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BikeSafe Initiative Proposed For Gold Coast

Get in touch with Ridabike at Nerang they do regular escorted rides for new riders, returning riders and learners who do not have someone to ride with

Review-Arlen Ness Kangaroo Skin Leather Suit

The suit cost $2400 This is their top shelf unit.

Beware of the reversing Hyundai!

I agree with Steve much better to not have the crash. It,s a pity though that 9 out of 10 crashes riders have could be avoided by the rider.

Beware of the reversing Hyundai!

I would think twice about who is at fault legally, if you can avoid the crash and do not you can be legally held accountable.

More On Chains ….

A correctly adjusted chain should have approx 25mm of travel with the rider sitting on the bike. A chain that is to tight will restrict your rear shoc

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Mar
27

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Unfortunately a 49 year old male lost his life after a motorcycle crash on Mount Samsonvale Road on the 25th March 2012. Initial reports are that the motorycle lost control and travelled into the path of another vehicle. Please everyone ride safely and remember that the Fatal 4 Speed, Drink Driving, Fatigue and Wearing of [...]

Mar
27

When Lane Spilitting Goes Wrong

This is a story from Brazil. The reaction from the driver is totally unjustified, however I would suggest the rider should not have kicked the car in the first place.
http://www.2oceansvibe.com/2012/03/26/violent-road-rage-caught-on-camera-in-brazil-video/

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Mar
15

Gold Coast City Council SMART Dates

Please be advised of the Gold Coast City Council SMART rider training dates for 2012. We encourage all riders regardless of experience to attend one of these days.
2012 dates

March 17 and 18
April 14 and 15, 21 and 22
May 19 and 20, 26 and 27
June 2 and 3, 23 and 24
July 7 and 8, 21 and [...]

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RIP to all the riders who paid the ultimate price for their passion. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to those they left behind. In years past the...
kevlan on Motorcycle Crashes (1)
In spite of all the good intentions of the researchers, the last paragraph of article says:...
lowflying on World-first study on cause of serious motorbike accidents (2)
You guys need to wear an Australia standard Helmet when ridding on motorcycle on road....
Monsterpro on World-first study on cause of serious motorbike accidents (2)

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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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