By Natasha Fujimoto
WHAT could be more enthralling, or indeed more daring, than a spree across the state’s high-country on nothing other than Skeeta postie bikes, and all while in the company of thirty or so of your best mates?
Hitting the rugged beauty of the untamed Wonnangatta Valley, the Goulburn Valley Motorcycle Club (GVMC) did just that during the first week of May, as it celebrated its 40th iteration of the annual event.
A two-day escapade encompassing around ten support vehicles in one of Victoria’s premiere four-wheel driving destinations, the club covered around 80 km in terrain, pushing the tenacious 110cc postie bikes to the limit.
Long time GVMC member, Paul Murphy, who has participated in the Wonnangatta Valley Skeeta postie bike ride for 30 years said, “The valley maybe beautiful but the ride is gruelling, especially on these little postie bikes where the terrain is comparable to that of low range four-wheel driving.
“We had 35 riders this year, including four ‘virgin’ riders who had no problems completing the whole ride with only two bikes not making the distance.”
Another stalwart on the annual Skeeta postie ride is Steve Trelfell, who said of the event, “It’s always fun, the guys that go on it are just crackers, you’ve got young blokes right through to the old guys with around ten support vehicles. It’s a whole lot of fun!”
