Hi Scooteroos
Two weeks before the Boreen Pt. overnighter is the Hunter Gatherers'
Ride - three days of cruising Fri 31st Oct/Sat 1st Nov/Sun 2nd Nov.

The following has been lifted from www.maxitag.org
The Scooteroo name is there, all you have to do is fill in the spaces.
250cc and up would be the go, but we might also have some 125s that
can set the pace on distance runs.
To get from Brisbane to Uralla on the New England Tableland it's 500km.
We are expecting riders from five scoot groups so far, from Noosa to
Gosford.

"Uralla recce results.

It was a mission - three scoot riding days crammed into two car
driving days, and Lyn still with the flu, but improving.
After a week in bed cabin fever was also setting in, so the weekend
away was a positive boost for her, and she was not too bad by Sunday
morning.

This area of the New England Tableland is really popular with the bike
cruising fraternity, and as it turns out, the Top Pub at Uralla is THE
place for two wheelers to stop over.
The staff ride bikes, and are very sympathetic to the noble cause.

The whole set up is a reminder of Bellingen and the Federal Pub, but
instead of lush rainforests and steep mountain backdrops, there are
rolling grassy hills, stands of dry country gums, sheep, and a good
handful of huge tin shearing sheds.
A bit like Boonah/Beaudesert country, but without all the farm houses,
and more bush.

A couple of beds (two singles to a room) are already booked by bike
riders for our weekend.
A bunch of others had not confirmed their emailed enquiry, so I put a
deposit on the remaining 14 singles and the one double.
Subo and I have already booked in - but not in the double.
Cost - $30 per person per night.
Rooms and amenities - basic, but comfortable.
Pub noise - shouldn't be a problem.

To book into the Top Pub
http://www.toppuburalla.com.au/entertainment/welcome.asp , either
phone them direct and leave your name, but make sure you mention
Maxitag or Smoko Bob.
The deposit has already been paid.
OR - contact me and I will do it for you.
ALSO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED ON THIS THREAD THE FACT THAT YOU
WILL BE RIDING ON THE HUNTER GATHERERS' NOVEMBER RUN.

Meals look good - bistro around $15, a la carte around $25.
Other good eating venues also in Uralla.

Any one choosing to pitch a tent can do so in the hotel grounds, or
the Uralla Caravan Park is a block behind the pub, and charge $17 per
night for one or two people - no booking required.

If we are swamped with riders, there is other accommodation.
Another pub is down the road - the Thunder Bolt Inn.
http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Uralla/Thunderbolt_Inn/info.aspx
The Thunderbolt Inn has 20 singles and 7 doubles I am told, @ $35 each
per night - bathroom down the hall which would be acceptable to most.
They have no bookings as yet over the weekend of our ride.
The Top Pub is cheaper because there is an automatic discount for two
wheelers.


The Top Pub recommends the Bushranger Motor Inn (no noise and total
privacy) where I spoke to Ann.
Her units are from $99 to $140 per room per night.
Ann advised there is a wedding on "in town" that weekend and her units
are already being booked.
Pressure pressure!!

Friday - leave Brisbane (time to be advised) and pick up riders on the
way.
Pickup places yet to be advised, depends on who is coming, and where
they are coming from - but let's keep it simple.
Bris CBD to Uralla CBD almost spot on 500km.
Warwick might be a good place to stop for refreshments/coffee/brunch -
first cafe over the bridge LHS.

Friday night at the Top Pub - relax, socialize, meet & greet.
Unravelling of Hunter Riders' banners.
These guys are real serious!
The maps, Natmap GDA, to help us along the circuit - Armidale SH56-10,
Manilla SH56-09, Inverell SH56-05.
It is a straight forward easy run, and I have been over all of it.


All the roads in the area and on the circuit are sealed and well serviced.
There are few gravel shoulders, the grass grows right up to the
bitumen so you feel you really are riding country roads.

About the 270 km circuit for the Saturday ride -
If everyone is happy with brunch at Inverell which is at the northern
end of Thunderbolt's Way (120 kms), then a quick tea/coffee and toast
will be all we need before kick off from the Top Pub, possibly 8am/8.30am.

About half way to Inverell (70 km mark) is Bundarra, where we can
comfort stop at ammenities overlooking the river (Gwyder I think).

At Inverell there are not many "nice" cafes that I could find.
Yes - there is a McDonalds.
Oslo's Fine Foods would be the best bet, but don't normally open on
Saturdays.
'Phoned Peter of Oslo's who would open up just for us, providing he
had notice that at least a dozen turn up.
We can contact Peter as soon as we decide this is what we want to do,
or take pot luck elsewhere on the day.
Sorry - unable to give you Oslo's menu prices.

From Inverell it's a 150 km return trip to Uralla via Gilgai (a
surreal spot), Tingha (you won't believe this wild west "town"),
Guyra, and Armidale bypass.

Saturday afternoon - relax.
Saturday night - meal at the pub, drinks, with possibly a blues band
or similar.
Sunday - goodbye to southern riders and off home.

PLEASE POST YOUR INTENTION TO ATTEND THIS RIDE ASAP.
Accommodation will become an issue, unless you plan to pitch a tent..

Questions?"


More info go to www.maxitag.org and click on the "Hunter Gatherers
Ride" thread in Social Rides and Events.

Smoko Bob.