Upcoming Rides

Switch to Calendar View

• Strayla Day Ride

  • When
    26 Jan 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ampol Morwell
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Register

  Strayla Day Ride
  

  The Boys (some are former members) and I (Glenn) are riding to Swifts Creek Pub for lunch on Strayla Day 2025. The route is unsealed gravel roads. We are departing from Morwell Ampol at 8.30am The route there is 264Km and the return is 267Km. There are bitumen sections. Those that have adventure bikes are welcome to join us.

  If you are more a sealed road rider and wish to come along and have lunch at Swifts Creek with us that is fine.

  https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1mywQ19zeCw-RYlkyJWZL9WhUEoiHukw&usp=sharing
  

  Show details
• Wonthaggi Wander

  • When
    9 Feb 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Butlers Pantry, 1090 Wellington Rd, Rowville
  • Spaces left
    26

  Register

  Summer is hot so stay flexible for this one. Departing from the Butler's Pantry , Rowville at 0900 AM for lunch at Wonthaggi Hotel. We will take a wide arc getting there and a more direct return through Poowong to finish at Pakenham, not late. 

  Queries: Chris - captain@docv.org or 0412 250 440

  
  

  Show details
• Big Hot Ride

  • When
    16 Feb 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sticks & Stones Cafe, 371 Belgrave Gembrook Rd, Emerald

  This is the Big Hot Long Ride to Licola, which has become an annual event. Departing Emerald at 09:30:00 for a solid day of 450 km plus commutes. The name says it all - not a day for chit-chat, barista stops or gourmet eating. There'll be a hot pie at the turn (maybe an ice cream) and cold beverage at the finish. 

  Fuel stop at Moe and again at Heyfield on the way home so you'll need a fuel range of at least 170 Km and the ability to maintain the speed limit. This is a ride for experienced sports/tourers. Arrive from 9am with a full tank or earlier with an empty belly if you want breakfast.

  
  

  Queries: Garry - librarian@docv.org or  0417 382794                                                              

  Show details
• Mini Turismo Labour Day weekend

  • Start
    8 Mar 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Butlers Pantry, 1090 Wellington Rd, Rowville
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  
  

  Save the date. ***Accomodation will be 2 nights in Yarram***

  Starting out of Butler's Pantry , Rowville. We'll head east toward Jindivick and then up to Erica for lunch. From here our route will take us down through Traralgon and the Tarra valley before turning left onto the Hyland hwy up through Carrajung then Woodside arriving in Yarram aprox 1600.

  Day 2 will be a loop tour of the area including PortAlbert , Toora and Agnes Falls.

  Day 3 will be a wander down to Fish Creek , Meeniyan then jumping the Grand Ridge Rd to Poowong. From here we will head north to Drouin , Neerim Sth finishing up at Yarra Junction.

  For those with Desert X's and adventure bikes, there will be a "Roads less travelled" option each day run by fearless leader Glenn.

  This year I am offering 2 types of accomodation 3 star hotel (basic) and 4 star motel (a little bit nicer) If you would like your own room then register as a 'couple'.

  Our 4 Star motel allocation is now exhausted so I have opened a 'Find your own accomodation' selection. There are still rooms available at this motel which is the            'Ship Inn Motel' 480 Commercial Rd, Yarram  Ph. +61 3 5182 5588

  Looking forward to seeing you all there and maybe some new members too. There is some great riding to be had so come along and enjoy the fun.

  There will be a quiz and there will be prizes awarded.

  Queries: Chris - captain@docv.org or 0412 250 440

  
  

  Show details
• Ride to Neerim South - Dirt!

  • When
    23 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Butlers Pantry, 1090 Wellington Rd, Rowville
  • Spaces left
    10

  This is the rescheduled 'Lunch with Kathy' ride that was cancelled last July. It is quite similar - a mostly dirt route ex Rowville to Neerim South except we are counter lunching as a smaller group of 10 or so.

  The route is all-weather 2WD. There is nothing technical intended but you will need an appetite for gravel roads. There is a lot of them, comprising warm-up sections to Gembrook and then Gembrook to Neerim entirely.

  A run around Neerim Plantation is an option after lunch before a return through Bunyip State Park. 'Bowmans Track' will feature in an official finish at Beaconsfield's Central Hotel. It will go something like THIS.

  Registrations are capped at 10 but please join the Waitlist if it fills. Riders on non-Ducati marques are welcome. Blacktop riders and Gippslanders are welcome to join for lunch - ETA Neerim South is 12:45 pm.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Queries: Geoff - gsalmon@bigpond.net.au or 0408 533152

  
  

  Show details
• Tiger Hunt 2026

  • Start
    13 Mar 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    22 Mar 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Argosy Motor Inn, 221 Tarleton St, East Devonport
  • Spaces left
    36

  The 2026 Tiger Hunt is set. There are two nights at St Helens, 2 nights in Hobart, a double nights stay in Tullah then a single night in Smithton before heading back to Devonport for the overnight sail home on Saturday night 21st March. You need to get yourself to our breakfast briefing at Devonport's Argosy Motor Inn by 8 am on Saturday 14th March with a full tank, fresh tyres (seriously) and faith in the leadership!

  The format is a little different for this one with opportunity to switch between three groups on most days. The groups will run in parallel and have sport touring, 'tailored' dirt (to suit average experience on the day) and tourist foci. Hunters can also hive off and do their own thing at any time, as always.

  The event is capped at 36 riders. Pillions and tagalongs do not count toward the cap but a registration deposit of $190 is required from all. It will be applied to a spread of things including a quality event T shirt, our breakfast briefing in Devonport and Tiger Hunt Dinner in Hobart. Any refunds will reduce in line with commitments made by the Club. No refunds will be made after 14th February 2026.

  Trip Notes will be issued soon after registration. They outline the itinerary with everything you need to book ahead including accomodation. Hunters are encouraged to make their Spirit bookings, however, promptly after signing on. Expect plenty of company if you choose the day or evening sailing on Friday 13th March and return on the evening sailing on Saturday 21st March.

  A contact list will be distributed within the group to assist interaction and sharing initiatives. The default is that you are on the list...please advise promptly if you want your email or mobile withheld as the list will go out in the first communication.

  A Waitlist will operate should demand exceed places - don't be discouraged if the event fills early.

  
  

  Queries: Chris Williams captain@docv.org or 0412 250 440

  
  

  
  

  Show details