A couple of us went for a ride on Sunday, a nice cruisy run out to Boonah and back. We were having a chat over a drink (coffee and water 
) about bike maintenance and what you would do if something happened to the bike and you got stranded somewhere. Now since we were both on Suzukis the bikes aren’t likely to break. Ok, ok … I can see the inbox filling up already with that comment but allow me some fun 
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Channel 9 Gold Coast has run a story on its evening news (Wednesday, 21st October 2009) focused on the achievements of MATES since its inception at the end of 2007, and on receiving its award at the recent Queensland Road Safety Awards.
The continuing media interest in MATES is encouraging to its members, and the group is truly grateful for the assistance it is receiving from the media in raising the general community’s awareness of the issues around motorcycle safety.
We welcome your comments on MATES stories and your contributions to our website. If you have a story to tell please contact MATES for details of how you can contribute.
Congratulations to all MATES.
Yesterday, 8th October 2009, at a prestigious award ceremony at Parliament House, Brisbane, the Honorable Rachel Nolan, MP, Minister for Transport presented MATES with a Queensland Road Safety Award - Commended in the Community Category.
The Queensland Road Safety Awards are a joint initiative of the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRSQ) and Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) and supported by a number of government and community organizations, including Queensland Police, Queensland Transport and Main Roads, Leighton Constructions and Radio Station 96five.
Alright, I’ve been quiet lately and some people who know me would say that that’s a good thing! But I have to share this story with you.
I had the misfortune to be driving down the M1 this afternoon around 4.30ish in reasonably heavy traffic. It’s something I don’t do very often. I heard a bike coming up behind me and next thing he was down the right side of me, dived across 2 lanes to pass a few more cars and then kept going. Now you’re thinking “So - it happens all the time!”
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Those people who have already expressed interest in participating in the BikeSafe program being organised by Sgt Bradyn Murphy would have received an email from him today with an update on the program.
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Here’s some thoughts to ponder ……
Review-Arlen Ness Kangaroo Skin Leather Suit
An Arlen Ness set of leathers can have you jumping out of your skin!! Read what bkr50 thinks about the leathers that Troy Bayliss chooses.
Protect Your Ankles - Alpinestars SMX-R Boots
Davo takes a look at one of the areas of riding gear that a lot of people tend to overlook - what have you got on your feet? And in the process gives us his personal insights into the Alpinestars SMX-R boot.
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