Freddie Viljoen is a Lowvelder who is well known for his love of classic motorcycles. Over the past couple of years, his efforts to organise bike shows in local malls has been well supported.

And now, a longtime dream of his has finally become true. He has been presented with an opportunity to set up a bike museum at Casterbridge. This is part and parcel of the rejuvenation of the motor museum and other initiatives at Casterbridge.

“I grew up with bikes in the family and have always had a passion for specifically classic bikes – these being bikes older than 1970. The intention of the museum is to develop it as a tourist attraction, also offering bike movie nights, moving bike shows for local collectors and perhaps even outrides for the local enthusiast who owns a classic bike.”

The official opening of the museum will be on October 31 from 11:00 to 16:00. The opening will involve a collective of Casterbridge businesses offering vouchers for lucky draws throughout the day. Voodookudu will provide the music and gin will also be on offer.

This day, says Freddie “will present a large selection of different classic bikes – some belonging to local Lowveld collectors and perhaps even from out-of-town owners”.

Freddie is the proud owner of a number of classic bikes which include a 1920 Indian, a 1966 Bonneville, a R90S BMW and 1982 Rebels of old to be displayed in museum

On display at the opening, will also be a Honda 500cc and for those historians among you, the history of all these bikes will be displayed.

Should you have any memorabilia, historic or decorative bike-related items just taking up space at home, the new museum will appreciate all contributions and Freddie promise to display it with care.

Contact Freddie on 072-114-3770 and be sure to diarise the event. It will certainly be a day to share many of those “my dad used to have one of these and the rest is history”, stories.