29th Motorcycle Riders Association Toy Run

I had seen a few Toy Runs in the past, but not on purpose, more of catching them as I was on my way somewhere. I always was excited seeing the thousands of bikes passing by, hoping that one day that I would be part of their number rather than a spectator.

Today I made a conscious effort to see the Toy Run, to see the bikes coming all the way from the Derwent Entertainment Centre heading into the city; Sarah came with me. We stopped near the turn off to Moonah, along the Brooker Highway and quickly found a good viewpoint amongst so many others. It was only a few minutes before the first bikes came down the road, which had now been closed by the Police, when dark clouds came over and the rain came down heavily. It didn’t matter at all, when the roar of the bikes came through, and standing on street level, it was amazing!!! There were three lanes of bikes, with usually two bikes in each lane, thundering down the highway. Horns were used happily, bikers waved, you could see their grins even under their helmets.

The rumble, the noise, the smell, it just made my heart race and adrenaline rush. Seeing about 5000 bikes would do that. It was a fantastic hour of bikes and recommend anyone see it if they love motorcycles. Sarah liked afternoon too, and she isn’t that keen on them normally. ☺

Driving home, still high from the buzz, I just thought to myself, wouldn’t it be brilliant to be part of the 30th Toy Run next year? I am going to try.