Author Archives: Charles Oliver
Ride to Yankalilla, Sunday 28th May 2017
Would-be riders obviously felt that the weather wasn’t to their liking and stayed away from this run. Granted, conditions did look fairly bleak early in the morning, but four brave souls met at the Caltex servo, Top of Taps. Ian … Read More »
Mill to Mill update
Log Book Day, 3rd June 2017
FREE sausage sizzle for all members.
Ride to Strathalbyn, Sunday 30th April 2017
As I hit the road to Hazelwood Park, I thought what a perfect day for a bike ride – dry roads, 20 degrees and overcast. Ten other riders obviously had the same idea. We were a bit light on the … Read More »
Mill to Mill, Saturday 7th October 2017
The Classic Owners Motorcycle Inc. is staging another event at Hart’s Mill this year. It is our hope that we can engage the enthusiasm and participation of the whole Motorcycling Community. The event is an opportunity to show your pride and joy to the wider community in a fun and exciting way. In keeping with the historic theme of “Classics at Hart” 100 Years of Motorcycling in South Australia, we would like to invite owners machines from last century to either be involved in a static public display or ride them from Hart’s Mill to the Birdwood Mill Motor Museum and back. In the spirit of a community event we are also offering other motorcyclists the opportunity to participate in the ride.
The ridden component of the event will divided into two categories.
Category 1 Machines manufactured before 2000. Whose owners are confident that they will complete the ride, over the designated route with in the timetable laid down. Upon return to Hart’s Mill these machines will join the others on static display for judging. A trophy will be awarded for the best bike from each decade, as determined by the public. Entry registration fee $25.00
Category 2 Machines manufactured post 2000. This will be a social ride for these entrants and machines will be placed on display in Mundy Street upon return to Hart’s Mill. A trophy will be offered for most desirable bike. Entry registration fee $25.00
Category 3 Bikes entered in the static display in Market Square. A Trophy will be offered for most desirable bike. Entry registration fee $0.00
Due to the responses of those polled and in keeping with the spirit of “Classics at Hart” Category 1 Bikes will lead off the ride, as described in the Ride Etiquette information sheet.
All entrants will receive a memento of the event, in the “goodie” bag they will receive on the day. Category 1 & 2 entry fee includes:- Entry to the Birdwood National Motor Museum & a hamburger or sausage sizzle & cup of tea or coffee (proceeds to Birdwood CFS). Part proceeds from the event will be donated to a charity yet to be nominated.
Further information and entry form will be posted on this page at a later date.
A note regarding Ride Etiquette.
Mopeds Plus : Barossa Marathon 2nd April 2017
Participants: Alan Wallis 1950 Tilbrook 197cc M/C Graham Riley 1960 Vespa 125cc Scooter Joe Betschart 1986 MZ 500cc M/C Don Jennings 1982 BMW 1000cc M/C Lyn Jennings 2005 Yamaha 250cc M/C David Saint 1957 BMW 250cc M/C Ron Ritter 2011 … Read More »
Ride to Milang, Sunday 9th April 2017
As expected, the promised inclement weather kept numbers down for this ride. Seven riders met at the starting point Top of Taps. It was good to see the historics outnumbering the moderns 4-3. Riders present were :- Charles Oliver 1959 … Read More »