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 June 2007
12 Gage Pump Action Party (Qld); 23 June. BBQ & prawns, bar, male & female review. Party behind shop, 48 Moss Street, Slacks Creek. Gates open 7 pm until late. Limited tickets avail at shop. Call: 07-3299-2202.
Hunter Valley Bikers Memorial Run & Service (NSW); 24 June. Leave Fraser's Broadmeadow 10 am; nice steady Sunday putt around the lake. Memorial Service at Mt Sugarloaf 12.30 pm followed by gold coin barby. Live music, soft drinks for the kids, sweet. Bring self adhesive plaque (80 x 20 mm) with a few words to commemorate your late family member, mate, etc. All welcome; clubs please call with numbers. Enquiries call Mick: 0422-412-925.
Events in July 2007
Mystery Ride (NSW); 1 July. Meet at 8 am at Natli's 3/77 Batt Street, Penrith. Phone: 02-4731-8885.
Winter Rally (NSW); 6—8 July. This United Motorcycle Touring Club Rally is held on 50 acres approx 4 km south of Nerriga on the Nowra/Braidwood Road. Live band & huge bonfire Saturday night; plenty of camping & firewood; refreshments & food available; gymkhana at 3 pm Saturday; trophies on Sunday morning at 8 am. Cars welcome but not permitted into camping area. Contact Andy: 0428-926-149.
Up the Creek (Vic): 6—8 July. Hosted by MOTA at the Jung Recreation Reserve. Sealed roads to 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.
Tattoo Show (Qld); 14 July. The gates open at 11 am at 132 Meakin Road, Kingston, for the Vietnam Veterans MC Qld Chapter’s 3rd Annual Tattoo Show. More info: 07-3397-3606.
Triumph Bike Show (Qld); 14 July. Held in conjunction with the Laidley Show. Organised by Ratbags (Ride A Triumph Brisbane And Gold Sunshine coast). Yes, other bike makes are welcome but please remember that these are Triumph junkies & who have a horrible habit of going on & on about… Triumphs! Contact Bulldawg: 0412-734-835; www.ratbags.org.au
Gold Coast Street & Chopper Motorcycle Show (Qld); 14 July. Kirra Hotel, Marine Parade, Kirra. Trophies & prizes up for grabs in 12 categories from classics to choppers, including $1000 cash for Best Unrivalled Chopper. Enter your bike on the day from 10 am. Live band playing, stunt riding displays. Gates open 12 noon. Admission only $10; accompanied children free. Enquiries: 07-5524-8056.
Story Bridge Concours (Qld); 15 July. Presented by Club Laverda Qld Inc at Captain Bourke Park, Main Street, Kangaroo Point (under Story Bridge). 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, etc. Entries close 10.30 am sharp; presentations at 2.30 pm. Club & trade stands welcome. Contact Big Al on 0401-980-369 or visit www.clublaverdaqld.org
Events in August 2007
2nd Annual Canefields Motorbike Show (Qld); 4 August. Last year there were about 1000 guests so the guys thought they’d give it another go (last year Cyclone Larry wiped out the place 2 days after the show). The venue is the same, the Historic Garradunga Hotel 12 km north of Innisfail or 68 km south of Cairns. This year it’s a motorbike, hotrod and tattoo show. Contact: Jeff: jeanes51@iprimus.com.au
19th Annual Brisbane Tattoo Show (Qld); 4 August. 20 categories, live music, good food, raffles, then party till late at the after-show party. Trade stalls welcome. Gates open 12 noon. OWMC, Unwin Street, Moorooka. Enquiries: Shannon 0404-811-870.
2nd Annual, South Eastern Suburbs, Motorcycle Memorabilia & Swap Meet (Vic); 5 August. 21 Titan Drive, Carrum Downs. 22 sites; 16 under-cover; $10 pre-booked, $15 on the day; stalls open 8 am. Gates open for the public 10 am (gold coin donation). Food & refreshments available. Contact: Outlaws Motorcycle Club, 0411-827-848 or 0407-023-985
Bikers Australia Blanket Run (NSW); 5 August. Meet 11 am at Krispy Kreme Donuts, Penrith Panthers, Mulgoa Road. Leave 11.30 am for Church Street Mall, Parramatta, for the launch of Homeless Persons Week. Don’t forget to bring a blank to donate to the homeless in Sydney’s west. More info call Greg Hirst: 02-9635-0761.
Kings Rally (NSW); 17—19 August. Being held by The Ambassadors CMC, Foxgrove Road, Canyonleigh (take the Illawarra Hwy exit off the M5). Heaps of room for camping from Friday evening onwards; free firewood, tea & coffee all weekend; toilets & hot showers on site; soft drinks & hot food available. Entertainment & events Saturday arvo & evening incl bonfire. Family orientated weekend with sponsored prizes. Remember to bring your warm clothes because it’s cold. No dogs or glass. Prepaid $18 or $20 at the gate; children under 15 years free. For further info: 0412-673-170; www.ambassadors.org.au
Wombat Rally (SA); 17—19 August. Flinders Touring Motorcycle Club is running their rally in Warnertown. Camping, large bonfire, gymkhana, burnout comp, wet weather catered, food fully catered, party atmosphere, rally awards. Rally entry: $15 inc breakfast sunday & badge. Contact G. Sexton: 0407-618-071; M. Cliff: 0417-846-668.
