BIKER EVENTS AROUND AUSTRALIA
Here is a list of all the events that are happening in Australia in the next couple of months. This is a free service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Remember, if it ain't in Ozbike, it ain't worth going to.
To all you forthcoming event organisers, show planners, movers and shakers. If you have an event to promote, send us your details and we'll put them in Ozbike magazine, and on our web site, for free. You can email us at skol@ozbike.com.au
Events in May 2008
Thunderbolt Rally (NSW); 17 May. At Dungog Showground (new venue). Bike, hot rod & mini truck show. Entertainment 12 noon till late. Tattoo show & a demolition derby Saturday afternoon. Camping on site with food & drink, hot showers. Rally in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. Party at the Bank Hotel Dungog Friday night for the early arrivals. Organised by the American Motorcycle Club. No glass, no BYO. For info contact Thomo: 0438-432-394.
Newman Bike & Tattoo Show (WA); 17 May. At the Panna Riders clubhouse, Newman. Licensed bar & food available. Numerous categories for bikes & tattoos. Live bands featuring Hells Bell's & Revamp. Gates open 12 noon. No BYO or dogs. All welcome. Any questions call: 0400-237-816.
Bad Penny Run & Rage (Vic); 17—18 May. At Lake Mundi. Run leaves Shell Roadhouse, Penola, at 10.30 am (SA time). 4 live bands, burnout comp, wet T-shirt, raffles, huge bonfire. Ample parking; fully catered & licensed. Dirt drags Sunday 11 am. No BYO, no dogs, no glass. Ring Stretch: 0429-671-200.
32nd Historic Winton (Vic); 24—25 May. Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, Victoria. Australia's largest & most popular all-historic motor race meeting presents two action-packed days of non-stop racing featuring more than 400 historic racing cars & motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s. A highlight is the classic-vehicle-park featuring special interest bikes & cars. Entry fees: Saturday $20; Sunday $30; children 14 & under free. Enquiries: Noel Wilcox: 03-5428-2689 (ah); email: bigboytoyco@bigpond.com
23rd Brisbane Street & Custom Bike Show (Qld); 31 May. At 31 Unwin Street, Moorooka. Entry from 6 am until 12 pm; gates open at 9 am. $10 entry; bike entry $5; children & pensioners free. After-party and adult entertainment from 5 pm. Enquires: 0404-811-870.
Events in June 2008
Rallyman Rally (NSW); 6—9 June (Queen’s Birthday weekend). Where: Grevillia, northern NSW (Summerland Way, beside the Grevillia Store, between Kyogle & Woodenbong). Food/ alcohol/ petrol/ etc available. Plenty of camping space & firewood. Live music. Free entry. Badges available for $10. All enquiries Kog: 02-66-333-104; kogspirit@hotmail.com
Lost But Not Forgotten Poker Run (NSW); 7 June. Ride for those you have lost. Sign on 10 am at Lapstone Hotel, Blaxland East, Great Western Highway; leave 11 am. All bikes welcome. Live bands, female review. Presented by Outcasts MC. Contact: 0448-138-852.
Annual Blanket Run (SA); 7 June. Please bring & donate a blanket &/or non-perishable food to help the homeless & the needy. Meet 10 am, St Lukes Hall, 35 Whitmore Square, Adelaide. Contact Longriders CMC: 0408-890-141.
Ride for Daniel (Qld); 8 June. Last year nearly 5000 bikers took part making it the largest & loudest annual ride in Australia. The 110 km ride will leave at 10 am from the Big Pineapple carpark heading past Daniel’s memorial then north through scenic hinterland to Nambour, Cooroy, Yandina, & through the Coolum Beach area. The ride finishes around 12 noon followed by an afternoon of camaraderie & fun of an after-party at one of Australia’s greatest icons, the Ettamogah Pub. More info: Melinda: 0407-645-652.
MRAQ Midwinter Rally (Qld); 13—15 June. To be held at the Dayboro Showground (MT Mee Rd). Live music, bar, raffles, show and shine, hot showers, fully catered with undercover dining & entertainment. $15 pre-book and members (current member cards needed) $20 on gate. For more info go to www.mraq.org or contact Chris: 0422-900-312.
MITCH Memorial Ride (Qld); 28 June. Meet 10 am at the Royal Mail Hotel, Brisbane Tce, Goodna. For further info call Sporty Pete: 0401-963-523.
Memorial Ride & Service (NSW); 29 June. Rain, hail or shine. 10 am kick off at Fraser’s Broadmeadow (Newcastle); steady putt around Lake Macquarie, followed by a brief service at Mt Sugarloaf. Gold coin donation for BBQ & live music. Clubs please call with numbers. Call Hunter Bikers: 0422-412-925.
Events in July 2008
Up The Creek (Vic); 4—6 July. Hosted by MOTA. Sealed roads to the Jung Recreation Reserve. Fully catered; on-site camping & toilet facilities. Gymkhana Saturday arvo; band Saturday night. Limited patches. $10 pre-paid; $15 at the gate. All proceeds to charity. Enquiries Marie: 0417-113-675; Greg: 03-5385-2846.
Triumph & British Bike Show (Qld); 12 July. Held in conjunction with the Laidley Ag Show. 9 am turn up with the street parade through town at 11 am; you may even have your bike selected by one of the showgirls for her ride in the parade! 6 classes, People’s Choice, giveaways & more. Judging at midday with presentations around 1.30 pm followed by the show lap around the Laidley showgrounds. If you own a Trumpy from sports to cruisers or an old British classic you will love this event. Run by RATBAGS. Further details contact: 0412-734-835.
