EVENTS 2012
This page is for the advertisement of most motorcycle related events that any person 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. Please send event information to catbert "at" hotkey.net.au in PLAIN TEXT. NO .docx please; I can't open them. File extensions .doc .pdf or rtf only.
| WHEN | WHAT | WHERE | WHO |
| 1st December 2011-29th February 2012 | 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. | |||
| Capital Rally raffle - If anyone picked up two right hand gloves in the raffle, I've got the owner of two lefts also picked up in said raffle ;-) Talk to me and let's reunite the lost gloves into pairs! | |||
| Thursday 26th January | Australia Day Poker Run | NSW. Young. Meet at Australian Hotel 10am for 10.30am departure. Ride finishes at Australian Hotel approx 3.30pm. |
Bikers Australia Young Bear 0427 077 427 or 02 6943 1420 |
| $20 registration/entry donation. All bikes and riders are welcome. Non-riders welcome to participate in the poker draw. Gold coin barbecue and live band at the finish. Everyone invited to support worthy cause; proceeds in aid of Young NSW Women's Refuge. | |||
| 3rd-5th February 2012 | 18th Annual Nulli Secundus Rally | VIC. Nug Nug Reserve, approx 14kms south of Myrtleford. |
Triumph Owners MCC PO Box 257 Belgrave VIC 3160 0438 733 299 or web www.tomcc.com.au |
| $20/$25. Badges to pre-paid entries only. Entries must be received by 30th January. Download entry form here http://webzoom.freewebs.com/motorcyclerallyz/Flyers/JAN%20JUN%202012/NULI%202012.pdf Fully catered. Food available Friday night. Gymkhana kicks off at 4pm. Onsite toilets. Good rally near the river. Swimming, good camping. | |||
| 4th February 2012 12pm start. | Sedan Rally Show & Shine | SA. Sedan Recreational Park, Mannum -Sedan road. |
Ivan 0403 210 925 Shaz 0428 878 113 or email shaz@redbacktourersmcsa.com |
| $15 entry/free children under 15. Limited number of badges. Gates open 8am. Friday night campers welcome; gates open 3pm. Live music hosted by Weekend Warriors featuring music by Led Zeppelin, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, ACDC etc from 12pm until closing. Great trophies to be won. Fully catered. A great family day out with camping available, major raffle draw, stalls, bouncing castle, and lots more. No BYO, no glass, no dogs. | |||
| 4th February 2012 | Thunder West 2012 Show & Shine & Tattoo Show | NSW. FSB Pearlbrook, Scotts Creek Road (off Timor Road) Murrurundi. |
Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club NSW Chapter Blackie 02 4982 5367 or 02 6546 6107 after Weds Feb 1st. |
| $20 entry/under 18s free. Camping available from Thursday 2nd. No camping fees. Wheelchair friendly. Gates open 10am. No under 18s after 8pm. King of Rings tattoo competition commences 3pm; nine categories each male and female. afternoon entertainment by Leroy & The Rats. Featuring Expozed, Vee Dubs, Brien McVernon, trade stalls, adult entertainment, expos and on-site tattooist. Shannons S&S award categories include Best European Bike, Best Paint Bike, Best Custom Bike. Entries must be registered by 2pm. Awards presentation 6pm. Proceeds in support of Wilson Memorial Hospital Murrurundi. Alternative accommodation at Motel Murrurundi, White Hart Hotel, Royal Hotel or Durham Hotel @ Wingen. No BYO alcohol. No dogs or fires. Clubs by prior arrangement. | |||
| 10th-12th February 2012 | Karuah River Rally | NSW. Frying Pan Creek Campsite off Frying Pan Road, Chichester State Forest via Dungog. Signposted from Monkerai & Main Creek Road and Wangat Trig Road. Map in Bank Hotel. |
BMW TC NSW Rob Lovett 0417 267 425 (leave message) or email rob@gaslightbooks.com.au (please put 'Karuah' in the subject line or web www.bmwtcnsw.org |
| $25 inc badge and breakfast voucher. Motorcycle rally only. Cars permitted only by prior arrangement. Barbecue sandwiches and soft drinks on sale on Saturday afternoon. all other supples available at Dungog. Rally awards and raffle prizes presented Saturday evening. On site toilets. | |||
| 10th-12th February 2012 | 20th Redback Rally | VIC. South of Charlton on the Boort road. |
Sketa Grimshaw Tourers MCC PO Box 133 Charlton VIC 3525 |
| $20/$15. Pre-paid entry form and flyer here http://redbackrally.com/2012%20Rally%20Flier.pdf Fully catered. Toilets. Entertainment. Rally awards. No cars, no fires. A huge rally with camping under the tall trees. | |||
| 12th February 2012 | All British Day | SA. Uraidla Oval. |
Darryl Grey 08 8339 3573 Web www.allbritishday.com |
