure if Doggy will attend or not?  :13Candy  :'(

Hope everyone has a good ride nonetheless !! :beer
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on January 19, 2015, 01:32:04 PM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
ppopeye
Marcus
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson
Saaz
Gordo
Doggy?


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on January 19, 2015, 01:33:24 PM
, I got my own bike now!

Congrats, I look forward to seeing you on a RTE soon
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 19, 2015, 02:03:27 PM
Looks like another popular RTE... looking fwd to catching up again, and meeting some new faces.
Marcus?... I hope you are bringing some stuff along.... I need a good coffee cup, lol
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on January 19, 2015, 02:16:43 PM
Marcus?... I hope you are bringing some stuff along.... I need a good coffee cup, lol


Yeah mate I'll have all the stuff,
(Please bring correct cash, I don't carry change...http://www.ozstoc.com.au/index.php/en/ozstoc-shop (http://www.ozstoc.com.au/index.php/en/ozstoc-shop))
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 19, 2015, 02:32:10 PM
 :thumbsup
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on January 19, 2015, 06:14:13 PM
I will likely be in Colac at least the day before, so if anyone wants to meet up in Colac we can take some of the interesting roads to Forest. There is not a bad road into there, even Lardeners Track (gravel, narrow all the way to Gellibrand) is ok if you like that sort of thing.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on January 21, 2015, 11:54:17 AM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
Nigel
ppopeye
Marcus
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson


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The plan is for Chris to come on this one as long as she is confident to ride that far.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on January 29, 2015, 11:44:48 AM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
ppopeye
Chris
Marcus
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson
Saaz
Gordo
Doggy?


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 02, 2015, 10:24:50 PM
Just 12 days away, now. I intend to travel straight through Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Camperdown, to Colac, and take a right turn at the lights heading for Forrest.
Should be in Colac by about 10 am, and a further half hour to the venue.
See you there!

Time to scrub up the bike again, its still spattered with bugs from last weekend when I did a run to Mt Gambier for some shopping, and came home at dusk... Dem MOFFS dun likes my lights... and saw 17 skippys on the way home....
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 05, 2015, 06:46:58 AM
Table is booked for The Wonky Donkey.

I was told the brewery was expensive for a meal, so I didn't bother
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on February 05, 2015, 04:33:06 PM
The brewery is a bit more trendy/hipster

Table is booked for The Wonky Donkey.

I was told the brewery was expensive for a meal, so I didn't bother
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on February 05, 2015, 04:35:01 PM
Hi Kev

I will be starting in Colac so we could meet up around 10am at the BP servo on the left just as you get to the traffic lights for the right turn on the Colac-Forest road.  For once I will probably be doing the shortest distance, as I was going to be in Colac anyway so the Canberra-Colac and back legs don't qualify for distance to RTE  ;-*

Just 12 days away, now. I intend to travel straight through Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Camperdown, to Colac, and take a right turn at the lights heading for Forrest.
Should be in Colac by about 10 am, and a further half hour to the venue.
See you there!

Time to scrub up the bike again, its still spattered with bugs from last weekend when I did a run to Mt Gambier for some shopping, and came home at dusk... Dem MOFFS dun likes my lights... and saw 17 skippys on the way home....
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 05, 2015, 04:51:11 PM
No worries, John... looking fwd to meeting you.
See you at the servo.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Rob Dunlop on February 08, 2015, 01:16:48 PM
Hi I was hoping to bring Judy with me to Forrest RTE , hope this is ok with you
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 08, 2015, 02:06:11 PM
Rob, everyone is welcome.  :thumb
We are like one happy family
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on February 08, 2015, 04:03:42 PM
Happy and hot family by the forecast
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Nigel on February 08, 2015, 06:54:06 PM
Garry just remember this is Melbourne, if you don't like the weather just wait 5 minutes. :grin
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 08, 2015, 08:13:07 PM
Yep!... I'm packing my wet gear, as I will be continuing on from Forrest after lunch to visit friends over in Gippsland.
Always prepared!
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 09, 2015, 07:25:42 AM
33ºC on Saturday.

38ºC at Home... Gah!
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 09, 2015, 07:27:17 AM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
ppopeye
Chris
Marcus and Tania
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop and Judy
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson
Saaz
Gordo
Doggy?


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on February 09, 2015, 04:38:47 PM
Looks like Chris wont make this one. Its looking hot and a bit far for her at this stage.


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: MickS on February 11, 2015, 08:50:37 PM
I'm in,
Talk about leaving it to the last minute!!!!
I live less than 50 mins from the venue, but I am allowed to go now so long as I get home in time for Us to go to get to Melton for dinner
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 11, 2015, 09:54:30 PM
sounds good, Mick... I have to be in East Poowong for dinner at 8, so you should be able to do that easy.

See you there!
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 12, 2015, 06:39:35 AM
Indicated as Attending this RTE:
ppopeye
Chris
Marcus and Tania
Kev Murphy
STroppy
Rob Dunlop and Judy
Danny
Denis and Di
Williamson
Saaz
Gordo
Doggy?
MickS


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: STroppy on February 12, 2015, 05:04:04 PM
Have to pull the pin on this one Guys . . . Forgot about St Vals Day and given I was absent last weekend on the Nambucca FarRide . . I feel this might be a good weekend to spend at home . . Have fun . .
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: denis on February 13, 2015, 07:16:22 PM
Sorry people but have to miss this one. My mum has taken ill she is 96 so staying home. Catch you next time, Denis Diane.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 13, 2015, 07:30:53 PM
No worries Dennis see you next time. Hope she ok

Not a problem STroppy.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 14, 2015, 03:01:55 AM
Just had a heavy shower pass through the southwest at 4 am, its heading eastwards and I may catch up with it altho it will have a 3 hour head start on me.... looks like I may possibly need the wet gear heading for Colac and beyond.

saaz, if you give me a bell or text around 9.30, I will let you know how close I am to the Colac servo. 0428 306 496
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 14, 2015, 03:50:32 AM
Really heavy rain here now, going to be a fun day... 8 mm of rain since midnight

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/sa/mt-gambier (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/sa/mt-gambier)
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on February 14, 2015, 07:42:42 AM
Well,, for many reasons we look like bringing four wheels today. Oh well, Chris gets to see the Wonky Donkey
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on February 14, 2015, 07:49:13 AM
Rain has passed through Colac, so hope you all ride in around the front as it goes East. You will hit it coming in from the east.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 16, 2015, 08:30:26 AM
Hey Gordo... remember you were talking about that sweet spot in the 1300 of 3,800 PRM for fuel economy.

I check that out on the way home and it turns out to be 110km on the speedo, so 100km GPS
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Gordo on February 16, 2015, 05:52:27 PM
Yes Marcus l was out on the bike today and confirmed this myself.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Brock on February 16, 2015, 06:38:03 PM
Thats the same sweet spot on the 1100, it loves to drift there, unfortunately that = 140ish
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: MickS on February 21, 2015, 07:13:55 PM
Fingers crossed Marcus, here goes
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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 21, 2015, 09:02:48 PM
goodonya, Mick... works a treat.
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: Marcus on February 21, 2015, 09:18:39 PM
Nice one Mick. Great photos
Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: ppopeye on February 22, 2015, 10:36:03 AM
Good report Mick


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Title: Re: VIC RTE - Forrest - 14th Feb 2015
Post by: saaz on February 22, 2015, 11:26:10 AM
Great pictures there. Have to take the proper camera more often as iPhone can be a bit hit and miss.