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Title: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 09, 2014, 05:50:21 PM
NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle


(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/06395c39d94ded7f5d5d572a5dc7a2d6_zps2b4e8dbb.jpg)




Location:

Ripples on the Creek
602 Grady's Creek Rd (Lions Rd)
via Kyogle NSW

http://ripplesonthecreek.com.au/ (http://ripplesonthecreek.com.au/)


Time:

12:00pm


Information:

This cafe is along the very motorcycle friendly Lions Rd from NSW into QLD, this road is part of the closed circut for the Kyogle TT in October 2014 http://www.lionstt.com/. (http://www.lionstt.com/.) For those interested some are making this a weekend of riding to OzSTOC events as there is a QLD RTE on the 31st.

Contact for this ride:   Abe


Dont forget your OzSTOC shirt


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(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/9819fc423e32c86a9de759457ebd51a7_zpsfa7133ba.jpg)



Post below if your interested in this RTE:
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on June 09, 2014, 08:54:10 PM
I will be in on this one, and keep on going to http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=5529.0, (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=5529.0,) then I suppose come home someway

Interested in attending:

Saaz
ST2UP & Princess Pockey
Totgas
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Totgas on June 10, 2014, 09:35:34 PM
bout time I met some new faces - put me down.
Must remember the winter woolies....
A.
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 11, 2014, 07:28:32 PM
I'll definitely have to do this one.

Kyogle is my home town!  :grin

As a child I used to play at the family home of the property where Ripples is now located. 

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Ripples+on+the+Creek&ll=-28.443185,152.95269&spn=0.111243,0.209255&sll=-28.443751,152.95269&sspn=0.0072451,0.0109864&cid=0xc1a0f361474d832c&t=h&z=13[
Here is the location:
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 11, 2014, 07:30:52 PM
Intersted in attending:

Saaz
ST2UP & Princess Pockey
Totgas
Gadget
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 11, 2014, 07:56:41 PM
What a coincidence Gary  :thumbsup My brother and his family has lived at Kyogle for the last 30 years, you will be able to tell us all about the area, we will go to the Sunshine Coast after lunch to then go to the QLD RTE the next day.



Pockey  :wink1
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 11, 2014, 09:29:49 PM
Pockey,

Have you guys got somewhere to stay that night?


It's a nice ride from my place to the Pit Stop Cafe (the longish way).  :grin

I grew up at The Risk (southern end of the Lions Road).  The road across from The Risk Public School was named after my Grandfather and My Great Uncle and one of my friends were in the Lion's Club and drove the Dozers that built the Lions Road.
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 11, 2014, 10:14:23 PM
Yes thank you Gary, we have a bed arranged for that night, then after the Pit Stop we are going to the Bunya Mountains I believe.

And thanks for the little history lesson on the name for the Lions road  ++



Pockey  :wink1
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 14, 2014, 08:03:36 PM
On the Lions Rd there is a Lookout which used to be able to see the Border Loop before the trees grew back.  There is a short walk where you can get to see this engineering marvel.

The border Loop is where the Train Line from NSW loops through a couple of tunnels to go over it self to gain enough height to go through the tunnel through the McPherson Range into Qld.

The Lookout is a nice place to stop and listen to the Bellbirds too. Bell Birds of Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0Gm59m4jbQ#)

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/border-ranges-national-park/border-loop-walk/walking (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/border-ranges-national-park/border-loop-walk/walking)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cougal_Spiral_(railway) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cougal_Spiral_(railway))

Some of my ancestors came from Qld to NSW to help build the Railway and work in the local Timber Mills.
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on June 14, 2014, 08:16:12 PM
I will have to put that on my list of things to stop and look at  ++
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 14, 2014, 08:20:09 PM
I went to The Risk Public School in the 60's and 70's  :grin
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Shiney on June 14, 2014, 09:37:31 PM
Count me in :runyay
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 14, 2014, 09:50:20 PM
Indicated as attending:

saaz
ST2UP & Princess Pockey
Totgas
Gadget
Shiney

Please post below if you want to come along  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Barry and Marissa on June 25, 2014, 09:18:54 AM
Please count Marissa and I in for this one. The Lion's road is Marissa's favourite piece of riding paradise.  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on June 25, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
STroppy and I did the Lions road on the way to Yeppoon. It needs concentration as it has the most single lane bridges in a road I have come across.  Oh, and a few blind crests that are fun, just watch for the cows on the other side.  Next time I will do it in tourist mode, a lot slower and look around.

