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Yarra Ranges Branch Twin Spurs

Rally 12 to 14 November 2021

fter last year’s Twin Spurs event that was heavily
impacted by COVID restrictions we were very lucky Rides and Exploration of the area
Ato emerge from another long lockdown this year and
be able to proceed with the event. Overall, 84 Ulysses On day one, 3 rides to the event were planned, however,
members registered for the event and despite the weather because of the severe weather the dirt ride was deleted. The
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participants turned up mostly by car with a few fearless route to Marysville. The 2nd ride led by Mark Rattle was
Ulyssians riding. The Marysville Caravan Park was the main intended to take a more adventurous route via the Reefton
accommodation for the event, however, a number of attendees Spur. However, again the weather dictated that a safer direct
had to use other local motels due to the huge exodus of route was preferable and the Black Spur was taken. Both
Melbournians following easing of lockdown restrictions. groups arrived in Marysville around midday safely but a little
sodden.
A key feature of the Twin Spurs Rally is the wonderful scenic
rides that are available in this area. In the vicinity are the Day 2 rides where also hampered by the weather and only one
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driving roads with scenic views and great places to stop view of the dam from the lookout then via Jerusalem Creek to
for refreshments, dining and sightseeing (Steavenson Falls, Alexandra and then onto Yea.
Bruno’s Art & Sculpture Garden, Gallipoli Park, Lake Mountain,
Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm). At the Country Pub the riders were greeted by those that took
their cars and enjoyed a great pub lunch and catch-up chat
As stated, most participants took their cars. However, this was with other rally members including some Victorian Breakfast
not a concern as this is predominantly a social event enabling Club members.
our members to enjoy the company of others in a delightful
location. We were also very lucky to coincide with the timing Many of the non riders did their own exploring around
of the Victorian Breakfast Club and had 10 members join our Marysville and nearby scenic areas then headed to the other
rally. lunch destinations such as Jerusalem Creek, Alexandra or back
to Marysville.

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