May 2013 Issue 450 Armadale Heritage Branch $1.00 On-Line Subscription, $2.00 Pre Booked B/W Hard Copy Website:

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1 HERITAGE RIDER May 2013 Issue 450 Armadale Heritage Branch $1.00 On-Line Subscription, $2.00 Pre Booked B/W Hard Copy Website: Had a nice ride to Quindanning today. 17bikes. Good old pub does a good steak sandwich on Turkish bun. A cool day mostly fine with patches of light drizzle.

2 ULYSSES CLUB Armadale Heritage Branch Committee President: Alan Warner or awarner@westnet.com.au Secretary: Di Hart Mob intruble@hotmail.com Treasurer: Dave Carroll postiedave@iinet.net.au Quartermaster: Alby Feldbauer annettalby@hotmail.com Ride Coordinator: Tony Fareso or tsfareso@hotmail.com Welfare Officer: Josef Gabriel Mob General duties: Ray Seddon, Glenn Sargeson, Alby Feldbouer, Robyn Johnston, Barry Larson, Laurie Doncon Social Co-ordinators: Robyn Johnston, Sally Fareso Editor: Dav Sundstrom Mob pigphama@iinet.net.au Advertising rates These rates apply for one year in the Heritage Rider Business Card Size $20.00 Quarter Page $30.00 Half Page $50.00 Branch Emblems Sewn directly onto clothing, caps, towels,t Shirts, Work Wear, Uniforms, Manchester & Jackets are available at: Stitchcraft Embroidery contact Amanda 13 EichelMews,Waikiki WA.6169 Mobile Phone /Fax [08] stitchcraft@bigpond.com.au Armadale Ulysses Club Gear For Armadale Heritage Branch / WA gear contact: Alby Feldbauer Mob annettalby@hotmail.com Postal address for all correspondence: Ulysses Armadale Heritage Branch PO Box 1103 Kelmscott DC 6997 Website : Disclaimer: All expressions of opinion are published on the basis that they are not regarded as expressing the official opinion of the Ulysses Club but are included as general interest only. The Armadale Heritage Branch accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions or information contained in this newsletter and reader should rely on their own inquires in making any decisions touching their own interests. Ulysses Club Shop Head Office Phone Monthly General Meetings 1st Thursday of every Month Upstairs at YE OLDE NARROGIN INNE, 2 South West Hwy Armadale, 7:30pm for 8:00pm start Monthly Committee Meeting First Thursday after Monthly General Meeting, upstairs at the YE OLDE NARROGIN INNE, 2 South West Hwy Armadale, 7:30pm sharp. 2

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5 PRESIDENTS WAFFLE Here we are once again, another month has passed us by and as usual I don t have much to say but here goes anyway. ULYSSES AGM The AGM is now well and truly over and everyone is heading back to sunny WA. I hope they don t get back this weekend it won t be sunny at all. I haven t heard much about the journey back other than Josef s group which has grown with the addition of Gerry and Pamela are in the north of our state so they won t be long before they get back. The last I heard of Colin and Janet and I guess Wayne and Maryanne are still with them they were meandering back along the south of Australia. It will be good to see them all again and to hear of their experiences along the way. We can start planning ahead to our local AGM and Odyssey now. TROTS NIGHT OUT We have had a look at the costs involved in going to Gloucester Park for a night at the trots and to have a meal at the Beau Rivage it is $69.00 per head. We will check the response at this week s meeting and determine whether this should be pursued. I

