Author Topic: NSW Overnighter 12th July 2014 "Christmas in July" - URALLA (Read 65109 times)

StinkyPete · « **Reply #100 on:** June 13, 2014, 07:07:10 PM »

What kind of weather or temperatures can we expect? I'm getting worried, 'cause it's wet and freezing here in Adelaide.

Jochen50 · « **Reply #101 on:** June 13, 2014, 07:40:33 PM »

Hey STinky Pete,

I can suggest you go to either BOM weather or Weatherzone on your computer and type in 'Uralla NSW;. The computer will give you the temps etc for a week at a time plus forecasts. Knowing what I know about Uralla (worked in the area for over 20 years) you can probably expect heavy morning frosts, minus temperatures most mornings and max temps usually around the mid-teens, if you're lucky!! Usually a cold westerly or southerly blowing as well. Pack the thermals, make sure the heated grips work properly and rug up!

I'll see you at the bar for a rum or two...medicinal purposes only of course!

Jochen50
(from the warm and sunny Far North Coast of NSW)

ST2UP · « **Reply #102 on:** June 13, 2014, 07:45:10 PM »

If I said it was going to be a little crisp....I would be lying to you

If we have clear days & nights, daytime temps will max out around 12 degrees and a little warmer than that for the Saturday ride around Dorrigo but a little cooler around Ebor on the way......night time temps well below 0, and that's why we will head off no earlier than 0900 Saturday to get some sunshine on the roads we will travel.

So if we have some serious cloud cover, nights will be warmer and days colder.......add some rain then we can talk sleet & snow but if the wind comes with it......ironically it will be to cold for snow

We are a few hundred metres higher than Uralla and you can drop a few more degrees off the above temps....particularly during the day

Safe to say from a warm clothing point of view......if'in ya own it, bring it

It will just make you appreciate the roaring wood fires all the more

saaz · « **Reply #103 on:** June 13, 2014, 09:34:09 PM »

Uralla and Guyra weather is no problem. They are both higher than Canberra (I am at 530 metres or so, they are 1000 metres plus above sea level) so I just expect it to be a bit colder than home. And they keep on saying that Canberra is a cold place...

Once the sun is out (if it does) it is not that bad.

ST2UP · « **Reply #104 on:** June 13, 2014, 09:48:54 PM »

Quote from: saaz on June 13, 2014, 09:34:09 PM

Uralla and Guyra weather is no problem. They are both higher than Canberra (I am at 530 metres or so, they are 1000 metres plus above sea level) so I just expect it to be a bit colder than home. And they keep on saying that Canberra is a cold place...

Once the sun is out (if it does) it is not that bad.

1000 mtrs plus 330mtrs to be accurate in our backyard at 1330 mtrs, but your spot on about the sun....12 degrees out of the wind and in the sun is superb

StinkyPete · « **Reply #105 on:** June 13, 2014, 10:38:05 PM »

I may need a medicinal red antifreeze.

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #106 on:** June 14, 2014, 07:23:52 PM »

Well your coming to the right place, there are some fine New England reds about

Will post the Uralla Menu soon, there will be some hearty comfort food awaiting you all

Pockey

ST2UP · « **Reply #107 on:** June 21, 2014, 03:21:40 PM »

Breakfast Saturday & Sunday

White Rose Diner - 82. Bridge St Uralla (100 Mtrs South of Pub)

Opening at 8am Saturday & Sunday.......

Comes very well recommended by New England foodies........4.7 out of 5.0 from 20 reviews

BREAKFAST AT WHITE ROSE DINER

HUNGRY BREAKFAST
Bacon, sausage, eggs, tomato, mushroom and toast         $12
EVERYDAY BREAKFAST
Bacon, eggs and toast                        $6-
HUNGOVER BREAKFAST
Bacon, egg, cheese, hash brown, bbq sauce roll            $6.90
HEALTHY BREAKFAST
Oat porridge with a honey swirl                     $8-

DRINKS
Coffee tea hot chocolate $4 unless marked otherwise
COFFEE – BOTERO DEW BLEND            JILLY’S FINE LEAF TEAS
Cappuccino                     English Breakfast
Café Latte                     Earl Grey
Flat White                     Arctic Fire
Long Black ($3)                  Sencha Green
Short Black ($3)                  Peppermint
Macchiato ($3)                  Chamomile
Mocha                     Relax
Hot Chocolate                  Lemongrass & Ginger
(choice of normal, white, chilli)
Chai Latte
                        SMOOTHIES ($5.50)
Syrups (.50c)                  Berry Antioxidant
Vanilla – caramel – hazelnut –            Banana Mango Tango
Butterscotch – white chocolate            Breaky Delight

ST2UP · « **Reply #108 on:** June 21, 2014, 04:20:14 PM »

Attending Christmas in July in 2014: **URALLA**

ST2UP & Pocket Stocker (double booked)
Tony & pitSTop (double booked)
Saaz (booked Rm 5)
Steveo
Neale
Will & MissT (double booked)
Grumpy
A2Z & Fiona (double booked)
Cerebral Knievel
StinkyPete & Fish (booked)
PC & Marion (booked)
Jochen50 + 1 (booked)
Rubencan
Honk & Jacinta
Barry & Marissa
JohnnyYTED

Please Post if your keen to attend! And book your accom.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #109 on:** June 21, 2014, 04:30:08 PM »

Just two and a half weeks to departure, and I'm getting excited.

