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On this page is a ride report of the trip across Australia early 2010

and below that a lot of good clubs that we can recommend to you.

Other rallies 2012 will be posted shortly

will post dates when we have them and more info.

Thank You to all those that attended the 2011 Ulysses AGM in Newcastle 21st to 27th March. What a great time we had with our customers from past years and our new customers as well. It was one of the wettest AGM's we have been at but it did not dampen there spirits, again thanks to all. and see you at Mildura 2012

Below is the story about how MARI started and what the CHARITY is all about.

M (Motorcycle) A(Accident) R(Rehabilitation) I(Initiative)

 

Above are some of the towns that we visit

Contact details Ph 4389 1855 or Mob 0449 186 761 E- Mail info@motorcyclegear.com.au.

OK Guys this is all about having fun and seeing a lot of this beautiful countryside.

A lot of people say that 'we're gunna do that one day' now here is your chance with someone that knows a lot of great spots to visit.

Our Motorcycle Tours cover a lot of countryside from:

We try and stop at unique locations, eg: the back of the Black Stump,

to add to your experiences of our great outdoors.

We try to stay on the tar for the majority of our trips but sometimes this can not be avoided.

We get the roads rated before each trip and we have a lot of local knowledge on road conditions to make your trip safe.

During our trips you can see the outback in its beauty, the Wildlife, Sleep in unique accommodation from converted shearer's quarters, to purpose built cabins, Unique Hotels like at Long Flat, and the Rabbit Trap Hotel.

We call in at locations such as Broken Hill Mine and read about its history; Pro Hart's Gallery,and his unique art, and, check out Jack Absalom's paintings, all this and the famous Silverton Pub all in The Silver City area.

Or, on Phillip Island experience the nightly walk of the Penguins, visit the Vietnam War Museum, local chocolate factory and the Moto GP or World Superbikes, depending on the time of year.

We cater for groups up to 15 people Singles and couples are welcome. And in a 5 Day, 7 Day or 10 Day trips depending on how much you wish to see and do along the way.

All these rides are possible on a late model 250cc bike in good condition, but a 400cc or bigger would handle the mileage better.

Your bike needs to have just been serviced to be reliable, roadworthy and have good tread, capable of doing the trip.

Each journey you will be informed of the distance you will be travelling and what is required to bring with you.

To have roadside assist and insurance is a must- you do not know when it may come in handy.

Also to be in an Ambulance fund is a good idea and will save you heaps if you need them.

You will be travelling on some of the best country roads in the country, such as Thunder bolts, The Oxley, The Golden Highway, The Monaro Highway, The Snowy Mountains Highway, The Bylong Valley Way, The Omeo Highway, and the Alpine Road to name only some of what you will experience.

Safety is a priority. We all can have a safe experience riding on or near the speed limits and always to suit the road conditions, the weather and traffic flow. Our trips are designed to suit all levels of experience and ability.

GEEHI NSW.
Swampy Plains River Take some time to read the information displays in the area. Enjoy: the wheelchair access walking track (only a short walk) and the wildlife. The historic cattleman's at the far end of the camping hut underwent major repairs after the January 2003 bushfires. In the next 20 kms marvel at nature at its best, regenerating the bush after wild fire.

 

 

Great Roads Gods Country Barrington Tops NSW.

Brumbies on Alpine Way NSW

Come and experience all Australia has to offer us. NSW

Experience all types of unique accommodation during your trip.

From Cottages to Hotel

Rabbit Trap Hotel

The Hotel was established c1929. Population of Albert within a 5km circle would be 30.
The day we visited the verandah was being enclosed. A must visit pub. (The hotel now has some accommodation 04/2009

Welcome to the Khartoum Hotel www.khartoumhotel.com.au The Khartoum Hotel is situated at Kitchener in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country Region. The Hotel was built in 1926 and represents the great Australian tradition of a classic Country Pub. The Hotel has been renovated to its former glory with polished floors, metal pressed ceilings and classic timber stair cases. The result is a unique and comfortable environment still providing the charm of the great “AUSTRALIAN HOTEL”.

The Imperial Hotel Portland, located in Cullen Street in the 'Town that built Sydney', offers friendly service, counter lunches and dinners.
Accommodation is offered for both short and long term stays.
Enjoy a lazy weekend away visiting the wonderful countryside of the Blue Mountains . And enjoy the best value in the Central West and Central Tablelands NSW

NEVILLE SIDING
Sleep in a Train
- the Station Building - a carriage - or the Goods Shed
Comfortable : Economical : Convenient
Historical Towns, interesting places to go & things to do

We Try and make your experience one to remember and tell your friends about. We tailor make the trip to suit you and your friends.

The Big Trip for 2010 Was across Australia, Ocean to Ocean for the Charities below a good read.

