Dedicated riders travelled to Harrow from all over Victoria, as well as SA, Queensland, NSW and ACT. Alas, the Italian guests were unable to make it, but the Welsh team was in attendance to make the event truly international.
Also among the distinguished identities were enduro legends Laurie Alderton and Chris Cater.
Chris Cater entertained everyone with his ‘back in the day’ anecdotes and enthusiastic endorsement of the event, before presenting a Maico poster that he’d autographed to the best Maico rider of the day.
The team award went to Team Penrite 2 who prevailed despite being the “B team” from the ACT ! Several other awards were presented at the end of the day in categories such as furthest distance travelled, most original Japanese / Euro bike, quietest bike, most punctures, and more.
Thanks are due to Discount Motorcycle Wreckers and Ballard’s for providing these prizes.
Commemorative medals were presented to the riders, with a bronze issued to those who completed one full lap, silver to those who did two or three, and gold to anyone who managed four or more.
Incredible events like this don’t happen by themselves, so recognition needs to go to those who made it happen: Peter Drakeford, the Classic Scramble Club, Discount Motorcycle Wreckers, Ballard’s, the property owners, Harrow hotel, Lions Club and all of the other local people and volunteers who lent their support.
Some photos from the weekend are already available on the Enduro Bike Talk forum. Stay tuned for details of more pics as they are published on EBT and elsewhere. A write-up of the event will also appear in the next Vinduro Victoria newsletter.