I wonder if Fish's Harley Fergusson will get that far.......... (and I hope he doesn't read this)

ST2UP · « **Reply #110 on:** June 21, 2014, 04:37:56 PM »

Hay Plains Pete ??

StinkyPete · « **Reply #111 on:** June 21, 2014, 04:49:47 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on June 21, 2014, 04:37:56 PM

Hay Plains Pete ??

That's the way we are going, and I actually quite like the Hay Plains. It's much like riding the northern SA outback with lots of "me" pondering time, and horizon to horizon views. It's part of what this great country is, and I have always loved every kilometer that I've travelled over the years.

"No Road is Boring, some are just long and straight"

Shiney · « **Reply #112 on:** June 21, 2014, 05:12:42 PM »

That's an awesome tag line Pete

StinkyPete · « **Reply #113 on:** June 21, 2014, 05:21:45 PM »

Quote from: Shiney on June 21, 2014, 05:12:42 PM

That's an awesome tag line Pete

Thanks. I might stick it in my profile.

Grumpy · « **Reply #114 on:** June 21, 2014, 06:05:35 PM »

I haven't booked because I am sharing room 5 with saaz. Arranged on he other thread. Will be there.

STeveo · « **Reply #115 on:** June 21, 2014, 06:14:16 PM »

I've never found the Hay Plains boring. There are some monstrous dams along there (2Km along road and more than that back across paddock) and different crops growing through the seasons. Yes, it is 'set the throttle lock and lean on tank bag' type of road, but like most things in life it is your attitude that counts.

ST2UP · « **Reply #116 on:** June 21, 2014, 06:28:13 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on June 21, 2014, 04:37:56 PM

Hay Plains Pete ??

Seriously.....us too, we hade a ball last year riding across, even got a video of Pockey giving an overly discriptive account of the fun we had.....do it again tomorrow

Anyway back to the hills of Uralla

HONK · « **Reply #117 on:** June 21, 2014, 07:09:00 PM »

Honk and Jacinta will be there.

Barry and Marissa · « **Reply #118 on:** June 25, 2014, 03:45:49 PM »

Just booked a double room for Marissa and I at Uralla. Looking forward to the trip and digging out all the winter riding gear I once owned. Have to find it first?

The only odd part was I questioned the guy about the price as he quoted me $80 for a double room?
I mentioned that it was down as $70 for a double on our website? He told me it was $80 for a double room for two people and $70 for a double room if only one person stays in the room?

I wonder if they only wash one side of the sheets on those nights?

saaz · « **Reply #119 on:** June 25, 2014, 05:44:55 PM »

Room 11 had electric blankets and a working heater. STroppy stayed in 10 with none of these

A tip is to turn on the column heater as soon as you get there to warm up the room.

I should be in Uralla the night before, or more, just wandering aimlessly over those nasty twisty roads for a bit...

ST2UP · « **Reply #120 on:** June 25, 2014, 07:36:05 PM »

Quote from: Barry and Marissa on June 25, 2014, 03:45:49 PM

Just booked a double room for Marissa and I at Uralla. Looking forward to the trip and digging out all the winter riding gear I once owned. Have to find it first?

The only odd part was I questioned the guy about the price as he quoted me $80 for a double room?
I mentioned that it was down as $70 for a double on our website? He told me it was $80 for a double room for two people and $70 for a double room if only one person stays in the room?

I wonder if they only wash one side of the sheets on those nights?

Just had a chat with Leah from the Pub and she advised that they have put the Accommodation prices up just a little......but as we made our booking in July last year they will honour the price quoted.......

So that's $70 Double / Twin and $40 a single

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #121 on:** June 25, 2014, 08:50:23 PM »

put me down for this RTE, and the lunch at Dorrigo.

I'm doing my beST to make it

has anyone got a spare bed in their room, lets share the coST...

RubenCan · « **Reply #122 on:** June 27, 2014, 05:40:24 PM »

Hello people, unfortunately I have to pull out of this one. I woke up with a sore back 2 weeks ago and had become progressively worse where a ct scan this week showed narrowing of nerve channel on 3 disks + a couple of other problems that I won't bore you with. My right hand and arm have been permanently numb and am getting excruciating pain at certain angles with the right arm. I have a specialist Appointment in July and am totally off the bike till then.
I have spoken with Johnny and he is taking over my room, number 7.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend and please post as many photos as possible.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #123 on:** June 27, 2014, 05:48:57 PM »

Sorry to hear you're crook Ruben, and I wish you a speedy recovery.

saaz · « **Reply #124 on:** June 27, 2014, 06:02:51 PM »

Get better Ruben. Nothing worse than back troubles to make life really difficult.

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Author Topic: NSW Overnighter 12th July 2014 "Christmas in July" - URALLA (Read 65109 times)