ORMTC 2015 February

February 2015 Open Road Motorcycle Touring Club Page 1

Committee

President Fred M

Vice President Russell D

Secretary E-J

Treasurer

Editor Ivan Z 042 777 1728

Tour Master Mal F

OPEN ROAD MOTORCYCLE

TOURING CLUB

February 2015

Club Objectives

1) To promote, encourage and co-operate with kindred bodies in fostering and

maintaining motorcycling as a sport.

2) To organize and conduct social outings, competitions and to encourage good

fellowship amongst members.

3) To maintain and keep up the prestige of the club and sport.

ORMTC Postal Address: PO Box 714, Victoria Park W.A. 6979 Club Internet Home Page:

Club e-mail address: Editor’s e-mail:

http://ormtc.homestead.com [email protected] [email protected] Please use “ORMTC magazine” as subject

Contact Details

Cut off date for magazine articles is ONE (1) week prior to the meeting; if in doubt call the Editor!

Disclaimer Comments and technical articles printed in this magazine are the results of member contributions and, as such, the views and opinions expressed DO NOT necessarily reflect those of ORMTC Inc. but are for general interest only. The ORMTC accepts no responsibility for accuracy of any comment, opinion

or information contained in or omitted from this magazine.

Open Road Motorcycle Touring Club February 2015 Page 2

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ORMTC President’s Report February 2015

Happy New Year and congratulations to all you hale and hearty riders who braved the heat of January to be on Club Rides. I have just returned from a very cold Europe. It’s amazing how many motorcyclists over there are out commuting and touring in he rain and freezing cold - a pretty tough bunch! We’re all looking forward to an exciting year of Club rides and events this year, being our 40

th – don’t they say life begins

at forty. I urge all members to get in touch with former members and friends and remind them of our anniversary and the function planned for a 40

th celebration

on 15th August, and of course

to invite them back and join in our rides. In the meantime, happy touring and looking forward to meeting up with you all again in this new year. Fred M


Editors Report

This month has some photos from the January overnighter to Nannup and the ORATS ride as well. I haven’t included any photos from the Social Ride along the river and the beach up to Hillary’s because I only took one and it wasn’t that great. I’m still getting my head around how to update the Club Finances page since I’m taking on that job until at least the meeting next month. For this I’ve started updating the spreadsheet so that the same info doesn’t need to be entered in twice. The AGM is next month, where we elect a new committee so please start thinking about what role you might like to play in the Club. I’m happy to continue being Editor and Treasurer too but also happy to let anybody else have a go at those roles too. Ivan

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O.R.M.T.C. RIOT ACT

This is to be read out at the start of each run

1. All riders are to be introduced to the Leader and Tail End

Charlie before the start of the run. 2. Do not overtake on the left – EVER!!

3. For rider safety a staggered formation is strongly

recommended.

4. Do not pass the leader unless they say it is okay.

5. When turning you MUST wait on the corner where you can be seen until the person behind catches up.

6. When you see someone on a corner you will become the

corner marker unless they wave you through.

7. Ride within your own personal limits and be mindful of the road rules.

8. The tail end Charlie will always be behind the last bike, no

matter what.

Please complete the sign in sheet with rider/pillion details including an emergency contact name and number.

This riot act must be read out before the start of each run. If you

are attending the run and the organisers fail to read it out, please remind them to do so.


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March 14 Club

Aprill14 Club

April 14 Social

ORATS April 14

May 14 meeting

Club May

May14 Social

June 14 Meeting

June 14 Clubride

ORATS June 14

June 14 Social

July 14 Meeting

July Club Run

Xmas in July

July 14 Social

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Aug 14 Club

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Aug 14 Social

2014 Grand Tour

Oct 14 Meeting

October Club Run

October Socail

Nov Meeting

Nov Club Run

Nov 14 ORATS

Nov 14 Social

Dec 2014 meeting

Dec 2014 charity

What's this?