Quote from: Barry and Marissa on June 25, 2014, 09:18:54 AM
Please count Marissa and I in for this one. The Lion's road is Marissa's favourite piece of riding paradise.  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on June 25, 2014, 07:05:14 PM
Indicated as attending:


Please post below if you want to come along  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Wild Rose on August 19, 2014, 08:33:23 PM
 :Indicated as attending:

- Saaz
- ST2UP & Princess Pockey
- Totgas
- Gadget
- Shiney
- Barry and Marissa
- Wild Rose
- Pete (FJR1300)
- Odyssey Rider

Please post below if you want to come along  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Odyssey Rider on August 20, 2014, 05:49:43 PM
Odyssey Rider
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Wild Rose on August 26, 2014, 08:37:26 AM

 :Indicated as attending:

- Saaz
- ST2UP & Princess Pockey
- Totgas
- Gadget
- Shiney
- Barry and Marissa
- Wild Rose
- Pete (FJR1300)
- Bill (V-Star 1300)
- Perry (Honda VT750)
- Odyssey Rider

Please post below if you want to come along  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on August 27, 2014, 03:26:55 PM
I should still be ok for this one and the Qld one.  Cement slab being poured this Friday morning out the back so I can leave lunchtime or later. Just have to work out which way to go, but days to do that...
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Barry and Marissa on August 27, 2014, 03:48:24 PM
Quote from: saaz on August 27, 2014, 03:26:55 PM
I should still be ok for this one and the Qld one.  Cement slab being poured this Friday morning out the back so I can leave lunchtime or later. Just have to work out which way to go, but days to do that...

You gunna ride all over that wet cement   :rofl
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on August 27, 2014, 04:52:36 PM
Not that cement, but the driveway is next to redo once all the building stuff has stopped. None of this slippery grass into the garage that some have  :Whipped
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: ST2UP on August 28, 2014, 09:24:59 PM
The new OzSTOC Jacket prototype will be making a visit to this RTE.....if you haven't seen the Jacket yet...

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN !!!


http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=7638.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=7638.0)


 :beer
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Barry and Marissa on August 29, 2014, 07:27:46 AM
Quote from: saaz on August 27, 2014, 04:52:36 PM
Not that cement, but the driveway is next to redo once all the building stuff has stopped. None of this slippery grass into the garage that some have  :Whipped

You make an excellent point  :think1

My grassy slope leading into my shed can be a challenge when it's wet. Maybe you could fill your panniers with any left over cement and make a donation to my future driveway on your way though  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on August 29, 2014, 07:49:59 AM
They are doing the slab at the back this very minute. I will get them to fill the topbox as well  :CB--
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Barry and Marissa on August 29, 2014, 08:02:02 AM
Quote from: saaz on August 29, 2014, 07:49:59 AM
They are doing the slab at the back this very minute. I will get them to fill the topbox as well  :CB--

Awesome! You may need to crank up the rear suspension just a little :)
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: saaz on August 29, 2014, 12:02:50 PM
Concreting is nearly done, so about time to hit the road. Could not ask for a better day for a little ride (ok, there is a slight breeze...). Destination Wauchope tonight.
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Wild Rose on August 29, 2014, 01:44:02 PM

OzSTOC Jacket packed, Small parcels packed, Bike all fuelled ready for 8.00 departure from Toowoomba in the morning
My Brother-in-Law on his Harley is coming so we can't rush him Anyone got a Ute handy  :grin

 :Indicated as attending:

- Saaz
- ST2UP & Princess Pockey
- Totgas
- Gadget
- Shiney
- Barry and Marissa
- Wild Rose
- Pete (FJR1300)
- Bill (V-Star 1300)
- Perry (Honda VT750)
- Bob (Harley) my brother-in-law
- Odyssey Rider

Please post below if you want to come along  :thumb

Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on August 29, 2014, 07:58:37 PM
Which way are we going from Brisbane? and when?
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Barry and Marissa on August 30, 2014, 07:30:49 AM
Hey Gaz,
We're leaving about 9:00 and heading down via Yatala and Beaudesert etc. Leaving early as I have to spend a bit of time in Beaudesert checking out a few cafes for tomorrows Ulysses ride. Your welcome to join us if your wish. Give me a call on 0438641 543 
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on August 30, 2014, 07:38:30 AM
Sounds like a plan.  give you a call in a minute.
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Wild Rose on August 30, 2014, 06:19:03 PM
Made it home about 5.15 great day, great venue, great bunch to catch up for lunch with even if you got to ride 250km
to do it.
I'm off to bed as I have to get up at 2.00 in morning to go to work  :eek
Ride report tomorrow  :thumb
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Gadget on August 30, 2014, 08:08:09 PM
The lunch crowd.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tfsY_2mGyXU/VAGdhNqQMEI/AAAAAAAABAY/oLrGmAWpOwE/s800/2014-08-30-229.jpg)

The view
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BMKs_JrkYP0/VAGdsi0Xo8I/AAAAAAAABAg/71mXdMheSZI/s800/2014-08-30-230.jpg)

Post lunch banter
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-D5kxzsG5Jr4/VAGdwuGlVMI/AAAAAAAABAo/slIZ9CW9tbc/s800/2014-08-30-231.jpg)

The posed photo and flying the flags
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yXaoeGqT2Ho/VAGdy6d-PaI/AAAAAAAABAw/_OyaOl2_oMA/s800/2014-08-30-232.jpg)

At the border in NSW with Queensland in the background.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XsFj2fsRLmw/VAGeBwJ1NpI/AAAAAAAABBA/nAMwWUsjToE/s800/2014-08-30-234.jpg)

Lunch was fantastic, as was the lively conversation.  The staff were friendly.   WOW:

Sadly the venue will close on the 7th October.  :-[ If you have a spare $1.2M this little piece of paradise is for sale.

