Thanks to an invitation from Chris and Sally,   I had the good fortune to be able to enjoy another overseas motor bike trip this year.   On Chris’ recommendation we used Malaysia Motorcycle Getaways (Ride Malaysia) and put simply, we had a great time.

I wish to thank all those members who came to Alexandra today to present me with a Telemachus award. Several of those present I had not seen for one reason or another for some time, and I appreciate their presence. It was indeed a thrill to receive this award for something which over the years I had fully enjoyed.

        Broken Hill Ride, 11-13 June 2016

            Six of us, Terry, Shamus, Dennis, Jack, Gary and myself fronted for the ride to Broken Hill.

Well perhaps it should be called the “Autumn Alpine Tour” as fortunately there was no sign of ice this year.  The coldest bit of the ride was riding through some low lying areas on the outskirts of Melbourne to the start point.  Once assembled,

21 of us headed east along the freeway