New VERi website online now

The long awaited new VERi website is now live!

Simply go to www.verivinduro.com.au for the latest VERi news, photos from events, copies of old magazine articles and more.

This site has served us well, but will eventually be closed down.

2013 Harrow Vinduro in Old Bike Australasia

The latest issue of Old Bike Australasia (#40) features an article on this year's Harrow Vinduro. Support those who support us and go buy a copy, or better yet subscribe to the mag!

VERi congratulates 2013 ISDE winners & finishers

VERi would like to congratulate all the riders that took part in this years event particularly the girls who have come first.

Women's World Trophy 1st
FIM World Trophy 4th
FIM Junior World Trophy 6th
Club teams : Australia 2 = 16th
                    Australia 1 = 47th

This is a fantastic effort by all those people who have helped our riders achieve such great results on the world stage.

Images from the 2013 ISDTRR (USA)

Hodaka, Yamaha and Suzuki

A couple of PEs in good company

Can-Am and a tastefully modified PE

Aussie enduro legend Geoff Ballard poses with a fan

Thanks to PE enthusiast and all round good guy Chuck Berhain for the photos. 

Great in Gippsland - First Stratford vinduro a success

The first vinduro at Stratford was a great success, with approximately 60 entrants. The loop on private property was pretty tight in places, and took a full 30 minutes to complete for most riders. As Alex Yeomanson commented, "I had the TT600 handlebars at full lock sometimes!"

The bush loop was a bit more fast flowing, and was also very popular with those on registered bikes.

All in all, everyone who attended appeared to have a great time. The feedback has been extremely positive and VERi hopes to make Stratford a regular event on the calendar.

Check out some pics from the event below:

Sign in at Stratford

 

Alex Vercion and his immaculate PE400

 

Jerry Healey gives his Bultaco Frontera the berries

 

Peter Drakeford gives Jerry and his Bultaco a push (pre berries)

 

Drakie makes some last minute adjustments

 

Thanks to Jo at Scooter News for the last two images. The latest edition of Scooter News has a terrific report on the Stratford vinduro, so make sure that you subscribe if you aren't already receiving it.

 

Tony Tervoert from the Barossa Photo Company was also on location taking some snaps. Some of these can be viewed on the OzVMX forum here.  

 



VERi membership form

Click on the link below to download the VERi membership form. Print it out, fill out the details, follow the payment instructions and you'll be a member of the coolest club around in less time than it takes to cold-start a Honda XR.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B834Ap3O8vMdcDN0REl2UjBreGc/edit?usp=sharing

2013 ISDT Reunion Ride, USA

The 2013 Leroy Winters Reunion Ride, hosted by the Pathfinders MC and celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first ISDT in the USA was held on August 24 - 25 in Massachusetts.

It also included two well known local riders, Ken Smith (VMX magazine) and Geoff Ballard.  

There are a huge amount of photos at the link below:

http://netraphotos.smugmug.com/Other/ISDT-Reunion-Ride

2013 Harrow Vinduro in Trailzone

Trailzone magazine sent a team of intrepid riders to take part in this year's Harrow Vinduro. You can read all about it in the current edition (#49) which is now available in newsagents. The in-depth article also features some excellent photographs. Perhaps you're in one of them!

Trailzone is a key supporter of this event, so please show your support and buy a copy, or even better subscribe!

Thumpercross is back for 2013

The Dandenong  Motorcycle Club will host the Warragul Toyota Thumpercross at Lardner Park on November 2-3, 2013.

The event will be open to junior and pre 1985 bikes on the Saturday and all classes of seniors on the Sunday.

A full range of age and capacity classes will be run over the two days of competition on a natural fast-flowing grass track at a fantastic venue.

Event organiser Glenn Capuano says there is plenty of excitement amongst riders, from both off-road and motocross disciplines, about competing in this fun format of racing.

“Riders have been screaming out for this format to be reinvented. It will also be great to see bikes from a bygone-era competing as both the Viper and Vinduro racing now have a huge following,” Glenn said.

