Our 3rd rider meeting to discuss details for the Sydney to Melbourne ride will be on Wednesday 17/02/21.

FYI – Friday 12/02/21 – Victoria to go into 5 day lockdown ending at midnight Wednesday 17/02/21

Apply for Vic border pass – https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/border-permit/home

Meeting – Wednesday 17/02/21
Time – 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Location – Giogia Cafe – VCL Club house
Address – 126A Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Map – https://goo.gl/maps/Cs7H75nHYQi1Bn5Y8

Dates have been confirmed with our departure to be on Saturday 17th April and returning on Sunday 2nd May 2021.

If you wish to be part of this ride and contribute in the planning please ensure to be at this meeting. If you are unable to attend please let the VCL Social Team know ASAP.
Email – info@vcl.net.au

Topics of discussion

1 – Dates are now confirmed – Departing Saturday 17/04/21 and returning Sunday 2nd May

2 – Discuss return routes and places of interest to visit.

3 – Plan B route to be considered due to Victorian border closers. Alternative routes to be discussed.

3 – Look at alternate accommodation options

FYI – School Holidays 2021
April 2nd (good Friday) – 18th April 2021
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The Ride Objective

Stay off all major freeways where possible

2200klm + round trip Sydney to Melbourne.

To visit places of interest, small towns, landmarks and see the southern end of OZ on a Vespa.

12 days total from Sydney to Melbourne & return – 17/04/21 to 2/05/21

4 x days riding from Sydney to Melbourne

4 x days in Melbourne – plan is to arrive on a Friday

4 x days riding back to Sydney – via a different route.

Long distance riding experience is a must.

P plate riders will need to show there ability on previous rides if interested.

We expect to travel approximately 250-350klm per day depending on visits and time spent at places of interest each day..

Early starts – On the road by 7.00am

Off the road by mid to late afternoon to enable plenty of time to relax and see the sights of the next overnight stop.

Stopping every 100-150klm for fuel, rest and take in the sights.

This is not a race, average speed will be 90kph with us riding to the road and weather conditions.

You will need to be self sufficient, carry your own gear and have a reliable, serviced Vespa.

A few suggestions for destinations to visit by interested riders have already been submitted

Covid Safe – All details are subject to change to work inline with the most recent Covid restrictions and individual border closures that may be in force at the time of the ride.

For all current state gov updates follow their websites.
NSW Covid updates – www.nsw.gov.au
VIC Covid updates – www.vic.gov.au

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