Leader: Graeme McGowan Cyclists: Athol, Micheal B, Bill, Wendy, Catherine, Jim H, Marlene, Janette, Marianne, Rob W, Carol, Adrian, Rose Day 0 – Miranda – 5th June – no cycling Scribe: Catherine The corralling together of 13 excited cyclists began
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Leader: Ron Jackson Cyclists: Helen W, Bruce R, Nancy R, Carol G E-Bikers: Marlene M, Dave W, John (Sloop) B, Sue J Ongarue Epic Base. Motorhomers stayed the Friday night in the carpark. Others arrived Saturday morning in time to
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