RALLY REPORTSMOTO GIRO
92 :OLD BIKE AUSTRALASIA
Moto GiroAwards
CATEGORY RIDER MOTORCYCLE
Longest Distance Travelled Brett O’Neil 1970 Moto Guzzi Falcone
Oldest Combined Age Alan Pearce 1956 Gilera Gubileo 175 Extra
Motorcycle & Rider (136 years)
Vintage Champion Ian Nicholson 1957 Ducati 175 SS
Classic Class Champion Colin Meredith 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1
Modern Class Champion David Baines 1974 Harley Davidson (Aermacchi) 350SS
Spirit of the Giro Ian Dallimore 1962 Aermacchi Ala Verde 250In a touching gesture, Peter Morrow
paid homage to some of the previous
Giroists that were no longer with us.
Since last year Brett Poole succumbed
to illness while Bryan Baker was taken
from us after a tragic motorcycle
accident. Bryan Baker’s brother Murray
came to the Friday ride. He was given
Bryan’s Bib number (4) from last year
and rode Bryan’s 1974, 450 Desmo as
a tribute to a man who we all miss.
Another touching moment included
beanies. Rockhampton-ite Col Garland
has been to many Giros and this year
presented each of us with a hand
knitted Moto Giro emblazoned beanie.
His Mum (Julia) who was travelling
around Australia found time to knit one
for each of us. They were all a little
different and each had a ribbon and
numbered card attached with a photo
of an historic building or natural feature
to denote where she was when the
beanie was complete. It was deemed
mandatory to wear the beanie for each
group photo in appreciation.Saturday night brought an hilarious
series of stories from Bob Pashley,
John Goddard and Ray Stewart
remembering their early days of
motorcycle racing. Each entrant was
then presented with a certificate and
medal. The marshals and recovery
team were thanked and presented
with a gift. Trophies were also
presented for special categories.
Apart from Trevor and Peter, thanks
must also be extended to Jackie Bell
(all things organisational), Ian Murray
(who took a week off work to follow
us around in his back-up vehicle) and
the many marshals who risked life
limb and a few demerit points to
point us in the right direction.I recommend that anyone who
wants to dust off their little old Italian
motorcycle join us for the tenth event
next year. ABOVE Commemorative beanies on display. BELOW Greg Crow on his 1982 Guzzi Quattro 250.
BELOW LEFT Gavin Kirk on his 1970 Aermacchi 350SS.