Red Cross Blood Bank and St Johns Ambulance and

  Jayco Ride For Life Across Australia If you think you would like to help us make a difference give us a call or e-mail me atinfo@motorcyclegear.com.au and help us make a difference.Or if you need to know more information on theRed Cross Blood Challenge Phone 13 14 95or on the great work that St Johns does, give us a call.Phone 1300 360 455 We are all guilty of being quick to put our hand up when we need the assistance of these great charities, now you have a way of helping or giving something back.At all sorts of sporting events you will find members of the St Johns Ambulance Service. They give their time and knowledge freely every weekend. They have first aid courses and first aid kits to suit everyone's needs. Kits for your Home, Car,Motorcyle,or at Work, for all situations. Phone 1300 360 455 Now whether you or a family member has been injured at home or at work, or you have a disease that requires you to be given blood or have a blood transplant who they gunna call ?..The Red Cross Blood Bank. They need your help by you giving blood every donation can help to save three lives, plus the many other uses they have for it to help others. It's not the big needle drama that everyone thinks; you give them a call and book in at your nearest Blood Bank. They will tell you to drink plenty of water, rock up and fill out a form, have your ID with you, and the job is done. They will look after you that well, you're wondering when it will all start happening. And then they tell you that they are just about finished. Easy as that. No pain and no fuss, plus they give you a mars bar, bottles of water, a couple of biscuits. ...and the best.. Feeling that you have done a great thing towards making a difference and helping others. There is no better feeling.   FROM THE 20TH OF SEPTEMBER 2009 ..it all started ...OUR RIDE FOR LIFE AWARENESS DRIVE. THIS IS A NATIONAL VENTURE BY US ACROSS AUSTRALIA FROM SYDNEY TO PERTH LEAVING ON 23rd FEB 2010 WE WILL BE RIDING ACROSS TO ALBANY IN THE NEW YEAR, AND LOCALLY OUT AND ABOUT, IN A LEAD UP TO THIS BIG RIDE.IT'S ABOUT RAISING AWARENESS FOR ST JOHNS AMBULANCE AND THE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO KNOW FIRST AID.THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN.AND IT'S THE START OF A PUSH TO GET OUT AND SUPPORT RED CROSS BLOOD BANK AND GIVE BLOOD,ONE DONATION CAN SAVE 3 LIVES IT COULD BE YOUR OWN, OR THAT OF A RELATIVE OR FRIENDSO GET INVOLVED AND GIVE BLOOD.This ride is to thank the Men and Women of the Red Cross Blood Bank and the St Johns Ambulance Service for the terrific job that they do all over Australia.

 

Ride For Life Across Australia. SYDNEY To PERTH

Summer Blood Challenge: 2009/10 NSW

Police vs Motorcyclists and Families

 

Ride For Life Across Australia. SYDNEY To PERTH Summer Blood Challenge: 2009/10 NSW Police vs Motorcyclists and Families  

Background Information

We Need Your Help

• The Summer Blood Challenge is the largest blood challenge in NSW, organised by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

 

• The Challenge, held over summer it is a friendly competition between the Police and Motorcyclists to see who can make the highest number of blood donations during this time.

 

• Family and friends are also encouraged to help their side, by making a donation during the challenge.

 

• The Challenge has now been running for 18 years, and currently the motorcyclists are leading the results 9-7 over the police.

 

• Since the inception of the Summer Blood Challenge, Police and Motorcyclists have worked together to potentially save over 135,000 lives with blood donated during the Challenge.

 

• Summer is often a difficult time for the Blood Service, as many regular donors are away on holidays, so the support of the police and motorcyclists over this critical time is invaluable.

 

• Blood donors help save lives. You may not realise that blood donors help cancer patients, car accident victims, premature babies, haemophiliacs, burns victims and other seriously ill members of our community. An estimated one in three Australians will need blood at some stage in their lives however only one in thirty are regular blood donors.

 

• Saving lives brings out the best in all of us. Anyone can save lives. All you have to do is nominate who you would like to support – the NSW Police or Motorcyclists when you donate blood between 1 December 2009 and 26 February 2010.

 

• Please call 13 14 95 to make can appointment or visit www.donateblood.com.au for more information.

   

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

SO DON'T BE A WATCHER BE A DOOER

Vip Highway Patrol Officer Left

  and our GREG BURKE Right.

Left to Right - two members Easyriders Motor Cycle Club, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, Highway Patrol-VIP Cyclist, Ken & Glenda Lovegrove of Ulysses and Sydney Motor Cycle Clubs, Possum from Australian Road Rider, Warren Buffett Motor Cycle Council NSW. Giving Blood at Ultimo TAFE for the start of the Blood Challenge.

Support from The Entrance Police

Left to Right Sgt Shane Briscoe,Chief Inspector Tony Long,Snr Const. Jason Magri, SOCO John Smith.

lending their support to this worth while challenge.

