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Steve McDowall

Steve McDowall

Join date: 02-14-10

About Me

Steve’s introduction to motorcycling was in the early 1980’s on the back of an ex-Police Kawasaki Z1000 on a twisty piece of road at Jenolan Caves west of Sydney. He was instantly hooked on the thrill of motorcycling. Eager to learn, he realised very quickly that the licensing system at the time was hopelessly inadequate in teaching the skills necessary to become a safe and competent rider. He looked outside the system and completed his first advanced rider training course even before obtaining his road licence, and has been a passionate supporter of rider training and education campaigns since. Steve plays a major role in MATES as a management committee member, road safety advocate and as the chief writer and editor for its website. Steve is also a regular contributor to several motoring radio shows - 4BC’s “Motoring Show” with Russell White, “Behind the Wheel” with Joel Helmes and “Carsguide Radio”. He is driven by a desire to educate riders in the physical and mental skills involved in safe and responsible riding, and to present a balanced and accurate view of the pleasures of motorcycling to both riders and the community as a whole.

Steve McDowall

Recent Posts

Quad Squad - An Inspiring Story of Determination
New Carma Motorcycle CSA Launched Online
"Behind the Wheel", Australia's Favourite Radio Motoring Show Now On YouTube
Who Needs To Do A Shoulder Check?
Product Review: The Scala Rider G4

Recent Comments

Lane Splitting/Filtering
Guys and girls, let’s clarify a few things. You cannot refer to the Australian Road Rules – “... the Australian Road Rules are model Rules only and
Reevu RV MSX1 Helmet Launched In Australia
A couple of updates ..... A new website is available, the link has been added in the post above. And for anyone who wants to have a look at the helmet

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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 [...]


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    • 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 [...]


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