Australia's chopper rider network...


 

 

 ride my chop cos I dig the   rush

Of the wind on my face

And my motor’s vibes.

I ride my chop cos I love the sound

Of my open slash cuts

And my tires on the road.

I ride my chop cos I forget

The day’s hassles

And clear my brain.

I ride my chop cos it takes me away

To another world

Where I’m king for the day.

I ride my chop cos it means to me

I’m my own man

And I’m wheeling free.

If you don’t understand, that’s cool. You see,

I ride my chop

Cos it’s part of me.

 


 

Next Chopper Event...

If you ride a chopper and dig riding with others of like mind, join us as we roll down the highway... hands high, heads up and feet out... Kings of the Road... 

All chopper riders and chopper enthusiasts (you don't need to be a C/A member) are welcome to these rides as are your ladies & kids. 

South Australia...   SA riders get together for monthly rides.  We also currently host a special event called the Choppers Australia Annual Muster in mid October.  These events are available to members, their families and others interested in choppers. 

Queensland...   Brisbane... monthly rides...

All states & regions...   If a couple of you are getting together for a run with your choppers in any state or region let us know...

"Regional Run & Events organization..." Forum...   http://www.choppersaustralia.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=44  use this place to organise your chopper event.  Send through the details so they can be put up on this page...

Let's once again make chopper riding a popular Aussie motorcycling pastime...

Swap Meet  times... If you want to time your run with a swap meet or other bike/car event check this link...http://www.bevenyoung.com.au

Scroll down for details...

Queensland

South Australian Rides 

Tasmania

New South Wales


CA Interstate Events...

March 6th-8th... SA-Vic Meet at Stawell...

See under SA events... 

September Weekender for all states in Belford, NSW...

Donny's place in the Hunter Valley is a large acreage with nice camping area.

Adealide-Tennant Ck-Townsville-Mackay Broken Hill...

Prof and Rilda and a couple of SA members are planning this trip early 2011.  Four week round trip to catch up with CA members and enjoy some outback cruising.  Queenslanders may like to meet Prof as a group part way.


Queensland chopper rides... 

Normally second Sunday of each month...

 See http://www.choppersaustralia.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=44 

For details of rides, call Shaun 0404 528 137

 

 Qld Rides...

See forums...Regional meeting and run and meeting arranging for more info... 


 

South Australian chopper rides & shed nights... 

SA Rides...

Normally first Sunday of the month... 

 

Most these trips are fairly short and we take it easy and use good roads for the sake of our rigid riders and their pillions.  A couple of runs each year are usually overnighters.  Contact the run coordinator with your ideas...

 

Most these trips are fairly short and we take it easy and use good roads for the sake of our rigid riders and their pillions. 

Notify us if you plan to attend an event... Call Andrew (Prof) on 08 8556 2554 if you plan to come on a scheduled run

For more info on runs, or if you have  suggestions... call SA Run Coordinator, Prof on 08 8556 2554 or 0428 562 554.


Set Dates...  

If you plan to come to one of our events, please call Prof to make sure times and dates haven't been changed...  

Sunday February 7th Adelaide Hills Ride...

Meet Crafers servo at 10am, then through Longwood, Echunga, Macclesfield for lunch.  Return via Meadows & Clarendon. 

Midnight Ride Mid February...

Meet at Villies Cafe (Main South Road) at 9.30pm.  Ride to Pt Adelaide and Semaphore via Henley Beach Road and Military Road then up Pt Road to Mt Lofty and back to Pancake kitchen for supper at approx midnight.

Call Prof with your suggested time... 

March 6th-8th, Adelaide cup weekend SA/Vic Meet at Stawell...

A long weekend event.  SA members leave Friday afternoon and camp at caravan park before the border. Vic and SA members meet at Bacca's place in Stawell, Victoria Saturday mid morning.  Local ride on Saturday.  SA riders leave Sunday afternoon and camp on way back. 

March 21st... Clare  Swap Meet...

Prof is riding up to Clare on Saturday afternoon (20th)  if anyone would like to come along.  Will be going to Clare swap meet on Sunday 7am. Call Prof on  0428 562 554  

 


Other rides and planned, but postponed events...