“Juniors will also be able to get their bikes on the limiter around the grass track. We will see some of the best riders in Australia from both disciplines go head to head in what should be a great weekend of racing,” Glenn added.

There will also be heaps of give a ways to riders that enter from some fantastic sponsors that have got behind the event.

Entries will fill fast so don’t delay as they will be accepted on a first in best dressed basis. One day licences are available for pre-85, vets and masters classes if applied for 21 days before the event.

Click here to download the Supplementary Regulations & Entry Form.

For more information please visit www.dmcc.com.au.

2013 Harrow Vinduro in Scooter News

Volume 111 of Scooter News features a report on the 2013 Harrow Vinduro by none other than motorcycling legend Geoff Morris.

To get yourself a copy, and subscribe for future editions, drop Jo and Steve a line at scooter-news@hotmail.com

2013 Harrow Vinduro a huge success

The biggest event on the Australian vinduro calendar is over for another year, and what an event it was!

Enthusiasts from almost all corners of Australia, with approximately 200 vintage dirt bikes, filled this tiny township over the weekend. The 50km + course was divided into six sections that provided plenty of challenges. The early arrival of rain on Sunday made some sections even more challenging. Despite the damp conditions, everyone agreed that 2013 Harrow Vinduro was  awesome.

The guys from the ACT won a well deserved state team award, and International 66 the team prize (sponsored by the Barossa Photo Company). A large amount of merchandise from sponsors Wurth was handed out at the post event presentation too. 

Photos are beginning to appear on various sites, and Tony Tervoert is putting the finishing touches to the DVD, which is available to order now via the Barossa Photo Company website. Check out a preview at the link below:

http://youtu.be/DGjJDf_o0-U

Bultaco - The pure-bred machine from Spain

Pic from neotericollective on Tumblr

VERi on Facebook

We might be all about reliving the past at VERi, but that doesn't mean we're totally out of step with the modern world (well, not completely).

In the interests of spreading the good word about vinduros, VERi now has it's own Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/VERi-Vinduro/169617676550236

Don't forget to "like" us!

"Gotta get home and see this VERi Facebook page for myself!"



VERi: A vintage club for the future (press release)

Like its namesake, Vintage Enduro Riders Inc. (VERi) is enduro with vintage bikes, and club secretary Peter Drakeford is really excited for the future of the sport.

 Vintage enduro’s cut-off point for motorcycles is 1984 and they are ergonomically similar to modern bikes without all the refinements.

“VERi was formed as a response to the growing enthusiasm for non-competitive and vintage enduro-styled events over the past five years,” Drakeford explained. “At VERi we want to preserve and honour the precursor bikes to the current state of the art enduro bikes by showing how much technology has improved the breed.

“We aim to replicate enduro events of the 1970s and 1980s with the Parc Ferme, cold start tests, 3 riders per minute, check-points, and route checks,” he added.

 VERi’s major event is their annual Harrow Vinduro on July 27-28 in Harrow, south of Horsham, in the state’s south-west.

“This is the first year of VERi’s total control of the event. At our events we always aim to make the courses a bit more challenging for the average rider then just a trail ride; even for the older bikes so they can be appreciated for what they were designed to do decades before,” Drakeford continued..

 VERi also organises ‘Red Plate Rides’ for club permitted-registered bikes. VERi will also work with VicRoads to properly scrutineer and process trail bikes and Peter believes that VERi will run both these rides through MARD and MV-sanctioned rides on private land.

“At VERi we also want to honour the old technology and keep the sport of Vinduro affordable and I believe we have achieved this as owners and riders of these bikes appreciate the fun you can have with low-tech machinery,” Drakeford concluded.

To find out more about Vintage Enduro Riders Inc head to vindurovictoria.blogspot.com.au, email verivinduro@gmail.com or call 0422 294 003.

(Originally posted on Motorcycling Victoria website)

Share the ride on a Husky WR390 in Devon

Enjoy this helmet cam footage of a Husqvarna WR390 mixing it with modern bikes at a CORE practice day in Devon, UK on 23 June 2013.

http://youtu.be/yigCKgBohpw

Thanks to Ian Grout for the video.

