the 3rd annual Auckland
"bikers' day out"
was held on Sunday 1 April 2012
Fort Takapuna Reserve, Narrow Neck, Devonport, Auckland

It's all about YOU and YOUR BIKE, and hundreds of other like-minded enthusiast bikers. Every kind of motorcycle is welcome, from modern, custom & bobbers, to vintage, veteran & classic, BIG & small, even scooters & unicycles. Also participating are motorcycle retailers, clubs and collectors. It's a brilliant afternoon for emmersion in your passion and every rider has the chance to WIN one of the many spot PRIZES.

A not-for-profit event raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ.

A HUGE thanks to all those that made 2012 our most successful event to date. Thats the bikers, the retailers, distributors, collectors, exhibitors, sponsors, the bands, food vendors, the Prostate Cancer Foundaion of NZ, DOC, the general public, the many Devonport Rotary Club volunteers and finally the weather gods. Everyone contributed to make it a great day. It was a pleasure to work with Springs Promotions to combine with them to support the FIM Solo Speedway bikes GP and to have Bill Buckley's 1980's 500cc GP bikes on display along with the most awsome display of valuable and famous bikes from several motorcycling milestone periods in history.

SPOT PRIZES
Aprilia NZ, voucher - S Martin
Cyclespot Euro, voucher - D Pivott
Cyclespot Honda, voucher - K Nottle
Mecca Restaurant, voucher - C Hattan
North Harbour Yamaha, voucher - Stefan ?
Cycletreads, voucher - L Boucher
Cycletreads, voucher - L Corke
Cycletreads, voucher - J Hislpo
BikeTraNZ, voucher - D Hart
BiketraNZ, voucher - P Fredrick
AMPS, product - T Cliff
AMPS, product - Brent ??
Spectrum, helmet - M Jaycock
Mad About Motorcycles, product - D Cadman
Moto Guzzi NZ, voucher - H Walsh
Hyosung, voucher - D Blaazer
Hamilton MC Center, product - P Gray
Chiasso Coffee Roasters, product - D Phillips
Well done to you all and thanks for your support.

In 2012 we featured -
  Former World Champion racer Graeme Crosby
Britten V1000
Ken McIntosh's sensational Manx Norton's and classic restorations
BSL 500cc GP race bikes
other sensational bikes rarely seen on display
Auckland's finest Blues musicians including Grant Wills & the Groovediggers, The Blue Jaffas, Annee2Cu Blues Band, and The Quarry Cigar Box Company.

This was a HUGE weekend for motorcycling in Auckland. Saturday night before was the first ever FIM New Zealand Speedway Grand Prix. This is the world championship for solo speedway bikes. Jump to Spring Speedway and the Speedway GP

Bikes BBQ and the Blues is brought to you by:

Devonport Rotary Club

The Sound 93.8FM

Devonport Riders Club

Our "superbike" sponsor The Sound of Auckland 93.8FM commented that "Auckland’s 93.8 The Sound were thrilled to offer promotional support for the second annual Bikes BBQ & the Blues - 2011. The concept of this event is brilliant – appealing to a wide range of people ….”

The first two years of this event has had tremendous feedback and support for 2012 is strong. So for 2012 remain staunch and faithfull and make Bikes BBQ & the Blues your priority on Sunday April 1st.

Also see pics, video and review of event at kiwiRider.co.nz

See photos on the Gallery page.

See Colema n s Suzuki video on YouTube and another video.

SPOT PRIZES - every bike participating earns its rider an entry for spot prizes that are worth around $100 or more. The prizes are drawn during the event and if not collected on the day you can collect later or we will deliver the prize. There is also a raffle for a sensational prize of once in a lifetime experience of a session in the Air NZ flight simulator for 4 people.

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.

Bikes, BBQ and the Blues is exactly that. Its all about YOU and your BIKE, hearty food and BBQs. To set the scene in centre stage is the bands and blues artists. 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. 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 motorcycle which enters you in a great bikers spot prize draw , you park in the event area and qualify for other spot prizes. There is NO charge for riders and pillions. The walk up public will pay $2 as a charitable donation. The event is open to all but this is a biker focused event.

There is no need to pre-register. Just arrive on the day on your bike, enter the event area, register and be in to win great spot prizes. Follow the signs down Lake Road into Devonport and to the Narrow Neck Beach area. AND, DON'T FORGET to tell your mates about our great 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. Alcoholic beverages will not be on sale.

A biker's event with -

BBQs, espresso coffee and other fine foods
great music - blues bands and artists
your bikes on display
bike related videos - racing, historic footage, film clips
spot prizes
bike club and collector 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 is restricted to bikes only. Supporting vehicles also allowed. There is limited off-street parking for general public cars, donation requested for charity.

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)

2012 event exhibitors, clubs, retailers, sponsors, vendors etc.

MOTORCYCLE RETAILERS, DISTRIBUTORS & ACCESSORIES

AMPS - Triumph & Harley Davidson

Aprilia NZ

Cyclespot Honda

Cyclespot Euro - BMW and KTM

Cycletreads - asseccories and clothing

Hamilton Motorcycle Centre - Ducati

Hyosung Motorcycles

Mad About Motorcycles - MC giftware

Moto Guzzi NZ

North Harbour Yamaha

Spectrum Motorcycles - Kawasaki, Husqvarna

CLUBS & COLLECTIONS

Britten V1000 on display

Buckley BSL 500cc GP racing bikes

DEVORC - Devonport Riders Club (that's us!)

McIntosh Racing and the fabulous racing Manx NORTONS

Peter Turner and his Cottons

TOMCC - Triumph Owners MC Club - classic to modern

and more ....

MUSIC

With a focus on the Blues we are delighted to present -
Grant Wills & the Groovediggers,
The Blue Jaffas,
Annee2Cu Blues Band, and
The Quarry Cigar Box Company

And of course we have the fabulous support of THE SOUND OF Auckland 93.8FM to make for an entertaining and cool summers afternoon.

SPONSORS

We gratefully acknowledge sponsorship contributions and grants from the following enterprises -

AIR NZ - NZ's favourite airline

BikeTranz - Bike transport specialists NZ wide

www.lifestylewines.co.nz - worlds healthiest wines

DOC - Department of Conservation

EnviroWaste - enviromental solutions

KP Sweeping - industrial cleaning

MECCA Devonport restaurant and Bar

Premier Print

Production Audio Services

The SOUND of Auckland 93.8 FM

PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS

We also gratefully acknowledge the following who have donated goods for the spot prizes.

AIR NZ
AMPS
BikeTraNZ
Chiasso Coffee Roaters
Cyclespot Honda
Cyclespot Euro
Cycletreads
Hamilton Motorcycle Centre
Hyosung Motorcycles
Mad About Motorcycles
MECCA Restaurant & Bar - Devonport
MotorCycle Trader magazine
North Harbour Yamaha
Royal Enfield NZ
Spectrum Motorcycles
Triumph NZ

   CHARITIES
In 2012 we are proud to be raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ

ENQUIRIES
Call Rob Lauder on 021 745203, Roy Dykes on 027 4867002, or use the Contact page to email us.

FOOD VENDORS
Fundraising BBQ, Urban Escargot (spicy flavoursome continental fare), the Coffee Guy, Mr Whippy and more.

organised by DEVORC - Devonport Riders Club

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