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18 September, 2023
Dirt bikers brave dry and dusty conditions at Jimna rally
TWENTY-TWO riders flocked to Jimna Base Camp on their dirt bikes for the Historic Motor Cycle Club of Queensland (HMCCQ) Pure Earth Rally on the weekend of August 26 and 27.
The riders came from Brisbane, Ipswich, Dalby, Gold Coast and Fraser Coast, while the trek spanned 156km of bush tracks and scenery.
Conditions were dry and dusty, while requirements were for all bikes to be registered and be at least 30 years old.
The ride began along Jimna-Murgon Road through Gallangowan to Upper Widgee, and then lunch was taken before the return trip involved going to Wrattens-Kandanga intersection to Hall Road, and onto Jimna-Murgon Road to the base camp.
A back-up vehicle and trailer followed the group in case there were breakdowns, but no breakdowns ensued.
Jimna Sports Club staged a subsequent dinner and awards presentation.
Phil Watson was presented an award for his invaluable help in organising the ride, and Darren received the Hard Luck award after his BSA motorcycle wouldn’t start on the first morning.
Steve Peake won the award for having the biggest tank (although it ran out of petrol), and Lyndon Pay won an award for his outlandish riding style.