20th Annual Story Bridge Concours (Qld); 20 July. Presented by Club Laverda Qld Inc at Captain Bourke Park, Main Street, Kangaroo Point. A family day with free admission (gold coin donation supporting Make A Wish Foundation). A true motorcycle Concours de Elegance offering $1500 for Best in Show & trophies for 14 classes from Veteran to Outfit, British, European, Japanese, American, Competition, Street Special, Custom, etc. Entries close 10.30 am sharp; presentations at 2.30 pm. Club & trade displays welcome. Contact Big Al: 0401-980-369 or visit www.clublaverdaqld.org
Gold Coast Street & Chopper Motorcycle Show (Qld); 12 July. Gates open 12 noon at the Kirra Hotel, Marine Pde. Trophies & prizes up for grabs in 12 categories from classics to choppers, with $1000 cash for Best Unrivalled Chopper. Enter your bike from 10 am. Live band, stunt riding displays. Admission only $10; accompanied children free. Ring: 07-5524-8056.
Events in August 2008
20th Brisbane Tattoo Show (Qld); 2 August. At 31 Unwin Street, Moorooka. Gates open & entry from 12 pm; judging starts 3.30 pm; band & after-party til late. Entry $10; children free. Enquires: 0404-811-870.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Poker Run (Qld); 2 August. Sign-on 9:30 am at Landsborough Hotel. Prizes & entertainment. Motorcycle stunt show at the clubhouse. Free stubby holder first 100 hands. Organised by Uber Alles Entertainment in aid of the Energex Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service. Clubs by prior arrangement. Phone: 0409-063-270.
National Vietnam Veterans Day (NSW); 16 August. National Vietnam Veterans Day aka Long Tan Day is to be held at the VVMC NSW chapter property Pearlbrook near Murrurundi. Just follow the signs along Timor Road to Scotts Creek Road. Gates open at 10 am with an entry fee of $10 per person; under 18-year-old admitted free of charge. Kids welcome. Limited trade stalls but plenty of food & a well stocked bar. Commemorative Service to commence at 3.40 pm with live music starting at 4.30 pm. Plenty of camping spots available from Fri. Bring your warm clothing. NO BYO or dogs. For further details contact Blackie: 02-4982-5367; 02-6546-6107.
Bikers Anniversary Party (NSW); 16 August. Come along for a huge night to celebrate Bikers Australia’s 30th Anniversary. Dinner & entertainment included. Put this date in your diary, with more info coming soon! Contact Peter: 0448-245-377; Noel: 0400-670-464.
Gold Coast Bike Week (Qld); 26—31 August. Carrara Sports Complex. Biker ball, bikini bike wash, promo girls, live entertainment, Miss Bike Week, family entertainment, flirt models, jet bike from Darwin, trials & freestyle displays, snake show, H-D displays and demo rides. Visit www.goldcoastbikeweek.com for more info.
Events in September 2008
Bikers Art X-posed (Qld); 26 September—5 October. Kenilworth Hotel will be the main venue for the bike-art display. Bike enthusiasts share a common appreciation for the universal language of bike themes. This year’s show will present: Art on jeanery, art on canvas, photography, wood works, sculpture, pottery, airbrushing, tattoo art. Kenilworth is situated on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland & is connected in all directions with beautiful roads running through untouched rainforests & mountain ranges. Accommodation & camping sites are available but you need to book early. Visit www.kenilwortharts.org.au or call Birgit on 0438-177-807.
Events in November 2008
Fish Holes Rally (Vic); 7—9 November. South West Touring Club are holding their annual rally at Mount Richmond. Follow the rally signs from the Shell servo at Portland. Fully catered, no BYO. Gymkhana & two bands on Saturday night. No glass, registered bikes only, no cars, no walk-ins. Entry fee prepaid $18 or at gate $ 20. Enquiries John & Shirl 03-5523-2429; Trevor 0418-528-002.
Remembrance Day Ride (Tas); 8 November. The Veterans Memorial Centre. All bikes, trikes, scooters & cars invited. Phone 03-6263-4455 for more info.
Events in December 2008
Pickled Galah New Year’s Eve Rally (Qld); 30 December—3 January. Qld longest rally! Live music, show & shine, tattoo show, pub olympics including the infamous ‘bike jousting’, wet t-shirt comp, cash prize, loads of trophies, lucky gate prizes, great camping inc hot showers, fully catered & country pub prices. Maidenwell Hotel under new management (Spud from Cooyar). $20 inc badge. Brought to you by the club who ride hard & party hard. For further info go to www.sunstateriders.com.au.
Events in February 2009
Nostalgic, Vintage & Hotrod Swap Meet (NSW); 8 February 2009. 8 am—2 pm. Stall holders to be set up by 7.30 am & reopen at 1 pm for OH&S reasons. No bric-a brac or household goods! Vehicle enthusiasts only. Motorcycle, vintage and hotrod clubs welcome! Blast from the past, trip down memory lane. Individuals are encouraged to bring their weird, rare or classic speed equipment for the display; please let us know what you are bringing. Trophy for Best Rat. Sponsors welcome. Trade sites, food, drink stands. Gate prize: tool set. Jumping castle, clowns, freebies, raffles. Guest appearances from interstate speedway cars, local & interstate drag cars. Location: Lady Denman Museum Grounds, Woollamia Road & Dent Street, Huskisson. Contact Vesna or Mike: 0410-797-336; admin@brightworksmetalpolishing.com