6 guess the downside of the trots is that it is a Friday night and that could be difficult for some of those who work. If we go ahead we are planning to do this on the 21 st June CHRISTMAS IN JULY We are finalising a few venues as I write this but nothing has been finalised as yet. Hope fully we will have something to present on Thursday night. If not we will furnish details on the website as soon as something is finalised. Apologies for the late decision on this. DWELLINGUP TRAIN RIDE AND DINNER We are planning to do this on August 24 th and will need to book soon. As previously stated it is quite expensive but by all accounts extremely enjoyable so if you are keen just let us know so that when we book you don t miss out. Links to this are on the website. AGM Again as you have been made aware previously if you want to join the Committee for next year your nominations need to be in at this week s meeting. Forms are available on the website. Don t be shy lets have some competition for positions for a change. ODYSSEY As mentioned above we should all be looking ahead to this year s Odyssey which will be in Merredin. One thing we have rarely done is to do a skit, most of the other groups do but Armadale, well what can I say. If you want to have a bit of fun, make a fool of yourself or do something slightly serious it doesn t matter get behind our group and support Perths efforts in putting this weekend on. That s it for now and I will leave you with this thought for your next Sunday Ride. After marking a corner don t roar off and try to catch everyone up just take it easy and keep an eye on tail end charlie in your mirrors, he is making sure that everyone is looked after and not being left stranded in the event of a breakdown or an accident so let s look after him or her at the same time. Thanks for your support. Alan 6

7 Birthdays in May are: Wayne Eacott, Tony Fareso,Mark Johnstone, Glenn Sargeson, John Wilson RIDE PROTOCOL This is not intended to be a set of rules but just some guidelines and advice to assist everyone on our rides. In no way should any of the comments below be taken as instructions or directives. As you are all aware we are a social group enjoying each other s company in a way that enables us to ride our motorbikes with like minded people. Read the following and if you don t like something I have written or you think I should have explained something better just let me know and we can always change things around, nothing is set in stone. 1. When arriving at the meeting point, be sociable and if you see someone you don t know introduce yourself and if they happen to be new to the group let them know who the senior members of the committee are so they can be made welcome and be made aware of what happens on our rides. 2. Always have a full fuel tank at the start. If you have a small tank let the ride leader know when the ride is announced if you feel you might need an early fuel stop as some of our rides can be quite long. Make sure that you are aware who the ride leader is and also who Tail End Charlie (TEC) is. 3. Corner marking is always explained at the start of a ride but it is important that every corner is marked so if you see someone ride by a point that should be marked, just do it yourself. It is far more important that we don t lose someone that worrying about what someone may not have done correctly. Another point with corner marking is that we have a couple of three wheelers in our group and they can t always mark a corner safely so again just take over and they will do the next corner that is safe for them to do so.

8 4. At morning tea or lunch use a little common sense and be aware of what is happening around you. We have had large groups that couldn t share the same café and it makes it very important that we don t leave someone behind so make sure that you know when and where the group will be leaving from. Be ready to leave when the group is, don t leave it until that last minute for a toilet break or a second cup of tea. One other thing on meal breaks is if you are going to leave the ride early please let the ride leader and Tail End Charlie know so they aren t looking for someone who has left the group. 5. Quite often the group splits up after lunch and make their way home individually, please make sure that anyone new to the group or who may be a little unsure of the best way home is looked after and guided to a point where they are comfortable to proceed on their own 6. New riders in some cases would also appreciate someone being a self appointed ride buddy for their first ride or two to show them the ropes and guide them through their first ride or two. You could even make a good friend out of being helpful. 7. Be supportive and non confrontational, the reason I mention this stems from a ride where I messed up on corner marking and at morning tea the ride leader was attacked by one of our group when the ride leader wasn t even aware of what had happened. In this case I was totally at fault as I had left the corner before Tail End Charlie had arrived, it is always best to find out the facts before discussing an issue with someone, and if it does need to be discussed at least be adult about it and don t spoil anyone s day. That s it for now, thanks for listening and I know it s a bit boring for you who have been around a while but if a few words make life easier for new members of our group then it will all be worthwhile. Enjoy your rides. Alan Hello all Western Australian Ulysses Branches Preparation for the 2013 Western Australian Odyssey is under way and preliminary information is available at the WA Odyssey website: The Odyssey in 2013 will be in Merredin, from Friday 27 th September to Monday 30 th September, the Queen s Birthday long weekend. A link to 8

9 accommodation in Merredin is on the odyssey website as are contact names and details for the organisers. As we get closer to the event information about activities and registration will be available via the Odyssey website. Would you please advise your members of the event and refer them to the WA Odyssey website. Sincerely, Mark Dixon Website manager for WA Odyssey and for Perth Branch Phone:

