{"id":92395,"date":"2015-06-24T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T06:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/92395\/calling-all-motorcycle-enthusiasts\/"},"modified":"2015-06-24T09:17:45","modified_gmt":"2015-06-24T07:17:45","slug":"calling-all-motorcycle-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/06\/24\/calling-all-motorcycle-enthusiasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Reliving the past with the 1 000 Bike Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 30th annual 1 000 Bike Show will be hosted by the Classic Motorcycle Club, at Germiston High School, on July 4 and 5.<\/p>\n

The 1000 Bike Show has grown from humble beginnings as a small display in the Carlton Centre\u2019s Centre Court, in 1985, to what is now the largest dedicated motorcycle show in Africa.<\/p>

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The show has moved venue over the years to accommodate more exhibitors and visitors and has, for the past 14 years, been held at the school.<\/p>\n

This year it is anticipated that about 450 classic motorcycles will be on display in the main tent, with motorcycles ranging from 1907 to 1985.<\/p>

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The display will include Ariel, BSA, Norton and Triumph, along with lesser known British motorcycles.<\/p>\n

The European bikes are also a treat, including old BMW, Laverda, Moto Guzzi, Kreidler and Zundapps.<\/p>\n

All the Japanese marques will also be there, including a special 50cc display, this year.<\/p>\n

On the main field, other displays will be evident, including a Concours d\u2019Elegance and a retro display of Caf\u00e9 Racers and Bobbas.<\/p>\n

Exhibitor badges are awarded for each motorcycle on display, with trophies for the best marque and the best on show.<\/p>\n

The visitors’ motorcycle park also becomes part of the show – way more than 1 000 bikes in one place \u2013 hence the name 1 000 Bike Show.<\/p>\n

It is amazing what you will see there.<\/p>\n

There will also be trade stalls, food stalls, a beer garden and a live band.<\/p>\n

The show is an ideal opportunity to call back the past, relive memories and see how the Classic Motorcycle Club strives to keep \u201cClassic Wheels Turning\u201d.<\/p>\n

If anyone has a \u201cclassic\u201d they would like to display, or would like to join the club, they may contact Hamish Ireland (chairman) for more information on 082 772 0141, email to chairman@classicmotorcycleclub.co.za, or visit the club\u2019s website at www.classicmotorcycleclub.co.za.<\/p>\n