| Over 750 cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles on display. Catering for all vehicles of predominantly British design and manufacture. Trade displays, stalls, craft, entertainment and a children's zoo. | |||
| 17th-19th February 2012 | 7th Groggy Wombat Rally | VIC. Stoney Creek Go Carts Race Track near Meeniyan. |
Ulysses South Gippsland Branch 4 Clinton Court Leongatha VIC 3953 Max 03 5655 1610 Trevor 03 5662 4547 |
| $20/$25. Day trippers $5/$12. Pre-paid entries must be in by 14th Feb. Day trippers $5 or $12 with badge. Good food van on site, or catered meals and music Saturday night. Trophies and raffle. Excellent camping area. Onsite showers and toilets. | |||
| Thursday 1st March-Sunday 4th March 2012 | Z1 40th Anniversary Rally | VIC. Riddells Creek approx 45kms north of Melbourne. |
Kawasaki Z Owners Victoria Lex 03 9723 6453 email l.piper@optusnet.com.au mob 0423 481 872 |
| Celebrating forty years since the Z1 was unleashed on the world. A three day rally with events on each day. | |||
| Saturday 3rd March 11am-3pm | Z1 40th Anniversary Display | VIC. Riddells Creek. Treetops Scout Camp, 140 Royal Parade. Follow the Z1 signs. |
Kawasaki Z Owners Victoria Lex 03 9723 6453 email l.piper@optusnet.com mob 0423 481 872 |
| $ gold coin entry. Part of the national rally celebrations. Static display in the hall of Z series motorcycles, display of bikes of the 1970s, family and musical entertainment, human gymkhana, food and drinks available. No BYO. No dogs. | |||
| 2nd-4th March 2012 | 10th Anniversary Tallangatta Rally | VIC. Tallangatta Showground and Golf Club. |
Albury-Wodonga Ulysses PO Box 116 Wodonga VIC 3690 Bill Allott 0417 652 974 Heather Knowles 0429 962 419 |
| $20/$25. Pre-paid entries close 16th February. First 150 receive a badge. Pre booked catering available; breakfast $10, evening meal $16. Show and shine in main street of Tallangatta, Overtime Duo play on Saturday night, raffle and lucky door prize, full bar service (limited range) at golf club. Organised rides. Pleasant camping, good roads. Download entry form and flyer here http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/Tallangatta_Rally_March_2012.pdf | |||
| 2nd-4th March 2012 | National Ducati Clubs Rally | NSW. The Station Resort, Jindabyne. |
Canberra District Ducati Club President Doc Rutherford email president@cddc.org.au Ken 0419 604 136 or email ndcr2012@cddc.org.au Registration form, how to book accommodation, meal, costs and payment options available at http://www.cddc.org.au/ndcr2012registration.htm |
| A relaxed weekend of sweeping country roads and good company. All riders of all Italian marques are especially welcome, it's not a 'Ducati only' rally, so bring your Italian beauty along! this event will be held on the weekend after the Superbikes at Phillip Island so why not include this event on your way home! | |||
| 9th-11th March 2012 | 27th Annual Cold Flame Rally | NSW. On the Barry Way approx 65kms south of Jindabyne on the banks of the Pinch River just up from where it meets the Snowy River. | Enquries; Bob email srcoleman@bigpond.com |
| $10 inc badge. If badges run out on the day, can order more. Proceeds to Breast Cancer Australia. Back to basics. Held in a national park; you bring it in, you take it out. Good toilets on site. Plenty of shade and running water. Always an excellent rally. | |||
| 9th-11th March 2012 | Conondale Rally | QLD. Green Park on the Maleny-Kenilworth road approx 5kms from Conondale. |
Z Owners Queensland email zownersqld@hotmaqil.com web www.zownersqueensland.com |
| $20. Gates open noon Friday and close noon Sunday. Fully catered; dinner, breakfast. Live band Triplickit. Raffle, gymkhana, show and shine, rally awards. Hot showers. Flyer here http://www.zownersqueensland.com/conondale2012.htm | |||
| 10th-11th March 2012 | Once Bitten Rally | NSW. Humula Sports and Citizens Club. |
Redback Tourers NSW? NSW Motorcycle Allince? |
| Cost: Members-$20 Prepaid or $25 at the gate. Non members- $25 Prepaid or $30 At the gate. This is all the detail I have at present. I'm just advertising the date. Bung it in your calendar because it's a good rally. | |||
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10th-12th March 2012 Sat-Mon |
West Coast Rally | VIC. Torquay. Ocean Country Park, 100 Duffields Road. |
Ulysses Club Geelong Branch PO Box 7 Geelong VIC 3220 Ron Howell 0427 440 887 John Grace 0427 429 660 email w.c.rally@gmail.com |
