Vulcan Riders National Rally 2021 Information Booklet - Hahndorf South Australia - Shannons
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Vulcan Riders National Rally 2021
Hahndorf South Australia
Information Booklet
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The VRA AUST and VRASA thanks the following sponsors for their
generous support
Shannons Representative – Jeff Hughes
The Old Mill Hotel 98 Main Street Hahndorf, South Australia
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Welcome
Welcome to the second Vulcan Riders National Rally in Australia, hosted by the Vulcan
Riders Association Australia and Vulcan Riders Association SA. This event is open to all
Kawasaki Vulcan owner riders on the planet and their pillions. We are pleased to
welcome riders and pillions from all over this big brown land.
We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable time.
Organizing Committee
The following members of the VRA Aust and VRASA are the organising committee for
the Rally. Without their diligence, creativity and hard work this event would not have
happened.
Convenor VRA Aust and VRA SA
Entertainment and tourism Shane and Kerri
Sponsorship Fitzy, Shane and Kerri VRA SA
Rides Shane VRA SA
Logistics Shane, Kerri, Rick, Fitzy
Show and Shine VRA SA Shane - Shannons Insurance
Foreign affairs VRA SA
Media liaison Fitzy
Catering The Old Mill Hotel
Finance and merchandise VRA SA, Rick
For Those Who've Come Across The Seas
Welcome to the driest inhabited continent on the planet and to Hahndorf SA.
Australia:
− is the world's sixth largest country and its largest island;
− is the only island that is also a continent, and the only continent that is also a
country;
− was the first continent conquered from the sea, and the last;
− is the only nation that began as a prison;
− is the home of the largest living thing on earth, the Great Barrier Reef, and of the
most famous and striking monolith, Uluru [Ayer’s Rock];
− has more things that will kill you than anywhere else. Of the world's ten most
poisonous snakes, all are Australian. Five of its creatures - the funnel-web spider,
box jellyfish, blue-ringed octopus, paralysis tick and stonefish - are the most
lethal of their type in the world.
[from Down Under, Bill Bryson, Transworld Publishers, 2000]
Please watch out for rogue wildlife on the roads. Wombats, Kangaroos, Camels and wild
deer are known to jump in front of vehicles without considering the consequences.
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Hahndorf
Hahndorf is a small town in South Australia. Settled by 19th-century Lutheran migrants,
it’s known for its original German-style architecture and artisanal food. German
influence is apparent in Hahndorf and is seen in the traditional fachwerk architecture of
the original surviving buildings. There are also many restaurants in the town serving
German cuisine.
Due to the First World War in Europe, in 1917 the South Australian Government changed
many German place names. The name Hahndorf was changed to Ambleside after the
nearby Ambleside railway station.[5] Hahndorf was re-instated as the town's name with
the enactment of the South Australia Nomenclature Act of 1935 on 12 December
1935.[6] There are still references to the name Ambleside in and around the town today.
Hahndorf Academy is home to the German Migration Museum, tracing local history. It is
Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. North of town, the Cedars houses the
studio and art of German-born landscape painter Sir Hans Heysen. Numerous wineries
in the nearby Adelaide Hills offer tours and tastings.
The village is situated 27km from the Adelaide CBD and is a popular tourist destination.
Registration Package
Registration entitles participants to a National Rally patch, a National Rally T-shirt, a
stubby holder, a special sticker, two catered evening meals and two great ride outs.
Accommodation, breakfasts and lunches, Friday dinner and refreshments, entrance fees
to displays need to be paid for separately by participants.
Once registered there will be no refunds.
Program
The Rally Program is printed on the back cover of this booklet. Participation is entirely
voluntary and you should feel under no obligation to engage in activities. Please take
from it what you wish.
The Base station is The Old Mill Hotel 98 Main Street - Hahndorf
All ride outs and evening meals will be based around the Old Mill Hotel. Please direct
any questions to Shane or Kerri. Support the local hotel and businesses and be
respectful of staff and other patrons.
4Inviting Visitors
The rally is for Vulcan Rider/owners. Catering is covered in the registration fee and
does not cover visitors. Please be reminded that the hotel is allowing us to use their
facilities and respect of property and staff is expected. You are representing the Vulcan
Riders Association.
Meals
Breakfasts: Self cater. Remember ride outs start early.
