For the start of The Snowy Ride 2019 six hardy riders, plus one, assembled at Yea at 8.00 am on the Thursday before Melbourne Cup Day. The six who were travelling “the classic route” were John Cook (Honda ST1300), Steve Bailes (BMW F800GT), Stewart Tepe (Honda Valkyrie), Shane Dwyer (BMW1200GS), Phil McMillan (BMW800GS) and Roger Foot (BMW K1300S). We were joined for a quick chat by Sam Bateman (Kawasaki Ninja 1000) who was riding a different route a little later, and was to be joined by Les Cox (Yamaha FJR1300) after breakfast.

A week after being inspired by John Taylor, the stars, weather and circumstances aligned so I did it again 
To paraphrase Tolkien, Brian (club plated XT 600), Geoff (MV Augusta) and Ian (V Strom 650) decided  to accompany Kris and me on a scenic tour of our local Shire (Yarra Ranges) and apart from a short excursion into Cardinia near Cockatoo we did exactly that - toured the Shire.

OK, where do I start..? Reece turned up on a 'vehicle' that is proof positive that we've been visited by aliens, it was a Yamahaha Niken I believe.. Steve on something borrowed something blue BMW F800GT, Ian's glorious BMW F750GS, Carlo on a vintage BMW K1200GT, Jack on a BMW R1200GS, Colin on an even bigger BMW R1250GS, And Robert on My Tiger 800.. Thanks to our TEC Samual who was on his BMW R1150GS (?) and Andrew on his Yammy Tracer leading the ride with his usual aplomb..