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Nigel

Join date: 04-23-09

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I started riding many years ago and whilst in the Army, I rode the countryside of Malaysia and the Singapore and had a number of rides Triumph, Norton and my old mud plugger CZ and back then we went to motorcycle scramble meets. Returning to Australia the road bike was not an option but dirt was so with my new Suzuki 125 and 250 we hit the tracks and competition at venues such as Amaroo in those days we went up and down the high bits now they jump across. Settled down now children grown up and I became a returning rider my ride is now a 1998 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-1 95th Anniversary Ultra Classic (Granny Glide). I remembered the look in my rear vision mirror as I left the salesman behind and made my way home, shortly after I booked in for Rider Training and that was the best thing I could have done, as I was brought back up to date and made me aware of the all those things you do when riding a motorcycle. I joined M.A.T.E.S. to help get the message across that training is an important part of the early journey and every time you attend a course even if you have done it before, you can still learn and refresh your skills. The Gold Coast has some fantastic areas to ride for all riders at all levels as long as we respect the road and other road users. Ride Safe, arrive home.

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Recent Media Concerning Zero Alcohol Limit For Motorcyclists
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Does A T-Shirt Count As Protective Gear?
It could possibly be that the rider is making a statement "look at me I do not need those silly safety rules that only apply at work" or "I am in char
Motorcycle road toll update
It is a timely reminder of the risk and the constant reference to Speed, Alcohol and inappropriate safety gear being warn. As we move into the warmer
Real people, real stories, real emotions.
The three video clips took a great deal of strength to put together from Sam, Kym and Andrew and if it does not bring the message home of the after ef
Let’s Work Together Towards Saving Lives …. And Better Journalism.
Well done Steve and well presented, the MATES are out there trying to get the message out there to grab the attention of not only riders but those who
My first motorbike - a little red Honda
Ah Yes the good old days, when dirt bike riding was called a "scramble" and the parts held in place by wire from a fence and the trusty Norton and Tri

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      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 [...]


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      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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      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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