Let's ride. Let's have some fun in this dreary winter. This is short run out of the city through Broady to the historic town of Clarkefield and then to the big Gisborne Market. Let's get out of the city, and we'll get you home mid afternoon just in case the weather turns sour.

We'll stop at  the historic Clarkefeild hotel just for a photo, as it's been a victim of Covid and hasn't re-opened.

We'll then wind our way through to Gisborne where they have their monthly 'Olde' market. So it's lunch and a look around.

Heading home: You'll be amazed by the back roads route home. We'll get you all the way home without using a major road.

This ride suitable for all Vespa and all rider expeience, Looks like a coolish day so layer up.

Departure Point and Time:

Assembly Ground Cafe, 104 Fletcher St, Essendon Departure is at 10.00 am Saturday 21 May. You'll need to arrive by 8:30 am if you want a coffee before we head off or earlier if you are thinking of breakfast. The cafe opens at 7 am.

Departure Location: https://goo.gl/maps/cMGP6H3Hu1XQHdom7

Suitable for all types of bikes and rider experience. New members and inexperienced riders - come along, we will look after you.

We'll ride through some beautiful country, and then to the small town of Clarkefield to admire the old Coach & Horses Inn and Cobb and Co stables. before moving on to Gisborne. There's a huge monthly market on the first Sunday of each month. Lots to see and buy and we'll have lunch there too. Stay as long as you like or weather permitting.

We'll then take you on my very secret and excellent back roads route to Sunbury. Then to Bulla, where we can do a bit of plane spotting. Then ride to finish at Essendon again.  

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Gisborne Olde Time Market

Next date: Sunday, 04 September 2022 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PMThe GREAT Gisborne Market has well over 150 stalls offering a large range of products.  Catering for all ages and tastes, the market has something for everyone.

Food and wine, fresh produce, quality hand made items, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, books, plants and fresh flowers.   You will also find entertainment for your children and products for your pets.

Satisfy your hunger with a great range of tasty foods and good coffee, or take a break at one of the nearby cafes or local wineries after the market.

The market has been managed by the GREAT Association (Gisborne Region Events Activities and Tourism) since 2002.  Funds raised at the market are distributed for the benefit of the community”.