2024 Ballard's Offroad Conondale Classic Weekend

Don't miss the Ballard's Offroad Conondale Classic Weekend presented by Rat Racing this June 7th to 9th at Conondale's Green Park! One of Australia's biggest and best Vintage Dirt Bike gatherings that attracts over 500 riders, Classic Weekend is an event we are proud to support. If you've never heard of it trust us, you'll want to get out to Green Park to rip Pre-95 vintage bikes on the best natural terrain MX tracks, trials courses, vinduro loops, and the infamous grass track, plus there's food, drinks, camping, and entertainment, Classic Weekend is an event not to be missed!

• Trade village featuring bikes, parts, and merch
• Swap meet, so don't forget your old parts, bikes, etc. and pick up something new (at least new to you) you've been searching for
• 5+ Tracks to watch and ride Saturday and Sunday
• Show n Shine presented by Dirtlab on Saturday from 11-1pm, bring your vintage beauties along
• Onsite camping, showers, coffee, food, bar and live band
• Huge raffle with sponsor goodies and if you're lucky enough, take home a fully restored vintage 1994 XR250!

Geoff Ballard speaks on attending this year's Conondale Classic Weekend, "I can't wait to come back to Conondale to see old friends and ride the epic tracks. The Classic Weekend is such a friendly gathering with the best energy and bikes you'll see anywhere. The SCMCC do a fantastic job hosting everyone and allowing so many passionate riders to enjoy the world-famous tracks."

We invite vintage motorbike riders, supporters, and any two-wheel fanatics to get involved in the huge lineup of riding, workshops, trade village, historical exhibitions, sponsor activations, and entertainment all weekend. 

Rider tickets have sold out! Spectator tickets and camping passes can be purchased at the gate, find more information and get your official event merch here:

5 TIPS FOR A BREEZY WEEKEND

1. Bike Prep - Before heading off for your weekend, thoroughly inspect your Pre-95 vintage dirt bike and ensure your routine maintenance is up to date.  Get everything done early so you can get parts ordered with time to spare; change engine oil and filter, clean and/or replace air filter, grease and lube moving parts, and give the bike a check-over front to rear, tightening bolts, chain tension, and spokes. And remember, if you want to hit the grass track you'll need to run a trials tire on the rear! 
2. Pack Spares and Essentials - There are some necessities you should pack that you can't go riding without including fuel, tools, premix for those old 2-bangers, spares (e.g. spark plugs, levers, and tubes), a first aid kit, food, extra hydration, water, and snacks.  If you don't feel like cooking, there are plenty of food and drink options available onsite.
3. Camping gear - Whether you are camping in a swag, caravan, or tent, be sure to pack warm because it gets cold in Conondale!  You'll be extra warm if you pack your own off-ground fire pit for the evenings and don't forget firewood!
4. Safety Gear - should always come first! Wear an MA-approved helmet, goggles, gloves, long-sleeve jersey and pants, and a set of motocross boots. Consider wearing body armour for added protection and if you're planning on riding the grass track you'll need a back protector as per MA dirt track requirements, with coverage from the collar line to the base of the spine.
5. Have fun! The Conondale Classic Weekend is not a race, it's a recreational event all about having fun on your dirt bike, so cut as many laps as you like, encourage your fellow riders, and enjoy some of the best tracks in Australia!