Old Bike Australasia

Vets at play

Sweeping roads that snake their way through hills, valleys and forests, punctuated with unique and historic towns, and the company of kindred spirits. These were the hallmarks of the recently-run Veteran Rally held in WA, which rose from the ashes of the cancelled 13th National Veteran Rally. Undeterred by the challenges thrown up to the veteran motorcycle community in WA, some thirty-eight riders headed into the state’s deep south to take part.

“Despite the potential threat of lockdowns, we were optimistic the National Rally would go ahead in October

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