Welcome to
Ulysses Yarra Ranges Branch
A social club for motorbike riders and enthusiasts over 40 years of age
Meet us for Breakfast or just a Coffee, at the Brunch Cafe
Eastwood Plaza 102 Canterbury Rd Kilsyth South every Saturday Morning.
To Join Ulysses Club Select Committee Tab Above & Select M'Ship Application Form from Drop Down Menu.
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News Flash
PRESS FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Brunch will be open on Saturday, 31-10-2020:
I had a telephone call from Ken this morning who advised that the Brunch Café will be open on this Saturday morning (31/10).
There will be 18 seats available for indoor dining and 16 seats outside.
Government Restriction Guidelines apply with Social Distancing, the wearing a Face Masks and personal hygiene.
See you there!!!
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PRESS FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Brunch will be open on Saturday, 31-10-2020:
I had a telephone call from Ken this morning who advised that the Brunch Café will be open on this Saturday morning (31/10).
There will be 18 seats available for indoor dining and 16 seats outside.
Government Restriction Guidelines apply with Social Distancing, the wearing a Face Masks and personal hygiene.
See you there!!!
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Shocktober Campaign with Ambulance Victoria
In line with our Social Evening Guest Speakers I have managed to organise Kate ROBERTS (Acting Team Manager) of Ambulance Victoria to conduct a “ZOOM” conference on the 10th of November 2020 at 7pm. The Session will be for a period of 30-60 minutes and cover “How and when to operate a Defibrillator”.
Defibrillators are a feature on walls in a number of buildings and we as a branch would like to obtain some for our members, although they appear simple to operate, I believe this session would be of great benefit to all.
I encourage our Ride Leaders and Tail End Charlies to participate in the initative as well as our Ulysses Club, Yarra Ranges member and their families. This would give a great insight on what to do if a critical situation was to occur and a Defibrillator device was available.
If you are interested please contact Stewart Westfield on 0431 613 604 or swestfield@bigpond.com so I can provide you the Zoom Link when it becomes available.
Click link below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3v4kta2jm57d2a5/shocktober.pdf?dl=0
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In line with our Social Evening Guest Speakers I have managed to organise Kate ROBERTS (Acting Team Manager) of Ambulance Victoria to conduct a “ZOOM” conference on the 10th of November 2020 at 7pm. The Session will be for a period of 30-60 minutes and cover “How and when to operate a Defibrillator”.
Defibrillators are a feature on walls in a number of buildings and we as a branch would like to obtain some for our members, although they appear simple to operate, I believe this session would be of great benefit to all.
I encourage our Ride Leaders and Tail End Charlies to participate in the initative as well as our Ulysses Club, Yarra Ranges member and their families. This would give a great insight on what to do if a critical situation was to occur and a Defibrillator device was available.
If you are interested please contact Stewart Westfield on 0431 613 604 or swestfield@bigpond.com so I can provide you the Zoom Link when it becomes available.
Click link below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3v4kta2jm57d2a5/shocktober.pdf?dl=0
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TO MRAA MEMBERS, CLUBS, PUBS AND MOTORCYCLE BUSINESSES
The Two Wheel Action Group has a petition going. media@twag.org.au The petition is aimed at federal and state governments. It seeks national uniformity in laws and taxes on motorcycles & scooters. It seeks to reduce the cost of owning and riding a powered two wheeler. To October 21, 2020, around 5000 people have signed this petition. This is all good.
Close to two million Australians are licensed to ride motorcycles & scooters. They have families, mates and workmates so for each bike license we might assume one, maybe two people could sign the petition. So what is wrong with you? (people who have signed, like me, excluded from this question) It costs nothing but a minute or two and it could be really good for a lot of Australians. A paltry 5000 signatures from potentially millions is a pathetically small percentage. Restrictive laws and taxes and apathy are killing motorcycling. So pull your finger out. Sign it and get someone else to sign it.
· Lower Registration and Compulsory Third Party insurance (CTP) costs on motorcycles & scooters Australia-wide. $50 - 50cc. $100 - learner approved motorcycles (LAMs). $200 - open
· Standardise Registration and CTP Australia-wide.
· Motorcycles & scooters up to 125cc or electric equivalent permitted to be ridden on a car licence Australia-wide.
· Incentivise commuters to purchase electric PTW transport through green fund rebates (as per current solar rebates) and no stamp duty charges.
