July 11, 2017
When a new business opened its doors in Wooroolin on July 1, owners Kerrie Bantoft and Lynnsay Fryer decided the best way to launch it was with a motorcycle tour, followed by a parade.
So they gathered two dozen friends who shared their passion for motorcycling and took a ride to the Hivesville Hotel for lunch.
Then they returned to Wooroolin’s Grand Hotel where they were joined by a leather-jacketed Cr Ros Heit, who’d been invited along to conduct the official opening.
Soon afterwards the parade roared into life, crossing the town’s overnight parking area to the delight of curious caravanners, then executing a u-turn to travel back along the highway to Kerrie B’s Motor Bikery for a ribbon cutting ceremony and afternoon tea.
Kerrie, 61, has been a member of the Ulysses motor cycling club for many years and enjoys nothing more than riding motorcycles.
When her husband passed away three years ago, though, she soon became bored with routine.
The concept for the Bikery emerged when she discussed the idea with Lynnsay, who was toying with the idea of running guided motorcycle tours in the region.
Kerrie said the new store aims to fill in gaps not covered by other South Burnett motorcycle businesses.
“We want to add to what’s on offer, not compete with anyone,” Kerrie said.
In keeping with this aim, the Bikery sells an eclectic mix of new and pre-loved motorcycle accessories, apparel, jackets, helmets and face masks.
It also offers exclusive giftware lines, bling and jewellery made by local craft workers, and has a small art gallery in one of the shop’s rooms that sells Lynnsay’s paintings, and may feature the works of other local artists in future.
Kerrie also sells pre-loved motorcycles for friends, and offers custom vinyl cutting too.
Lynnsay, meanwhile, operates the Bikery’s other service – Big Bike Tours, which offers guided road and trail bike tours around the region.
And for the benefit of visitors who may not have a motorcycle of their own, Big Bike Tours also has two sidecars to take non-motorcyclists on bike-powered drives through the South Burnett.
The Bikery also has a small stage replete with musical instruments and a sound system, and Lynnsay hopes the shop will offer music afternoons from time to time featuring local performers.
Kerrie B’s Bikery is open 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesdays to Fridays, and 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekends, and some of its stock can be seen on Facebook or the Bikery’s website.
Kerrie can be contacted at the Bikery on (07) 4164-2082, and Lynnsay is happy to discuss personalised bike tours on 0428-960-480.
