CLUB’S CHRISTMAS BREAKUP at BROADFORD 2024
Dear Reader, it is with great pleasure as I sit down and pen these few words about the Christmas Breakup, which is held in early December each year.
Gavan Hall Broadford it would seem, has now after several successful years, become the preferred place to hold this event. Each year it seems, the numbers increase. ie: 58 participants this year; and for good reason. It is a great opportunity, usually in fine weather to ride or drive there and back. To meet up with old friends and enjoy a light lunch, all organized and put on free of charge by our Club.
What more could you want! What-a-bout an organized ride, I hear you say?
Yep, no problem; that’s been organized too. So 20+ bikes riders and pillions set off at 11.30 for a relaxed 70km run over the quieter sealed roads in the immediate area; and then back to the Hall for lunch by 1 pm.
Now having lived in the central Vic area for 12 years, and having encountered a kangaroo (in the car) just one week before, I have become wary of “problem areas” so a word of caution was included in the ride briefing. I am happy to report that no incidents of this nature were reported and everyone enjoyed the run; which included a brief stop off at “Mannu’s Leap” to regroup and admire the view.
I’m sure all the happy snaps included with this report will bear me out.
Just to digress a little here, local folklore has it that kangaroos, particularly the young ones, are more likely to run (or if you prefer — hop) towards you; whereas the wallabies will usually turn and run away.
So in conclusion, I’m sure I can speak for everyone attending in thanking everyone involved with the planning, organizing and execution of another successful Club Christmas breakup at Broadford.
Peter Cullen M230.
SOME OF THOSE IN ATTENDANCE, included
| Paul Beukelman | Triumph 1970 Bonnie |
| Scott Oldfield | Ducatti 2023 VZS |
| Phil Pilgrim | Vincent 1951 Rapide |
| John and Vicki Best | Triumph 1969 T120R |
| David and Mez McLennan | Triumph 2016 Thruxton |
| Glenn Maddigan | Yamaha 1978 XS100 |
| Greg and Jacinta Costello | M/Guzzi 2022 VT750 |
| Ian Snadden | BMW 1974 R90S |
| Jimmy Linton | Norton 1973 Commando |
| Peter Cullen | Honda 1981 Tiddler |
| Peter Hansen | Triumph 2017 Street Twin |
| John Mannu | Matchless 1950 G80 |
| Steve Inman | Honda 1972 CB750 |
| Garry Rizzolo | Triumph 1970 Bonnie |
| Warren Blandy | Triumph 1970 Tl 50 |
| Gary McKechnie | R/E Interceptor |
| Richard Sommerville | Honda 1981 CX500 |
| John Killingsworth | BMW 1985 R80GS |
| Brian Marpleback | Triumph 2022 765RS |
| John Addy | Triumph 1972 Tiger 750 |
This list is 29 of the 58 people in attendance. If you are not mentioned here, and you remember going; you will most likely know who you are! Maybe you will appear in one of the photos. Apologies for any typos here