We are a club made up of a diverse range of riders and bikes, brought together by a common desire to enjoy and participate in the sport of motorcycle riding.
Formed out of a group of friends who enjoyed riding and touring, and officially incorporated in 1975, the ORMTC is one of the longest continually operating motorcycle clubs in Australia.
Our strength lies in our diversity. With around 30 members there is always someone to join you on your journey.
Club activities include day rides, overnight camping trips and long weekend tours. There are social outings and the chance to participate in skill enhancement courses. Above all else there is the friendship and support of like minded individuals.
It doesn't matter what you ride, only that you do ride and enjoy yourself doing so. Whether you're a new rider on a 250cc bike, someone returning to riding, or a seasoned rider you can find a place in the ORMTC.
Club Events
Runs are held each month on the weekend following the club meeting and the Sunday two weeks after that. Day runs vary in length from 100km to 600km, while overnight and long weekend tours allow the club to venture farther afield. All runs are planned well in advance by at least two club members. Runs are led by the Run Leader, with a Tail End Charlie following the last rider to ensure a degree of safety for all who attend. Each rider can set their own pace, whether it be a leisurely journey or some more spirited riding. A first aid and basic motorcycle repair kit is carried on all rides. For those interested in off-road, the ORATS organise an overnighter on the weekend between the other two rides.
The club participates in a variety of other events including Charity and Awareness Rides, Rallies and inter-club challenges. We even have our own event occurring biennially which is known as Benger.
Membership
Come along as a visitor for a few rides, if you like the club then at one of the meetings you can be nominated for membership. Fees are $50 a year which includes a contribution to the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF) giving members access to the fund's benefit scheme. For new members there is also a one-off nomination fee of $5.
ORATS Adventure Riding
Open Road All Terrain Section. Not to miss the roads that aren't sealed, pack your camping gear and visit some great destinations and routes with as little bitumen as possible. Test your skills navigating sand, mud holes and all types of gravel roads, for road legal bikes only.
Contact us
E-mail us at ormtcwa@iinet.net.au
Phone Ivan (webmaster) on 042 777 1728
Write to us c/- P.O. Box 714, Victoria Park, W.A. 6979
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We welcome your suggestions, ideas and comments. Help us to make this a useful and enjoyable place to visit
Next Club Run.
An overnighter 4th and 5th February
Starting from Mc Donalds Armadale
meet 8am for 8.30 departure
Numerous accommodation options in NANNUP
Nannup Caravan Park 9756 1211, reservations@nannupwa.com
Nannup Hotel 9756 1080, manager@nannuphotel.com.au
Black Cockatoo Backpackers 9756 1035, info@nannuplodge.com
Call Craige on 040 380 2067 for more details
Visitors welcome and a good opportunity to socialise.
OR
Please 'phone the Tour Master Sindy on 0413 270 004 for more information.
upstairs at the
BALMORAL HOTEL
901 Albany Highway
East Victoria Park
Corner of Westminster St
Get there by 7pm to join our table for dinner.
Limited parking!
Coming Events
January 8th - Club Run to Quindanning for lunch including a deep sandy detour around washed out bridges followed by a very busy kitchen for late lunch.
January 13th - 15th - ORATS overnighter
February 1st- Club Meeting
February 4th - 5th - Overnighter to Nannup with Craige and E-J
February 11th - 12th - ORATS
February 19th - Social Ride with Sindy and E-J
March 7th - Annual General Meeting (elect a new committee)
March 11th - Club Run with Nick K and Craige
March 17th - 18th - ORATS
March 25th - Social Ride with Mike and Hans
ORATS Adventure Riding
27th - 29th January, departing Friday night, meet 6pm for 6.15 departure from McDonalds Armadale.
Dinner in Williams around 7.30 - 8pm then continue before setting up camp. Second night somewhere near Walpole.but due to defacto long weekend organised campsites may be hard to find. This will be a long off-road run for 2.5 days.
