About

MATES is a community group with one purpose in mind - to raise the awareness of the joys of responsible motorcycling.

Through the work of the members we aim to educate riders on the many issues surrounding safe and enjoyable motorcycling; and to offer an insight to other road users of the sheer exhilaration we experience through riding and the unique dangers we face.

Amongst the members are people from all walks of life from within the world of motorcycling, affiliated industries and authorities, and community members who simply have an involvement in motorcycling. We have people in the trade, educators and trainers, and some members who are just passionate riders. We have cruiser and Harley owners, sports bike riders, even some members with dirt bikes and scooters!

You will find that one theme is constant - MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Each and every one of us cares about motorcyclists and want to do as much as we can to keep them alive.

Welcome to MATES. Have a run around, and come with us on the journey.

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Dec
07

Road Safety site from the UK

www.aroundthecorner.org.uk/
Interesting reading and seems like a site with good resources

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Nov
30

SMART - Wins Australian Road Safety Award

The inaugural Australian Road Safety Awards have highlighted top programs around the country.
Gold Coast City Council won the Local Government Award and the Founder’s Award for Outstanding Achievement (Overall Award) for its SMART Motorcycle Training Program.
SMART is a road safety initiative that offers professional instruction for licensed motorcycle riders to help improve rider skills and [...]

Nov
17

MATES BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN “ON THE ROAD AGAIN”

MATES has ‘hit the streets’ again with our motorcycle safety billboard campaign – you may remember the billboard from about this time two years ago.

The billboard campaign is kicking off in Nielsens Road, Carrara and will then be placed in various residential locations on the Gold Coast and in Logan until the end
of February 2012.
The [...]

Reviews

Product Review: The Scala Rider G4

I've recently been testing the latest offering from Cardo Systems, the Scala Rider G4. The company has a reputation for producing quality products, so the chance to test the latest in wireless communications was one not to pass up.
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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.
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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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The first time I rode in city traffic, frightened the living day lights out of me. That was about 25 + years ago. With a lot more experience...
Camel on Lane Splitting/Filtering (8)
Something not quite right with this post? Seems a bit broken…
streetdaddy on Road Safety site from the UK (1)
Steve, when can you do an update on this helmet - feel, usability and where can I get one (ACT) - thanks
strumble on Reevu RV MSX1 Helmet Launched In Australia (3)

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