hiSToRY oF BREaKFaSTT RidE

Words by Gary Bennett, Member #509 Source: Various Club Journals

The Annual January Breakfast Ride

Records are a bit sketchy, but the first Club Ride of the year has been a breakfast ride since 1994.

It appears that “Rolling Surf” in Caloundra was the original destination with following years rotating between Caloundra, Wivenhoe Lookout and Wivenhoe Outlook. The two Wivenhoe destinations came about by members getting confused between the two and members split between both locations on the same day.

In 1999 it was held at Jolly’s Lookout on Mt. Nebo Rd. and has been held there ever since. It was a led ride in the early years but then moved to everyone find their own way there. It’s a pleasant ride up through the mountain range with a spectacular view to greet you when you arrive at the lookout. There is plenty of parking space, picnic tables and BBQ’s. It’s a favourite on a lot of club member’s calendars.

After breakfast if you are keen for a further ride to kick off the year, there is a normally a led ride ride to lunch - this year to the Grand Old Crow Hotel in Crows Nest.

Date for the 2021 ride is Sunday 23rd May!

Register at:

https://www.gentlemansride.com/#2021