Once again the Register was able to mount a stand at the motorcycle show in Auckland. We even managed a second prise for best restoration on Ann Nitschke's VG 500, see picture. The stand was made possible thanks to Daryl Nitschke volunteering to set it up and man it over the two days.
About 26 Bikes and 30 people attended the Napier rally. Perfect eather allowed for a very enjoyable rally located on the beach at Bayview just north of Napier. The run took in some of the best Hawkes Bay countryside including a visit to Fred Timmo's (Speedway) farm and bike collection situated well into the countryside. The collection there was ecletic ranging from unrestored 1920's Harley DAvidson through to Speedway bikes and even some kids ride-on motorbikes from past decades. Out thanks to Fred for dragging all the bikes out and putting them on display for us.. The evening meal went off well in the holiday park cafe where we filled them to capacity but they did extremely well with the meals for us.. The Hiliday Park is at the end of the coastal wolkway so plan to take lunch there if you are doing that wolk sometime.
A small swapmeet saw severl parts carried off before everyone packed up and went back to their respective homes.
NZ Ariel Owners register Annual rally
The annual rally this year was in Art Deco Napier on the weekend March 14th
The venue was on the seashore and with about 30 members attending it was a very successful rally including a wonderful rally though the great Hawke's Bay countryside and a visit to Fred Timmos extensive bike collection where you would never expect to find a bike collection! The rally next year in Dunedin;Contact Brian Walker brianwalker@xtra.co.nz for details.
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