The classic scooterists club magazine

Mods v Rockers 2

The event was a huge success in this tradition the Mods and Rockers came together in November 2010 to once again put their best wheels forward for the OzChild charity. Attendance was up by 20% and takings increased by more than 60%, so the donation to OzChild for 2010 will be $3500.

Goodwill from Melbourne motorcyclists, scooterists, supporters and organisers ensured everyone had a great time. The day commenced at Brighton Beach, Melbourne, where motorcyclists and scooterists gathered for breakfast. Here people mingled and took photos of the motorcycles, scooters and riders who dressed for the occasion in traditional Mods and Rockers attire.

Any rivalry was light-hearted, including a Tug of War on Brighton Beach. This hilarious battle saw Mods and Rockers heaving on the ends of the rope and which saw ultimate victory go to the Rockers. Not to be outdone, the Mods then stormed the Rockers on Brighton Beach to take on their ‘rivals’ of old in a more traditional, but far less organised manner. Then, 240 scooters and motorcycles rode from Brighton Beach to the Kustom Lane Gallery, Hawthorn, to enjoy a barbecue and festivities which continued throughout the afternoon. This included a ‘show and shine’ competition and much leg pulling between the Mods and Rockers.

Steve Bardsley

SHOW AND RESULTS:
Best Mod Scooter: 1967 Vespa (Mark Coulter)
Best Vespa: Customised PX 200 (Matt Bowen)
Best Lambretta: GP 200 (Billy Inglis)
Best Rocker Bike: Maralyn Lindsay (WA Branch 59 Club)

THANKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The 59 Motorcycle Club Inc and Melbourne Crusaders SC gratefully acknowledge the day’s supporters:
The bands (Loose Shoes, City Sharps, Knockouts); Kustom Lane Gallery; The Baths, Middle Brighton; Causeway Hotels; David Kirk and the Newmarket Group; Alden Meats; Andy Strapz; Muc Off Cleaning Products; Melbourne Crusaders SC/59 Motorcycle Club members; Spannerman; OzChild volunteers; The Crusaders and 59 Club Australia WAGS.