The Williamstown Motorcycle Club was first formed in 1930.
It was initiated by Len Bevis, his friends and associates.
Regular meetings were held at Len’s Workshop in Ferguson Street
Williamstown. The club held motorcycle oriented events which
included social rides, races, hill climbs and presentation nights.
Unfortunately the Williamstown Motorcycle Club did not survive to
the end of World War II. Many of its members did not return
from their overseas tours of duty, which sadly brought the club to the
end of its first innings.
The Club was reformed in June 1995 by a group of Williamstown
locals who had a passion for motorcycling. The resurrection of
the club was inspired by stories from Len Bevis. He relived
some of his very fond Williamstown Motorcycle Club memories with Bill
Clark and Leigh Goodall. These stories fuelled the desire to
re-establish the club and continue local history.
The aims of the Williamstown Motorcycle Club since its rebirth
still remain the same today.We are proud to be a social motorcycle
riding club that promotes all facets of motorcycling from vintage to
new motorcycles, as well as raising funds for local charities.The club
also benefits from the expertise of its members. Through the exchange
of ideas regarding motorcycle restoration, racing, touring, repairs,
tuning and parts acquisition, we are able to build up and develop a
broad skill base with the opportunity for members to liaise.In this
process, the club assists in the preservation and restoration of
‘classic’ motorcycles.
The club logo proudly sports the year the W.M.C.C. was
founded. The motorcycle that adorns this logo is a 1936 VB
Ariel 600 Side Valve. This particular model bike in its day was
a down to earth motorcycle owned by ordinary everyday people, just
like us.
The Williamstown Motorcycle Club Inc. is a non-profit organisation
established in 1930. The club is still based in the historic port of
Williamstown which is located in Victoria, Australia. ‘The Willi Club’
is rider and brand independent – all are welcome! Our member base
includes all types: sports bikes, cruisers, classic, vintage and
off-road with regularly organised rides for all denominations. You
don’t need to live in Williamstown to become a member.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month
at 8pm in the Customs House Hotel In Williamstown.
To join the club you must attend at least two meetings and, if
possible, one ride. After which, you will need to fill out a
membership application form and be nominated by two existing members.
Forms can be obtained from the Membership officer or is available
for download here.
The application will then be submitted to the committee for
final approval.
Contact the club for conditions, questions or comments.
The Williamstown Motorcycle Club was first formed in 1930.
It was initiated by Len Bevis, his friends and associates.
Regular meetings were held at Len’s Workshop in Ferguson Street
Williamstown. The club held motorcycle oriented events which
included social rides, races, hill climbs and presentation nights.
Unfortunately the Williamstown Motorcycle Club did not survive to
the end of World War II. Many of its members did not return
from their overseas tours of duty, which sadly brought the club to the
end of its first innings.
The Club was reformed in June 1995 by a group of Williamstown
locals who had a passion for motorcycling. The resurrection of
the club was inspired by stories from Len Bevis. He relived
some of his very fond Williamstown Motorcycle Club memories with Bill
Clark and Leigh Goodall. These stories fuelled the desire to
re-establish the club and continue local history.
The aims of the Williamstown Motorcycle Club since its rebirth
still remain the same today.We are proud to be a social motorcycle
riding club that promotes all facets of motorcycling from vintage to
new motorcycles, as well as raising funds for local charities.The club
also benefits from the expertise of its members. Through the exchange
of ideas regarding motorcycle restoration, racing, touring, repairs,
tuning and parts acquisition, we are able to build up and develop a
broad skill base with the opportunity for members to liaise.In this
process, the club assists in the preservation and restoration of
‘classic’ motorcycles.
The club logo proudly sports the year the W.M.C.C. was
founded. The motorcycle that adorns this logo is a 1936 VB
Ariel 600 Side Valve. This particular model bike in its day was
a down to earth motorcycle owned by ordinary everyday people, just
like us.
The Williamstown Motorcycle Club Inc. is a non-profit organisation
established in 1930. The club is still based in the historic port of
Williamstown which is located in Victoria, Australia. ‘The Willi Club’
is rider and brand independent – all are welcome! Our member base
includes all types: sports bikes, cruisers, classic, vintage and
off-road with regularly organised rides for all denominations. You
don’t need to live in Williamstown to become a member.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month
at 8pm in the Customs House Hotel In Williamstown.
To join the club you must attend at least two meetings and, if
possible, one ride. After which, you will need to fill out a
membership application form and be nominated by two existing members.
Forms can be obtained from the Membership officer or is available
for download here.
The application will then be submitted to the committee for
final approval.
Contact the club for conditions, questions or comments.
The Williamstown Motorcycle Club was first formed in 1930.
It was initiated by Len Bevis, his friends and associates.
Regular meetings were held at Len’s Workshop in Ferguson Street
Williamstown.
The club held motorcycle oriented events which
included social rides, races, hill climbs and presentation nights.
Unfortunately the Williamstown Motorcycle Club did not survive to
the end of World War II.
Many of its members did not return
from their overseas tours of duty, which sadly brought the club to the
end of its first innings.
The Club was reformed in June 1995 by a group of Williamstown
locals who had a passion for motorcycling.
The resurrection of
the club was inspired by stories from Len Bevis.
He relived
some of his very fond Williamstown Motorcycle Club memories with Bill
Clark and Leigh Goodall.
These stories fuelled the desire to
re-establish the club and continue local history.
The aims of the Williamstown Motorcycle Club since its rebirth
still remain the same today.We are proud to be a social motorcycle
riding club that promotes all facets of motorcycling from vintage to
new motorcycles, as well as raising funds for local charities.The club
also benefits from the expertise of its members. Through the exchange
of ideas regarding motorcycle restoration, racing, touring, repairs,
tuning and parts acquisition, we are able to build up and develop a
broad skill base with the opportunity for members to liaise.In this
process, the club assists in the preservation and restoration of
‘classic’ motorcycles.
The club logo proudly sports the year the W.M.C.C. was
founded.
The motorcycle that adorns this logo is a 1936 VB
Ariel 600 Side Valve.
This particular model bike in its day was
a down to earth motorcycle owned by ordinary everyday people, just
like us.
The Williamstown Motorcycle Club Inc. is a non-profit organisation
established in 1930. The club is still based in the historic port of
Williamstown which is located in Victoria, Australia. ‘The Willi Club’
is rider and brand independent – all are welcome! Our member base
includes all types: sports bikes, cruisers, classic, vintage and
off-road with regularly organised rides for all denominations. You
don’t need to live in Williamstown to become a member.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month
at 8pm in the Customs House Hotel In Williamstown.
To join the club you must attend at least two meetings and, if
possible, one ride. After which, you will need to fill out a
membership application form and be nominated by two existing members.
Forms can be obtained from the Membership officer or is available
for download here.
The application will then be submitted to the committee for
final approval.
Contact the club for conditions, questions or comments.