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11 RIDE CALENDAR May 2013 If you would like to lead a ride please contact our Ride Coordinator, TonyFareso or tsfareso@hotmail.com we meet 8:30am for 9:00am departure on Sundays for an organized ride somewhere. All riders are welcome to join us, be it learner or experienced Please ensure your tank is full. 2nd rider (the one behind the leader) marks the corner until Tail End Charlie arrives. The starting point for our rides is in the Tourist Info Centre Car park in Jull St Armadale (opposite McDonald s). Ride Calender 5 May, 2013:Bruce;s ride Lunch BBQ by committee 18 Oct, 2013:Phillip Island Moto GP Ride 12 Dec, 2013:Bali Ride 2014 Expressions of interest All Rides and Social Events are listed on our website or use this link to jump directly in. The Google Calander is no longer running as we are now posting this on the club website. Armadale Heritage on Facebook For those who are on Facebook, I have set up a Group called Heritage Armadale. This is a closed group and you have to be invited to join in. This is a security issue so that everyone s statuses are not open to public scrutiny. Everyone is invited to join and so far we have 35 members who are exchanging ideas and comments, pictures and life s stories. If you are using Facebook and would like to join in just search for Armadale Heritage and ask to be added. The Armadale Club website is starting to take shape once again and can be found at: And the Natcom site can be found at: 11

12 Hi WA Branches I know it is still well over 12 months away but we had to secure the venue for the 2014 Odyssey which is being hosted by the Warnbro Sound Wanderers. After eliminating a number of locations, and on enjoying a road trip in February, we are pleased to announce the location of the 2014 Odyssey: Peppermint Park Eco Village in Busselton (see flyer) Quentin and Catherine from Peppi Park are looking forward to seeing everyone in And with such a wide range of things to do and see in our South West, a great opportunity to showcase the area. Whilst event costings will be made available nearer the time, Peppi Park have provided accommodation rates for our members as follows: September 2014 Ulysses Club Odyssey Group Package (min 3-night stay) UNITS 1 night rate 2 night rate 7 night rate Extra person Studio $ $ $ $25.00 Studio Triple $ $ $ $ Bedroom Cabin $ $ $ $ bedroom Cabin $ $ $ $25.00 Ensuite Site $80.00 $70.00 $ $15.00 Powered Site $50.00 $50.00 $43.00 $15.00 Unpowered Site $45.00 $45.00 $39.00 $15.00 Visitors day fee $5.00 Can you please pass on to your members. I have sent this to the contact details on the main website for each of the other 12 branches; if there is anyone else you think should receive this transmission, please let me know (or forward as required). Thanks and regards Lee Lee Mannering President - Warnbro Sound Wanderers

13 Club Shop Gear Order through Quartermaster Alby Ulysses Club Armadale Heritage Branch Cloth Patch $8.00 Ulysses Club Armadale Heritage Branch Cap $15.00 Ulysses Club Armadale Heritage Branch Number Plate Trim $10.00 Code: SOCKS SOCKS Price: $

