South Coast Ride - 6th December 2013. Wollongong, Batemans Bay, Bungendore etc.

[jwm]

South Coast Ride - 6th December 2013. Wollongong, Batemans Bay, Bungendore etc.


There's been a bit of discussion about this ride on the RTE Robertson thread, so I thought I would get it started.

I myself probably prefer a mid week ride but I am available for a weekend ride if the consensus of opinion prefers that option. I'm also pretty flexible with a route and we can include Bungendore, Goulburn and The Kangaroo Valley if people prefer. But that would mean that you miss out on Nerriga. Or we can miss Batemans Bay and the Kings Hwy and head up to Nerriga from Nowra and then go through to Tarago and Goulburn . So many choices, ladies and gentlemen let me hear from those that are interested and their thoughts on the time, date and route..

 

jwm

[single]

Am free Friday and Saturdays only
If on one of those days count me in

Just a note, will be in Canberra for Australoa Day weekend if anyone would like to join in a run around that area.

[ST.George]

Sounds like a plan, JWM.
I liked the original route you mentioned:

Mind you, I did get a nice ride in during the week. Callala Bay to Batemans Bay, Lunch at Nelligen, up through Braidwood toward Bungendore, turn right before Bungendore toward Tarago and through Lake Bathurst into Goulburn, up the the Hume and right turn and through Mittagong, back through the Kangaroo Valley and back home to the serenity of Callala Bay. A nice 400+km day.

I recently did a ride to Canberra via Nowra and Tarago and would prefer a route as above thru places I haven't seen. Also, if I see something neat I would like to take photos and/or quick movie but I can leave that to another time if it destroys the rhythm of the ride. Also, given that u know the route well u could plan stops where there are good photo ops. Just an idea.
I'm flexible re days or weekend. Let's see what suits most people and go from there.

[Mothership]

I can sometimes do a Friday and if that suits it would be great to join the ride
John AKA Mothership

[jwm]

Ok, lets not muck around here. The ride date is Friday 6 December 2013 and the route will be almost the same as the original one that I rode which is Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Bungendore, Taragao, Goulburn, up the Hume and back to the coast via Kangaroo Valley.

I am suggesting that I meet St George and anybody else interested from Wollongong or Sydney at McDonlads, South Nowra (not Bomanderry) at about 8.30am and we head off from there. Next stop would be Nelligen for a coffee (10.30am) and then Bungendore for lunch (12pm), then back through Nerriga, Lake Bathurst, Goulburn and Kangaroo Valley.

This is not set in concrete  but I am keen to do it pre christmas and I have included Bungendore for the convenience of any interested Canberra riders, perhaps they can ride down to Batemans Bay or Nelligen and meet us down there

[ST.George]

How about this for a plan: Do the ride on Friday, Nov 29 weather permitting.
JWM's original route:

Callala Bay to Batemans Bay, Lunch at Nelligen, up through Braidwood toward Bungendore, turn right before Bungendore toward Tarago and through Lake Bathurst into Goulburn, up the the Hume and right turn and through Mittagong, back through the Kangaroo Valley and back home to the serenity of Callala Bay. A nice 400+km day.

Mothership could meet me at the Gong if he so wishes and we would then go Callala Bay to meet JWM and Single can nominate where he wants to meet.
Anyone else interested, nominate your preferred meeting point.


Ok, I just read JWM's post that occurred at the same time as mine. Sounds good to me.

[jwm]

29th is alright with me, if that is the preferred date.

[ST.George]

  So it's up to Mothership & Single to vote on the date.

[johnnyYTED]

 
   Fridays  I can , 29ths 
St George,  I could meet you  at the gong but you would have to let me know where so I can check it out, B4.
Mothership  I could meet you in Campbelltown if you come this way to the Gong..
 

[johnnyYTED]

 
 following on from above  we could come from Appin and pick up Single at Picton Rd.  just  after looking where ppl live.
My mob 0408192387 if anyone want to chat 2 discuss this.

[Kingy]

John as I said on the 'phone a Friday is okay by me. I would love to go through Nerriga as Tina's great, great grandfather who was a Colonel in the Light Foot Brigade had a property there. Either date would be okay I think.

[ST.George]

Ok, there's been some to-ing and fro-ing here regarding the date. As per the title above, the ride date is Friday December 6

The route will be almost the same as the original one that I rode which is Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Bungendore, Taragao, Goulburn, up the Hume and back to the coast via Kangaroo Valley.

I am suggesting that I meet St George and anybody else interested from Wollongong or Sydney at McDonlads, South Nowra (not Bomanderry) at about 8.30am and we head off from there. Next stop would be Nelligen for a coffee (10.30am) and then Bungendore for lunch (12pm), then back through Nerriga, Lake Bathurst, Goulburn and Kangaroo Valley.

I have included Bungendore for the convenience of any interested Canberra riders, perhaps they can ride down to Batemans Bay or Nelligen and meet us down there.

Sounds like a pearler. See u at Nowra and hope the weather is kind.

[johnnyYTED]

 
FRI 6TH   

[Icor]

Hope I can make it I live in nowra and ride kangaroo valley several times a week. Not sure what's happening with work at moment but will be in that for sure if I can


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[ST.George]

Johnnywyted,
If u want 2 go the ride via the Gong I can meet u on Mt.Ousley Rd, Mt.Kiera reststop (will send u a map).

[single]

I'm confused now 
What date for the ride
29th or the 6th

will meet where is convenient to masses

[Streak]

Gents the Ride is Advertised for the 6th of December:

Ride Organiser: JWM

Interested in Attending:

JWM
Single
ST.George
Kingy
johnnyYTED
Icor61
Mothership
Saaz

Please post if your keen to come along!

[jwm]

Thanks Streak, I'm glad you tallied the numbers. Saved me the trouble.

 

[saaz]

Gee, I am off doing others things for a few days and rides get organised 

I should be right for this, and will try and keep track of the plan    I will probably meet up down at Batemans Bay or Nelligen, which ever is easiest.  BTW, Bungendore to Nerriga then back to lake Bathurst is doubling up a bit.  I would suggest either Bungendore-Nerriga-Nowra, or Bungendore-Tarago-Lake Bathurst-Goulburn etc

Makes it a good entre to the weekend overnight ride to Crookwell on 7 December 

[Mothership]

Sorry all but I cannot join you for the ride. I have a Christmas Function arranged for my staff at 6pm that evening and feel that I would be pushing it to do the ride and make it back by then.
Have a terrific time and keep the shiny side up.   

[jwm]

Just giving this a bump to see if anybody else is interested:

Interested in Attending to this date:

JWM
Single
ST.George
Kingy
johnnyYTED
Icor61
Saaz

 

[A2Z]

Damn! Would love to go on this ride. Unfortunately, I'll be overseas for a month from the 5th. I'll be thinking of you guys with envy. Enjoy!

[jwm]

Ok, Kingy is staying at my place on the Thursday night, so we will meet any others coming down from Sydney or Wollongong at McDonalds, South Nowra (not Bomaderry) at 8.30am.
Not sure what arrangements others living Sydney and Wollongong have made, if any, but that is where we will be waiting.

My phone No. is 0409121482.

[saaz]

What time do you expect to be at Nelligen, or any other spot where you might have a stop.  I can just wait on the second roundabout on the way up the Clyde from Batemans Bay.  Otherwise I can just keep in riding your way until I come across some bikes!

My mobile is 0412 634 075 if things change

[single]

Sorry to say I will be a non-attendee
The Joys of working in Retail at this time of year
Enjoy the Ride and Stay safe