( Posted 12 Feb 2010 )

Some of the Police Men and Women of the Surry Hills supporting the Red Cross and St Johns

and challenging all the others in the job to do their bit as well.

If we all have a go we can make a huge difference.

( Posted Friday 12 Feb 2010)

Our Team along with Members of the NSW Police Service Dubbo, the Girls Australian Red Cross

Blood Service Dubbo, Local Media Radio and News paper Personalities, as well as Members of the Ulysses Club Dubbo Branch. 

The girls just could not do enough, they fed us, cool drinks,made us very welcome in the extreme heat.

I will guarantee that when you next or first visit them you will be in very caring hands.

Our group with members of the NSW Police Force, standing in front of the the Iriquois memorial chopper used in the Nyngan Floods. On our way to Cobar, Wilcannia, and Broken Hill.

Knocking back the miles bound for WA

Photo taken near Wilcannia NSW.

Members of our group along with Senior Police and members of St Johns Ambulance Service at the location of the Big Orange Loader Broken Hill. The ST JOHNS Ambulance Members at Broken Hill need help raising funds to purchase some new equipment to us in the district. A Defibrillator in particular.

Watch out for animals on the Nullabor.

Nullabor Road House SA.

Cliff face of the Great Australian Bight, not far from Nullarbor Roadhouse SA.

Smithy is preparing to do some laps in the pool at Mundrabilla Road House.

The Accomadation at Mundrabilla Road House.

The exteria is very weathered by the elements, very hard conditions to live in.

Ken and Glenda at border village

Kens in SA and Glenda is in WA.

Greg's Bike somewhere on the Nullabor Plain

the ground is as flat as far as the eye can see.

( or as Flat as a Shit Carters Hat ).

The Super Pit Boulder / Kalgoorlie WA check out the size of the Giant Dump Trucks at the bottom of the picture.

Greg, Glenda, Ken, and John Smith with members of The Kalgoorlie Police Force 1st March 2010.

All the best with your trip from The Golden Mile WA.

The team meeting with members of the Forestfield Police WA.

We met with branch manager Sharon Koutsantonis and staff, grabbed a photo at the Midlands Donor Red Cross Centre WA and Smithy's in it again. Ph 08 9229 7266

Munich Motorcycles for all you need thats BMW Perth WA- they send all over Australia

Go to www.munichmotorcycles.com.au

Call Bruce or Paul

Ph (08) 9317 3317

What a Top spot just 15 minutes from Margaret River or 5 minutes from Cowaramup.

Set in natural woodlands, with shaded camp sites, and well appointed cabins a must if you are in the area and looking for somewhere to stay over night or for a few day stay. Any Ulyssians heading for Perth after the AGM should give this spot a serious look.

Central to the vineyards, beaches and the many attractions of the Cape to Cape Region, our Park is an ideal base from which to explore and enjoy this wonderful part of Western Australia.

 *Situated on a working beef and sheep property.

 *Peaceful rural outlook.

 *Spacious open layout.

 *Farm animals and feeding.

 *Large grassed recreation area & playground.

 *Barn - style campers kitchen with free gas barbeques & log fire.

 *Wheelchair access throughout (amenities and cottages).

 *Telephone & kiosk (b-b-q packs, ice & essential items available).

 *Central dump point.

 *Van storage.

 Winner of WA Tourism Awards:1997, 1999, & 2000

 WA Tourism Awards Hall of Fame: 2001

TAUNTON FARM Freecall 1800 248 777

Website: www.tauntonfarm.com.au

Email: enquiries@tauntonfarm.com.au

Glenda, Greg and Ken with Margaret River Police, they too are behind the challenge.

This would have to be the best Pie Shop in Australia that we have been to.

Their meat pies and pasties,cakes are extraordinary and you will have to go a long way to try them,

the shop is located on the south coast of Western Australia.

Check out The Pirate Cow at the Cape Leeuwin Light House

where the Southern Ocean and the Indian Oceans Meet.

The Camp Site at the AGM Albany

Everone new where the JAYCO boys camped it was on the high spot overlooking everyone else.

What the view was like for us as the others set up there camp sites below us

this only a small part of the venue.

Ken with the local Police Highway Patrol at Albany WA During the Ulysses AGM 2010

Left to Right Chris Thompson S/C 7317 - Ken in the middle

and Police Constable 12730 Margaret Turner

John Smith on the Right never misses a photo opportunity wth his ACDC T Shirt from the Sydney Concert.

assisting them is Clinton Turner.

A Pretty WA Highway Patrol Car looking around the streets of Albany awaiting the start or the Grand Perade while keeping the streets safe for all.

