Byron Bay and its eclectic group of locals, wandering hippies and backpackers are always interesting to visit, but this road trip wasn’t dubbed North to Noosa so that we could lose our minds in northern New South Whales. After a couple of cozy nights in Suffolk park we were itching to be ‘on the road again’. We left Byron Bay and its grassy hills mid morning, with our final destination just four hours away. No time to visit the Gold Coast, our boards are too weird to be appreciated around the Quiksilver Pro. No interest in Logan, no interest in Brisbane and definitely no interest in Caboolture. We were on a direct path to Hastings Street and first point Noosa. … View More

Following on from Stage 1:- “After a lot of sparks Jeremy welded up the new tank and seat mounts as well as the surf rack and a special request for an old Ammunitions tin I found to store my lunch and other goodies. We decided to put different sprockets on the bike for some highway gearing so the 225 can keep up with the highway traffic for the long trip home.” Photographed by Thomas Walk

On these cool, sunny afternoons, the ride from Grafton to Byron Bay is pure bliss. With van in tow, we rode north along the Clarence River, holding tight for the gust of wind as each semi-trailer passed in the opposite direction. Our excitement increased as we passed each town, knowing that once Ballina was behind us, we were on the home straight. I’m not much of a believer, but the green hills inland from Byron Bay are how I imagine God’s country. Riding above the grassy hills, soaked in sunshine with a view of the ocean, it felt grand to be back in familiar territory. To Husni’s delight, we pointed out Lennox to the south and Byron to the north. … View More

At the end of summer each year, the east coast of Australia experiences a kind of wet season. When it rains here, it pours. After a couple of soaking wet days on a motorbike, I was beginning to question whether this ride north to Noosa was really a great idea. Everyone else was wondering the same thing. But, as it happens with us surfers, when the sun finally did shine and we found a fun wave, all of our worries were forgotten. The waves weren’t perfect, but it gave us all a chance to ride something other than a motorbike, and my bum was starting to get sore. After a few waves and a whole lot more paddling than we’d … View More

A thumper is a motorcycle with a four stroke, single cylinder engine. It is called a thumper for the sound it makes. It goes thump, thump, thump. We like them because they’re lightweight, torque-y, easy to maintain, and make that sweet sound. Thump, thump, thump. There’s a whole community of folks who like them, a whole world actually. Putting on our first proper motorcycle show at the Emporium of Postmodern Activities, we were a bit nervous. Would there be enough people? Would there be enough bikes? We weren’t too sure. So when our first thumper enthusiast arrived at 10 am, telling us he had just jumped a flight from Seattle expressly for our event, there was a feeling of “oh … View More

~ FAREWELL CAMPERDOWN ~ Forecast, what forecast? Just go. That’s what our ragtag group of surfers has done. Our convoy involves a borrowed 78 Ford van and three motorbikes. Destination Noosa. On Sunday we headed north, gripping the handlebars in the first ray of sunshine that Sydney had seen in three days. The dry didn’t last for long, only thirty clicks out of town we hit our first rainsquall. My friends and I found out just what it’s like to ride through pelting rain at high speeds. With a strong southeaster blowing the only chance of surf was behind one of the east coasts notorious headlands. At our first stop the waves weren’t ideal. It was up to the dirt … View More

Deus Camperdown carpark played host to 200+ salted enthusiasts on Saturday looking to buy, swap and sell vintage surf goods – boards, speed sticks, bric-a-brac – anything pre-90′s. Thanks to everyone that came down and stuck out the rain for a fun day. See you all next time. Featured: Airbrushing by TONY AIRSPEED / BOB MVTAVISH x DEUS board stall & poster signing / THOMAS SURFBOARDS / BING SURFBOARDS / ANDREW from GROWN SURF – timber boards & hand planes / BENNET skateboards / RETRO JETHRO master of vintage ceremonies and bric-a-brac stall / DAVE’S rare surf photos / VINTAGE TONY – Surfboards & memorabilia / WILD WAYNE & his wonderful stuff / SURFIN MEX’ / The famous DEUS WALL OF JOY … View More