EVENTS 2010-2011

This page is for the advertisement of practically any motorcycle related event that any person who is interested in motorcycles and motorcycling is eligible to attend, either as a participant or as a spectator. Thankyou to those who contribute events for this page and to those who read it, because it ensures that this page continues. Anyone who wants something advertised or updated, please note new email address; catbert_555"at"hotmail.com I'm sure you can work out what "at" means ;-)  catbert"at"hotkey.net.au will still reach me.

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1st December 2009-28th February 2010 Summer Blood Challenge SE Australia. (ACT, NSW, VIC). Call 13 14 95 for a blood bank near you.  web www.donateblood.com.au 
Remember to nominate complete the challenge form provided at the blood bank. 
It all began in 1979, when the Motorcycle Riders' Association (MRA) issued a challenge to other organisations to give more blood than the state's motorcyclists during the three summer months. The MRA recognised that summer was traditionally a difficult time for the Blood Service, particularly after Christmas. Groups such as the Scout Association and Police Victoria joined in and met the challenge. Today these organisations maintain their support and enthusiasm for the challenge. They have since been joined by over fifty businesses, clubs and government departments, building the Summer Blood Challenge into a well recognised annual community event.
12th-14th February 2010 33rd Annual Karuah River Rally NSW. Frying Pan Creek campsite, off Frying Pan Road, Chichester State Forest near Dungog. The rally site is about 30 km north of Dungog via the Main Creek Road between Dungog and Stroud, or the Wangat Trig Road past the Chichester Dam turnoff.  Directions will be signposted from both these roads and a map can be checked at the Bank Hotel, Dungog. Contact Rob Lovett on 0417 267 425 (leave a message) or email rob@gaslightbooks.com.au  See also the BMWTC NSW website.  Note for all e-mails, please put Karuah in subject line. 
web www.bmwtcnsw.org 

 
$20 (no prepaid entries) inc badge and breakfast voucher. The rally is for motorcyclists only and cars are not permitted unless by prior arrangement. BBQ sandwiches and soft drinks for sale on Saturday afternoon - all other supplies available in Dungog.  A raffle will be drawn on Saturday evening and the site has male and female toilets. As always, the BMWTC NSW acknowledges the valuable support of Forests NSW in providing us with the Chichester State Forest campsite, and rally participants are asked to respect and protect this valuable resource, its facilities and access roads. The standard of behaviour is left to the individual; please don't spoil it for others. Good rally in the rainforest, (usually wet), with abundant wildlife.
12th-14th February 2010 18th Annual Redback Rally VIC. On the banks of the Avoca River, north of Charlton on the Boort Road. Sketa Grimshaw Tourers MCC
PO Box 133 Charlton VIC 3525
email sgtmcc@iinet.net.au or web flyer and entry form
http://redbackrally.com/Rally%20Flier%202010.htm
 
$15/$20. Fully catered food and drinks. Live band and entertainment all weekend. Plenty of camping space. Awards presentation on Saturday afternoon.
12th-14th February 2010 5th(?) Groggy Wombat Rally VIC. Stony Creek Raceway, 2kms from Meeniyan on the South Gippsland Highway. South Gippsland Ulysses
Entries payable to Trevor Gray
4 Clinton Court Leongatha VIC 3953
Max Hubbard 03 5655 1610
Ria & Trevor 03 5662 4547
$20 pre-paid before 10th February/$25 at the gate. $5 day trippers/$12 with badge. Limited badges so get in early. Tea and coffee, hot breakfast and evening meals available plus licensed bar. Local ride Saturday morning and gymkhana in the afternoon. Raffle, band on Saturday night, usual awards.
14th February 2010 All British Day SA. Uraidla Showground, Uraidla. Darryl Grey 08 3889 3573
Entry forms available at www.allbritishday.com.au
 