Well the Jayco Ride For Life has made it Across Australia arriving in Albany and just in this leg completed 5,500 Klms

and preparing to finish the bottom half of WA and take on SA and Vic heading home towards NSW and home

Since the start of our Blood challenge we would have done more than 15,000 Klms for these worthwhile charities.

Ken's ST1100 Honda Supported By Canberra Motor Cycles Fyshwick and Mitchell ACT

Greg's BMW 1200 GS 2009 Sales and Service by Worthington BMW Gosford

Photo taken outside the Blood Donor Centre Albany. .

The girls at the Albany Red Cross Blood Bank huge Ulysses supporters.

The girls and there boss Peter are some of the most genuine people you could ever meet.

Waiting to give blood. Its know fuss, some people are waiting for the needle prick and the Nurse says

nearly finished , almost done they are very good at there job.

There are plenty of questions you can ask such as

a/ If I have had a Tattoo how long do I have to waite to give blood. After one year.

b/ If I have Diabetes can I  give blood.Some can ask the question.

c/ I have been overseas. It depends on when and where.

d/ What age limit is on giving blood. 18 to 70 years if you are healthy

any other questions you wish to ask call 13 14 95 .

Greg Burke (Possum Giving Blood) at Albany.

The Blood Drive is well Supported by the locals.

Peter Barry Albany Donor Center Manager and Ken giving Blood. Ph 08 9841 4920

Albany Blood Donor Centre Hours are

Call Peter and the girls to make an appointment for

Tuesday 1pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday 11am to 5.30 pm

Thursday 7.30am to 1pm

Phone 08 9841 4920

Cowaramup a tidy little village approximately 250 K's south of Perth, situated in the wine

belt of the area and features soap and perfume shops, wine and unique trinket shops.

There is also 80 Cow sculptures in the area for you to view and have a giggle about once you find them.

There is a cow directory available to aid you in the hunt.

If you are in the vicinity of Perth, The Honda Shop at Midlands is worth a visit see Greg Cambell for friendly service and a good range of shiney bits.And a supporter of Ride For Life. Ph 0417 934 396

Marshalling at Albany before the start of the Parade through town

Saturday the 13th March 2010

Over 4,ooo thousand motorcyclists were in town for this Rally.

Ulyssians getting together for an AGM put a huge amount of money into a towns economy in a short time.

Thank You Albany.

While this was taking place Glenda and I received a text to say that we had become

Grand Parents for the first time our daughter and son in law have had a beautiful baby girl.

Photo taken by Jenny at Norsman Roundabout of a herd of Camels, you will notice that look very tiny.

Greg took a photo of Glenda and I under the Ninty mile sign.

This Photo tells you that the RFDS, Royal Flying Doctor uses this section of road as an emergency Air Strip.

Greg pointing to an information sign near "the bite".

One of our photos on the Great "Australian Bite".

Photo taken on Sunset at Mundrabilla Road House.

Hundreds of K's of not much at all.

Our Bikes and Davids Trike outside Halfway across Australia, Kimba SA.

A shot from the road of Iron Knob South Australia x Iron Ore once owned by BHP.

Snr Sgt Greg Burke with two Constables at Henley Beach Police Station South Australia.

20th March 2010

We had tyre failure on the trailer and were able to get the problem fixed.

Thanks to the owner of the Robinson Tyre Centres Pty Ltd

Shane Robinson without his help we could not have continued our trip.

Leaving South Australia and returning into Victoria

and examining an accident scene.

Above is a Railway Level Crossing that had been recently flattened by a semi trailer, it is located on a bend

just passed the electrical boxes on the left the truck finished on its side.

we hope that no won was injured in this accident. Country Victoria.

The Possum checking out the home of Larry Perkins Cowangie.

Two officers from Mildura Police Station on Patrol taking time out for a photo with Ken and Greg

and arange to give blood after our visit. Photo taken outside the bakery at Ouyen Victoria. 22nd March 2010

Ken ,Glenda and Greg with members of the NSW Police force at Albury NSW Gregs Mums Home Town.

Greg was posted there some years ago.23rd March 2010

The ''Cottage'' Budget Motel Albury. They looked after us so well, cannot recommend them enough.

The management and staff go out of there way to make it memorable and they also have aLimonene

Service to take you to all the sites and Vineyards in the Albury area.

We were told by Regional Staff Officer -Southern Region shown in photo Helen Chant that they need more St Johns volunteers to cover the huge demand at sporting venues in the area.

Members of our team along with ''Three Goulburn Police'' Officers Local area command

Left to Right. Greg Burke, Constable Dale Crocker,Sgt Laurie Godkin, Inspector Lisa Carr,

John Smith, Glenda and Ken. 23rd March 2010.

They challenge all emergency services to get out and Give Blood and do a First Aid  Course.

Thank you for your assistance and support while we were in Goulburn.

Well we are back home one month and one day later. After traveling over eleven thousand kilometers coast to coast SYDNEY TO PERTH and back.