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Jan 15 Nannup

Jan 15 ORATS

Jan 15 Social

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GRAND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AS REMEMBERED BY PETER

Geoff, Russell, Bob and Peter left from Bakers Hill with a fanfare from other club members. Day 1 camped near Norseman, near a rubbish dump. They all discovered that Russell’s

snoring can block out the sound of the road trains thundering past. Day 2 at Eucla. Had a very nice meal at the caravan park. Most places were good experiences except at Silverton which was covered in prickles and

made all the air beds go flat. At Mildura there was a dust storm that covered everything. They made a dash for it but it

then started raining. Rode to the Grampians and had hoped for accommodation but there was none to be had. Ended up having to camp in the rain. Began walking to the pub but got picked up by a Troopie that had been sent by the publican. Had an awesome meal there and were very impressed by the hospitality. Geoff drew the Open Road symbol and left a thankyou message for them at the Brim Hotel.

The GPS was sending them in the opposite direction to the Grampians so they ignored it. Bob’s bike overbalanced at Mildura, broke the screen and ripped off the tank bag collar.

They used duct tape and araldite to fix it. Had another accident with it falling off the sidestand. Bob started kicking it and it fell over

again. In Ballarat it was 2 degrees overnight. Most expensive caravan part was at Sovereign Hill –

very touristy cost $50 to get in but they had a great time. They all got dressed up in period costume. Russell wore an emerald green dress as a floozie, Peter was dressed as a preacher with a bible and Geoff was dressed as a gentleman. Then they sat for some very interesting poses. Ordered 4 photos.

Albury-Wodonga – Russell had to buy another pair of motorcycle trousers as his 2nd

pair had ripped.

Snowy Mountains – Russell and Bob have never seen snow. Steep descent into town of Tumbarina, mountains had snow on them but they still didn’t see snow (until it was pointed out to them)

PETER HAS BOUGHT A MOBILE PHONE!!!!!! But don’t try ringing him as its in a drawer at home.

Leaving Jindabine 2 degrees really windy and pouring with rain was going to have breakfast at Cooma, low cloud, unpleasant riding. Came to a T junction – 40km to Cooma to the right, 60km to Bega to the left – so we went left!!!!!! Peter needed a wee so stopped and walked off the road and walked into a “swamp” with water almost over his boots. They ended up at the Bega cheese factory where you can’t go into the cheese factory. Took off all their wet weather gear and put it on a table – when it was time to leave Geoff left his wallet behind. When he discovered it was missing he phoned back and found that someone had handed it in.

Geoff met Tex and Bundy and started talking to them – as he does! Got the Club up the front of the Barry Sheen Memorial Ride. Peter had a slow leak in his tyre.

At Bairnsdale met up with Fred. Went to RSL due to Fred’s interest in war history. As they were at the front of the ride they had to be there at 7am but the ride didn’t leave till 10(??)

For the rest of the story, you will need to read the January Magazine available at http://issuu.com/ormtctrial/docs/2015januaryonline

Thanks Peter for an entertaining account of the 2

nd Grand Tour.


You see the

strangest things, such as Dennis

sitting by the

Metallica pinball

machine, wine glass in hand, sipping from the bottle.


Yep, this was the Nannup - Augusta overnighter in January



Each club ride starts as two members step up as Ride Leader and Tail End Charlie. Unless you’ve already organised a ride you will know that there’s not much to it, but for those concerned about trying it, the following should help you understand

the finer details of

Organising a Ride.

Plan the route. The first step for most ride organisers will be maps and a destination idea. You most likely have an idea of the full distance your ride will travel and will have decided already if you intend the ride to be an overnighter. Using your maps you can draft track notes or a ride route that you will follow on the pre-ride. You can add up the kilometres of each leg of the trip and start to identify potential toilet stops, fuel and food stops. A good guide distance for a leg stretch of any description is about 100km but you can vary this to fit in with your ride. Go on a pre-ride. This is to check the route you’ve chosen actually works. It is an opportunity to improve your track notes with distances and times between stops, discover points of interest, photo opportunities or good break spots and to become familiar with the road junctions you will be using. Judge travel times based on what the TEC will be able to do on the day and fuel stops to account for the smallest range, e.g. 180km. The pre-ride can be an ideal time to stop and take photos to include with a few more taken on the club ride day. On your pre-ride remember to check if the café you visit will be open on a Sunday and get a phone number to call through a booking (e.g. for 10) on the day of the ride if you think it might get busy. Inform the Tour Master. Rewrite your track notes and forward it to the Tour Master who uses this information to ensure consecutive rides aren’t coincidentally travelling the same route. The Tour Master may need to arrange a fill-in Leader or TEC for the ride at short notice if for any reason one cannot make it. Inform the Editor. Create a flier for your ride and forward it to the magazine editor by the submissions cut-off date, Wednesday one week prior to the club meeting. An A4 page is best including all the information members will need to attend your ride. You may keep the route secret if you wish or you can specify as much information as you like. Importantly, you must include the start location, start time and date, total distance to be covered and identify Ride Leader and TEC.