Organisers claim "the largest vehicle display of its type in SA," for all motorcycles and cars of predominantly British design and manufacture. Definitely a show worth seeing. Entries close 30/11/2009.
20th February 2010 Australian Sand Drag  Assoc Round 4 SA. Ponde is on 70 acres beside the Murray River between Murray Bridge & Mannum (signposted from main roads). Australian Sand Drag Association
web www.ponde.com
$30 donation a the gate. Gates open 8 am. Practice & qualifying 11 am. Classes from Peewee to Unlimited including V8 bikes. Prize money & trophies for all classes. Purpose-built track for racing & jumps for the freestyle moto-x. Live bands & entertainment. Camping facilities & catering. No glass or dogs.
19th-21st February 2010 Witch Run NSW. Yarrowitch Showground, Oxley Highway, Yarrowitch, approx 45kms east of Walcha. Bob 02 6777 2926 after 7pm
Spook 0448 771 046
Shane 02 6777 7495 or 0427 007 969

 
$30pp/$0 under 14. All riders welcome, (patch clubs only by invitation). Eight category bike show with twenty-seven trophies to be won. Powered and shaded camping sites available, sausage sizzle Friday night, bar facilities Friday and Saturday nights, catering from Saturday to Sunday breakfast. Bands Saturday afternoon and evening, trade stalls. No BYO. No pets. All proceeds to charity. If you needed one, this is a good excuse to ride the Oxley! ;-)
21st February 2010 Northam Vintage Swap Meet WA. Northam Showground. The Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle Ass of WA
 
Details TBA.
26th-28th February 2010 Tallangatta Rally VIC. Tallangatta Showground. Ulysses Albury-Wodonga Branch
Joy King PO Box 5063 Wodonga VIC 3690
02 6024 5358 or mob 0417 421 452
email jk859462@bigpond.net.au
$18/$23. Badges limited to 200. On site camping unpowered sites, showers, toilets, music Friday and Saturday nights. Full bar service. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday night. Show 'n' shine, organised rides, raffles.
5th-7th March 2010 25th Annual Cold Flame Rally NSW. At the intersection of the Snowy and Pinch Rivers, about 65kms south of Jindabyne on the Barry Way.  Cold Flame Tourers
Bob Coleman
email srcoleman@bigpond.com
$? as there will be a larger than normal commemorative badge for the 25th. This is a back to basics rally, which means bring your own everything, and because it is in the National Park you must take away your own everything. The site is approx 200m off the Barry Way. It has excellent ie non-stinking toilets, ample shade, and running water.
5th-7th March 2010 North MRA Tas Rally TAS. Harveydale, in the Westbury area, northern Tasmania. Cheques/money order payable to North Tas MRA
PO Box 241 Kings Meadows TAS 7249
Include SSAE if a recept is required
Neil 0417 157 594
$50 entry plus $10 badge. Pre-paid entries close 05/02/2010. Entry form (one per person) here http://www.mratas.org.au/PDFs/tasRallyPrepaid2010.pdf Day time entertainment, live music at night time. Miscellaneous pastimes. Helmets must be worn whilst riding on site. No under 18s, cars, attitudes, pets, glass or BYO. Map here http://www.mratas.org.au/PDFs/tasRallyMapHarveydale.pdf
5th-8th March 2010 Maryborough Rally VIC. Maryborough Vintage Motorcycle Club of Victoria Inc
Coordinators Graham Collicoat & Adrian Newman
Secretary Adrian Newman
24 Hilledge Lane Mooroolbark VIC 3138
'phone 03 9726 9513 or 0418 356 302
For machines manufactured prior to 01/01/1943 and military machines up to 1945. Entries close Wednesday 10th February.  Flyer here http://www.vmcc.com.au/pdf/Maryborough%20Entry%20Form%202010.pdf Cheques/money orders payable to VMCC of Victoria Inc and sent to Sec.
6th March 2010 Falls Rally VIC. Narracan Falls Road, Narracan Us & Them Tourers
Blacky 0400 132 004
$0 entry. Come up for the day and camp overnight. Raffle. Fun and games. Food and drinks for sale. No BYO.
7th March 2010 Ronald McDonald House Charity Fundraiser Car & Bike Show NSW. Wade Park, Peisley Street, Orange. Southern Street Cruisers Car Club
George Georgiou 0422 560 810