Speaking to Police,St Johns Ambulance Service Officers, Red Cross Blood Service Members,and the public in all walks of life about the need to give Blood and Plasma. Also the hard work that the Members of St Johns do every day in all weathers, and there need for your support. We feel that as a group we have helped to make a difference in so many peoples lives, and influenced many to get involved also. There is no grater felling than being able to help save another persons life or help a stranger in need.

I have said it before[ Thank You ] to our sponsors and supporters for the huge support that they have given us, by making it all possible even if only in a small way to talk to so many and to help so many across our great country.

                                                                                                Organiser  Ken Lovegrove.

Below are photos we took when giving Blood with the Red Cross and doing the St Johns Motorcycle First Aid Course.

Ken in the chair giving Blood

Glenda giving Blood

Ken , Glenda, and Greg in front of the Red Cross Blood Bank delivery Bus

If you donate blood or would like to donate, and are going to the Ulysses AGM, consider this -

we are talking to the Blood Bank WA and they are preparing for your arrival at the ALBANY RED CROSS BLOOD BANK OFFICE almost at the AGM just two kilometers up the road.

They Really Need Your Help.

Watch this space for an update.

                            

                               

                                   

                                 

                                 

Blood Donormobile visiting Ultimo College SYDNEY 22nd - 26th Feb  TO book ph 13 14 95

 

At The Blood Bus Mingara Club Tumbi Umbi 14/12/ 2009

Jacqueline Bell Community Relations Officer, Ken and Greg Blood Bank Ambassadors

Members of the Central Coast Branch The American Motor Cycle Club.

Graham Smith, Ken Lovegrove, Jacqueline Bell of the Red Cross Chris Parslow,

Geoff William, Sue Batterham, Greg Burke

 

Contact us

Giving blood

To make an appointment to give blood register your interest online or call 13 14 95. Prior to making an appointment check your eligibility to give blood, if you have any questions, please call us on 13 14 95

Written correspondence

Your feedback is important to us as it help us improve our service to you. Please complete our feedback form or write to the Operations Manager in your state.

NSW & ACT
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QLD
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VIC & TAS
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WA & NT
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SA
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Summer Blood Challenge Fortnightly Update 06/01/10   An incredible 13,167 lives have been saved so far in this year’s Summer Blood Challenge. Now 5 weeks into the 09/10 challenge, Motorcyclists, Police and their supporters have been giving up their holiday time to take part in this friendly competition and give life’s best gift.     Support across the state has been fantastic with outstanding collections at the Sydney Metro Large Mobile service which has collected 981 donations for the challenge.   Today’s tally sees the Police holding the lead with 2596 donations and the Motorcyclists with 1793 all together totalling 4389 donations.   Media coverage has highlighted excellent support from motorcycle groups on the Central Coast and Hunter area.
A Christmas email from Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione highlighting the need for blood during the holiday period to NSW Police is likely to have contributed greatly to the significant number of Police donations over Christmas.   The Blood Service thanks its supporters for supporting the NSW/ACT 2009/2010 Summer Blood Challenge.   If you require and further information please contact us at the details below: Campaign: Aletheia Hunn ahunn@arcbs.redcross.org.au Media: Lisa Borges lborges@arcbs.redcross.org.au     Aletheia Hunn NSW/ACT Marketing Coordinator Australian Red Cross Blood Service Level 4, 153 I Clarence Street I Sydney I NSW I 2000   Phone: 02 9229 4023    Do something special. Give blood. Call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au

New dates are available just phone 1300 360 455

If you Have a group that wish to do there motorcycle or any other first aid course give them a call they are moving to Burwood Shortly

Below are some photos simulating  performing CPR  2 Breaths  then 30 Compressions.

Below is a Mock Trauma to a Vic toms Leg. ( not a real injury )

Don't Let this Be You

Below is a mock Broken Limb with Bone protruding from flesh ( only for the simulation)

Eddie the instructor explaining the injuries to the class.

Students assessing the extent of an injury below.

Supporting the patients head and shoulders and keeping them warm and keeping them warm

while assessing the level of injuries.

This First Aid course was purposely designed and written by Eddie Furnell and put together for a large group of Harley Davidson owners about 100 strong that were going to the USA for the Hundredth anniversary rally. They were of the opinion that such a large group could possibly meet with misfortune and require first aid in a strange country.

So the Advanced Motor Cycle First Aid Course was born.

The insert below is written by Eddie Furnell.

