Rat Pack

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HOG MONARO - Where are they now 'Happy Trails' from Dee - A photo compilation of MONARO HOG members during its activation - 1993 till 2006.

Hi everyone…. Last Saturday a group of us went to the cafe The Tradies which has taken over the space previously had Celestinos cafe in Fyshwick…. we all agreed to meet there again for breakfast…. we haven’t told Tulips so I’m hoping SOMEONE can drop in and let them know they don’t need to reserve a table for us … see you there … and there were a couple of HDs there last week!

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We’ve all had stories of people that took up riding late and feel great, or folks that ride their motorcycle s well into their later years and “are still sharp as a tack” Well, there’s actual science backing that up now. Dr. Ryuta Kawashima — He’s a neuroscientist from Tohoku University in Japan — and ran a fascinating controlled study with a group of middle-aged riders aged 40–50 who all had licenses but hadn’t ridden in years. He split them into two groups: one got back on their bikes and commuted daily for two months (about 112 minutes a day, five days a week), the other stayed off the saddle. The researchers didn’t just hand out surveys — they ran proper neuropsychological testing (visuospatial cognition, working memory, executive function) and even used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to see what was lighting up in their brains. Quantitatively, the riders showed significant improvement in visuospatial cognition, with smaller but still measurable gains in working memory and executive function. Qualitatively, riders reported feeling more focused, less stressed, and more “mentally awake” in their day-to-day lives. One of the most interesting findings? Increased activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex — the bit of the brain that deals with decision-making, planning, and juggling multiple inputs at speed. Riding seemed to recruit and exercise those networks in a way driving simply didn’t. Bottom line: getting back on the bike in midlife isn’t just good for the soul — it’s a legitimate cognitive workout. If you want to dig into the full study, you can find it in the JSAE International Journal of Automotive Engineering under the title “Effects of Daily Motorcycle Riding on Cognitive Functions and Brain Structures in Middle-Aged Motorcyclists.” Keep this one handy for when someone tells you you’re getting too old to ride.. it’s actually keeping you young!

'Here's some oldies'

'Here is a magic picture of someone we know'

'Miss our Rallys - here's a reminder - Tamworth 10 yrs ago'

HOG National Rally - Tamworth 2015 'Happy Trails' from Dee Hebden - Another blast from the past - Central West HOG venture to Tamworth.

You seem to get us motivated D. Found some old HOG photos & decided to put them together.

'Not much action on the Harley scene being posted so, here's a look back at MONARO HOG in action'

HARLEY - MONARO HOG NSW reminisces. 'Happy Trails' from Dee Hebden - A look back in time of MONARO HOG Chapter's history from its formation in 1993 to its demise in 2006.