With Diesel posting some of his early OzSTOC experiences, I thought it might be nice to her about your first RTE encounters with OzSTOC.
My own first experience with an OzSTOC gathering was at the Blackheath NatRally in 2012. I joined the forum in late November 2011, and in April 212 rode to Blackheath for the Rally. I do recall the slow and very hot ride up the mountain road Great Westrn Highway, as there had been a crash or breakdown at Mt Victoria which slowed traffic all the way up the mountain to walking pace, and the stink of hot engines and clutches filled the air in the stop/start conditions. I was relieved to get to the top and get moving at a decent pace again, as the ST was running pretty hot. The Rally was a lovely gathering of like minded ST owners, and as an interstate traveller I was made most welcome, and made many friends. Our Saturday lunch was at the Tarana Hotel, and I've since been back there a couple of times.
Here's a couple of photos from that gathering.