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New Members - Two stories of UK to Australia - headline
Two stories of UK to Australia
Western Australia & South Coast, NSW.
Two new members of the VJMC, both from the UK, two very different riding experiences and living on the opposite sides of Australia. Both new members were thoughtful enough to share some of their story with fellow VJMC members via the Forum. Meet them both.
Monto Muster - 2022
Monto Muster - 23rd, 24, 25th September, 2022
Monto. Qld.
Following the success of the Monto Muster in 2021 the planning is well under way for the 2022 event to be held from the 23rd to 25th September.
Last year the Muster was primarily a Queensland event because of border closures (see story and photos), however now that the borders are open to interstate travellers, we are inviting all VJMC members and partners to attend. Last year, all up we had a total of 67 people at the Saturday night dinner held at the Albert Hotel with more than 50 motorcycles attending, most of which were ridden to Monto with a few being transported there.
As with last year, members from the different areas will choose their best route options to Monto.
Full details available for members in the Monto Muster 2022 on the Forum after logging in.
Non members can join the club by applying online.
Brisbane to Bendigo for the VJMC National Rally - headline
Brisbane to Bendigo for the VJMC National Rally
Brisbane - NSW Country - Bendigo.
After numerous postponements I knew the day had finally arrived when the bikes started rolling into the Bundamba Ampol Servo at Ipswich, south west of Brisbane on Wednesday 23rd March. Of the 10 riders assembled only 5 were going to Bendigo. Five were going to leave the group at various stages, however 2 members from Northern NSW were joining us at Gunnedah, the first night stop. The route chosen would take us on sealed country roads, avoiding the busy highways where possible and stopping roughly every two hours for rest and fuel.
Annual ANZAC Day Tiddlers Run - headline
Annual ANZAC Day Tiddlers Run
Gippsland. Vic.
The meeting place was to be the usual ie. at the Longwarry Caltex Eastbound on the 25th of April at 10:00 AM.
Some would be riding 100cc and 125cc bikes. The route would be via the back roads and built-up town roads on the north side of the freeway to Darnum for fuel and lunch. Then return to Longwarry on the south side of the freeway via town and country roads. There is always heaps of room for parking your car/trailer at the Longwarry Caltex.
Everyone is welcome but don't expect to ride faster than 70kph.
First Ride Out - DT250A - headline
First Ride Out - "The Outrider" DT250A
Sydney. NSW.
After 38 years laid up off the road, 5 years of that under my ownership attempting a rebuild then chasing electrical gremlins, my DT250A is once again officially N.S.W. road registered and begging to be ridden.
My first ride had to be epic so I just went ahead and loosely planned a 300km big day out riding the backroads and dirt roads of the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
- No break down plan.
- No Spares.
- No worries mate!
Favourite Rides - Combo Ride Day - headline
Favourite Rides - COMBO RIDE DAY
Adelaide Hills. SA.
What was to be a dedicated off-road trail bike ride day organised and led by Tom Osbourne was also enjoyed by combining the start and finish points with the on-road bikes as well.
News - VJMC Tristate Rally - headline
VJMC - TRI-STATE RALLY
Broken Hill. NSW.
Friday 23rd of August saw twenty one members arrive from arrive in Broken Hill from Adelaide and Barossa (SA), Riverland (NSW) and Mildura (Vic). The weekend started off on Friday night with a meet and greet with a sit down meal at the Mulga Hill Tavern. It was a good night and a chance for everyone to get to know each other and share a few stories over a meal and a few drinks.
Favourite Rides - Catalina Park, Katoomba. NSW. - headline
Favourite Rides - CATALINA PARK RACEWAY
Katoomba. NSW.
On a warm February day, I rode with five other VJMC Sydney members from the meeting point in McGraths Hill, via the Bells Line of Road to Mt Victoria and then east again to visit the former Catalina Park race track in Katoomba, NSW. It was my favourite ride to that time and I think it still is.
Favourite Rides - Ken Blake memorial, Strathalbyn. SA. - headline
Favourite Rides - KEN BLAKE MEMORIAL
Strathalbyn. SA.
About eighteen of us met at Becks Bakehouse, Port Noarlunga, on a bright sunny, Sunday morning to head out in the hills for a ride to Strathalbyn. The plan being to visit `Collectable Classics` and move on to the Kenny `Blake Memorial` and Lunch at the Robin Hood Hotel.
Regular Events - Tooradin Foreshore - headline
Regular Events - TOORADIN FORESHORE
Mornington Peninsula. VIC.
From 10:00 AM every Thursday
Every Thursday morning since 2017, weather and world pandemics permitting, a wide range of motorbike enthusiasts head for Tooradin on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. From a humble beginning where two VJMC members were going for a ride, it now attracts up to 50 riders on a regular basis.
News - Monto Muster - headline
2021 - VJMC MONTO MUSTER. QLD.
15th - 17th of October 2021
The 2021 VJMC Suzuki National Rally was scheduled for 15th - 17th of October 2021 in Bendigo, Victoria. Unfortunately, COVID-19 interfered and the rally was postponed until a later date. In it's place, Brisbane VJMC member Phil Heggie organised the VJMC Monto Muster. It was a great success and might now be an annual event.