Road, dirt track, enduro, speedway circuits to open
The popular Classic Bike Broadford returns this Easter weekend with three days of non-competitive track action over road, dirt track, enduro and speedway circuits.
Held at the Broadford State Motorcycle Complex over 3-5 April, spectator entry is free and camping is available for $10 per person, per night, making it easy for fans to enjoy the full Easter weekend. Broadford is located just off the Hume Highway an hour north of Melbourne and less than three hours south of the NSW-Victoria border.
Open to motorcycles 25 years or older, this non-competitive festival is designed to demonstrate classic machines in their natural setting — whether on bitumen or dirt — while giving riders the chance to mingle with like-minded enthusiasts from around the country.
The event will feature road circuit riding, speedway, dirt track, vintage enduro and a large swap meet. To round out the weekend, there will also be a live band on Saturday night, adding to the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Rider entry will be via Ridernet.
It has taken a lot of hard work by enthusiasts to revive this event since Covid. For example last year it was given the green light less than one month out due to insurance and other behind the scenes hold-ups.
This year several new faces have come on board, including former racer turned motorcycle riding coach Chas Hern.
He has acquired a 2002 Don Stafford-built ASBK-spec Yamaha R1 superbike and will ride it at Broadford.
“We’re hoping Don Stafford will also attend so we can show people attending what racebikes and ASBK were like over 20 years ago,” he told AMCN.
“Events like Classic Bike Broadford are important for these pioneers and the bikes that are still in circulation like mine.”
The road track will be open all three days with the dirt track, speedway and enduro open on days two and three.
For more information visit the Classic Bike Broadford Facebook page while the team prepares to launch a dedicated official website.
