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January 2010
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Sunday 24
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 2010 Grampians Ride to Remember
Come to the Grampiians Regiion iin Western Viictoriia for the 2nd
Annuall RIDE!
Open to all licensed riders, starting at 9..30 AM from Ararat for a
156 Km RIDE through the countryside and the magnificent Grampians
National Park. Then it’s back to Ararat for a relaxing barbecue
and entertainment in the Alexandra Gardens.
Click here for more information
>>>
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Sunday 31
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Wollongong Member Ride
We'll be travelling south to find some great roads.
Check back here for more details or to be emailed, send an email to
riders@ma.org.au
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Sunday 31
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Melbourne Member Ride
We'll be travelling south to find some great roads.
Check back here for more details or to be emailed, send an email to
riders@ma.org.au
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February 2010
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Sunday 14
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 Melbourne Ride for the Hills
2010
12 months will have past since Black Saturday and the healing will be
a long process. We can help by contining our support for those that lost
so much by being part of this great ride.
This year, we'll be leaving from the Formual 1 pit area at Albert
Park heading for Whittlesea. Check back here or at www.rideforthehills.org.au
for more details
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| Departure
Time |
Depart at
10:00am. Assembly from 8:00am |
| Departing
from |
Formula 1
pits, Aughtie Dve, Albert Park [map
here] |
| Route |
tba |
| Finishing
at |
Whittlesea
Country Music Festival |
| Difficulty |
Roads
1 Speed 2
Navigation 1 Experience 1 |
| Cost |
$25 per
bike; $15 per pillion (includes entry into Whittlesea Country Music
Festival) |
| RSVP |
Check back
here or at www.rideforthehills.org.au |
Friday 19- Sunday 21
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 Gold Coast Motorcycle Show
Join us at the Gold
Coast Motorcycle Show at Gold Coast Exhibition Centre.
We'll have a stand at the show promoting membership of Australia's peak
motorcycling body, and members will get $2 off the price of entry by
showing their membership card or licence at the ticket office.
OR YOU CAN GO FOR FREE-
Set aside a few hours to talk to fellow motorcyclists about MA, and
you'll get free entry to the Show. Check back here for more
details or to be emailed, send an email to riders@ma.org.au
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Saturday 20
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Lancefield Motorcycle Poker Run
The Lancefield Motorcycle Poker Run Inc. Is a social group of
community minded people who love to ride their motorbikes. They
want to share their enthusiasim for riding motorbikes with other bike
riders no matter what there age, skill level or type of motorbike. They
have combined this love of riding with raising money for worthwhile
children’s causes. The previous two Poker Run rides have
raised nearly $24,000 dollars for children’s cancer research with
money being donated to the Cancer Council of Victoria via
Lancefield/ Macedon Ranges Relay for Life.
Click
here to visit the event website where you can register.
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March 2010
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Saturday 6
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Good as Gold Poker Run
Over 700 bikes and 1000 people are expected to attend Queensland
biggest and best motorcycle ride, the "Good as Gold Poker Run". Now into
its 18th year, the event provides a once-in-a-year opportunity to come
and ride with the Hells Angels MC Brisbane - so don't miss out!
The ride departs from 31 Tradelink Dr. Browns Planins @ 12:30pm
sharp, and there will be $1000's in cash, trophies and prizes on offer
throughout the day.
Visit www.hellsangelsbrisbane.com.au
for more information or contact Mark on 0400 965 069. .
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Sunday 7
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Survive the Ride Easter Egg Ride 2010
WHEN Sunday, March 7th - 9:00 am start
FROM: Three locations:
- NORTH: Pie in the Sky at Cowan
- SOUTH: Kirrawee McDonalds
- WEST: Glenbrook cnr of Great Western Highway and Hare St -
opposite the service station.
TO: The Children's Hospital at Westmead –
Hawkesbury Rd
Entry: Easter Egg Ride registration = $10 entry per
bike. All money will be donated to the Children’s Hospital
at Westmead and give you an entry into the prize draw for you and your
pillion.
Prizes: Prize for the largest donation – and
prizes for the riders and pillions – free entry. Prizes from Stay
Upright, Draggin Jeans, Hornee Jeans, Neds Wear, Sartso Jeans,
Motorcycle Accessories Supermarket, Deus Ex Machina, Rossi Boots,
Armadillo Scooterwear and Ugly Fish sunglasses.
More Info? Visit the Survive the Ride
Website.