| $20/$25. Pre-paid entries close 4th February. First 100 receive a badge. Music Saturday and Sunday nights. Free tea and coffee. Onsite toilets and showers. No children no pets. BYO alcohol. Organised rides. Download entry form, meals booking and flyer here http://ulyssesgeelong.org/index.php | |||
| 16th-18th March 2012 | Full Throttle Rally | VIC. Flowerdale. 2693 Yea-Whittlesea Road. |
Whittlesea Ulysses PO Box 358 Whittlesea VIC 3757 Bob 0411 502 602 email robert_sanders7@bigpond.com Margaret 0408 447 731 |
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$20/$25 inc badge, stubby holder, camping and Saturday night's
entertainment by band Gunna Bros. Pre-paid entries close 2nd
March. Raffle, trophies, music Friday night, free tea and
coffee, onsite toilets. Download entry form and flyer here http://www.ulyssesclub.org/branches/whittlesea/documents/FT%20Rally%20Flyer%202011.pdf |
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| 19th-23rd March 2012 | 22nd Annual Speed Week | SA. Lake Gairdner. |
DLRA Dry Lake Racers Aust All details see web http://www.dlra.org.au/index.htm |
| Classes for motorcycles as well as cars. Information and entry forms here http://www.dlra.org.au/2012.htm | |||
| 24th March 2012 | Bermagui Bike Show | NSW. Bermagui, opposite Bermagui Hotel. |
CRAB (Cancer Research Advocate Bikers) email bikeshow@crab.org.au web www.crab.org.au |
| *Subject to local council approval. 10am start. Ten categories, food and drinks on sale, children's area, live music. | |||
| 20th-24th April 2012 | Sidecar Rally | VIC. On the banks of the Murray River at Carters Beach approx 8kms from Strathmerton. |
Monarchs Motorcycle Club Inc PO Box 220 Chelsea VIC 3196 Rally Coordinator Pete 03 97172112 A/h email gregsonpe@netspace.net.au |
| $20/$25. Fresh water and limited firewood available. Supplies available at Strathmerton. You can buy a shower at the caravan park in town. Rally under the tall trees at a lovely spot. Watch out for drop bears. | |||
| 27th-29th April 2012 | 25th Annual Autumn Leaf Rally | NSW. Grounds of Tumorrama Hall, approx 35kms east of Tumut on the road to Wee Jasper. Signposted from Tumut and Coolac. |
Tumut Valley Riders MC Inc PO Box 583 Tumut NSW 2720 email tvriders@hotmail.com or web http://www.angelfire.com/in.tvrmc |
| $20. Firewood, water and on-site toilets available. Gymkhana Saturday afternoon. Awards presentation, live band and huge bonfire Saturday night. Catered food from noon Saturday to breakfast Sunday. BYOG. One of the best rallies. | |||
| 28th April-5th May | Prostate Cancer Barcaldine to Broome Ride. | QLD/WA. 28th April departure from Barcaldine. Arrive Broome 5th May. |
Rumble
Riders |
| Registration $110. April Rumble Riders Prostate Cancer Barcaldine to Broome ride. Schedule here http://www.rumbleriders.com.au/barcy%20to%20broome.html | |||
| 11th-13th May 2012 | The Loaded Dog Rally | NSW. Tarago Showgrounds, Tarago on the Goulburn-Braidwood Road. |
Queanbeyan Tourers Jim/Lynne 0432 215 072 or email lynneandjim@grapevine.com.au To pre-pay email for account details for direct deposit or send cheque or money order payable to JW Wadsworth PO Box 311 Fyshwick ACT 2609 |
| $15/$20/children free. Usual awards and raffle (tickets $1 ea or $5 for 6). free tea and coffee. Good grub catered by the Tarago Show Society from Saturday lunch to Sunday breakfast. If demand is sufficient, the gold coin donation shuttle bus service between the rally site and the pub may operate, so speak up and let the organisers know if you want this. Cars and dogs not permitted in rally area. Cars park in designated area away from the camp site. Always a good rally. | |||
| 8th-10th June 2012 | 9th Annual Travellers Meeting Horizons Unlimited | QLD. Dayboro. |
Shane Kuhl 07 3284 1442 or 0427 117 214 email shane@landau.com.au or visit the web here www.HorizonsUnlimited.com for details and registration
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Are you a TRAVELLER? Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns IS Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then come to this Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Meeting and meet your fellow travellers! You’ve read about their adventures in the Horizons Unlimited Travellers’ Ezine, now you can meet them in person and ask questions! There will be travellers from all over the world attending the meeting, with slide shows and seminars on everything from tyre changing to HOW TO do a RTW trip, inspirational stories on travellers trips, and much more! This is your best opportunity to find out what it takes to get out of the rut, meet travellers and see what this long distance travel stuff is all about. Join us for a great time, lots of opportunity to exchange information, have a chat with those who’ve been there, lived to tell the story, and are planning on going back! Full details, and registration on the website: www.HorizonsUnlimited.com/meetings/Australia2012 NOTE: Pre-Registration is suggested to guarantee entry. Serious travellers and would-be travellers ONLY please! |
