The first official newsletter of the Victorian Vinduro Committee has been despatched to everyone on our extensive mailing list.
There's quite a bit of information inside, plus some great pics from Castella as well.
If you would like to receive a copy and/or join our mailing list, drop us a line at vinduro.victoria@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Bad Rock to become available on DVD (message from Paul Stannard)
Hello guys,
I have just been contacted by Peter Starr who is a good friend but also the director/producer of Bad Rock.
Some of you may remember years ago when we were selling Bad Rock videos years ago. We had sold several hundred of them but Peter ran out of time to make more. The problem with the video's was that they were grainy in some spots and some of the sound was not the best. At least we did have them though.
Well I have personally been prodding Peter for many many years to come out with a remastered DVD version.Well I have finally worn him down and he has consented to make new remastered Bad Rock DVDs. There will also be some newly added interviews from what I have been told
For those unaware the "Bad Rock" was a ISDT qualifier that started off in Weston Oregon just across the highway from Athena where the Hodaka motorcycles were designed and engineered. This event happened in 1972, '73 and '74 from what I believe to be correct. The Bad Rock movie was filmed in 1973 and starred some of the absolute best off road riders in the world at that time. This included Malcolm, all of the Pentons and a cast of some of the U.S. best riders of the time.
I will be helping Peter to promote and sell these so that they will become available again. He needs to sell a minimum of 150 DVDs at a cost of US$19.95 each. I believe we will sell more for him but the 150 quantity is the target.We will not be taking any money at this time but rather making a "want list". when the time comes to pull the trigger on this project we will be asking for payment to secure your DVD.
If interested please email me directly at paul@strictlyhodaka.com and I will add your name on the list. Sorry at this time there will not be any quantity discounts.I am not making a dime on this project but just trying to gather enough support to get this film out of the vault and turned into a DVD for distribution. I am afraid if we cannot get this done then in may never become available again.
Here is a little teaser I found for you to get an idea what the film may be about. Some of the footage is of guys climbing Ryan Grade. It is a lot steeper than it looks in the video. Just ask Ken Smith who has seen this great area first hand.
http://www.kellymotodepoca.com/media/Video_1_Bad_rock_KMD2.wmv
Thanks
Paul Stannard
I have just been contacted by Peter Starr who is a good friend but also the director/producer of Bad Rock.
Some of you may remember years ago when we were selling Bad Rock videos years ago. We had sold several hundred of them but Peter ran out of time to make more. The problem with the video's was that they were grainy in some spots and some of the sound was not the best. At least we did have them though.
Well I have personally been prodding Peter for many many years to come out with a remastered DVD version.Well I have finally worn him down and he has consented to make new remastered Bad Rock DVDs. There will also be some newly added interviews from what I have been told
For those unaware the "Bad Rock" was a ISDT qualifier that started off in Weston Oregon just across the highway from Athena where the Hodaka motorcycles were designed and engineered. This event happened in 1972, '73 and '74 from what I believe to be correct. The Bad Rock movie was filmed in 1973 and starred some of the absolute best off road riders in the world at that time. This included Malcolm, all of the Pentons and a cast of some of the U.S. best riders of the time.
I will be helping Peter to promote and sell these so that they will become available again. He needs to sell a minimum of 150 DVDs at a cost of US$19.95 each. I believe we will sell more for him but the 150 quantity is the target.We will not be taking any money at this time but rather making a "want list". when the time comes to pull the trigger on this project we will be asking for payment to secure your DVD.
If interested please email me directly at paul@strictlyhodaka.com and I will add your name on the list. Sorry at this time there will not be any quantity discounts.I am not making a dime on this project but just trying to gather enough support to get this film out of the vault and turned into a DVD for distribution. I am afraid if we cannot get this done then in may never become available again.
Here is a little teaser I found for you to get an idea what the film may be about. Some of the footage is of guys climbing Ryan Grade. It is a lot steeper than it looks in the video. Just ask Ken Smith who has seen this great area first hand.
http://www.kellymotodepoca.com/media/Video_1_Bad_rock_KMD2.wmv
Thanks
Paul Stannard
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ballan Vinduro/Sprint in Old Bike Australia
The latest edition (#30) of Old Bike Australia has a report and photos from the Ballan Vinduro/Sprint. Support those that support us, and go and buy a copy!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Victorian Vinduro dates 2012
Here's the latest list of events for this year.
Jan 29: Castella
Mar 4: Three Bridges
Apr 7-8: Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza
Jun 3: Mount Egerton
Jul 28-29: Harrow
Sep 16: Venue TBA
Nov 25: Castella or Flowerdale
More details will be posted as things get finalised, so check back often. The first newsletter for 2012 should be out soon.
Jan 29: Castella
Mar 4: Three Bridges
Apr 7-8: Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza
Jun 3: Mount Egerton
Jul 28-29: Harrow
Sep 16: Venue TBA
Nov 25: Castella or Flowerdale
More details will be posted as things get finalised, so check back often. The first newsletter for 2012 should be out soon.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
New date for 2012 added
Hot off the press!
Another date has been added to the Victorian Vinduro calendar: September 16.
More details will be available soon, check back for updates.
Another date has been added to the Victorian Vinduro calendar: September 16.
More details will be available soon, check back for updates.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Some words on modern bikes and vinduros...
Following the very successful Vinduro at Castella on January 29, some concerns were raised about the presence of riders on modern bikes riding around the course.
The property owner had this to say:
"I am sorry about the two clowns on the modern bikes. They were supposed to be sweeping, helping riders and not annoying anyone by racing each other. Their bikes are registered for trail riding.
They will be dealth with! (I’ll borrow Dave Hammond’s Hodaka 100, and make them ride the course.)
In all fairness to the two guys, their help recently enabled the event to go ahead. It ran the risk of being cancelled again due to a big storm which ripped through our track and dropped huge trees everywhere. Those two spent all day in the rain chainsawing, quite apart from the many other times they’ve been up clearing the course for all of you to have a good time doing what we all love.
They are good guys who just got a little carried away. They are recently retired Enduro riders, so all they really know how to do, is race. Sorry guys, I should have kept an eye on them."
- Steve Juzva
We are taking steps to ensure that this is the case at all subsequent events.
See you at Three Bridges.
The property owner had this to say:
"I am sorry about the two clowns on the modern bikes. They were supposed to be sweeping, helping riders and not annoying anyone by racing each other. Their bikes are registered for trail riding.
They will be dealth with! (I’ll borrow Dave Hammond’s Hodaka 100, and make them ride the course.)
In all fairness to the two guys, their help recently enabled the event to go ahead. It ran the risk of being cancelled again due to a big storm which ripped through our track and dropped huge trees everywhere. Those two spent all day in the rain chainsawing, quite apart from the many other times they’ve been up clearing the course for all of you to have a good time doing what we all love.
They are good guys who just got a little carried away. They are recently retired Enduro riders, so all they really know how to do, is race. Sorry guys, I should have kept an eye on them."
- Steve Juzva
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The only modern motorbikes on the course at any Victorian vinduro should be those ridden by officials such as sweep riders. Wherever possible they should be wearing a vest or some other kind of identification, and will be covered by the appropriate insurance. We are taking steps to ensure that this is the case at all subsequent events.
See you at Three Bridges.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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