Friday Evening Dinner: This is a meet and greet for those arriving on Friday or
earlier. Please order meals and drinks from the bar at your own expense. This is the
ideal time to reacquaint with old friends or introduce your self to the other Vulcan
riders. Rally bags will be available from 5.30pm
Evening meals Saturday and Sunday: The Saturday and Sunday evening meals are set
and held in a private room at the Old Mill Hotel. Start gathering from 5pm. Saturday
dinner is burger night and loud shirt competition. Sunday dinner is a 2 course dinner
followed by trophy presentations and speeches.
All drinks are your responsibility.
Ride Outs
There are two ride outs for the rally. Saturdays ride is to Birdwood. Sundays to
Strathalbyn.
Saturday 25th September 2021.
10:00am -Meet at Old Mill Carpark, full tank of fuel.
10:30am -Stands up
-Head east through Murray Bridge to Mannum.
-Short rest / fuel stop at Mannum (photo opportunities and views of the
Murray River.)
-On to Birdwood Hotel for Lunch.
-A free organised viewing of Bill’s vintage motorcycle collection (over 100
bikes).
-Back to Hahndorf.
-Approximately 120km.
5:30pm -Meet at Old Mill Hotel, Heritage Room, for evening meal at 6:00pm, Burger
night and LOUD shirt competition, with prize awarded on Sunday 26th
September.
-Formal welcomes and acknowledgements, collect any remaining rally bags.
Purchase own drinks.
Sunday 26th September 2021
10:00am -Meet at Old Mill carpark, full tank of fuel.
10:30am -Stands up.
5-Ride out to Strathalbyn via Echunga and Macclesfield for lunch at Robin
Hood Hotel (PLEASE order lunch as soon as you arrive, at own cost).
-Group photo at the Kenny Blake memorial Statue.
1:00pm -Return to Hahndorf Old Mill Hotel for Shannons Show and Shine.
-Approximately 75km.
2:00pm to 4:00pm- Show and Shine.
5:30pm -Meet at Old Mill Hotel Heritage Room for a 2 course meal at 6:00pm,
Purchase own drinks, Formal presentations, Trophies, Door prizes, charity
raffle and farewells.
Monday 27th September 2021
8:30am -Informal breakfast to be advised. At own cost.
The rides may change according to the weather or unforeseen delays.
All rides depart from the Old Mill Hotel carpark Main Street, Hahndorf.
Only riders who are registered for the Rally may participate in the rides. There
are no ‘guest riders’.
Petrol
Riders need to ensure they have a full tank of petrol before they join the ride outs.
Saturdays ride is approx. 120km and Sundays is about 75km. This should mean if you
start with a full tank you will get back to town on a tank.
Ride Formation
All rides have a nominated ride leader (RL) and a tail end Charlie (TEC). We observe
the following riding conventions:
• If there is a marked centre line, and it is safe to do so, we ride in staggered
formation with the RL and the TEC next to the centre line. This keeps the group
close together so we don’t create problems for other road users.
• If there is no marked centre line, or if the RL considers it unsafe to ride in
staggered formation, they will indicate and move to the left. All riders then
spread out and ride in single file at the left side. When the road improves and the
RL considers it safe they will indicate and move back to the centre. Riders then
resume a staggered formation.
All riders need to be aware of the rider immediately behind them. If they drop back or
pull over and stop you need to do the same. That way if a rider has a problem and
needs to stop the whole group progressively pulls over and stops. At that point only
the RL turns around and investigates. When the matter is resolved the RL returns to
the front and the group moves off again.
6Regardless of what the RL and the TEC do, all riders must assume individual
responsibility for their own and others’ riding safety. Riders must always ride within
their capabilities, in accordance with the weather and road conditions and according to
the road rules.
Ride Hazards
Please be aware of road hazards and ride accordingly.
Animals: The area around Hahndorf is a forested and has many winding roads.
Wildlife are active between dusk and dawn, however it is possible that they may still
appear during the day. Kangaroos, Wombats and Deer pose the greatest risk as they
are large and unpredictable. Please stay alert for animals that may stray onto roads.
Sun glare: This can be a problem depending on the time of day and the direction of the
road. Decreased speed and increased caution are needed on these occasions.
Road surfaces: South Australian roads vary in surface quality. Be alert to changes in
the road surfaces and be careful of joins which may cause tyres to ‘track’. Sometimes
loose gravel finds its way onto the road, particularly near the edge of the road at left
hand corners. There may also be places where debris from trees is on the road. Riders
need to be very wary of these hazards.
