BERO’s LAST RIDE
Public Tribute Memorial Run
January 2026
Hosted by AMC Coalfields with AMC National Support
This is a public invitation to every rider, every family, every custom car lover and every good human who wishes to honour the extraordinary man, “Bero” Bob Mathews. His legacy lives not only in the hearts of his loved ones but also in the foundations of the motorcycle and social club communities across Australia. This run is for the man he was, the spirit he carried, and the kindness he lived by every single day.
Bero was a son, brother, husband,father, a grandfather, a chosen brother, a mentor, a friend to so many and a quiet leader of the purest kind. He never sought recognition, yet his presence shaped decades of riders, families and communities across Beresfield, the Hunter, Newcastle, the Central Coast and beyond. He lived by truth, loyalty, humour and simple human goodness. His famous reminder to many of us remains the purest message, be kind and treat others how you expect to be treated and be who you are and no one else.
For over thirty five years the Matthews corner shop fed the heart of Beresfield. It supplied families, workers, industrial estates, children, parents and grandparents with groceries, videos, takeaway meals and the daily staples long before supermarkets existed. It was more than a shop, it was a community, a meeting place, a memory for thousands and one of the most loved corner stores of its time with Karen, Bob and Rel at the helm alongside of employing a multitude wonderful staff over the decades. This memorial honour is for that legacy too.
Event Details
The muster point will be released privately to all registered attendees for safety and traffic management. The route will travel publicly through Beresfield in tribute before riding the scenic backroads toward the ceremony location.
The procession will arrive at Full Throttle Ranch between 12pm and 1pm for the memorial ceremony, presentations and the large scale tribute gathering.
Full Throttle Ranch welcomes AMC nationally and respects every social club represented on the day. Food and drinks will be available for purchase afterwards and free camping is available in the upper overflow area by prior registered arrangement. The atmosphere will feel like stepping into Sturgis America, the exact kind of environment Bero loved where people can simply be who they are in unity and freedom among Brothers, Sisters and mixed families of the Biker and Car world.
Ride Formation and Safety
The ride will move at memorial pace and remain strictly safe at all times.
Riders will travel in staggered formation.
Coalfields AMC, AMC National, and Bero’s Bike family rider J Son will lead alongside National President, State President , CAMC President and Committee Charter Members
J (Son) will ride Bero’s Fatboy.
Bero’s Cut Will Be On Back of Bero’s Bike.
J was given Bero’s Fatboy by Bero for J’s 50th in a very emotional, beautiful yet extremely sad realisation family moment.Bero knew he would never ride again last year in this world and he wanted J to have his Steel-horse to treasure.
Cars & Bikes will be carrying Bero’s Beautiful family at their discretion ( Karen Wife ,Jacqui Daughter.J Son, Precious Grandchildren Layla Macy & Poppy, Rel & Wayne & Close Friends to the Bero & Family.
These precious people will be positioned respectfully at the front in their own love & honour for their Husband, Father, Grandfather and One in a Lifetime Friend.Please ensure you say hello and share your experiences with the family and friends about
Chosen Brother “Bero Bob Mathews”
All other riders and social clubs will follow in registered order.
The instructions of Road Captains and Marshals must be followed. Anyone placing others at risk will be asked kindly to leave and escorted away for safety of the Memorial and its People in Attendance.
Who Can Attend
Any rider on any make or model motorcycle
Any custom car, mustang, corvette, hotrod or classic
Families and friends in cars
All social club members aligned with goodwill, kindness and respect
General public who wish to honour a great man
This is an AMC Social Memorial Event. Due to legal and safety requirements and as much as we would like to invite with respect due to Bero’s known mates of many decades we cannot invite NSW targeted Outlaw MC groups.
We kindly ask that this request be respected so the tribute can proceed without disruption and Bero’s beautiful family and friends can cry, laugh, hug and celebrate Bero’s life without unnecessary disruption.Thank-you and very much appreciated 1%er’s
Registration
To attend, please send a private message for registration of attendance with
1. Name
2. Bike or car details / Rego
3. Number of riders or passengers
4. Contact phone number
This register is also for the governing bodies to scan if and only requested for zero disruption also.
You will receive the muster point privately and EOY 25 on this Event Page Update.
Gold Coin Donation
Every bike and car will kindly be asked to consider contributing a gold coin donation going directly to Dementia Australia, a cause Bero supported wholeheartedly and very close to his heart within the AMC Clan.
Why This Matters
Social clubs across Australia, whether on two wheels, four wheels, boats, aircraft or simply on foot, raise millions for charity each year. They hold communities together, uplift families in times of hardship and show that kindness in motion is one of the strongest forces in the world. Bero lived this truth. He led from the shadows. He helped others shine. He loved without condition. He showed that doing good is not about applause, it is about heart and intention.
This tribute also honours the lineage of AMC itself.
AMC stands on the foundation created by our Original National President Graham T(TomHo) and Original First Lady Sue T (Sue). They carried AMC through decades of dedication, leadership, resilience and heart. Without them the chosen family we stand in today would simply not exist as it is today.
AMC continues forward through the leadership of National President and Life Member Mark (Rusty) and Rachel. The new and old leadership combined with decades of AMC roots were lifelong friends and chosen family of Bero.
You cannot choose your blood although you can choose your family.
Those Standing in Honour of Bero
Graham T (TomHo) and Sue, over thirty years combined, Original National President and Original First OG Lady, Life Members, now Semi Retired as NSW State President, CCAMC President and HGCC President.
Mark (Rusty) AMC and Rachel, National President, CCAMC Member, Ex CAMC President,CAMC OG Charter Member,Rusty Twenty Years Combined Chapters AMC.
