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Title: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: BigTed on April 05, 2013, 09:42:41 AM
Hi folks,

NB: this might be a good option for those that can't make the 14th to Mumballup.

Short notice I know, but my wife (the cat) is away, so the mouse (me) is playing.... I thought I'd do the 3 Dams this Sunday morning with a coffee at Canning Dam (Cafe on the Dam) along the way. If anyone would like to join me then post here. There is a chance of some light showers, but I don't expect it will cause a problem.

Here's roughly where I'll be tracking....

http://goo.gl/maps/2grlT (http://goo.gl/maps/2grlT)

We could ride as a group (sedate and leisurely) and/or just meet up for the coffee.... in the map are 2 suggested mustering points as well as the Cafe location.... direction doesn't matter, but the Cafe doesn't open until 9am on Sundays. I'd prefer to do it early if possible.

So, how's this.... either ....
a) at 8:30 meet at the Dome Cafe carpark (not for coffee) and head clockwise, or
b) at 8:30 meet at the roadhouse on Falls Rd & South West Hwy and go anti-clockwise.

The road is sealed all the way, but be warned, hoons often leave the tarmac which throws gravel back on to it.... make sure you pay attention to your lines through corners. It's only a distance of about 110k  through the hills, but will take about 2-3 hours (according to Google) with the Coffee stop.

Let's see who wants to go either together or just for coffee, which direction, and offer up any suggestions/variations to this if you want. We can firm up the plan by tomorrow arvo.

Cheers, Rob.  :blk13
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Dab55 on April 05, 2013, 12:41:23 PM
Rob,

Count me in I should just about have enough rubber lefty my tyres for a short ride. >:()

My preference would be Muster point "B"
 :wht11
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: West Aussie Glen on April 05, 2013, 01:18:43 PM
I have family coming for lunch but if I can get I pass out I may join you for part of it. Unfortunately I am crewing at the drags all day Saturday.
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Gavo on April 05, 2013, 02:08:02 PM
I could do that

will confirm Sat night after muster has been decided

Just got to get up a lot early to get to B point than A  :thumb
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Mitch on April 05, 2013, 06:27:04 PM
 I won't be able to make it, off to Albany for a ride this weekend.  :beer :whistle
                                :grin :blk13 :grin
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: West Aussie Glen on April 05, 2013, 08:19:40 PM
I will be going at least for coffee, just need to be home by 11.30 am.
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: JohnoJ on April 05, 2013, 09:00:27 PM
I can do this . :thumb
Option B for me.
Sorry Gavo closer to home for the last stop that must be a good thing for you. o:)
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Turtle on April 05, 2013, 10:36:11 PM
Kids weekend sorry can't make this one have fun guys

Ps my parts arrived today so may get some time to get it back together  :thumbsup for next weekend

Turtle
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: JohnoJ on April 06, 2013, 10:42:45 AM
I have had a re think about where to start. :think1  With the cafe not open until after 9am it will be only short ride and along wait for morning tea. :eat
I ma in the middle so either start point for me now? :wht11
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Streak on April 06, 2013, 01:23:57 PM
Keen to Attend WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)

BigTed (aka Rob)
Dab55
West Aussie Glen
JohnoJ

Post if your keen to come!
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Gavo on April 06, 2013, 03:41:27 PM
I could do that

will confirm Sat night after muster has been decided

Just got to get up a lot early to get to B point than A  :thumb
 

Having trouble trying to shake off a three day headache (not a drop over the week)

Will see how goes 2night :fp
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: BigTed on April 06, 2013, 05:11:38 PM
Gavo, perhaps not having a drop is the problem! Take a fistful of panadienes and wash them down with a nice dark Cab Sav.

Anyway, it seems it'll only be a small group, starting at the muster point "B" at 8:30. Glen has a lunch date, and I've just found out I need to drive my snotty-nosed son who lost his licence to work for mid-day, so a prompt departure would be good. Otherwise, we might need to leave the ride early.

Regardless, it's a great forecast for tomorrow.

R.
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Yorkie on April 06, 2013, 06:43:05 PM
I think I will pass on this, start would be around 6am from York and as it's just for coffee, pass.
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Gavo on April 07, 2013, 04:13:26 PM
Great ride 6 of us showed and went to Serpentine  :runyay

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/gavo66/IMG_1233_zps8734271a.jpg)

4 13's  :thumbsup

2 11's  :thumbsup

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/gavo66/IMG_1236_zps6e8e4927.jpg)

 :hatwave One peeled off at the Brookton

5 went on to Mundairing

2 left soon after we got there and the other 3 hung out chatting  :beer

3 left mundairing 1 peeled off and turned right at GT Eastern Hwy  :hatwave

Other two went left going down the hill

 :thumbsup Excelent weather, best time of year. :thumbsup

Stopped at Bakers Hill on the way home for the Pie you just cant go past without :eat it

Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Streak on April 07, 2013, 04:55:15 PM
Awesome stuff!

Did anyone break out the camera?
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Gavo on April 07, 2013, 05:21:58 PM
Awesome stuff!

Did anyone break out the camera?

Yet to post pics

Others will have some better pics than mine. Cause mine dont have ME in them  o:)
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Yorkie on April 07, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Glad it was a great ride and have to agree on the pies at Bakers Hill, a must if nearby.
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: West Aussie Glen on April 07, 2013, 10:54:10 PM
We must make Bakers Hill a RTE one day.
Title: Re: WA - Sunday Morning Coffee Run via 3 Dams (7th April)
Post by: Dab55 on April 08, 2013, 12:55:06 AM
Rob,

Thanks for the ride, it was the best dam ride I have done.  :o
 :wht11