 
$15 vehicle/$2 spectator. gates open 6am-9am for entrants/9am for public. Family orientated car and bike show. Strictly alcohol-free event. Food and drinks available. SHOW WILL BE CANCELLED IF IT SNOWS OR RAINS.
12th-14th March 2010 10th Anniversary Once Bitten Rally NSW. Humula Citizens Sports Club, Humula, approx 25kms south of Tarcutta Redback Tourers NSW
Sue 0428 781 547 email mylife5@bigpond.com
Shane 02 6922 5632 email sdgibbs@bigpond.com
$15 at the gate, limited badges. Licensed club, toilets and showers. Fun gymkhana, trophies, raffle with excellent prizes, entertainment. Spit roast Saturday night. No dogs or attitudes. The organisers reckon "a great time to be had by all"; so do I! One of the best rallies around; make sure it's on your rally calendar.
19th-21st March 2010 3rd Annual Roll the Dice Run Bike & Hot Rod Rally QLD. Warwick Showgrounds, Cleary Street, Warwick. Rotary Club of Warwick
Full details at www.rollthedicerun.com.au (raffle tickets will shortly be available through the web site).
 
$20 prepaid/$25 on the day, (includes rally sew on patch or pin badge). Camping from Friday 11am with Bar and catering all weekend. Dice run departs 10am sharp Saturday with $1000 for highest total rolled. Many other prizes including cash for second and third. Entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Saturday night entertainment includes drawing of our Harley raffle with the winner receiving 2010 Softail Standard. There is also a bonus of $5000 voucher if winner is present at the draw. Raffle tickets are $50 each with only 2000 tickets being available. All proceeds go to local charities including Warwicks Aged care facility and the Warwick Domestic Violence Shelter.
20th March 2010 Run Rann Out Jokers Wild Poker Run SA. Gawler. First card 10am. Run departs at 12pm. email jokerswildts@bigpond.net.au
 
This is on election day so we are calling it the Run Rann Out. 1st card 10 am at Gawler; run leaves 12 pm. Prizes for best hand, best bike, best car. T-shirt available.
21st March 2010 8th annual "Old to New" Swap Meet VIC. Alexandra Secondary College, Hall Street, Alexandra. The Rotary Club of Alexandra
Neil 03 5772 2805 or mob 0407 515 102
 
$10 adult/$2 children/$15 swap meet site. Display bikes in the school hall or outside for the show 'n' shine which is free, (bikes to stay put until 2.30pm). Free trade displays.
27th March 2010 CJ Dennis Ride for the CFA VIC. Around 160 km trip from Whittlesea to Warburton via King Lake, Toolangi, Healesville and Marysville. Contact Damien on 03 9846 8621 or email d.codognotto.oam@bigpond.com
 
The aims of this event are to raise money for the Country Fire Authority, attract tourists to spend holiday dollars in the fire affected areas, and to promote driver awareness and road safety. Ride some of the world's great motorcycle roads and assist the communities that were motorcycle-friendly before the bushfires. All welcome. Set your own pace, win a prize, and help people hurt by bush fire.
31st March 2010 (TBC) Ride To Work Day VIC. Breakfast at Queen Victoria Market. Contact Damien on 03 9846 8621 or d.codognotto.oam@bigpond.com
 
