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JUNE 2022
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Paul Hughes
Committee Reports Vice President’s Report
irstly let me remind you of the BMW Clubs Australia National Motarrad Rally being held on June 10,11 and 12. Less than a fortnight away but there is still time to sign up and participate. You don’t have to attend all 3 nights. Just book one night and register. The Kooralbyn Resort will be a very pleasant stay located in some beautiful Scenic Rim riding roads.
I thoroughly enjoyed the CTR (Cane Toad Rally) which had over 245 participants. Wasn’t as impressed with the 3 holes in the one flat tyre (true the tyre was on its final run) . Some sharp stones on that road to Mount Perry. One of our favourite events is coming up the weekend after the “Nationals”. Our second service day for the year out at Jimboomba. Always very well attended at a superb facility. Even if you have no intention of working on your own bike, come on out, you will learn heaps just listening and watching others. I for one am pleased to be welcoming some brisker weather. Always better to ride in the cold than in the heat. Our first experience this year was the well attended Club Lunch ride to Goombungee. Some didn’t dress appropriately for the cold. Bet they don’t get caught out again. The Goombungee Pub was, as always, very welcoming. Drop in there on your way through for some great food and very pleasant service. The state of our roads in SE Queensland is pretty ordinary at this stage and will be for some time as the mammoth task of repair takes place. No problem riding most, but maybe an idea to back off just a touch so you don’t disappear into a volcano in the middle a corner. If you doubt me, have a ride over the western side of Mount Glorious. On second thought give that a miss for a while. A reminder the “Smart Rider” training course is still available (a net cost of $0 to members through our training subsidy scheme). This is a handy reminder of easily forgotten road craft that could just save your life. Many members have now completed it and I would recommend to all, no matter what level rider you think you are. Christmas is a long way off yet, but Christmas in July at our favourite Kingaroy venue isn’t. Get in and make your booking. Details are in this Journal. This is always a great weekend and fantastic Saturday night feast. Whisper is there is a “Back to the Bush” in early October. Details to be released by Don soon. The “Biscuit Ride” is on again in August, this year in the heart of Tenterfield. I would suggest you book accomodation early to not be disappointed. Maggie is already in the planning stages for the scrumptious delights. Not to be missed. Finally, get out and ride. The world needs more chilled people and nothing chills out a motorcyclist like a run up a mountain or along a coast line. I spent some time recently mid week chatting to a “professional motorcyclist” late one afternoon at Glorious, over coffee. You won’t believe some of the things these guys see every day. Fortunately our members don’t seem to be in the radar much and we do the “motorcyclist” reputation proud. Very pleasing. Ride safe and ride often. Cheers
Paul
