In 2008 the steadily climbing numbers of bike riders losing their lives on the roads of South East Queensland had my attention. Seeing the fatalities and major accidents on the news, or reading their stories in the newspapers reinforced my belief that motorists were mostly at fault and the majority of bike incidents were caused by cars. Boy was I wrong. (more…)
I find that any great day riding through the hinterland of the Gold Coast, inevitably leads to the most dangerous part of the whole day, being anytime spent travelling down the M1. Cars just don’t seem to be interested in any other road user or anything that means they have to look in a side mirror.
After 20 years of riding, I have come up with a couple of hints which get me through the passage of danger, the M1. (more…)
If you think you’re an experienced rider, take our multiple choice test to see if you measure up. Topics include Braking, Cornering, Traction and General Knowledge.
Good luck, and don’t forget to post your results in the comments section! (more…)
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