A couple of proposals from members includes an Adelaide Hills tour and another overnighter to a member's pub at Terowie.    We generally try to keep most runs short for our rigids.  Let's know what mix of long, short & overnight runs you would like in a year.


SA Annual Events...

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival Parade 25th July...

CA members have had the privilege of leading this parade the last three years.  Parade starts at 10am.  Meet Prof's at 9.15am. Free entry to Fair Day.  We commit ourselves to display our choppers until 2.30pm, then a short ride and BBQ tea at 5pm.  On Saturday is the 'Big Arvo' It's a special youth day with bands and free activities for all ages.  It's a great day for the whole family and all CA members (and families) are welcome to stay at Prof's lodge for the weekend. 

SA Chopper 2010 Muster,  24th October...

We have changed our annual SA musters to the middle weekend of October. It will be a full weekend event at "Prof's Lodge" at Willunga... a couple of acres with basic accommodation including hot showers and cooking facilities...  Event begins Friday night with BBQ tea.  Chopper Show including trophies begins at 9am Saturday morning with lunch at the Alma Hotel 15 metres away.  Activities include a short afternoon ride, a sunset ride along the sand between Aldinga Beach and Sellicks Beach on Saturday.  Sunday morning activities will be decided closer to the event.

Changing our annual muster to October allows us to enjoy campfires and the weather is likely to be much milder than in January. The chopper show in Willunga coincides with a number of markets as well as the very popular weekend long Fleurieu Folk Festival which attracts over 10,000 visitors, so there is plenty for your family to enjoy.

Making it a weekend event allows members to get to know each other, gives families a little holiday and makes it easier for interstaters to join us. 

Come on your chopper and bring your whole family... Accommodation at Prof's lodge is $5 per person over 15yrs to cover power etc  Participants provide your own food.  The Willunga butchers provide excellent quality meat and small goods, plus there is a Saturday morning food market next to the chopper show. There is also a Coles Supermarket with in five minutes of Willunga.

Find out more about the Fleurieu folk Festival... http://www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au/

Find out more about Willunga... http://www.willungafestivals.com     

If you have questions or suggestions, give Prof a call on 8556 2554

 


Victoria...

Victorian members are just beginning to get together.  We have not yet begun regular chopper events, but they are coming.  For details of rides, call Leo on 0421 005 088.

Early Feb, Chopper Shed crawl...

 Catch up with members still building their bikes.  About four members will be visited.  Call Leo if you would like to be involved.

 

March 6th-8th,  SA/Vic Meet at Stawell...

 Vic and SA members camping at Bacca's place in Stawell, Victoria Saturday mid morning.  Local ride on Saturday.  Riders leave Sunday afternoon.   

 

 


Tasmanian chopper rides...

 Tassie chopper event coming soon, For details call Andrew.

Contact: Andrew W  03 6248 1148 or 0415 692 072


 

New South Wales chopper rides...  

Phil (xschop, Ride Coordinator)... 0419 501 285 & Nigel (78 gold, State Coordinator) 0413 627 900.

March 13th & 14th... Nabiac Motorcycle Museum...

Overnighter. More information here... http://www.choppersaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4684  Call Nigel or Phil for details...  


          Build that chop...

   Be it long and lean or low and mean,

      High in the head or low instead,

   Rigid, swing arm, plunger heel...

      Anything to give that chopper feel.

 

   Stretch and rake just oozes class.

      Chrome, alloy, classy paint job, what a blast.  

Harley, Italian, Jap or Brit,    

    When it’s fully chopped it’ll fit.

 

   Planned in the kitchen, built in the shed,

      You spin your spanners, while your lady’s abed.

   It’s a part of you, not some mega-buck clone.

      Your chop is best ‘cos it’s built at home.

   A stocker? No way! That ain’t cool...

      It’s over real chops that the chickies drool.

   So you build your chop though it’s not all fun.

      You sweat and swear ‘til you get it done.

 

   Finished! Your baby's a beaut and tracks real sweet

      Roar of exhaust, stretched out feet,

   Riding your chopper come what may,

      Wind in your face; you're King for the day…

                                         Inspired by Aussie, Written by Prof...


 

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