Coast to Coast Cannonball

The Indian-Pacific Cannonball Classic 2022 is set to depart Busselton WA on 14th October arriving in Merimbula NSW on 27th October 2022.

Over 80 Riders on pre-1949 motorcycles will travel the 4,800km across Australia on this endurance run where the goal is to travel each day’s ride without any back up support. The backup support is available but comes with a points deduction if required.

One of the earliest motorcycles competing is a 1925 Invincible J.A.P. manufactured in Melbourne. Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles make up the bulk of the field with Harley bookended by 1924 J and 1948 FL panhead models. Indian is well represented with a tribe of Chiefs and Scouts. Other marques entered include Henderson, Vincent, Ariel, BSA and a 1929 Montgomery.

Funds raised from the Event will go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) with CEO of the RFDS, Victoria, Scott Chapman, riding a 1942 HarleyDavidson 42WLA, to further assist raise funds. The Indian-Pacific Cannonball Classic will be a colourful sight with the group of riders, backup and organisers of over 150 traversing Australia. If you want to catch the action you are welcome to see and meet them on route during the day or at their nightly stops as follows:

13 Oct. Orientation/Scrutineering – Busselton WA 14 Oct. Stage #1 Start – Albany WA

15 Oct. Stage #2 – Esperance WA

16 Oct. Stage #3 – Fraser Range WA

17 Oct. Stage #4 – Madura Pass WA

18 Oct. Stage #5 – Border Village SA

19 Oct. Stage #6 – Ceduna SA

20 Oct. Stage #7 – Port Lincoln SA

21 Oct. Stage #8 – Port Pirie/Crystal Brook SA 22 Oct. Stage #9 – Mildura VIC

23 Oct. Stage #10 – Moama NSW

24 Oct. Stage #11 – Lavington NSW

25 Oct. Stage #12 – Corryong VIC

26 Oct. Stage #13 – Jindabyne NSW

27 Oct. Stage #14 & Finish – Merimbula NSW

For additional information, contact the organisers by email at ipcannonballclassic@bigpond.com ■