sadsacnews2013: SADSAC: Sale to Marley Point 03 February.

The first ride for the SADSAC calendar was most successful. Twenty or so riders enjoyed rather kind riding conditions for the run to Marley Point and return. As expected the weather was fine with a persistent, though tolerable, headwind on the return leg.
The group included most of the regulars with a couple of returned riders in Phillip and Norm Hide as well as Tim, Colin and Danielle from the valley. One of our regular riders had been promoted recently with Dennis being named Citizen of the Year (Stratford division) in the recent Australia Day Honors.
Back to the ride, almost all of the riders had been made aware of the route change with the exception of Dave Urie. Luckily he responded to the lack of attendance at Maffra and, through the wonders of modern science, established that the ride had relocated and was only 5 or so minutes behind the main bunch. His ability to catch the group was no doubt aided by his Christmas present of a new Rubais. Santa's generosity did not stop there as a number of new machines made an appearance. As expected the run out to the lake was rather easy with a following breeze. The lunch itself was very relaxing by the beach and the group did not seem to be in a hurry to head back. Shirley's carrot cake and biscuits added significantly to the mood.
The run back to Sale was not as easy due to the steady headwind although the odd change of route direction gave some relief. The final couple of hundred metres included a dash for the line instigated by the club's senior member. As is usual for such an occurrence the result was left unresolved.
A great start to the year.