Dave (Cuey) and Sue, OG Charter Member twenty five years combined HG BM, CCAMC and CAMC.
Tony and Kelly, OG Charter Member twenty eight years combined HG BM, CCAMC and CAMC, Coalfields AMC Head Road Captain.
Tom and Lesa, HGBM, retired President of God Squad twenty eight years combined, Elder of God Squad.
Michael (Big Mick) and Peta, members twenty eight years combined HG BM, CCAMC and CAMC Charter Member, former CAMC President, National Committee Member and Regulator.
Peter (Hally) and Kate, twenty years Brother and Sister of Bero many runs prior and charity rides for the struggling or elderly Harley Lover needing one more ride , OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years and current CAMC President.
Andrew (Red) and Nicky, OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years, former CAMC President & CAMC Secretary
Mark (Swifty) and Linda, OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years, CAMC Treasurer.Ex National Treasurer
Brian (Rat) and Shell, OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years, National Treasurer, Coalfields Head Road Captain and Long Standing Social Officer.
Craig (Tilly) and Nic ten years, National Secretary and former & now again current CAMC Secretary.
Dean (Deano), OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years, former CAMC Treasurer.
Daren (Boss), twelve years OG Charter Member CAMC and former AMC Secretary and Road Captain
Klint (Tomo), OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years, former CAMC Secretary and Road Captain
Matt (Brushy) and Sharon, OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years and Road Captain.
Gary (Baz), ten years CAMC.Road Captain
Roland (Rolly), OG CAMC Charter Member twelve years.
Reay (Sugar), CAMC ten years and OG TCAMC three years.CAMC Respected Elder.
Mark (Skidd) and Tania nine years, CAMC Member and former CAMC Secretary.
Gary (Bro) and Vanessa nine years, CAMC Member.
Mark Lee and Vicki, OG SPAMC former President seven years and CAMC Member eight years, Leader and Elder.
Rick T, CCAMC and CAMC over ten years, Road Captain.
Cohen C, seven years OG CCAMC and seven years CAMC, Respected Elder of AMC.
Steve F, seven years SPAMC and seven years CAMC, Respected Elder.
All current, new probationary and retired full charter members of CAMC.
All Central Coast CCAMC members and former CCAMC family Bero stood beside.
All HOG BM, HOGCC, National AMC past and present.GOD SQUAD Frasers and Central Coast Dealerships
Doug Beaumont, decades long Brother HG BM and CC, CCAMC, OG CAMC Charter Member, former CAMC first President at Chapter inception.
These are only a few of the amazing humans who stand beside Bero’s name with full honour and align to make this Tribute Memorial happen. These are the people who will join every person who loved and respected Bero and who understand the depth of the bond that United As One truly means.Apologies in the event, single mentioned names are missed as the list is very extensive although can be updated at anytime.
Final Words for the Public Invite
Stand for a man who gave everything and asked for nothing.
Honour a life that shaped communities, friendships and generations.
Ride or drive in the spirit of kindness, loyalty, humour and freedom.
Witness a sea of Steel Horses, Four Wheel Chariots and Famlies moving as one.
Carry forward Bero’s message, “treat others as you expect to be treated yourself and be who you are and no-one else.”
In loving memory of
“BERO”Bob Mathews
A true Brother, a family man, a quiet leader who promoted others from the shadows and a dearly loved genuine authentic legend of the Newcastle,Hunter and Central Coast Community.
All for One, One for All
Ride High Brother Bero
We will take it from here
Big Hugs BERO
Long Live the “FatPack”
WHY WE RIDE & DRIVE FOR BERO, FOR EACH OTHER, FOR THE AUSTRALIAN WAY
What you see in these moments isn’t about patches, bikes, or titles.
It’s about people. It’s about mateship. It’s about standing shoulder to shoulder when it matters most.
Bero was a man who quietly lived the values many talk about but few truly carry. Loyalty. Respect. Family, both blood and chosen. No judgement. No ego. Just being there. Always beside.
The images from his private farewell show something deeper than words can fully explain. Men & Women standing together in silence. Hands placed in respect. Heads bowed, hearts heavy, yet strong. A brother carried by brothers. That is the Australian way. That is who we are when it counts.
This is what being Australian means.
Holding the line for your mate.
Showing up without needing to be asked.
Standing together peacefully, safely, and in harmony, regardless of background, label, or walk of life.
Just like the old Diggers said, “Hold the line, brother.”
Not with anger. Not with division. But with unity, humility, and care for one another.
On this event day, we ask everyone to come selflessly.
Not for recognition.
Not for noise.
But to honour a man and the values he represented.
Bikers. Street machines. Families. Friends.
Different rides. Same road. Same heart.
This is bigger than one man, yet born from him.
It’s about remembering who we are right now at our core as Australians.
People who look after each other.
People who stand together when it’s hard.
People who never leave a mate behind.
Always beside
That is Bero’s legacy.
That is the line we hold as Australians.
A line built on mateship, peace, safety, kindness, care, non-judgement, compassion and understanding.
A line where we never leave a mate behind or let them fall alone.
A line that says every person matters, regardless of background, belief, bike, car or walk of life.
This is the Australian way Bero lived by, quiet strength, respect for others, standing tall without standing over anyone, and holding the line so all can live safely and freely on this land together.
In a time when we have seen hurt and division, this day stands for the opposite.
It stands for unity, dignity, harmony and the simple truth that good people, standing together, keep this country strong and human.
That is the way forward.
We will see you all on this special day, where unity is present, hearts are open, handshakes are many, and the spirit of mateship rides strong.
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