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Capel 200 Trail Bike Rally

10 months ago | Photos: YMA

The Capel 200 Trail Bike Rally is the largest recreational, non-competitive trail riding event in WA. The event brings together riders of all ages, genders and abilities and runs over an approved 70km loop of pre-marked course through the Capel and Jarrahwood area of South West WA, using a combination of existing 4WD tracks, trails and firebreaks.

The Capel 200 is now in its 47th year and the Ironstone Adventure Riding Club has run it for the past 16 years. During this time participation in the event has nearly tripled from 130 entrants in 2008 to 369 entrants in this year’s Capel 200. The Rally is sanctioned by Motorcycling WA, sponsored by Yamaha Motor Australia and approved by the Shire of Capel, the City of Busselton, the Department of Conservation, Biodiversity and Attractions (DBCA) and the Forest Products Commission (FPC).

The June 2024 event participation was 16% up on 2023 with a 21% increase in female riders. “From when the first campers arrived on Friday afternoon until the last helpers left on Sunday afternoon there was a great vibe and everyone enjoyed the informal, but professionally run atmosphere,” says organiser Jeremy Connor.

As always, the course had little negative impact on the tracks and trails and the forest environment. There was also minimal rain leading up to the event which created ideal conditions and meant only a small number of areas required minor repairs.

“Yamaha Motor Australia always happy to support well run and attended grassroots activities such as the Capel 200. This event has been a must-ride event for WA enduro riders for many years – a non-competitive and safe yet super fun day out for all skill levels,” says YMA’s WA Dealer Relationship Manager David Pitman.

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