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15 AGM EVENT 2014 ALICE SPRINGS It is with great pleasure and pride, to the CeNTral Deserts Branch, that we were given the honour to host the National Annual General Meeting and Event of the Ulysses Club, in Alice Springs - 12th to 18th May CeNTral Australia engenders in the mind of most Australians, an image of the "Real Outback". It is vast, remote and spectacularly beautiful. Red is the predominant colour in its palette, but mauves, pinks, the many shades of blue, soft greys and subdued greens soften the harsh beauty of the landscape. Situated in the heart of Australia s Red centre is its core, the legendary town of Alice Springs. "The Alice" is nestled at the foot of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges that traverse east and west through the heart of Australia, and is home to some 28,000 Territorians. First classs major highways, modern transport, rail services three times a week and daily air and coach services to and from capital cities and major regional centres removes the sense of isolation. A must go destination for all Australians. Alice Springs is proving to be a big draw card for domestic and international audiences, ensuring high motivation amongst delegates to attend, as Australians and non-australians start to look for a different kind of experience. Alice Springs is home to the world famous Tattersall s Finke Desert Race. For 3 days approximately 12,000 people are catered for by the town facilities and some camp beside the racetrack, sleeping under the stars, all having a great time. Another major event catered for is the Masters Games held every two years which has in excess of 4,500 people which the majority are catered for in a hard bed format. The town also hosts all sorts of conferences and events of different sizes every year. Alice Springs has been a traditional meeting place for tens of thousands of years for people of common interests to get together. The CeNTral Deserts Branch feel that in keeping with tradition, it is also a fantastic place to have our mates get together for the 2014 AGM, and as an interesting note 2014 will be the 20th anniversary of when our mates got together last time for an AGM in the heart of Australia. Traveling to the Red centre is an opportunity to embark on a journey of self- discovery, to discard the everyday hassles, reawaken your senses, warm the heart and enrich the spirit, to get centred. The Branch Closest to Every Beach in Australia

16 EVENT DATES: 12th to18th May 2014 The Main Event site will be at Blatherskite Park which is located only about 6.5km south of Alice Springs CBD. The park is 55 Hectares, however we won't be using all of the area as it has a dedicated equestrian area at the southern end. Check in will be at the Alice Springs Convention Centre. AGM EVENT 2015 WODONGA - "Where the Mountains meet the Murray" The Wodonga Racecourse and Showground precinct is within 1.5 km of the Wodonga Central Business District. Entry/Exit to the venue will be via Hamilton Smith Drive and Wilson Street. Test rides will depart and return from Richardson Street gates. Annual General Meeting & Extended NatCom Meeting at the Wodonga Secondary College Huon Campus Full Wheel Chair access via a ramp Toilet facilities accessible to wheelchairs Designated parking close to entrance Main Hoecker

17 Hoecker at ground level Disabled toilet close by Designated parking close to entrance of Hoecker for off site members Traders localities Pavilion at ground level Traders and food vendors are all located on ground level Disabled toilets in close proximity Camp Area Portable Disabled toilets and showers will be located at suitable sites around the main domestic venue. Event Check In Easy wheelchair access on sealed surfaces Disabled parking at entrance 1 Disabled toilet in Check In area Parking All shopping centres, major car parks and CBD s have designated Disabled parking. Getting there Wodonga is serviced by daily rail and coach services and multiple daily air services to Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Access to Albury Wodonga 17

18 Rail - Victoria A return train service between Melbourne s Southern Cross Station and Albury Wodonga operates three times a day. V/Line trains and coaches can take you to and from all pockets of regional Victoria. You can connect with coach services at many points along the major train lines to travel to destinations throughout the state. High frequency trains and coaches run from Melbourne to Geelong (south west), Ballarat (west), Bendigo (north), Seymour (north east) and Gippsland (east) and Albury Wodonga. Intercity services also provide links between major provincial cities. Rail - NSW CountryLink s train and coach network operates to over 360 destinations, linking the Albury Wodonga region with Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and regional NSW. The trains carry you in air-conditioned comfort with a choice of first or economy class seats, with a buffet car providing a range of tasty hot and cold meals and beverages. Sleeping berths are also available on some longer journeys. Road Albury-Wodonga is 3 hours from Melbourne, 4 hours from Canberra and 6 hours from Sydney via the Hume Highway. The Hume Highway is dual carriageway from Melbourne to Albury Wodonga and most of the way from Sydney. Riverina Highway follows the Murray River west to South Australia and also connects to the Newell Highway from NSW. Olympic Way from Wagga Wagga which feeds the Newell Highway through the Central West and Northern NSW to Queensland. Murray Valley Highway follows the Murray River east and feeds into the east coast of NSW and Victoria via the Australian Alpine region which include some of the best bike riding areas in Australia. Airport Direct Shuttle Bus Airport Direct operates from two locations, Wodonga and Shepparton, offering two dedicated Melbourne Airport Shuttle Services. The Wodonga to Melbourne Airport Service (North-East/Alpine Branch) operates a return service every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. This service conveniently connects with the V-Line coaches at Benalla for pick-ups from the upper Murray Valley / Yarrawonga to Benalla line, and the V-Line coach at Wangaratta for pick-ups from the Ovens Valley region. Air Albury Airport is owned and operated by Albury City and is located just 5km from the Albury, Wodonga and Lavington Central Business Districts. It's the second busiest airport in Regional NSW, with more than 250,000 passengers passing through the terminal each year and over 200 flights a week in and out of the city. Services to Sydney are provided by Qantaslink, Regional Express and Virgin Blue Airlines. Regional Express flies daily to Melbourne and Brindabella Airlines flies to Canberra every day except Saturday. Charter services are also available. General and security car parking is provided adjacent to the terminal building. 18

