Month: July 2019

2019 Moto Giro in Bathurst

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Bathurst, NSW (June 2019)

Each year Australian Scooterists participate in the Motoretta Giro Internazionale. What is this Moto Giro you ask? Started in Italy, this is now an annual international event when groups of classic motorbikes and scooters get together worldwide for a ride of a different nature. It’s a regularity trial, not a race. Basically the objective is to ride three timed laps non-stop around a designated circuit and whoever does each lap in the most consistent time, wins. It’s harder than you think!

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Swan Valley day trip

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Swan Valley, Perth, W.A. (May 2019)

During a business trip to Perth I decided to drag my husband along and we stayed an extra couple of nights for some R&R. I have been to Perth a few times in the past for work purposes, usually only for a day or two, so have already seen some of the well known spots around Perth such as Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach and Fremantle. I once even managed a brief day trip to the Margaret River efficiently cramming in a visit to four wineries. This time I wanted to experience somewhere new so I started asking around for other suggestions.

The Swan Valley was recommended so we decided on this destination after learning it is only 30 minutes drive from Perth and has a lot to offer in terms of wineries, cafes, chocolate outlets and nougat stores.

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