Thanks Barry for the scenic route on the way there and back.  Thank you every one for your company again.

Thanks to Chris, Jean and Saaz for popping in to my place for a cuppa on the way to Diesel's.  Thanks to Shiney and Carrol for joining them.
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Streak on August 30, 2014, 08:37:31 PM
Thanks for the ride report mate, makes me very sad I could not be there....

Work gets in the way of the really good times...
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Barry and Marissa on August 31, 2014, 06:24:48 PM
Nice pics Gary. It was a great day for a ride and share lunch with wonderful people  :clap
What a shame this place is going to be closing down  :eek
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Streak on September 01, 2014, 10:03:26 PM
Biggles I am disappointed...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tfsY_2mGyXU/VAGdhNqQMEI/AAAAAAAABAY/oLrGmAWpOwE/s800/2014-08-30-229.jpg)

Not one comment about the strategically placed hip pocket bag.....
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: ST2UP on September 01, 2014, 10:10:02 PM
We knocked out a couple of RTE's this weekend  :runyay

This ride to Ripples on the Creek on the Lions Rd near Kyogle had us leave home in 4 degrees at 7am and land for lunch in 23 degrees and 565k's  :hatwave


Fantastic little business that is unfortunately closing the cafe side but retaining then cabins across the road.

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/01fb7068a46e8c774169ec48b5f2ea23_zps1d2db7e2.jpg)


Here we have Pockey's bike that I'm allowed to ride, Steves, Shineys, Gadgets and some old bloke  :nahnah that keep cropping up OzSTOC RTA riding a weapon of a tourer.


 :beer
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Brock on September 01, 2014, 10:12:57 PM
Quote
Not one comment about the strategically placed hip pocket bag.....

Nope, we ignored the obvious ploy..
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Streak on September 01, 2014, 10:21:54 PM
Quote from: Brock on September 01, 2014, 10:12:57 PM
Quote
Not one comment about the strategically placed hip pocket bag.....

Nope, we ignored the obvious ploy..

Pretty good seeing I was several hundred  away
Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Pezzz on September 02, 2014, 12:41:06 AM
Quote from: Streak on September 01, 2014, 10:21:54 PM
Quote from: Brock on September 01, 2014, 10:12:57 PM
Quote
Not one comment about the strategically placed hip pocket bag.....

Nope, we ignored the obvious ploy..

Pretty good seeing I was several hundred  away
You have minions !!!!!!
Damn .... Now I have to watch Despicable Me again :fp

Sent from my GT-I9507 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: NSW RTE 30th August 2014 - Kyogle
Post by: Shiney on September 02, 2014, 03:26:37 AM
Carrol and I had a great 2.5 hr ride down and met up with everyone at Ripples on the Creek :runyay

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120755_zpsbe042729.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120755_zpsbe042729.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_115848_zps315f1ef7.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_115848_zps315f1ef7.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120107_zps2fe0e684.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120107_zps2fe0e684.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120806_zps25bedd39.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120806_zps25bedd39.jpg.html)

We all had a bit of a chinwag and a look at the OzSTOC Jacket

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120058_zps3eb9b690.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120058_zps3eb9b690.jpg.html)

Then headed up for lunch

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120814_zpsf35ecac4.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_120814_zpsf35ecac4.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_123704_zpsc65326b1.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_123704_zpsc65326b1.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_121557_zps4376b13e.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_121557_zps4376b13e.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_123641_zps583c6bdb.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_123641_zps583c6bdb.jpg.html)

After a great feed and a fair bit of chatting we all headed off :hatwave

Carrol and I were lucky enough to be able to tag along with ST2UP, Pockey, Saaz and Gadget on a nice scenic ride being led back north by Barry (thanks mate) :thumbsup :rockon :runyay

Barry left us as we hit the slab and we all continued on to Gadget's place for a coffee (thanks Gadget, great coffee as always) :-++ :thumbs

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_163404_zpse5bad61a.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/30-08-14%20OzSTOC%20Kyogle%20NSW%20RTE/20140830_163404_zpse5bad61a.jpg.html)

After this we headed off home :blu13

Thanks everyone that was able to make the RTE, it wouldn't have been the same without you :hatwave