By Ashley Blair Southern Africa to Egypt. Place and country names are those Joy used in her diary. The incredible story of the New Zealand midwife Joy McKean who rode a 150cc Bantam Major around the world alone continues: On Saturday 2 June 1956 Joy finished night duty at the Lady Chancellor Maternity Hospital, Salisbury …
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Joy and the Bantam Part 3
By Ashley Blair Riding in Africa. The incredible story of the New Zealand midwife who rode a 150cc Bantam Major around the world alone continues: On the way to Beira in Mozambique the Kampala called in to Seychelles, Mombasa, Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. Joy was not one for the highlife as she wrote that …
Joy and the Bantam Part 2
By Ashley Blair Ceylon and India*. *Place and country names are those Joy used in her diary The incredible story of the New Zealand midwife who rode a 150cc Bantam Major around the world alone continues: Joy left Fremantle on 3 September 1955 for Ceylon and spent twelve days motorcycling around a country she thought …
Joy and the Bantam Part 1
By Ashley Blair Early life and travels, start of the world tour. The first of a six-part series recounting the incredible story of the New Zealand midwife who rode a 150cc Bantam Major around the world alone. Homemade panniers, homemade sleeping bag, no stove, no tent (but a groundsheet), slept under the stars (except in …
New Zealand’s First Successful Motorcycle
By Ashley Blair The early twentieth century was the beginning of the “golden age” of cycling in New Zealand. Bicycles were affordable and used for getting to work, for recreation and for racing. A 20% tariff on imported bicycles encouraged local manufacture and in 1900 there were 25 cycle factories in Christchurch from a total …
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Gold Medal Rally, Wairarapa VCC, 27th Nov 2021
This event is held every year and typically attracts over 50 riders. The ride starts at Clareville near Carterton, circa 0930hrs and there is an awards dinner in the evening. The entry form is at: https://www.sporty.co.nz/wairarapavcc/Upcoming-Wairarapa-Events/2021-Gold-Medal-Motorcycle-Rally
National Rally 2021
This will take place in the Christchurch area over Friday the 26th Feb to Sunday 28th Feb. Entry form can be downloaded below, which when completed can scanned and emailed to Thomas Brown (text him for his email address).
VCC Wairarapa Motorcycle Poker Run 21st Nov. 2020
Notice of Annual General Meeting on the 8th March 2020
On behalf of the club secretary notice is given of the clubs Annual General Meeting, to be held on the 8th March 2020, at 9:30 am, at Sixtus Lodge, Limestone Rd, Apiti, Manawatu. The AGM is taking place at the same location as clubs 2020 National Rally, on the last day of the rally.
End of Year BBQ
In addition to the email sent out, a bbq will be held at 1/54 Akatarawa Rd. Members and partners welcome. Email Damian to rsvp.