Thursday, November 29, 2012

Crystal ball gazing


What’s in store for 2013?

With the 2012 Victorian vinduro almost finished (last event is on December 2 at Castella) there’s already plenty of work going on behind the scenes to ensure that 2013 is just as successful.

Perennial favourites such as Three Bridges and Castella should be on the calendar, and two other major events have been locked in.

HBBB will take place on the Easter weekend (March 30 – 31), and entries have already started to arrive from all over Australia.

The iconic Harrow Vinduro will be held as usual on the last weekend of July (27-28). There’s talk of possibly including a swap meet into the schedule on the Saturday, and there may be some other new developments too, so stay tuned for more details.

The BMCC are keen to run an event at Bagshot again, so chances are good that we’ll be back there in 2013.

There are two possibilities in the Tallarook area, including one that could contain a large flat area perfect for (non-competitive) drag-strip style speed trials. There’s also the possibility of a return of the Ballan Sprint held in 2011, and a new venue near Sale. This year’s red plate/rec rego ride at Mount Egerton should also be repeated (and maybe some other informal rides too).

Please be aware that many of these events are still just possibilities at this time. Wherever possible we’ll try and avoid date clashes with other dirt bike events in Victoria and interstate. Things don’t always turn out as expected, and events are occasionally rescheduled, so keep an eye out for the Vinduro Victoria newsletter and check back here regularly for confirmed dates and locations.

And 2014?

How does the idea of a Grand Prix style event held in the desert area of northern Victoria sound? Anyone remember the Sea Lake enduro? Ever seen clips of the Elsinore Grand Prix, with hay bales in the streets? Watch this space…

Image from tomparis.com
 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Vinduro Victoria newsletter 5 out now

The fifth edition of the Vinduro Victoria newsletter has left the virtual parc ferme and should have arrived at the first check point now.

If you haven't received a copy you can lodge a protest with the clerk of the course at vinduro.victoria@gmail.com

Sunday, November 4, 2012

November updates

Castella vinduro less than a month away

Most Victorian vinduro fans would be aware that our last event for 2012 will take place at Castella, and has been rescheduled to Sunday December 2. That's less than a month away now, so get the spanners out and get those old bikes ready. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us.

Castella entry form in the (e)mail

The entry form for the Castella vinduro on December 2 has been sent out to everyone on our mailing list. If you have not received a copy just email us at vinduro.victoria@gmail.com and we'll sort you out!

Harrow bronze medals available

The errant bronze medals from this year's Harrow vinduro are now available. If you missed out on one of these prized items on the day just drop Drakie a line at pd@ma.org.au and he'll sort you out.

Get your 2013 Honda Broadford Bonanza forms

Easter 2013 falls on the weekend of March 30 - 31, and the Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza will once again see a huge amount of old bikes making use of the unique complex at Broadford. For those who like to get in early, the forms are now ready. Just contact us at vinduro.victoria@gmail.com 

Next edition of newsletter coming soon

The next Vinduro Victoria newsletter is being prepared in a secret laboratory right now. It should be in the electronic post soon(ish).



Chance discovery sees rare Jawa ISDT heading to Victoria


What a fluke, there I was just cruising through Jawa ISDT images on the internet last Tuesday and this pops up. JustBikes? What? It must be old. Oh well... what? It’s three hours old? It’s a fresh ad!

Hurriedly ring the number, talk to seller who knows me through CZ connections years ago, I put the phone down, agonised as I promised the wife I’d never buy another bike since I got my dream Jawa. Rang her and patiently explained through her protests that I would sell whatever to get it, so it’s cost neutral. She relented so I rang back and got it! Yeehah!
 
- Drakie

Yeah, sometimes you get lucky. But when are we gonna see it at a vinduro?