The St John MC First Aid course originated in 2000 when Tim King from North Sydney HOG approached me to see if we could put together a course for riders as he was taking a group of Harley owners to America for the 100 anniversary of Harleys being made.                Apart from the course we also put together a first aid kit for every rider and arranged for them to have a penthrane inhaler and training on how to administer them each for them to take in case they were in an isolated area and an accident happened.   This had for a long time been a project I had wanted to do so I approached the Principal Training Officer at that time for St John a Mr Alan Stewart and together we put together the one day program.   In 2003-4 I spoke to some members from the national board of Ulysses and they took a proposal to the national board and it was agreed that any member of Ulysses who did the course would be compensated to the tune of 50% of the course fee.   I have promoted the course and run the course by word of mouth and some small advertising over the past 9 years and run all but one of the courses in NSW.          The course has been run I believe in a few of the other states but how many and which states I am not sure apart from Western Aust as I received a call asking me for some advice on how I ran the course and that was in 2006-7.   The course has also been promoted in a number of motorcycle magazines including "Australian Motorcycle" and web sites over the years.   The other information I heard on an story on the ABC a month or so ago was the concern that there has been a 40% increase in NSW alone in Scooter sales due to the price of fuel and commuter issues etc so that is another reason we should be promoting the course as it is well known that scooter riders rarely wear protective clothing or leathers and also almost all have the cheapest helmets etc and are the most at risk of serious injury when they do come off and also statistically more likely to have an accident.           I really believe that we need to have every motorcycle retailer made aware of the course and have them promote it to every sale of every bike or scooter   I also believe we need to approach all the state governments with a plan to have it compulsory to have every rider when they either seek a motorcycle license or renew their license that they need to have a MC First Aid Certificate.            The reasoning being that as most riders travel in groups there for at every accident scene there will be a qualified person to assist any injured rider also this will place more qualified First Aider's in more Australian house holds.   In conclusion I sincerely thank you for your assistance in promoting the course and for being so proactive in assisting St John in  promoting the course. I wish I was able to attend the conference in WA however I know you will do a sterling job in speaking on our behalf.   In conclusion if I can be of any further assistance just let me know.                     Cheers   Eddie Furnell eddiefurnell@ozemail.com.au Ph 0408 410 667

Photo Shoot at Gosford waterfront last monday the 7th Dec 2009

Left to Right St Johns area Tony Forrest, Head Motor Cycle First Aid instructor Eddie Furnell,

One of the riders my wife Glenda Lovegrove on the bike, St Johns Branch Coordinator Simone Honeyman,

 And the Mayor of Gosford Councillor Chris Holstein all gathered to lend there support before our trip to the west coast.

The same as above with the addition of Myself Ken Lovegrove event organizer and our PR and poster boy Greg Burke.

John Smith was behind the camera.

 

St John services the greater community via regional offices and local representatives located throughout NSW. You can visit, phone, email or fax your local branch directly for more local information.

Head Office St John House 6 Hunt Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Tel: (02) 9212 1088 Fax: (02) 9281 6923 Email: customer_service@stjohnnsw.com.au NSW Sales & Customer Service 22 Long Street Smithfield NSW 2164 Tel: (02) 8788 1300 Fax: (02) 8788 1333 Email: kits@stjohnnsw.com.au Bathurst Shop 4/213-217 Howick Street Bathurst NSW 2795 Tel: (02) 6331 9691 Fax: (02) 6332 4316 Email: bathurst@stjohnnsw.com.au Gosford Suite 2, 86-88 Mann St Gosford NSW 2250 Tel: (02) 4324 6047 Fax: (02) 4324 6303 Email: gosford@stjohnnsw.com.au

Lismore 103-105 Molesworth Street Lismore NSW 2480 Tel: (02) 6621 8044 Fax: (02) 6621 8038 Email: lismore@stjohnnsw.com.au Liverpool 64 Macquarie Street Liverpool NSW 2170 Tel: (02) 9821 4045 Fax: (02) 9601 7768 Email: liverpool@stjohnnsw.com.au Newcastle Court Street Adamstown NSW 2289 Tel: (02) 4952 8188 Fax: (02) 4956 2247 Email: newcastle@stjohnnsw.com.au Wollongong 30 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500 Tel: (02) 4229 2788 Fax: (02) 4227 3463 Email: wollongong@stjohnnsw.com.au

Alf and Nancy at Lismore St Johns Office

Back Up Vehicle Owned By Bernie & Jenny Lovegrove.

The Ford F250 our back up vehicle and our enclosed Race transporter carrying our gear by

Rodney Johnson at Double JJ Mobile Home & Caravan Specialists Central Coast.

The photo was taken in Berkeley Vale with the reserve and water behind us.

Approximately 1.Hour and 30 minutes North of Sydney on the Central Coast.

In a couple of day we will have the remainder of the Sponsors logos

added to the trailer in time to get underway.

(Posted Sunday 14th Feb 2010)

Our Team consists of Ken and Glenda Lovegrove, Greg Burke and wife Genevieve, David and Jody Dean, Bernie and Jenny Lovegrove, John Smith, Chris Johnson and supporting us Ray and Pat Baker and Brian and Jan Waterfield.