The idea is to promote riding a motorcycle or scooter as a commuter and to push bike safety, as the bicyclists do. The "COMMUTE BY SCOOT" day has to be confirmed, but a good turn out in Melbourne might see a national ride to work day become a reality.
2nd-4th April 2010 Scrapheap Adventure Ride Challenge NSW. Ride to Wanaaring, approx 200kms west of Bourke. Down Syndrome NSW
http://www.dsansw.org.au/index.php?pg=576
The idea is to promote riding a motorcycle or scooter as a commuter and to push bike safety, as the bicyclists do. The "COMMUTE BY SCOOT" day has to be confirmed, but a good turn out in Melbourne might see a national ride to work day become a reality.
Buy any road registered bike for less than $1000 and do it up however you like. Make a $100 (suggested) $100 tax deductible donation to register. Set up your scrapheap challenge webpage (only takes a minute), add photos, blog entries, etc so your friends can check out your machine and sponsor your ride. Ride from your place to meet up with other Scrapheapers at the Wanaaring Pub (200 km west of Bourke) over the Easter long weekend, 2010. Awards include Best Bike, Most Unusual Bike, Moat Funds Raised and Longest Distance Travelled.
3rd April 2010 5th Annual Pig's Arse Poker run QLD. Apple Tree Creek Hotel, 5kms north of Childers on the Bruce Highway. Sign on from 8.30am. Run leaves hotel at 11.30am sharp. Consolidated Bikers Association Aust
0414 331 653
0439 464 666
07 4126 1216
$10/hand. $250 best hand and $50 worst hand. After-run party with live entertainment (rock band), meals, cold drinks, burnouts. Camping available. Breakfast available Sunday morning. No dogs, bad attitudes or BYO. Nearly 300 bikes riding for charity took part last year; be a part of it in 2010.
17th-18th April 2010 25th Anzac Rally NSW. Griffith. Griffith Classic Motorcycle Club
PO Box 1918 Griffith NSW 2680
Details unavailable at the moment, but mark the date in your motorcycling calendar.
18th April 2010
10.00am to 2pm
Auto Italia ACT. On the Patrick White Lawns in Parkes, between the National Library and Lake Burley Griffin. Italian Cars Association ACT Inc
PO Box 1119 Canberra City 2600
Bike Contact Michael Fuller
email bikes@autoitaliacanberra.com
Scooter Contact Nico Wright
email scooters@autoitaliacanberra.com
Still in the planning stages; more info closer to the date.
23rd-25th April 2010 23rd Autumn Leaf Rally NSW. Camp grounds and hall at Tumorrama, approx 35kms east of Tumut on the Wee Jasper road.  Tumut Valley Riders MC Inc
PO Box 583 Tumut NSW 2720
Enquiries 0424 042 275 (between 7pm-8pm) or email
tvriders@hotmail.com or web
http://www.angelfire.com/in/tvrmc 
$20. Live band in hall Saturday night and huge bonfire. Water and firewood available, gymkhana Saturday afternoon. Fully catered by APEX (carnivore food, beer, premixed drinks), from noon Saturday until Sunday breakfast. Trophy presentation on Saturday night. No bad attitudes, cars or glass on site. One of the best rallies around if not the best! 
23rd-25th April 2010 All British Rally VIC. Campbells Creek approx 5kms from Castlemaine.  The BSA Motorcycle Owners Association
Onsite camping, firewood provided. Semi-organised run to Maldon on Saturday; pre-pay your entry and lunch is included. Casual concours Sunday morning an award presentation; awards in twenty classes including Hard Luck. Fully catered; bar on site, tea, coffee, soft drink, burgers etc and meals provided by local service clubs. Band on Saturday night.
1st-8th May 2010 Long Ride 2010 for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia AUS. Begins in Sydney and finishes in Darwin, with riders coming from every state in Australia. Prostate Cancer Foundation
'Phone 02 9438 7000
email mharris@prostate.org.au or web
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/LongRide2010
Choose from five different routes to Darwin. VIC, NSW and QLD riders meet in Charleville, SA, VIC, NSW and QLD riders meet at Tennant Creek and Katherine when the WA riders arrive and to complete a memorable ride. You can make a donation online too.
7th-9th May 2010 Loaded Dog NSW. Tarago Showground on the Tarago-Braidwood road, Tarago. Jim or Lynne 0432 215 072
or email lynneandjim@grapevine.com.au
Pre-paid entries cheque/money order to
JW Wadsworth PO Box 311 Fyshwick ACT 2609 or email for account details and pay by direct deposit
$15/$20 inc badge, camping and lucky gate prize. Day trippers $5 badge only. Free coffee and tea. Usual trophies, raffle. Catering by the Tarago Show Society (highly recommended; the grub was the best last year), from Saturday lunch to Sunday breakfast. Cars for downed riders only by prior arrangement. Toilets and showers onsite, no glass, no attitudes, no dogs.
2nd-4th July 2010 Up The Creek Rally VIC. Jung Recreation Reserve, near Horsham. Cheques payable/post entries to MOTA
PO Box 561 Ballarat VIC 3353
Greg 03 5385 2846
Marie 0417 113 675
Kevin 0417 231 143
$15/$20. Limited badges. Fully catered, gymkhana Saturday afternoon, band Saturday night. Raffle, usual awards. Great site under the gum trees. Entry form here http://www.motorcyclerallyz.com/Flyers/Jul%20Dec%2009/Mota%20Fyer%202010.jpg
16th-18th July 2010 3rd Annual Granite Gnome Rally QLD. Dalveen Community Sports Ground. Dalveen is between Warwick and Stanthorpe. Dalveen Sports Committee and Community plus members of Ulysses
Annie 0414 771 367
Donna  0430 471 917 or email granitegnome@gmail.com or web
www.freewebs.com/granitegnome/
 
