Shoalhaven Rally
Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club 7th Annual Tiddlers’ Rally • 10 & 11 November 2018 – Shoalhaven, NSW
The SHVC’s 7th Annual Tiddlers Rally for machines less than 250cc and greater than 30 years old drew 57 entries with 55 bikes participating. This was an increase in numbers from 2017 and demonstrates the increasing interest in the older tiddler. This rally is ideal for small bikes under 250cc using mostly flat roads with light traffic in the surrounds of Nowra, NSW. A complimentary meal was provided on the Friday evening at the Shoalhaven Caravan Village (SCV) for early arrivals. Saturday morning riders assembled in bright sunshine at the SCV for a run to Grady’s Riverside Retreat on the banks of the Shoalhaven River. The route followed Terara Road to Forest Road crossing over the Princes Highway then up to Nowra Hill past HMAS Albatross then to Cabbage Tree Lane then to Yalwal. At Grady’s a free light BBQ lunch was provided by members of the SHVC, after which riders headed back to Nowra via a more direct route for the judging of the bikes. The backup trailer returned with three Suzukis, two of which started again once unloaded from the trailer. Only one trophy is awarded at this rally, the People’s Choice award, which went to Terry Meehan from the Griffith Classic Motorcycle Club with his 1957 BSA Bantam 175. The Rally dinner was held at the Shoalhaven Ex-Services Club, as in past years a more than adequate seafood smorgasbord was the fare. Sunday morning several participants rode out to Callala for morning tea followed by farewells. Thanks to Ray Croker and Mick Williams as well as the members of the Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club for another excellent Rally. It is intended that the rally will be held again on the second weekend in November 2019.