Ray & Pat’s Mazda Bus and  The Smurf Racing Trailer

Ray and Pat head out on the 17th Feb Drive safe catch you in Port Augusta.

Brian and Jan Waterfield's Nissan Patrol and Van our Second back up vehicle.

Look out for them on their trip.

We will be calling in at the Police

Stations, Red Cross and or St Johns offices across Australia to get their support and a photo opportunity for their local papers. If you would like to ride a bit with us, make a donation to the trip, sponsor a bike or to find out more information give us a call or send us an e-mail info@motorcyclegear.com.au.

The phone number and a list of towns are below and thank you for your support from the team.

D- Day is coming soon that's departure day.

The day we start our trip from the east coast to the west coast making everyone aware  to what we are about and the charities that we are doing it for along the way.

Our departure date is 23rd February first stop Nyngan.

Leaving the Central Coast at 5.00 am on Tuesday the 23rd of February bound for Nyngan the first night staying atNyngan Leisure and Van Park Ph 02 68321705.

We will be passing through the Central Coast and Hunter Valley on our way calling in at Dubbo and having lunch with the Red Cross office staff and meeting with staff and members of St Johns Ambulance Service and NSW Police Service members Dubbo.Nyngan on 23rd While in Nyngan we will be meeting with members of NSW Police Service Nyngan and staying at Nyngan Leisure and Van Park. Broken Hill on 24th and we will be meeting with members of NSW Police Service Broken Hill and the local branch of the ULYSSES club. The meeting could go well into the night staying at the West Darling Hotel .Port Augusta on 25th meeting with members of SA Police Staying with a Friend.Ceduna 26th Staying at Big 4 Caravan Park. Mundrabilla 27th Staying at the Road House.then onto Kalgoorlie 1st March meeting with members of Kalgoolie, WA Police. Dalwallinu 2nd staying at the Caravan Park. Perth 3rd & 4th March Staying at Big 4 / Discovery Park Forrestrield meeting with members of Forrestfield Police WA . Margaret River 5th Staying at Big 4.and meeting with members of Margaret River Police. Albany 6th to 15th March AGM meeting with members of Western Australia's motor cycle Highway Patrol Police & Red Cross, and giving blood at the donor centre.6th March.

Return Trip:Leave morning of 15th for Esperance, enroute David's trike had problems. Due to problem stayed over for night to carry out repairs.Morning of the 16th we depart and travel to Mundrabilla via Norseman in heavy rain meeting with the local member of Highway Patrol of WA Police. Whilst in Mundrabilla16th staying at Road house. Ceduna 17th Staying at Big 4.Port Augusta to Wilmington 18th staying at Beautiful Valley caravan park.Adelaide 19th & 20th Staying at Big4 meeting with members of Adelaide SA Police. then to Moama 21st Staying at Big 4 meeting with members of NSW Police. Albury 22nd With Budget Motel meeting with members of NSW Police & Red Cross and St Johns.Goulburn 23rd Staying at Big 4 meeting with members of NSW Police,& Red Cross and StJohns.Home to the Central Coast 24th March.

We have Finished this trip but its not the end, of our jurney.We will be getting out to more motor cycle clubs and Ulysses club branches to get the message across and how they can get involved and help make a difference.

Our sponsors are listed below with out them we would not be able to get to inform so many people.

JAYCO CARAVANS AUSTRALIA

                                                                                                                                          

Central Coast	Motor Cycle Clothing look in Rider Apparel
Big 4 Holiday Parks	Ulysses Club Motor Cycle Insurance
''T'' SHIRTS look at clothing section
Brake Pads &Rotors section top of page	Matt Headwear look in clothing top of this page
Communication Support	LuggageRack & Bag Systems section
look in rider apparel sectiontop of page	look at tyrestop of this page
Engineers of the Moving Image	Emergency puncture repair system
West Darling Hotel The Hotel was established 13/04/1886 as the Broken Hill Hotel, named changed to the Freemasons Hotel in 1891 and was renamed the West Darling Motor Hotel in 1969. Is the Hill's oldest pub still operating. Address: 400 Argent Street Broken Hill         NSW 2880 Phone: 08 8087 2691  A Huge thank you to Kevin and Mary and the West Darling Hotel for the huge dose of hospitality shown to us when we stayed at Broken Hill. And to the Broken Hill Police Service for all their help it was greatly appreciated by all. And lastly to the members of the St Johns Ambulance Service and the public that turned up to support us thank you and we feel that we have made life long friendships in your town.
AUSTRALIAN MADE  PRODUCT WATER BASED PRODUCT. You can repair the tyre later if you want to- being a waterbased product...With a Glycol based product you cannot!    All about fitment and quantity look at specials section at the top of page	Also home to the Nyngan Visitor Information Centre. address 12 Old Warren Rd Nyngan 2825 Ph 02 683 22 366 Fax 02 683 22 335 Nyngan Leisure & Van Park A big thanks to Kay for looking after us and running  the group to dinner and back it was greatly appreciated by all.
Tyre Checkers Australia More info look at specials sectiontop of page.	Australia
Central Coast	Mundrabilla Road House the Nullarbor A Road side Oasis between Caiquna and Eucla WA
Taunton Farm Holiday Park Margaret River Region, Western Australia RAC 4 stars Big 4 1800 248 777	Budget Motel 523 Hume Street South Albury NSW 02 6021-3899
Discovery Holiday Park Forrestfield WA Perth	Gateway Caravan Park Norseman WA
Greg and Margaret Kipling of Raine and Horne Real Estate Port Agusta SA Thanks heaps for putting all of us up and putting on a BBQ at your home and for your assistance with bleeding the clutch on the Honda ST1100 when it broke down on us .	Thanks for Looking after us while we were with you we appreciate the rest.
BUZZ'S BIKES and BITS Motor Cycles and Accessories Townsend Street Albury NSW Ph 02 6021 4392 Thanks For Your Help	The Cottage Motor Inn Raymond & Wendy Stratton & Family 523 Hume st Albury 02 6021 3899