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| 9th-11th June 2012 | Alpine Rally Rally #43 | ACT. Brindabella Valley on the eastern side of the Goodradigbee River, approx 8kms from the Canberra-Tumut road. |
Henning Jorgensen 47 Palmerston Avenue Dromana VIC 3936 0406 381 247 or Laos +856 020 9994 352 or email hpj333@gmail.com |
| $16/$20. Prepaid entries close 28th May. The three youngest riders under 22 years of age will have their entry fee refunded. All motorcyclists (no cars please) are invited to attend one of the best rallies in Australia. Bring some memorabilia to share and a towel for the hot bath. Back to basics, usual rally activities. Presentations 9am Sunday. Australia's longest running rally is in the bush this year. | |||
| 9th-11th June 2012 | SA Ranges Rally | SA. Farina Campground, approx 24kms north of Lyndhurst. |
Beetle 02 6027 5382 or PJ 0428 315 815 |
| $20 for two badges, does not include camping fee. Camping fee paid separately. T-shirts for sale. Back to basics; BYO the lot. Nil rubbish disposal; you take it in, you take it out. Awards Saturday. Supplies available Lyndhurst or Marree. | |||
| 2nd-4th November 2012 | 18th Annual Trout Rally | NSW. Three Mile Dam, approx 16kms east of Cabramurra. |
Tumut Valley Riders MC Inc PO Box 583 Tumut NSW 2720 0424 042 275 7pm-8pm email tvriders@hotmail.com or web http://www.angelfire.com/in.tvrmc |
| $10/$15. Firewood, water and on-site toilet available, free tea and coffee on arrival. Back to basics ie BYO the lot. Gymkhana events include barrel race, iron guts. Fishing comp (bring rod and licence) with prizes, raffle draw and presentation of awards on Saturday night. No bad attitudes, glass or cars. Brilliant rally in the snow country. | |||
| 10th-11th November 2012 | Bendigo Swap Meet | VIC. Bendigo. |
PO Box 1002 Bendigo VIC 3552 Enquiries 0434 730 822 Fax 03 5443 4785 Bookings 0427 446 660 Email bendigoswap@impulse.net.au Web http://bendigoswaponline.com/ |
| The Bendigo National Swap Meet has been running for over thirty years and is known as the biggest swap meet in the Southern Hemisphere. | |||
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| WHEN | WHAT | WHERE | WHO |
| New Year Gathering | Micalong Creek approx 8kms south of Wee Jasper. | Rob Lovett email rob@gaslightbooks.com.au | |
| $10 badge. Relaxed creek side camping. Swimming hole, water dragons. Toilets. Camping fees payable to ranger. | |||
| 11th-13th January | Capital Rally | ACT. Brindabella Valley Road on the Canberra side of the Goodradigbee River. 60kms from Canberra, 65kms from Tumut. Approx 20kms crappy dirt from Canberra. |
Catbert 0400 438 251 (leave message) or
email catbert@hotkey.net.au Map http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/route-to-thecapital-rally |
| $15/$20 inc badge. Fully catered. No need to BYO but if you do, NO GLASS this is a cattle grazing property. Nearest fuel Tumut or Canberra. Plenty of riverside camping space, on site toilets. Swimming hole. Traditional style trophies for LDF, LDM, LDP, LDS, YR (Youngest Rallyist (Ridden to the Rally). Awards presentation and raffle draw Saturday evening. Don't worry if you can only make it on Friday; if you are eligible for an award put your name and address down and if you win, we will post it. Approx 20kms crappy dirt from Canberra, and the same not so bad dirt from Tumut. A low key, relaxed and friendly motorcycle rally in the Brindabella Valley, on land leased by the farmer who supports the odd numbered year Alpine Rally. Please respect this site; it is on private property, and we want to be able to have the Capital here in future. Sponsors include Neil (the farmer), IGA Kambah, Hal and TJs Tyres, Joe's Motorcycles, Anders at Eurotune Motorcycles and Greg Dahlitz Motorcycles. Please support them because they support us. BTW if anyone got two right hand gloves in the raffle, Geoffro (Us & Them) has two lefts! Contact me and we'll reunite them ;-). | |||