Cars: The vast majority of Australian car drivers do not also own a motorcycle.
Consequently many car drivers have no idea how to share the roads with motorcyclists.
Please be very careful near cars.
In particular, watch out for:
• cars entering the roadway to travel in the same direction – many will slow down
and then just pull out regardless of the speed of the oncoming traffic (the driver
may even look first, and then still pull out);
• drivers not paying attention – they may be eating, drinking, making a phone call,
checking their Facebook, fiddling with their SatNav or applying make-up (or all of
these simultaneously);
• tailgating;
• merging traffic – many Australian drivers just don’t seem to understand how to do
this;
• changing lanes without looking – most car drivers rely solely on their mirrors
when changing lanes which can be disastrous for a rider positioned in their
mirror blind spot. Be very mindful of this;
7• cars that have a box of paper tissues on the rear parcel shelf, particularly if the
driver is wearing a hat – whilst these vehicles typically proceed slowly, they are
also capable of moving in any direction with little or no warning; and
• cars that just stop – this happens mostly in populated areas when drivers are
unsure what driveway to turn into or where they will park once they have entered
a roadside car park. While they are having a think about it they just stop on the
roadway.
Road Rules and Riders’ Licenses
All riders need to be familiar with the Road Rules of each state
• Speed limits mean what they say and all police cars are equipped to measure
vehicle speeds.
The maximum blood alcohol content permitted is 0.05 percent and all police cars
are equipped to give preliminary BAC tests. Please allow enough time after
eating and drinking before riding.
• Be mindful of how many standard drinks you have before riding.
Please manage your fatigue sensibly. Safety is paramount.
All riders need to have a current rider’s license of the correct class for the motorcycle
they are riding.
Sunburn
Riders need to be very conscious of the risk of sunburn. The Australian sun can be
damaging after even a short exposure time. The best form of protection from sunburn is
to cover up, which is part of responsible motorcycling anyway. However there are bits
that are not always covered (face, wrists, back of neck) and these can be easily
sunburnt. Please use sunscreen as appropriate.
Dehydration
Participants are reminded of the need to monitor the amount of water they consume.
Australia has a hot, dry climate and a regular intake of water is needed even in mild
conditions.
Show & Shine Competition
This will be held on Sunday between 14:00 and 16:00 at The Old Mill Hotel. There are a
number of cafes and coffee shops near the venue. This should ensure fantastic exposure
of Vulcan motorcycles and Vulcan Riders. Please respect all visitors and promote the
Vulcan Riders Association. The ethos of the Vulcan Riders is Friendship.
The public will be invited to vote for the best bike on show, so talk up your bike.
8Trophies will be awarded at the evening function for:
• People’s choice
• Publican’ choice
• Best bike on Show (Shannons rep)
• Longest distance ridden Male
• Longest distance ridden female
• Best and runner up to 800cc
• Best and runner up 900cc
• Best and runner up Meanstreak
• Best and runner up 1500cc+ (Nomad/Classic)
• Best and runner up Voyager/Vaquero
• Best Vulcan S
So get your bike polished up and be ready to win some great trophies. Only Kawasaki
Vulcan brand motorcycles will be judged. It’s a bit of fun with some friendly rivalry and
also comes with some bragging rights. Trophies and prizes will be presented at the
farewell dinner on Sunday night.
Emergencies
The emergency phone number for Ambulance, Police and Fire & Rescue is 000.
Please note that even if you are in a mobile phone area that is not covered by your
provider you can still reach the emergency services by dialling 112 on your provider’s
network.
9Vulcan Riders National Rally 2021 Program of Events
Fri From 1700 Registration – Old Mill Hotel
From 1800 Informal Meet and Greet.
Sat 1000 to 1500 Saturday Ride out – From Old Mill Hotel to Birdwood
1730 to 2330 Hotel
Burger night (supplied) Old Mill Hotel and loud shirt
competition.
Sun 1000 to 1030 Ride Out from Old Mill Hotel
1030 to 1400 Ride to The Robin Hood Hotel and lunch. (at own cost)
1400 to 1600 Show and Shine – Old Mill Hotel
1730 to 2230 Buffet dinner (supplied) Trophy presentations and
prizes
Mon 0700 to 0900 Vulcan Riders National Rally farewell breakfast – TBA
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