Author Topic: Brisbane >> Maryborough Sunday 8th Dec (Read 7400 times)

jf3000 · « **on:** December 05, 2013, 02:48:44 PM »

Good Afternoon Friends,

On Sunday I am planning a ride upto Maryborough - I have gone through the site and looked at different articles that can help me along the way especially the Rider Fatigue - http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=5614.0

I wanted to ask some questions before I left though.

1. My hearing - What is the best way for me to protect my hearing? I went to bunnings and got some ear plugs but honestly they're crap, I put them in and they just fall back out, is there a type of plug I can get that will not fall out or something else? My helmet is one of those Shark helmets costing $599 paid a lot less.

2. I was reading about the Rider Assistance Network, is there some numbers I can get off people as I am heading up there so if I have questions along the way and run into trouble I can get some help?

3. I will be taking ample water supplies with me and food as well, what other things do I require to bring a long with my journey?

I am sure I have lots more questions as they arise.

Thank you

Jason

Streak · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2013, 02:59:34 PM »

Ok so here is my ten cents:

1. My hearing - What is the best way for me to protect my hearing? I went to bunnings and got some ear plugs but honestly they're crap, I put them in and they just fall back out, is there a type of plug I can get that will not fall out or something else? My helmet is one of those Shark helmets costing $599 paid a lot less.

I use a moulded earplug, and they have transformed how i ride a bike, they really are brilliant, they lock into your ears and dont fall out! Nicky Steel is really good and gives us a discount to, here are her details:

EARS 2 U
10% Discount off Earmolds
(will also travel to you for an Extra $10)
Ipswich, QLD 4306
Nicky Steel
Mobile: 0408 191 111
Email: steelnicky@hotmail.com

2. I was reading about the Rider Assistance Network, is there some numbers I can get off people as I am heading up there so if I have questions along the way and run into trouble I can get some help?

Your welcome to give me a call 0488 385 858, i will offer any advice i can

3. I will be taking ample water supplies with me and food as well, what other things do I require to bring a long with my journey?

remember that there are lots of places to stop so don't go overboard, water and muesli bars are a great simple way to carry stuff

jf3000 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2013, 03:16:51 PM »

Never enough time in the day, have to got o work, have grabbed ur details and will call you later, when it comes up 3455 you know its me.

Cheers

saaz · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2013, 04:26:53 PM »

There are members up around Maryborough, so if you have the time have a look at the member map and private message some in the area.

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?action=googlemap

IanB · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:31:41 PM »

Are u going after the Xmas party.
weird but true. Get your bunnings plugs.
wet the end with saliva. Place in ear and with the other hand pull earflap backwards while screwing not pushing plug in.
nip and shape the end of the plug into a sharper point first

Biggles · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:35:19 PM »

A run up to Maryborough isn't quite a saga at 256 km. When I do it, I usually stop at the Matilda just before Gympie for a coffee then ride on from there. There's actually two alternate routes instead of the boring highway- they're about 15 km longer, but nice for the change.
You'll arrive there with half a tank of fuel left and in plenty of time for lunch.
The hardest part is surviving the long 90 kph sections of the Bruce Highway.

Rodd · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2013, 07:06:20 PM »

I live in Maryborough. What are your plans? I often go for a ride to Hervey Bay for coffee and it's about 35 mins each way.

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jf3000 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2013, 10:05:34 PM »

So heading there Sunday, will have to add the forum to my mobile and will give a shout out whilst I am up there, but definitely like to catch up with some folks up there as I will be making several million trips to the suburb from Cleveland :)

Distance: 278.1km Time: 3hr 20min (approx)

Rodd · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2013, 08:52:06 AM »

No worries. Maryborough is a good place to live but I usually head from here to visit other places. I have a decent workshop, so make the place available as a safe house if anyone needs help while they are in the area. If it's a nice day on Sunday it would be good to ride to the Bay.

jf3000 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2013, 04:42:21 PM »

Are you free on the Monday? Am tied up Sunday arvo and evening.

Rodd · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2013, 07:56:45 PM »

Should be ok for Monday!

jf3000 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2013, 09:15:16 PM »

Send me a PM with your details and I will buzz you Monday. Just remember I dont know the area so may take me a bit to find you. Did u see the Skype list?

jf3000 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2013, 09:06:43 AM »

So this afternoon I plan on heading out, the weather is looking good, everything else is looking good, lots of water and chewy muesli bars for the journey and powerade.

Rodd · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2013, 01:01:39 PM »

I havent seen a Skype list. I'll send a pm with contact details now.

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jf3000 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2013, 09:10:10 AM »

Arrived safe and sound. Nice cruise. No issues except for the ufo I saw.

Biggles · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2013, 12:43:57 PM »

Quote from: jf3000 on December 09, 2013, 09:10:10 AM

Arrived safe and sound. Nice cruise. No issues except for the ufo I saw.

Glad you got there OK. Where did you over-night? Gympie? Glad you made it through the Bruce Highway's many hazards (mainly the risk of radiation poisoning from all the speed detectors).

There's a UFO that's parked over Gympie. It's the weird capital of oddities. You thought Canberra was strange!!!

edit- another typo

Rodd · « **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2013, 03:42:26 PM »

I took Jason to Hervey Bay today for a ride to my favourite coffee place, the boat harbour and then to River Heads (where you can catch the ferry to Fraser Island).
Enzo's on the beach.

Vic Hislops Shark Show.. as good a place as any to get the bike shot

jf3000 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 09, 2013, 08:05:07 PM »

Awesome ride and good friend.

tj189 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2013, 05:56:08 AM »

Thanks for the photos and nice to see other STer's looking after others, good onya Rodd

Wombattle · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2013, 06:39:05 AM »

A fun ride and someone to show you around. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing the pics etc.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2013, 10:02:01 AM »

Sounds like you had great ride. Great photos

I like the ride over to Hervey Bay.
Thanks for sharing

Streak · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2013, 10:34:36 AM »

Great stuff guys, really good to see you guys having a great time!

jf3000 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2013, 08:30:39 PM »

Just wanted to shout out to Rodd for an awesome ride and thanks for the meet up. Will def catch up again when I come back. I am now back home for a few days and hopefully back again. Have enjoyed the ride there and back, both times missing the rain.

Really looking forward to meeting other ST riders too.

Thanks once again Rodd.

Jason

Rodd · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2013, 10:51:36 PM »

No problems, Jason. I enjoyed the ride and it's good to be able to show someone around some of the sights and places that I like.

Diesel · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2013, 01:56:54 PM »

Hmmm... Christmas hols... OzSTOC Memebr with regular rides to Maryborough...... Great coffee spot with Rodd at H.Bay....

Don't be surprised if you see a quick, off the cuff RTE headed your way over the Chrissie break Rodd.

Cheers, Diesel

PS - when you next heading up there Jason?

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