A Wheely good deal

Forget brake foot bling, how about some wheel bling?

Just in time for Christmas a wheel deal to beat all deals.
Score a free set of Motoz tubes, a Tag alloy rear sprocket and a $50 Ballard's Gift Certificate - total value $179.85, when you purchase a set of SM Pro or Talon/Platinum wheels!
#thewheeldeal

There's an app for that!

Exciting news! The Ballard's app has launched!

You can now now keep up to date with GB and Ballard's Offroad on your phone or tablet.

 It is free to download and available for both Apple and Android.

Just type "Ballard's Offroad" in the search bar and make sure to enable push notifications so you don't miss out on any of the specials and deals - never miss #tightarsetuesday again!

GB shares some ISDE history

 

1978 ISDT Sweden. Ted Goddard with flag. I'm hidden next to Mark Chapman (the guy with long hair and beard). Laurie Alderton is bringing up the rear. Phil Lovett is up the front. Looks like Hans has an itchy nose...

 

1980 French ISDT - The last before they called it the ISDE. Piloting a Maico 440cc with Sachs air shocks #484. I won the final moto at this event.

1981 ISDE - Island of Elba, Italy. Maico 504cc #280. The Sachs Air Shocks were something else - loved em!

 

This is at the 1982 ISDE Czechoslovakia. I was on a 504cc Maico and managed to win the final moto here. My trademark - no gloves! I couldn't stand wearing gloves and managed to ride most of the special tests without them!

Rut from 1983 ISDE Wales. Dragging the Can-Am 250 free.

 

Final moto 1983 ISDE.

 

Behind every successful man... GB included..

The one constant in GB's life and career is his wife Jennifer.

She has been there since the early '80s, in the background, doing whatever was needed and has had her share of thrills and spills! From being part of the stunt show in France in the eighties to being the right hand woman at numerous ISDE's, Jen was always there. 

It wasn't easy finding images as Jennifer was often the one taking the pictures not posing for them.

An accomplished rider in her own right Jen is also a big BMW fan and doesn't mind the odd trailride.

Jennifer chaired the first Motorcycling Australia Women's Commission for several years and was the driving force behind the first Australian Women's ISDE team. Did we mention Jennifer is also a volunteer fire fighter?

What few people know is that Jennifer has a huge interest in the military and is the patron of a group of very special WWII soldiers. Her zeal and determination to have their stories recorded and shared is second to none. 

You can read about the WWII Under Sixteens here

 

  

Flashback Friday - things sure were different in the '70s!

First up: this post contains images showing nudity. It may not be suitable viewing for everyone. 


GB had an awesome time at the ISDT reunion - plenty of time in the saddle as well as the all-important reminiscing about past racing.

One race in particular created lots of interest. The gentleman above is the rider in the picture he is holding.

Yes, he is being waved on by naked women and yes, the race was in the USA!

It took place in the early seventies and part of the course ran through a nudist colony.

 Seemed only logical to place a checkpoint there, no shortage of volunteers...

We aren't sure of the safety aspects though...

Top Shelf Gifts for Father's Day

Nothing says "I love you Dad" like a pressie from Ballard's

Bumbag with Tools: $179

Is Dad just starting out or is it time for him to upgrade his tool kit? Everything he needs to keep him on track.

  

Worlds Best Bike Stand: $179

Aussie made and built to last just like Dad.

 

Folding Ramp: $99.95

Able to carry up to 200kg so Dad can use it to move any of his bikes.
1.79m long and 295mm wide, folds to  920mm

Moto-gate: $89.95

The Moto-gate keeps all your gear contained. suitable for use with Ute or van.

 

Static Sag Tool: $54

Made by Motion Pro, Dad can be a suspension hero!

Jumbo Chain Breaker: $89.9

The perfect addition to Dad's toolbox. Chain breaker, rivet tool and master link side plate press tool (bits stored in handle).

Security Chain: $89.95

Protect Dad's pride and joy!