National Vietnam Veterans Day aka Long Tan Day (NSW); 18 August. Held at the Chapter property, Pearlbrook (near Murrurundi). Follow the signs along Timor Road to Scotts Creek Road. Gates open 10 am Saturday; camping available from Friday. Limited trade stalls. Plenty of food & a well stocked bar. Commemorative Service at 3.40 pm. Live music starting at 4.30 pm. Bring your warm clothing. No BYO or dogs. Contact Blackie: 02-4982-5367.
Gold Coast Bike Week (Qld); 28 August—3 September. The 9th Annual Gold Coast Bike Week is shaping up as the best ever. New street classes in all bike shows will give everyone the opportunity to compete for awards. The world's biggest bikini bike wash will be on super Sunday with a warm up on Friday show day. Ride In bike show and Ride Through A Pub World Record Attempt on the Thursday Thunder Run. Huge 27 category Show & Shine Bike Show in Broadbeach Mall Wed night with Miss Bike Week, Morgan & Wacker Fashion Show & S&S Body Parts Display. The S&S Australian National Chopper Show will see the best of Australia’s builders & owners compete for cash & trophies with the 5 finalists each to receive $1000 cash. Chopper of Show will win an S&S diamond cut 124 ci motor from East Coast Custom, National Chopper Champion Ring from Anderson Custom Cycles, plus National Champion’s Trophy. More burnouts, rides, bike show categories & family fun than any other show. Check out www.goldcoastbikeweek.com
Events in September 2007
Annual Memorial Run (Qld); 1 September. Meet from 10 am at JC Slaughter Falls, Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. Ride leaves at 11 am sharp. $15 per bike, $5 per pillion, includes full BBQ lunch & free entry into Bike Week. Run badge available on the day. Everyone & all makes of bikes welcome. For more info & to add a name to the Memorial List call God's Squad CMC Brisbane Sth: 0416-101-595 or email brisbane@gscmc.com
Mystery Ride (NSW); 8 September. Meet Townhead Park, Singleton, at 8 am; leave 9 am; finishing in the afternoon. Proceeds to CanTeen who helps kids with cancer. More info contact Jumbo: neilandpaula@cnn.net.au
The Midnight to Dawn Navigation Rally (Qld); 8—9 September. 11 pm registration for 12 midnight departure from Morgan & Wackers, Newstead. About 300 km course in and around Brisbane. Mid-ride refreshments. Finish approx 7 am with a hot breakfast. A challenging test of navigation skill, the ability to follow instructions, observational skill, riding prowess, and perseverance; questions to be answered en route. This ride is not a race and speed is not a deciding factor in awarding any prize. $15 for motorcycle; $10 for pillion. Proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Organised by the BMW Motorcycle Club Qld;. Call Bruce: 0432-379-363.
Central Coast Poker Run (NSW); 22 September. Meet at Hungry Jacks (next to McDonalds) Tuggerah at 9:15 am (first hand). Band & refreshments at Tall Timbers Hotel from 4 pm. All makes of bikes welcome. Trophy for best bike on run. Organised by Central Coast American Motorcycle Club. For information Ph: 0438-432-394.
Cystic Fibrosis Mystery Poker Run (nsw); 29 September. Rego from 9 am till 10 am at the Yanco Hotel. $20 per hand. A comfortable run around the Riverina covering approx 220 km. All proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis Australia; help us to find a cure. Entertainment by Big Teez. A bus is available @ $10 a seat. Be early—seats limited! Contact: Craig 0427-300-652; Beery 0427-439-515.
Events in October 2007
Blue’s Rally (Qld); 5—7 October. Bigger & better at Cooyar Hotel. Prices: $17 weekend includes badge & camping, $14 prepaid, or $10 for day pass. Entertainment plus with Wolverines to keep you happy; other bands as well. Famous frozen wet T-shirt so start practicing! Beer prices kept decently low. Games galore; great weekend in store. Further information got to www.ulyssesmtlindesay.com & download map & prepaid form. Phone Wartz: 0417-774-848.
3rd Annual Chinchilla Poker Run (Qld); 13 October. Who: OWMC, Where: Tatt's Hotel, Chinchilla Rd, Chinchilla. Departs 11am. Best & worst hand. All bikes welcome. After-run party, live band, BBQ back at clubhouse. Additional info ring: 0428-775-986.
Frogs Hollow Run (Qld); 6 October. Bike Show at Apple Tree Creek Hotel. Anyone wanting more info call ‘666’ on 0439-484-666 or Grub at the pub 07-4126-1216.
Events in November 2007
Sydney Mystery Run (NSW); 2—4 November. Meet At Caltex Servo Cross Roads, Casula @ 7:30 am for this 3 day ride. Leaving at 8 am sharp. Cost is $100 which includes 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts & a support vehicle. Accommodation is limited so register with Steve 0417-897-377 and he will give you the drum on what to do.
Long Flat Pub Run (NSW); 23—24 November. This event will be held at the Traveller's Rest Hotel on the Oxley Hwy 30 km west of Wauchope. Entertainment and a bike show with plenty of camping on the river. For further information contact 02-4933-5998 or 02-6587-4231. Hope to see you there.