We advise getting in quick because registrations are limited and they usually fill up quickly.
The five-day tour starts in Windsor, north of Sydney on April 7 and ends in Coffs Harbour on April 12.
One lucky participant will also ride away with a new F 850 GS Rallye with the Dynamic and Lights package, dynamic traction control, gear shift assist pro, ABS pro and LED headlights, daytime running lights and indicators and “the next-level of connectivity with the TFT display”.
Dates for the road-based 2019 TS Safari and the Enduro Safari are yet to be confirmed.
Safari marks 25 years
Since 1994, BMW Safaris have offered road, off-road and enduro safaris throughout Australia from the tropical rainforests in Far North Queensland to mountainous trails in Tasmania and the Outback deserts.
BMW Motorrad Australia general manager Andreas Lundgren says reaching the 25th-year milestone is “a testament to the ongoing success of the sensational event.
However, the company is now turning over BMW Safari event management to new directors, Chris Urquhart and Shane Booth, co-owners of Motodevelopment who provide BMW Off Road Training.
Riders can make a dream ride come true for people with an intellectual disability and have the opportunity to ride around Sydney Motorsport Park at the Soar & Roar Festival on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
The event raises funds for Special Olympics Australia. Spokesman Aaron Henry expects thousands of riders to converge on Sydney Motorsport Park for the third annual event.
“The festival is about inclusion and awareness of intellectual disabilities,” Aaron says.
“Part of the day involves motorcyclists riding from six locations around NSW to Sydney Motorsport Park to join the festivities.”
It costs $55 to register and there is no entry fee for the festival.
However, if Motorbike Writer readers use the code MOTORBIKEWRITER when registering, they’ll get a $20 discount.
When riders arrive, people with an intellectual disability will get the opportunity to experience the thrill of a motorcycle or luxury car Dream Ride.
Motorcycle clubs and groups are invited to join the rides.
“Since starting, we’ve had over 200 motorbikes and riders, 250 classic and luxury cars, 750 Dream Rides, 2400+ laps of Sydney Motorsport Park, over 5500 festival attendees and raised over $700,000 for Special Olympics Australia,” Aaron says..
“Our goal is to keep growing the event to give as many people with an intellectual disability as possible the chance of a Dream Ride and the opportunity to participant and get active in sport.”
The festival celebrates Special Olympic athletes, their families, support networks and raise funds for the not-for-profit organisation.
All of the funds raised will go towards fuelling these unique events, that create an arena for athletes to exercise, have fun and make life-long friends, Aaron says.
“There is so much more to the day: classic and luxury cars, live stage entertainment, hot laps, helicopter rides, car displays, multicultural dance spectacular and market stalls,” he says.
Click here to make a donation to Special Olympics Australia or help fundraise. The organisation provides opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to achieve their personal best through meaningful sports programs.
Do you have a charity ride you’d like us to publicise for free? Please email your details and photos to us by clicking here.
Most toy runs accept gifts of toys and non-perishable foods which are distributed by various charities to needy families.
Riders are encouraged to dress up and decorate their bikes.
Toy Runs
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December 1
Hobart: The 38th MRA Toy Run starts at the Derwent Entertainment Centre at noon on Saturday, December 1, and finishes on the lawn in front of Parliament House.
Gippsland: The 19th Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run will be held on Saturday, December 1.
Bendigo: December 1 meet at Lansell Square car park from 8am for an 8.30am ride.
Bendigo Toy Run
December 2
Newcastle: The Bikers for Kids Toy Run is one of Australia’s oldest and arguably the biggest. More than 12,000 are bikes expected for the 41st running of the event on Sunday, 2 December 2018, from Stockton to Wickam Park from 8am. Click here to register. this year’s theme is superheroes!
Port Melbourne: The Father Bob Toy Run on Sunday, December 2, has starting points all directions from regional and outer suburbs heading to 1 Wharf Rd, Port Melbourne for 11am.
Sunshine Coast: Ulysses Toy Run starts at Kawana Shoppingworld on December 2 from 8am and ends at the surf club.
Gold Coast: The City Council Topy Run starts at 8.30am at Uncles Take Away in Mudgeeraba Rd, Worongary. Stands up at 9.30am for an 80-minute ride to a church service and gift-giving ceremony.
December 8
Canberra: The 38th Annual Motorcyclists Toy Run from the Old Parliament House is on Saturday December 8 from 8am with a ride at 10am.
Kingaroy: South Burnett Bikers Toy Run on Saturday December 8 from Mitre 10 from 9.30-11am for a ride to the showgrounds. Call 0428-960-480 for more information.
Sale: The 21st Annual Keith Hamilton Toy Run on December 8 at 9am from the Sale Clock Tower is already accepting non-perishable food, children’s clothes and toys in the sleigh at the GJ Gardner Homes office.
December 9
Melbourne: The Melbourne Toy Run has starting points all over the city heading to Tabcorp Park on Sunday, December 9 at 10am.
Ipswich: The Lockyer Branch of the Ulysses Club holds their toy run on Sunday, December 9, from 8am at Brassall Shopping Centre.
Perth: The fourth annual Rockingham Toy Run on December 9 leaves from Reading CinemasBelmont at 9am on Sunday, December 9.
Adelaide: The 40th Motorcycle Riders Association of SA Toy Run will be held at the Clipsal Track on December 9, finishing with a fete on Callington Oval.
December 16
Toowoomba: The 41st annual Motorcycle Toy Run on Sunday, December 16, at noon leaves Picnic Point and ends at the showgrounds.
Take a few minutes to watch the latest fun video compilation from this year’s two Dust Hustle events organised by Brisbane custom motorcycle shop Ellaspede.
As usual, it’s full of plenty of fun, mud, dirt, sideways action, crazy costumes, food and, of course, motorbikes, mostly inappropriate to the terrain!
Ellaspede spokesman Hughan Seary says they will conduct two Dust Hustles again in 2019.
Dust Hustle 8 and 9 will held held in two separate locations.
Dust Hustle 8 is on at Queensland Moto Park with three dirt and grass tracks spread across the venue.
Two will be new, specifically for the event.
All tracks are Motorcycling Australia certified for professional level racing, but groomed a little smoother than a typical motocross track.
The event will be followed by camping and a trackside afterparty Saturday night.
There will be plenty of food and drinks as ell as a motorcycle trade alley
The event is capped at 200 riders.
Dates and registration details have not yet been released.
Dust Hustle 9 will return to the Mick Doohan Raceway in Banyo at a date to be announced.
It will be capped at about 140+ riders.
There will be the usual food trucks, trade show and trackside bar.