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Friday 12 - Sunday 14
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British Two Stroke Club Annual Rally
When? 12-14 March 2010
Where? Warrigul Caravan Park (start and finish)
More Info: Contact Andrew O'Sullivan on atosullivan@bigpond.com.
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Sunday 14
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Toolangi Instructed Ride (ideal for new/learner
riders)
Click here for more
information
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Saturday 20 - Sunday 21
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MA Member Ride to the VIC Road Race C'ships Rd 1 (Broadford)
All four rounds of the Victorian Road Race Championships will include
a Member Ride on the Sunday, which will include a free sausage sizzle
for MA members – simply present your member card for free
food! In addition, all MA members receive 50% off entry to the
events upon presentation of your membership card.
More information will be posted here closer to the date.
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Sunday 21
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Kyabram Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show
- 9am - 3pm @ the Kyabram Town Hall, Allan St. Kyabram (parking and
entry through Bradley St)
- Pre-1980 American, European and Japanese Motorcycles on display.
For more information, phone 0408 438 330.
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Saturday 27
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Bike Crazy Cystic Fibrosis Poker Run
Bike Crazy will be holding a Poker run on Saturday 27th March 2010 to
raise awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis Research .
The ride leaves Townsville Saturday morning 27th March and stops at
Ingham, Cardwell, Tully, Innisfail and then ends in Cairns
on Saturday night 27th March. It includes an overnight stay in
Cairns then a straight trip home Sunday the 28th. Or make your own way
back. Discounted accommodation is available at Cairns coconut
resort ph 1300 262 668 or email coco@coconut.com.au (quote you are
on the CF Poker ride).
Lunch will be supplied by the Lions Club in Cardwell, and a BBQ
dinner at a reserved space on the Esplanade in Cairns is being supplied
CF.Police escort out of Townsville and a police escort into Cairns to
the Esplanade. Poker run $10 entry fee. Roll the dice at each stop and
the highest 3 scores win a prize.
When? Meet at the Strand in Townsville (rock pool
end) at 7.30am for an 8am departure.
All bike clubs and riders welcome! For more infoformaion contact
Robert Timms on 0417756554.
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Wednesday 31
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Melbourne Ride to Work Day
Celebrate the bike as a commuter. Motorcycles are one of the best,
leat environmentally-harmful ways of commuting.
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| Details |
Check back here for more details or to be emailed, send an email to
riders@ma.org.au
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April 2010
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Friday 2
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The Good Friday Ride - One for the Kids! 2010
Click
here town download the flyer which contains all the relevant
information.
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Saturday 3 - Sunday 4
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Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza [Easter Weekend]
The inaugural event in 2009 was a huge success, with
hundreds of perticipants from all over Australia, and featuring
Australian World Champion Kel Carruthers.
in 2010, the HBBB will be bigger and better, more bikes, more action
on and off the track, and more stars.
Visit the 2010 HBBB
Page for more information.
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Monday 5
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Survive the Ride Assoc. of NSW's Easter Egg Ride
When? Monday 5 April 2010
Where? Sydney -> Blacktown -> Westmead
What? This ride is a fundraiser for the Westmead Childrens Hospital
More Info: www.survivetheride.org
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Sunday 11
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Zaidee's Show and Shine Motorbike Muster
The Zaidee's Show and Shine Motorbike Muster is being held on Sunday
11 April 2010 at the Grand Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds, starting at
11am.
The event will feature Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo, as well as
other bands and entertainment, international and street bikes, custom
choppers as well as some beautiful vintage bikes.
Buy your tickets now at www.zaidee.org.
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Saturday17
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Reefton Instructed Ride (no learner
riders)
Click
here for more information
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May 2010
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Sunday 2
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Perth International Female Ride Day
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| Departure
time |
Meet 9AM for
registrations and ride will commence at 11.00AM sharp |
| Departing from |
tba |
| Route |
tba [tba] |
| Finishing at |
The Rocke Inne Tavern, lot 70 Brookton
Hwy, Karragullen [map
here] |
| Entertainment |
Raffles, etc |
| Difficullty |
Roads 1
Speed 2 Navigation
1 Experience 1 |
| Cost |
Gold Coin Donation |
| More Info? |
Click here to read the article
regarding the 2010 IFRD |
| RSVP |
email to ifrd@westnet.com.au |
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23
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MA Member Ride to the VIC Road Race C'ships Rd 2 (Phillip
Island)
All four rounds of the Victorian Road Race Championships will include
a Member Ride on the Sunday, which will include a free sausage sizzle
for MA members – simply present your member card for free
food! In addition, all MA members receive 50% off entry to the
events upon presentation of your membership card.