Breaking the ice at Mt Egerton

Sunday 23 June saw the second VERi Red Plate ride for 2013, in the Mount Egerton/Ballan area. Only a hardy handful braved the sub zero temperatures, but those that did were rewarded with a challenging and interesting ride that served as a great warm-up for Harrow.

Over on the OzVMX forum, Luffy (KTM) had this to say:

"Well what a day, it started of white and -1 but when kitted up and set of out of camp it was amazing, and just got better and harder as it went, plenty of virgin woods hills and creek crossings, after one loop of about 36 Kim's we returned to camp, and every couldn't wait to have another go.

A few comments were thrown around that this was a good practice for Harrow and some thought, matched the type of course and skill. Required, Well done Drakie and others who done a great job of setting up this track and putting a big smile on our faces (and mud)!"

Special mention must go to Craig "Rosey" Rose who travelled down from Echuca and camped alone in the cold and forbidding camp site. He then managed to break both the clutch and brake perches on his IT250K in a spill on Sunday morning.

Drakie sets the pace at Mt Egerton on a Jawa.

 

More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/94704762@N00/sets/72157634359076704/



Event Report: Canowindra (NSW) Vinduro, June long weekend 2013

A total of 68 riders attended and $1,000 was raised from canteen sales for the local sporting and fitness club.

VERi’s Rob Shoemark was the event co-ordinator, and he provided this report:

“We arrived in the district late Thursday afternoon and were greeted by consistent rain. This was lining up just perfectly.

Up early Friday morning and off to the site of the event, The Picturesque property Broadview.

On arrival we were greeted by a light fog and light rain, but by 12.30 the weather had cleared and the sky was almost blue. The ground was soft from a few days rain and all was looking real good. Really lining up for a cracker of a week-end.

Following a quick camp set up we were off into the bush for a little final set out and course adjustments. The course was looking fine with a mixture of rocky and loamy terrain; this was shaping up to be a cracker.

Riders started arriving from approximately 12.30pm an surprisingly the camping area was nearly full by 5.30pm.

A big fire was set with refreshments being enjoyed by all. The revellers stayed up late with most riders in bed reasonably early in preparation for a big week-end of riding.(Some of the late nite revellers looked very dusty on Saturday morning and more so after the sighting lap)

Saturday morning we were greeted by a heavy fog and breakfast was cooked by the local sporting club and the food good. The fog lifted by 11am to reveal a perfect clear blue sky.

Saturday riding started a little later than anticipated due some course adjustments and additional time required for the track licensing procedure.

Riders briefing was done and dusted by about 11am and we hit the trail for a sighting lap.

Some indicated the course was a little difficult with the majority of the riders so excited you could feel the anticipation of a big days riding. We were away and riding on the course by 11.45am and it quickly cut in to reveal a course that was fast and flowing. By mid-afternoon the course was very fast and by late afternoon riders were practically flying .We practically had to usher the hard-core riders off the course at the 4pm cut off point.

Saturday evening was a good meal around the fire followed by some great old Enduro and MX movies on the big screen under the stars. This added another dimension to an already sensational weekend.

Great job by Dennis, Greg and Roger. Most people were in bed early in anticipation of a big day Sunday.

Sunday morning we were again greeted by a great breakfast and beautiful clear blue skies. We were away and riding early Sunday and the course really rose to the occasion with the trails very fast and flowing. Riders occupied the course until closing time at around 3pm.

There were numerous groups of riders circulating at quite a clip and it was absolutely fabulous to ride with them.

The quality of bike at these vinduro events has risen remarkably over the years and this meeting was no exception. Most bikes at the event were beautifully prepared and all riders should be congratulated.

Finally we would like to thank:

The Middleton Family for providing us with a fabulous venue, providing the much needed help to prepare the course and a sensational group of sweep riders for the whole week-end. A big call out to Julie Middleton for arranging, preparing and cooking us a fabulous breakfast and lunch both days.

Greg and Roger for all the weekends and late afternoons they put in organising and preparing and outstanding course for us to ride, the sensational event transfers to commemorate the event, birthday cake and unreal working showers setup.