To our mate Louie: he was part of our team, now travels in spirit.

                                                                                           

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    Most people ride motorcycles for one reason or another, Here is three reasons why people start. Cheaper Transport for those new to Driving, Alternative transport to having the second car and saving Money, And finally for those Returning to Motorcycles after a long break.

These three reasons are all good, But if you would Like to reap the benefits that you and your bike are capable of, check out your local Motor Cycle Clubs. They all have a different spin on what motorcycling is all about ,weather it be Racing, Touring, or just going for a run out to Wollombi. So check them out and make some new friends, If the first lot you meet   are not to your liking do some more research there are a lot of nice people out there for you to meet.

  CHECK OUT OUR CLUB SUPPORTERS REGISTER BELOW

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    WE RECOMEND THESE MOTOR CYCLE GROUPS AND CLUBS . DON'T FORGET YOU GET OUT OF LIFE WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT  SO HAVE A GO AND ENJOY.

      1/ If you own a sports bike or a sports tourer and you live in Sydney or on the Central Coast you would like to do local rides as well as some country trips SYDNEY MOTOR CYCLE CLUB is the one for you. Based in Sydney and has members all over NSW very nice group of people check out the web site www.sydneymotorcycleclub.org.au follow the prompts or give me a call 02 4389 1855.

   2/ The new Kids on the block are Central Coast Adventure Riders, Basically they are about Loving to ride bikes and taking in both Tar and Dirt Roads all over the Central Coast. Jim Harrison is the man to talk to with a Ulysses club committee background behind him . He insists that there will be no fees, committee, no elections just having a good time,so if this sounds like you give him a call on  0414-914- 255  Good luck to Jim and Janet.

      3/ If you live in the Central Coast area and your over 40 years of age and your bike is sitting in the shed Central Coast Riders are the group for you. They are a fun loving bunch they do local rides , camp overs , pub stays, and country runs all at a layback pace if this sounds like you look at www.ccrb.com.au

      4/ If you live between Taree & Kempsey and looking for some experienced people to ride with you can't go past the Mid North Coast Bunch . They no all the good roads as long as you don't mind laughing a lot,have a look at www.ulysses.org.au/anches/midnorthcoast .

      5/ If you live in the Cessnock, Wollombi , Bellbird area wishing to have a good time and meet a lot of nice people and ride the local area check out the Hunter Coal Fields www.ulysses.org.au/branches/huntercoalfields/ or phone Graham Sheldon  the Secretary on 49 904 319 .

      6/ Going for a ride or you have just moved into the Gloucester area check out the local Ulysses branch and give the president Ian Parks a call on 02 4994 7038 or mobile 0414582019 they are nice people and put on a good muster.

      7/ Out and about in the Moree area , looking for a hot spring to park your butt in check out Cotton Country Cruisers.

www.ulyssesclub.org/branches/cottoncountrycruisers or give Neville Rose & John McKee a call on 02 67521479. These two fellows know their way round town so give them a call.

      8/ Riding west of Newcastle and Sydney in the Mudgee area check out the local Ulyssians call Ted 02 63723795 . They are very approachable and very nice people , nothing seems to be a problem so give them a look.

      9/ If its Adventure in mid week for you and yours contact the good old boys of ( Lofty ) Lyall Haynes and his side kick ( Dicky ) Darryl in the Curri Curri Area. They will take you on some great rides that you did not imagine would be in the local area. They are also known for holding a great BBQ lunch for you as well so give them a call on 042 353 7119