More information will be posted here closer to the date.
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June 2010
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Friday 11 - Monday 14
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 Suzuki Classic Dirt 7
Australia's premier vintage and classic dirt bike event is on again
over the Queen's Birthday Long weekend, 11-14 June 2010 at Green Park,
Conondale in South East Queensland.
Classic Dirt is a huge social event that attracts thousands of
classic dirt bike fans and their machines to celebrate the sights and
sounds of the Golden Era of Australian motocross.
Join in the fun as a spectator or bring along a Pre-1985 dirt bike
and hit the two vintage friendly Motocross tracks. Enduro and trials
bikes have their own dedicated loops to enjoy. Classic Dirt is not a
race - it is just for FUN!!
For more event details and updates pick up the latest issue of YMX
Magazine at your newsagent or log onto www.vmxmag.com.au or go to www.suzukLcom.au
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July 2010
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Saturday 17 - Sunday 18
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MA Member Ride to the Victorian Road Race C'ships Rd 3 (Winton)
All four rounds of the Victorian Road Race Championships will include
a Member Ride on the Sunday, which will include a free sausage sizzle
for MA members – simply present your member card for free
food! In addition, all MA members receive 50% off entry to the
events upon presentation of your membership card.
More information will be posted here closer to the date.
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August 2010
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Saturday 28 - Sunday 29
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MA Member Ride to the VIC Road Race C'ships Rd 4 (Broadford)
All four rounds of the Victorian Road Race Championships will include
a Member Ride on the Sunday, which will include a free sausage sizzle
for MA members – simply present your member card for free
food! In addition, all MA members receive 50% off entry to the
events upon presentation of your membership card.
More information will be posted here closer to the date.
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September 2010
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Friday 10 - Sunday 12
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Babes Raid - Getting the Girls Out 2010
2 Wheel Babes is holding its "Getting the Girls Out" ride on 10-12
September 2010, for women of all ages and all bikes who love to ride...
with all profits being donated to Gynaecological Cancer prevention.
The 'Babes Raid' will be held at Lakeside Holiday Park, Ballina, NSW
on 10-12 September 2010, from 6pm Friday until 12 noon Sunday.
Register online now at www.2wheelbabes.com.
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October 2010
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November 2010
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Sunday 21
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2010 Ross Motor Cycle Day
Starting officially at 10.00am, the Ross Motor Cycle Dayis a great
event and this year is the 30th anniversary so the organiser are keen to
make it a really good day.
Ross is one of those events you never know what will turn up in the
way of veteran and vintage stuff - Triumph Australia are expected
to be coming back again this year with a full compliment of their models
together with a lot more local dealers including custom bikes.
Howard, The President of the Vintage Motor Bike Club can be contacted
on either flattank@bigpond.com or
directly on 0457 889 735.
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December 2010
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Road Ride
Rules
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RSVP
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Please let us know whether you're coming so we can
cater |
Punctuality
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We generally leave within 10 minutes of the meeting
time |
Member Price
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$0, Nothing, free, Unless otherwise indicated |
Clothing
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Protective gear, including Helmet, Jacket, Gloves, Boots
and protective long trousers (or leathers)NB: It can get cold on a bike |
Licence
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You must have a licence appropriate to the bike you are
riding. |
Bike
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Registered and basically roadworthy |
Pillions
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Welcome, but they must be dressed as above. (Please
advise on numbers)
Non-member price $5/head |
Friends
Non-members
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Welcome, but they’ll be given the sales pitch on
joining MA. (Please advise on numbers)
Non-member price $5/head, Some rides are for Members Only and are marked
as such. |
Dietary needs
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Please advise me if you are a vegetarian |
Difficulty Ratings
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- Roads
1-All bitumen, good cond,
2-Bitumen, variable cond,
3-Bitumen and some Dirt /unmade
4-Mix of made and unmade roads
- Speed
1- Slow (usually for big group rides)
2- Moderate, within speed limit.
3- Speed up to individuals (we do not condone speeding)
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- Navigation
1- Fully Route charted, very easy
2- Moderate - may involve map reading
3- Difficult. May involve planning your own route, map
interpretation
- Experience
1- Suitable for new
riders.
2- Suitable for new and
experienced riders
3- Suitable for experienced
riders
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