The Manly Warringah Motor Cycle club for again supporting the vinduro scene, with a big call out to our President Frank for again giving up his weekend to run our meeting as smooth as a Swiss watch.

Steve Baker for providing his off-road vehicle and purpose built trailer for course set out, course pull out and recovery of broken bikes (and some marginal competition on the trail over the week-end)

Husky Pete Andrews for again providing the main prizes for both days of the event.

The team from Coates Hire for sweep riding the course all weekend and providing some prizes for the Riders

Mick from Enduro Bike Talk for posting fabulous photos from the event on the EBT forum.

Last but not least I would like to thank all the people who support the vinduro scene by entering the events. Many people travelled vast distances to ride with us over the weekend. So to all the families and riders that attended great effort and thanks for supporting our event."

Shoey

Canowindra Vinduro Event Co-ordinator



June update

As those at the Tallarook vinduro would have heard, a new club- Vintage Enduro Riders Incorporated (VERi), has been formed. It’s aimed at promoting vinduro events in Victoria and beyond.  A more detailed profile of VERi will be released soon. A VERi membership form can be found elsewhere on this site. Thanks to all those folks who have already joined, we appreciate your support. VERi will also be able to facilitate classic registration for eligible bikes in Victoria.

Speaking of classic rego, the Mount Egerton “red plate” ride will take place on Sunday 23 June. It was a great ride last year, and this one should be even better. Please note that it will only be suitable for fully or classic registered bikes, as some bitumen roads will be included as transport sections. Contact us if you require an entry form.  Any questions should be directed to Peter Drakeford on 0422 299 003.

And speaking of entry forms… Harrow. Yes, we know that you are all keen as mustard to get yourself signed up to this awesome event. And why wouldn’t you be? The entry forms are almost done, just a few administrative details need to be finalised and we’ll let everyone know as soon they are ready. So, start working on those team names.

And finally, the Manly-Waringah Motorcycle Club (NSW) will host a two day vinduro at Canowindra* on the coming long weekend (June 8-9). Entries have now closed and several VERi members will be heading up for what promises to be a great weekend.

A new VERi website is in the works, but in the meantime, keep checking this  site for updates and news.

*Not Caringbah as was incorrectly printed in a recent VERi email

Model rules for an incorporated association

Model rules for an incorporated association, (as applies to formation of VERi).

Consumer Affairs Victoria. Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.

Click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B834Ap3O8vMdUlNXd2JwenpGRDg/edit?usp=sharing

Tallarook Vinduro captured on video

Take a lap or two of the Tallarook vinduro loop with these two videos.

http://youtu.be/CygbA6FAx5g

http://youtu.be/uatmTgvMgog

Tallarook rocks, and welcomes VERi

The vinduro at Tallarook on Sunday 26 May was a huge success with over 70 riders present. The challenging loop was supplemented by a much longer course through the local forest that was open to those with registered bikes. The feedback from everyone who attended was 100% positive, and we hope to hold another event at this location in 2014.

A big thank you is due to the Mitchell Recreational MCC, landowner, local CFA, first aid crew, and various volunteers who made the event happen.

Photos and videos by vinduro enthusiast Chris Koira have already appeared on both the OzVMX and Vinduro forums, so check 'em out!

This was the first event in Australia to be run by the new Vintage Enduro Riders Incorporated (VERi) organisation, which replaces Vinduro Victoria and the Victorian Vinduro Committee. If you'd like an entry form to join this club, drop us a line at vinduro.victoria@gmail.com

Excitement building for Harrow 2013

Enquiries about the 2013 Harrow Vinduro are already coming in from around Australia (and the trash talk is well underway on the OzVMX forum).  Keep an eye out for this tasty 1974 Triumph in vinduro trim at this year's event.

Photo from Facebook, photographer not known.

Harrow 2013 entry forms available in June

Entry forms to the biggest vinduro event in Australia - Harrow, will be available in June 2013. Stay tuned for updates.

Latest date added to Victorian vinduro calendar = Oct 13

The Victorian Vinduro calendar for 2013 is now complete with the addition of a round hosted by the Bendigo Motorcycle Club (BMCC) on Sunday 13 October.

