The branch social night is coming next week so please check the details on the website and get your RSVP in.

The president’s ride is on 6^th December - be there.

The branch Christmas function is on Thursday 10^th December.  Come along with your partner, invite an extra and please get your RSVP in.      

I will finish by mentioning safety issues and can’t help but remember that October was a tragic month on Victorian roads so I will repeat, We should all do our best to avoid such tragic and life changing incidents and I will remind everyone of what I try to reinforce at the start of every ride

• “Let’s all aim to get home with ourselves, our bikes and our licences intact”.

• We are all subject to the rules of the road, and the Ulysses Club cannot and does not invoke any rules beyond that.

•  I love our branch rides, but the issue of safe overtaking has been raised by many.

• We do not ride in close formation, and overtaking is perfectly acceptable provided it is done safely and legally.

• Some people do reasonably get aggravated or annoyed when overtaken in unsafe or unpredictable circumstances.    Please keep safety paramount and exercise courtesy when overtaking.

• If a person is riding 2 – 3 seconds behind the ride leader, I believe you simply should not overtake that person as it would not reasonably be expected and could cause a fright and or create a danger.   Same applies if several people are maintaining a safe gaps behind the ride leader.

• PLEASE consider your fellow riders and show some courtesy.

• If overtaking, please consider tooting your horn or flashing your light so you don’t give fellow ride members a fright or scare.

I ride for enjoyment and I hope you all do.  Let’s make that enjoyment as safe as possible.

Cheers John Cook