At the meeting. Receive the running sheet from the Secretary. Receive the TEC bag from the previous rides TEC. During the Tour Master report tell the members about your ride and encourage them to join you, fill them in on any last minute information they might need to know and anything different to what you see printed in the magazine. You might wish to get an indication of the number of people going on your ride or you might need to get firm numbers to make a booking for accommodation if that is your ride.


On the day. Be on time for your ride, if you’ve stated “arrive 8am for 8.30 departure” then one of the organisers should be there by 8am sharp. Ensure Tail End Charlie has brought the TEC bag just in case mechanical or first aid situations arise during the ride. Invite visitors to include their email address on the running sheet so that we can follow up and invite them to come along on future rides. Emergency contact numbers for everybody should be recorded. For this reason the running sheet would best ride with the TEC. The club Riot Act must be read aloud at the start of the ride, it is printed on the back of the running sheet. If you need to make a booking call before you leave to confirm numbers. Delays. The Tail End Charlie is most likely to catch up to an incident before the Ride Leader is made aware. The TEC has the bag containing mechanical and first aid equipment although the TEC themselves may not know how to use it. For anything but the shortest delays it is usually best to despatch a rider to inform those waiting ahead, including the ride leader. Depending on the situation, the ride may need to separate to make sure no rider is left stranded alone. Following the ride. As soon as possible after the ride the running sheet should be posted in the envelope provided so that the Secretary can update the points table for the magazine. Any photos you’ve taken should be forwarded to the Editor so that they may be included in the photo gallery on the club web site. If you choose to write a report you can insert your pictures into your article or forward them separately for the Editor to choose. General ride information. Monthly Club Run. This can be hundreds of kilometres in a day, a midnight ride, camping or overnight motel, or perhaps a few nights away on the border run. Anything that you would class as touring the open road on a motorcycle. The ride can be to a particular destination or event or just for the enjoyment of the road. If you are planning an overnighter investigate contact details for camping grounds, motels or other accommodation and suggest restaurants or café meal options. If your trip involves camping only, make sure everybody knows where your last opportunity for supplies will be, e.g. bottle-shop. Social Ride. Intended to be shorter and to provide more social interaction than the monthly Club Run. Preferably the social ride will be arranged to attend some social event or activity. Families can be invited to meet at the destination of the social event so it’s not only for the riders. The ride part should be kept quite short, 100-150km return will usually suffice. Previous examples of Social Rides include a barbeque at the beach, a visit to the aviation museum at Jandakot and Xmas in July at Serpentine.


ORATS photos sent in by Nic





Club by-laws as at August 2008

1. All motions need to have 2 months notice before they are voted on unless the 2 months notice is deemed unnecessary by the membership present at the meeting.

2. People on committees do not have to pay for an event that

they are organizing except for their own accommodation. 3. Only financial members of the club can vote. 4. No person is to spend any monies unless prior approval has

been granted by 2 or more committee members.

5. Any money spent and claimable from the club must have a receipt.

6. Members wishing to attend a club event must pay for that

event before it occurs.

7. If a member is unable to attend a Club event, refunds are to be decided by the committee organizing the event. 8. If the club organises any event which requires financial commitment, members who have committed to attending will be financially liable for their share of the costs unless they can find someone to replace them.



Leaving from Macca’s Armadale on Sunday 8th February. Meeting at 7.30 for an 8am departure. A wonderful ride full of marvelous roads heading the back way

to Bunbury, approximately 500km return. Bring bathers and towel as it’s forecast for warm weather and

there will be a couple of opportunities for a swim.

Bunbury and Back E-J and Mal

Via The Hills and The Twisties and The Dam and The Back Roads!!!


ORMTC SOCIAL RUN WITH FRED AND ROBIN

SUNDAY 22ND

FEBRUARY 2015

MEET FOR COFFEE AT 8.00AM DOME CAFÉ CANNING ROAD, KALAMUNDA

DEPARTING 8.45AM TO MYSTERY DESTINATION FOR BRUNCH

APPROX 200KMS.


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