Maitland City councillor and postie bike owner Philip Penfold organised the Saturday meet with his brother Warrick Penfold, the founder of Postie Bikes Australia. 

Twenty-six riders from across the Hunter came ­together to help raise money and awareness for Cr Penfold’s charity, the Hunter Valley Men’s Crisis Support, which provides help to men living rough in the Lower Hunter.

“Bike riders are mostly men and so they understand and support the cause of helping men in need,” Cr Penfold said.

The riders proudly ­displayed their  bikes, held a sausage sizzle and sold raffle tickets for a Honda CT110 postie bike. 

The winner will be drawn at the national muster.

Cr Penfold said the bikes’ simpli­city and ease of customisation had ­created a cult following.

“They certainly are head-turners,” Cr Penfold said. “Some people point and smile, though we like to think they’re not all laughing.”

“People see them as quirky.”

The Courthouse Hotel was selected for its convenient location for the riders who came from Muswellbrook, Maitland, Singleton and Port Stephens.

The Postie Bike Australia Nationals event will be held on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, at the rally ground off Church Street, where Steamfest is held. Those interested in registering for the event should search Postie Bikes Australia on Facebook.

The Honda CT110 is ­considered the quintessential postie bike. 

The familiar buzz of its 7.6 horsepower engine through ­suburban streets and along dusty, rural roads has become an inextricable aspect of Australian life. 

Thanks as well to its simplicity, reliability and fuel-economy, the bike has developed a cult ­following.  

The clutchless, four-speed transmission allows the rider to keep their left hand free, which makes the bike ideal for posties delivering the mail. 

After almost 30 years of only being available to buy second-hand sale from Australia Post in bulk lots, Honda began selling the road-registerable model to the public in July 2009.