
The Auckland bikers' day out
It's all about you, your bike and hundreds of other like-minded enthusiast bikers.
What a great afternoon it was. The feedback has been tremendous and everyone is looking forward to 2011 when we are planning to be BIGGER & BETTER. On a perfect late summer's day in Auckland, when we were competing with other big events on the motorcycling calendar, we had a great turnout. The bikes, the bikers, the public, the exhibits, the bike shops, the band, the food, it all came together so well.
A big THANK YOU to all the bikers that made the day a success and see you next year - a couple of weeks earlier in March.
See photos on the Gallery page.
Also see pics, video and review of event at kiwiRider.co.nz
See Colemans Suzuki video on YouTube and another video.
Bikes, BBQ & the Blues was held on Sunday, 28 March 2010, 12pm to 5pm, Fort Takapuna, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland
Organised by DEVORC - Devonport Riders Club
in association with Rotary Club of Devonport
Located at historic Fort Takapuna (adjacent to Narrow Neck Beach), with cliff top views across the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto, this is your chance to enthuse, admire and dream about our passion. Every kind of motorcycle is welcome, from vintage, veteran and classic to custom, bobbers and modern.
Bikes, BBQ and the Blues will be exactly that. Its all about YOU and your BIKE, hearty food and BBQs. To set the scene a backdrop of classic blues live with a band and the Flea FM broadcasting. And of course hundreds of other bikers with all types of motorbikes to enthuse about and admire.
To add to the experience there will be exhibits by bike retailers, bike clubs and collectors. Also, displays by biker related businesses such as bike tours, bike schools, track days, accessory retailers, bike insurers, lifestyle stuff and more. For sellers, a "Sales Yard" where you can advertise your bike.
Make it an afternoon out with your mates, your club or your favourite pillion. If you want to come as a club and create your own exhibit we welcome you. But please contact us first to register and understand a few simple rules. There is no restriction on entry and exit times and re-entry is permitted.
There's a nominal $10 entry fee per motorbike which enters you in a great prize draw, a free BBQ sausage and allows you to park in the event area and qualify for other spot prizes. There is NO charge for riders, pillions and the public. The event is on reserve land that's open to the public but this is a biker focused event.
The location is perfect for a biker, your family and a picnic on site or at adjacent Narrow Neck Beach. While in Devonport visit the village and take a ride up Mt Victoria and North Head. Alcohol will not be on sale.
A biker's event with -
- BBQs, espresso coffee and other fine foods
- great music - blues and rock classics
- your bikes on display
- spot prizes
- bike club exhibits
- bike shop exhibits
- displays of biker related services and products
- "Sales Yard" for sellers to display their bikes
- Narrow Neck Beach right next door
- visit historic Fort Takapuna and Devonport village
- take a ride up Mt Victoria and North Head
Vehicle entry to event area restricted to bikes only. No cars/vans unless supporting a club display or trade exhibit.
Event MAP
See the Gallery page for photos of the area.

FORT TAKAPUNA - Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport

Click to learn about historic Fort Takapuna - (link to DOC website)
See photos on the Gallery page. |

Exhibitors, clubs, retailers, sponsors, vendors etc.
MOTORCYCLE RETAILERS
AMPS - Triumph & Harley Davidson
Colemans Suzuki
Cyclespot Honda
Royal Enfield - with latest range of injected models
Shape-Shifter - specialised motorcycle services beyond repairs and maintenance
CLUBS & COLLECTIONS
BMWOR - BMW Owners Register Motorcycle Club. Also with bikes from EXPERIENCE BMW
DEVORC - Devonport Riders Club (that's us!)
McIntosh Racing and the fabulous racing Manx NORTONS
Phil Bedard and his pristine 1910s Triumphs
TOMCC - Triumph Owners MC Club - classic to modern
and more ....
EXHIBITORS - advertisers of interest to bikers
Cycletreads - rider gear, accessories, tyres and tours
Lifestylewines.co.nz - world's healthiest wines
motomail - Auckland's Ultimate Two Wheeled Experience
Thailand Motorcycles Tours - a popular annual biker pilgrimage to northern Thailand.
And more
FOOD VENDORS
Fundraising BBQs, Mussel Madness (the BEST mussel fritters), Espresso Coffee, Hells Pizza, and more.
MUSIC
A focus on the Blues and Rock classics. The Tijuana Mining Company (look for them on YouTube) blues band performing plus The Flea FM radio station broadcasting live and playing the blues all afternoon.
SPONSORS
We gratefully acknowledge sponsorship contributions and grants from the following enterprises -
www.lifestylewines.co.nz
DOC - Department of Conservation
Bike Rider TV
Devonport Community Board
Devonport New World
The Flea 88.2FM
PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS
We also gratefully acknowledge the following who have donated goods for the spot prizes.
AMPS
BikeTranz
Colemans Suzuki
Cyclespot
Hampton Downs Ride Days
Lifestylewines.co.nz
motomail
Royal Enfield
Takapuna Brake and Automotive
CHARITY DONATION
Nominated charity - Riding For The Disabled. Go to www.rds.org.nz to learn about the incredible work they do.
ENQUIRIES
Call Rob Lauder on 021 745203 or use the Contact Us page to email us.
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