The Illawarra Classic Motorcycle Club is hosting their annual Red Scarf Rally for the 21^st consecutive year on March 18-19.

Riders are welcome as well as those interested to witness bikes of all ages including vintage, classic and restored veteran bikes.

About 100 riders are expected to come together for the event designed for veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles.

Members of classic bike clubs from throughout the state will participate. 

The rally commences at Black Beach, Kiama on the Saturday at 9am.

Bikes will be on display to the public from 8.30am before the rally commences from Black Beach, and then again upon their return at approximately 1pm.

The rides will take a tour through Kiama, Jamberoo, Robertson, Kangaloon and Kangaroo Valley before heading back to Kiama for lunch.

There will be a long ride (approximately 170km) to Kangaroo Valley and return, and a short ride (about 70km), both taking place on the Saturday.

The judging of classic motorbikes will commence from about 1.30pm onwards.

There will also be cars on display. 

A rally dinner will take place at Kiama Bowling Club on the Saturday night, where trophies will be awarded for the winning bikes in various age categories.

There is another shorter ride scheduled for the Sunday. 

The club’s publicity officer and Kiama Downs resident Dave Moran said the event was a fantastic opportunity to see rare bikes, restored bikes and meet fellow riders and motorcycle enthusiasts.

He described it as like a “mini bike expo”. 

“It’s nice and casual – they’re all enthusiasts,” Mr Moran said.

“Everyone is welcome to come and see the bikes.

“I think people love the old bikes because it takes them back to their youth.”

There is an entry fee to take part in the rally, although the Black Beach event is free to the public. 

For more details visit the club’s Facebook page, or contact Dave Moran on 0408 378 921.