Dirt bikers hit Conondale for three-day Classic Weekend

The three day event includes non-competitive vintage dirt bike riding.

Do your stretches, change your oil, stock up on spare levers and blow the cobwebs off your pride and joy. The best weekend of vintage riding at the best location in Queensland is back again.

The 2022 Ballard’s Off Road Classic Weekend is presented by Rat Racing at Conondale’s Green Park on October 14-16, 2022.

The three day event is a non-competitive vintage dirt bike riding event across a series of tracks including two MX tracks, a vinduro loop, trials area and the popular grass track for riding Saturday and Sunday. 

It’s held at Green Park, a secluded motorcycle haven with lush green hills, the best dirt you could ask for, a flowing creek and ample amenities. 

There’s a huge lineup of riding, workshops, trade village, historical exhibitions, sponsor activations, vintage 1990 RM250 motorbike raffle, the legendary Shannon’s Show n Shine Saturday 12-1pm and entertainment all weekend.

Australian off road legend Geoff Ballard will be attending. “This year marks 50 years racing across Australia and the world, no wonder I’m so tired!” he said.

“I have raced 27 International Six Day Enduro’s (13 gold and 9 silver medals) and 31   Four-Day Enduros, where I won the oldies class this year”.  

At 63, Geoff is still riding. “I just love riding Conondale, it has so much history and it’s always a fun and friendly vibe with everyone there, I can’t wait to come back to the Conondale Classic Weekend this year,” he said. 

All funds raised from the Classic Weekend go to the Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Club who manage and maintain Green Park. The event is sanctioned by Motorcycling Queensland. All riders must be over 16 and can purchase a one event licence to ride any of the tracks.

• The Conondale Classic Weekend: 14-16 October at Green Park, Elaman Creek. Info www.linktr.ee/classicweekend