The event will take place near Echuca at a location frequently used by the club to host Pony Express events.

Mark the date down, and stay tuned for further details.

2013 Carolinas White Lightning Cross Country Classic

March 16 & 17, 2013 saw the running of the annual Carolinas White Lightning Cross Country Classic at Chester, South Carolina, USA.

The inaugural Carolinas White Lightning Cross Country Classic was launched five years ago by The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club. Proceeds from the event go to the local Armenia United Methodist Church.

This year’s Carolinas White Lightning Cross Country Classic comprised rounds 2 & 3 of the AHRMA/Penton Racing Products National Cross Country Championship Series. It attracted riders from Alaska, Ontario, Canada, and Texas. They would welcome any international riders who could make it in 2014.

Photos can be seen at:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151365969613285.1073741826.696373284&type=1&l=7c64a2f966

(You DO NOT have to subscribe to Facebook to view these).

Check out Bruce Hugh’s video from Sunday’s vintage +60 class:

http://youtu.be/QxGhj56Zaw4

With thanks to Al Roof in North Carolina, USA.

The year was 1975...

 

Pic from Bob Hodge's pinterest page.



Canowindra vinduro, June 8 - 9

A new event has been provided for the June long weekend following the cancellation of Rockley. The new location is Canowindra, NSW. The event will be run by the Manly-Waringah Motorcycle Club.

It will be a loop of approximately 15 kms. There'll be a canteen selling food, and portable toilets on site.

It will be cold there in June, so perfect riding weather at this venue we're told: "Don’t miss it, its a new location and will be a fantastic ride."

More details on the event and entries coming soon.



VIPER all set for 2013

VIPER (VVMXC) is a MV Affiliated club dedicated to developing and promoting Evolution and Pre 90 racing in Victoria.

The 2013 VIPER calendar of events has been confirmed and can be seen below.

Mar 17: Registration and ride day, Ravenswood

Apr 14: Round 1, Ravenswood

May 19: Round 2, Toolleen

Jun 20: Round 3, Castlemaine

Aug 11: Round 4, Yanakie

Sep 22: Round 5, Sunbury (grass track)

Oct 6: Round 6, Ravenswood

Nov 16: Presentation

To find out more about VIPER, just visit their website: http://www.viper-mx.com/

Three Bridges in Scooter News

The latest edition (v90) of Scooter News features extensive coverage of the Three Bridges vinduro that was held last Sunday. There are several rider profiles, including enduro legend Murray Tainton, lots of great photos, and even a thought provoking report of the event by vinduro legend Geoff Morris.

If you'd like to start receiving Scooter News, just drop the guys a line at

scooter-news@hotmail.com

A great start to 2013 at Three Bridges

The sublime loop, laid back atmosphere and smooth running of this event on March 3 have all resulted in Ryan and the Oakleigh MCC kicking off the 2013 vinduro season in real style.

A large amount of riders, including many vinduro first timers, made good use of a brand new Three Bridges loop that was fast flowing and fun. The talk in the pits that afternoon, and subsequent internet chatter have all confirmed that this event was awesome.

Photos taken by Richard Reeve are available to view here. Mick Williams has also published many images from the day on the EBT Forum.

Kenda Rally - 5 May 2013



1973 Dalton USA ISDT

Click on the link below and check out this original footage from the 1973 ISDT held in Dalton, Massachusetts, USA. Unfortunately there's no sound, but the fantastic vision more than makes up for it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-X-MwH1Xf8

Two more dates added to Vic Vinduro calendar

Breaking news: Two more dates have been added to the 2013 Victorian Vinduro calendar.

May 26: Tallarook
Sep 8: Stratford

Stay tuned for more details.

First Vic Vinduro for 2013 confirmed

The first Victorian Vinduro for 2013 has been confirmed! The ever popular Three Bridges venue will  be the location and the date is Sunday 3 March. Ryan and the OMCC are already planning a challenging and fun loop that will provide an awesome start for the year. Stay tuned for more details.