· National exemption from motorway, bridge and tunnel toll charges.
· Parking to be free and footpath parking allowed provided public thoroughfares and walkways are not compromised or impaired.
www.change.org/a-better-deal-for-2-wheels http://www.change.org/a-better-deal-for-2-wheels
Forward this email anyway you can. Businesses should send it to everyone on your email lists.
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The Two Wheel Action Group has a petition going. media@twag.org.au The petition is aimed at federal and state governments. It seeks national uniformity in laws and taxes on motorcycles & scooters. It seeks to reduce the cost of owning and riding a powered two wheeler. To October 21, 2020, around 5000 people have signed this petition. This is all good.
Close to two million Australians are licensed to ride motorcycles & scooters. They have families, mates and workmates so for each bike license we might assume one, maybe two people could sign the petition. So what is wrong with you? (people who have signed, like me, excluded from this question) It costs nothing but a minute or two and it could be really good for a lot of Australians. A paltry 5000 signatures from potentially millions is a pathetically small percentage. Restrictive laws and taxes and apathy are killing motorcycling. So pull your finger out. Sign it and get someone else to sign it.
· Lower Registration and Compulsory Third Party insurance (CTP) costs on motorcycles & scooters Australia-wide. $50 - 50cc. $100 - learner approved motorcycles (LAMs). $200 - open
· Standardise Registration and CTP Australia-wide.
· Motorcycles & scooters up to 125cc or electric equivalent permitted to be ridden on a car licence Australia-wide.
· Incentivise commuters to purchase electric PTW transport through green fund rebates (as per current solar rebates) and no stamp duty charges.
· National exemption from motorway, bridge and tunnel toll charges.
· Parking to be free and footpath parking allowed provided public thoroughfares and walkways are not compromised or impaired.
www.change.org/a-better-deal-for-2-wheels http://www.change.org/a-better-deal-for-2-wheels
Forward this email anyway you can. Businesses should send it to everyone on your email lists.
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ULYSSES CLUB, YARRA RANGES BRANCH – CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 17:
Message from the President 17th 21st October 2020 Click image to view the latest update ___________________________________________ 
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Protective Clothing/Safety Rating by Motocap. _______________________ |
September 2020 Edition
is out now. Click image to down load. Contributions welcome Email The Editor or Guy West.. Email address: guywest@ozmium.com.au _____________________________________
MOTORCYCLISTS ARE NOT TO BLAME FOR MOST CRASHES MEDIA RELEASE - The Blame Game Report (download here) _________________________ |
Regular midweek and weekend rides.
Ulysses organised rides will be advertised on this page and on the Yarra Ranges Uysses Facebook page.. ________________________________________ |
Branch Rides Calendar
Ride Calender impacted by the Covid 19 situation for the forseeable future. __________________________________________ |
Victorian Club Permit Scheme
The VicRoads (Victorian) Club Permitt Scheme (CPS) now allows Victorian Members of Ulysses Club Inc to make limited use of their Historic Motorcycle(s) on the Road
network.
FOR MORE DETALS CLICK THIS LINK
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The VicRoads (Victorian) Club Permitt Scheme (CPS) now allows Victorian Members of Ulysses Club Inc to make limited use of their Historic Motorcycle(s) on the Road
network.
FOR MORE DETALS CLICK THIS LINK
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Yarra Ranges Apparel
Shirts and winter jackets are currently availble for Yarra Ranges members as are name badges. Contact Tracey Collins to place your order on 0409 164 421 _________________________ Yarra Ranges Donations to Charities 2020
Sal. Army Fire Appeal $650 (via Bernie and Anne Holmes Breakfast) Good Friday Appeal $200 ___________________________ |
Next Day Ride
___________________________________ No rides are planned at ths time due to Covid 19 restrictions
_______________________________________________________ Social Events
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Twin Spurs Rally 13th - 15th November 2020 Cancelled due to Covid 19 Restrictions
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___________________________________ No Events planned at this time due to Covid 19 restrictions
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Note - This Website and the Contents Thereof Are Protected By Copyright and Remain At All Times the Property of Ulysses Yarra Ranges Branch. Reproduction In Whole Or In Part Without Expressed Permission In Writing By The Webmaster Will Be Subject to Prosecution To The Fullest Extent Allowed Under The Law.
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