$10. On site camping, great country style grub, licensed bar (beer, wine and port).
6th-8th August 2010 2nd Cooloo Rally and Joker Run on Saturday. QLD. Prince Alfred Hotel (The Gundy), 11kms south of Tiaro on the the Old Gympie Road-Kilkivan. Check the pub here
http://www.gdaypubs.com.au/QLD/gundiah.html
Caravan park for camping, band, poker run, fireplace, trophies. More info closer to the date.
6th-8th August 2010 Border Run WA. Border Village.  
Watch this space! ;-)
6th-8th August 2010 Kings Rally NSW. Private property Foxgrove Road off Canyonleigh Road, Canyonleigh. Ambassadors CMC Inc
PO Box 3158 Liverpool NSW 2170
Stu 0437 036 401
Big Phil on 0422 827 597
email infor@ambassadors.org.au
web www.ambassadors.org.au
$15/$25/$0 under 15. Prepaid entries must be received by 1st August. Free tea and coffee, huge bonfire, hot food and drinks for sale, children's activities, firewood supplied, toilets and hot showers, tattoo comp, gymkhana Saturday afternoon, informal church service Sunday morning and awards presentation. No dogs or glass. Flyer and entry form here
 http://www.ambassadors.org.au/uploads/pdfs/2009%20Kings%20Rally%20Flyer%20MKIII.pdf
14th August 2010 Off Centre Rally. NSW? (27/01; Venue not Milperinka).  
27/01/2010 Apparently not at Milperinka NSW because the pub is closed. Location TBA.
17th-19th September 2010 26th Black Night Rally VIC. Goorambat. Us and Them Tourers
Mars 0400 150 654
or email marsandfay@live.com.au
Held for the last 25 years by the QL Club, this year sees Us and Them Tourers hopefully continue the tradition. I attended all the Devenish and Goorambat rallies and had a ball, so I would like to acknowledge and thank the QL Club (Germs, Stretch et al), for doing such a great job over the years and thank Us & Them for taking it on; you have a hard act to follow.
2nd-4th October 2010 Big Desert Rally VIC. Broken Bucket Reserve, on the southern edge of the Big Desert in north west Victoria, 14kms from Yanac.
BDR Organiser Chris McAleer 0402 428 468
PO Box 3004 Salisbury East SA 5109
email pilgrim@pilgrimcmc.com or web
www.pilgrimcmc.com
$12/$15. $18 t-shirt. 7th BDR since 1981, so a welcome resurrection of an old rally. Proceeds in aid of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
20th November 2010 19th Bombala Bike Show NSW. Bombala.  Celebration of Motorcycles Association Inc
 
Details TBA.

 

 

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