G'day all.
HARROW VINDURO (Vintage Enduro) 25th & 26th of July.
This event is open to all old (pre 1985) trail and enduro bikes and riders over 16 who care for the days when men were pounded by underdone suspension and dodgy brakes. Why get nostalgic about those old relics?
Well, it harks back to a simpler time with uncomplicated technology and low seat heights. Dance like a butterfly, sting like a bee. OK, and the look and sound of Bultacos, Ossas, SWMs, Can Ams, Rokons, KTMs, Huskys, Maicos, BSAs and the ITs, PEs, KDXs and XRs rattling around the hills gives you some perspective of where we’ve come from.
Now, we aren’t aiming to recreate the legendary impossible events prevalent in the 70s that destroyed bikes and bodies; so the course is an interesting 30 minute loop in and around the dry Glenelg River , Harrow , Victoria (5 hours west of Melb).
The course will launch you into the river right where Major Mitchell did in 1836, but now things are a lot drier. It is a nostalgic recreational ride yet you will be released in waves of 3 one minute apart (starting 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C etc) but you will have to start your bike from cold and you have one minute to do it, if you dont get it started you are not out it just means you start a little later. The spectators love this. Bikes will be impounded in the ‘Park Ferme’ overnight. You will have a time card issued to keep your own score of your times and laps and we keep a record of your laps to make sure you don’t get stranded. A recovery vehicle will be positioned mid lap to haul you out if your bike expires. However there is no particular time you have to check in or out once you’ve done your first loop. Have a cuppa, a chat or just collapse on the ground. You can do as many or as few laps as you wish. Generous benefactors of this event are Ballards Off Road with all entrants going into a draw for a tough BOR Jacket. Geoff has also supplied a lot of other goodies as give-aways. Heidelberg shops Stacker Motorcycles and Riders Edge have chipped in with even more goodies to distribute.
Prizes will go to:
Oldest bike and rider combined.
Most Original Bike
Quietest Bike
Furthest Distance Travelled
Rarest Euro Bike
Rarest Jap Bike
Best Pre 1975
Best Pre 1980
Best Pre 1985
Best MX to Enduro Conversion
Most laps done
Most Team laps done
Now for the fine print: Bikes have to be 1984 models or earlier. They must have headlights, a forward facing number board, a taillight and an effective (94 db) muffler. Do not slap a headlight on your MXer and be expected to be greeted warmly. There are plenty of events for VMX elsewhere. Camping is encouraged on the property, campfires obligatory and the generous owners of the historic Hermitage Hotel are putting on a two course meal on Saturday night for $15. Hot showers $2. Bookings on the entry form essential. Breakfast will be available at the start area on Sunday as well as lunch. Enter as a team with two mates so you can start and ride together. Let you imagination be your guide to your Team Name. (God help us).
Costs; an entry is $60 (MA licence holders $45), late entry $70 (MA licence holders $55) and the cost includes a one event recreational licence. Don’t forget you need ambulance cover. As a recreational event only level 4 first aid will be on site.
Arrive in daylight and walk the course on Saturday. Jetting runs allowed under supervision on the special test track only from 3 – 4 pm. No off course riding.
Riders briefing 8.30 am Sunday, first riders cold start 9.00 am. Finish 3 pm.
Riders will do a warm up lap of the special test after the cold start before going out on the course proper. On the return loop you will be timed for your info only on the special test. There will be a route check at the far end of the course, half way around.
You have to pre-enter so go to
www.classicscramble.org.au for entry forms and you must include a stamped self addressed envelope for your starting number and final instructions to be returned to you. Entries close on July 17th to enable us to get the start info to you in time.
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A little about Harrow township
www.harrowtown.com.au See you there,
Peter Drakeford.
Enquiries 0422299003
pd980981@yahoo.comCheers Mick.