19 Launceston AGM 2016 April 19, 2013 Congratulations to Launcestonn Branch Tamar Tourers for winning the bid to host the Ulysses AGM 2016 event. "The city of Launceston was established in 1806, is rich in history, architecture and is an easy ride to many great locations. Whichever direction you take, only a short ride will see you going throughh valleys, mountains and the occasional straight road. Visiting many small towns on your way to pristine beaches, rugged mountains and rain forests all within easy riding distance. It is possible to ride hundreds of kilometres here, and not see a straight road." We look forward to visiting you all. The Wodonga Visitor Information Centre has all the information you need to make travelling around our region a memorable experience. Our friendly staff and volunteers can provide you with maps and attraction information as well as assistance with accommodation. Now in two great locations! WIN! Hovell Street, Wodonga Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga One Call Will Tell You All

20 Ulysses Club WA Branch Contacts BUNBURY BRANCH Contact Name: Judi Raven Contact Phone number: ESPERANCE BRANCH Contact Name: Dee Lawrence Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: FREMANTLE BRANCH Contact Name: Pippa Leahy Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: GERALDTON BRANCH Contact Name: Bruce Ralph Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: GREAT SOUTHERN Contact Name: Ray Prior Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: JOONDALUP GROUP Contact Name: Ken Eaton Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: KALGOORLIE Contact Name: Ada Hill Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: PERTH BRANCH Contact Name: John Gliddon Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone: WARNBRO SOUND WANDERERS Contact Name: Sandra Dix Contact Phone number: Alternative Phone:

21 WA Companies who support The Ulysses Club American Motorcycles, 211 Albany Highway Victoria Park WA 6100 Tel: (08) % Discount on most after market parts and workshop Five Star Yamaha, 54 Rockingham Rd Hamilton Hill WA 6163 Tel: Up to 20% Discount on parts and accessories Honda Country, 59 Dixon Road Rockingham WA 6168 Tel: (08) Special Ulysses price on Application Hoon's Workshop, U5/4 Malcolm St, Maddington WA 6109 Tel: Vince Trailer, Towbars, Bike Modifications & Custom Parts painted or chromed & more... By a Ulyssian for Ulyssians In City Used Motorcycles Pty Ltd, 614 Albany Highway Victoria Park WA 6100 Tel: Special Ulysses discount Kim Britton Kawasaki, 2/91 Dickson Road Rockingham, WA 6168 Tel: Special Ulysses price on Application Mack 1 Motorcycles, 237 Great Eastern Highway Midland WA 6056 Tel: (08) % Discount on access 5% Disc plus free tyre fitting Motorcycles Plus, 126 Kewdale Road, Kewdale WA 6105 Tel: (08) % discount on parts, labour and repairs and tyres Southern Cross Caravan Park, Great Eastern Highway Southern Cross W.A. Tel: (08) Discount to Ulysses members Total Motorcycle Accessories, 1028 Albany Highway East Victoria Park WA Tel: (08) Special Ulysses price on Application Tyres for Bikes, 621 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, WA 6100 Tel: % Discount Witch Cycles Suzuki, 109 Day Rd Rockingham, WA 6168 Tel: (08) % Discount 21