Northern Motorcycle Riders Association of Tasmania (inc)

Hey guys
Come along to our bike maintenance day at Symmons plains on Sunday 8th September from
10am. This is for any motorbike owner to come along meet some new people, learn about some motorbike maintenance skills, road craft activities on the pad, bbq lunch and is a great social day out. Everyone welcome, the more the merrier 👍

It was a beautiful day for our monthly ride today, even though it was a bit chilly to start off. We had 13 riders join the group, setting off from Launceston for Bridport for a coffee stop, then heading on to Weldborough Hotel, via Gladstone, thanks Kristy and the team for a beautiful lunch 🥰. We headed back via Scottsdale, some saying their goodbyes from there, with the main group having a blast over the sideling. Back into town and then homeward bound. 350kms for me for the day, thanks to everyone who came along for the ride.
Julie

Open ride this Sunday 26th May. Meeting at Automobile museum Invermay. 9:30 for stands up at 10am. North East loop, everyone welcome 🏍️

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Is it illegal to wear an open-face helmet in Australia? There isn't a law against open-face helmets in Australia, but whatever you put on your head while riding needs to meet certain standards.

https://www.visordown.com/news/general/french-bikers-take-over-streets-opposing-technical-inspections

French Bikers Take Over the Streets Opposing Technical Inspections Tens of thousands of motorcyclists took to the streets in France to protest against what are described as ‘restrictive’ mandatory technical inspections

What a great ride day! It was a bit chilly but the roads were mostly dry, the company was fabulous and food at the Waratah Pub was great too. Hellyer was a bit slippery but is always fun.
Thanks to all who came along, it was great to see so many new faces 🤩

Our next monthly ride will be on Sunday 28th April meeting at Exeter hotel carpark 8am, stands up at 8:30am. North west Hellyer loop, open ride everyone welcome 😀

EOI – State Motocross Race Secretary:

Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Motocross Race Secretary (Paid Role). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administrative aspects of our motocross events, ensuring smooth operations from planning to ex*****on. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our events run efficiently and effectively, providing an enjoyable experience for participants and spectators alike.

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate all administrative tasks related to State Motocross Championship events, including setting up Ridernet for registrations and entries, program, awards, prepare paperwork for officials, licencing, endorsements, club memberships, create event and input riders into MyLaps.
Communicate event details and updates to participants, via email and phone.
Manage event logistics, such as, equipment setup, first aid providers,
Provide clubs with a rider list for their organisation to do flag sheet and organise officials.

Requirements:
Experience in motocross or similar is preferred.
Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new software and digital platforms as required.
Knowledge of motocross racing rules, regulations, and safety protocols (preferred but not required).
Availability to work weekends and irregular hours during event days.

Please send your expression of interest and cover letter addressing the requirements to [email protected] prior to April 7th

What do you do at traffic lights?

Stopped or stopping at traffic lights can be dangerous for motorcyclists. We have all heard or seen of stories of bike riders being rear ended.

As you approach traffic lights what are you seeing? Did you see the lights change to green. If not they are "stale". What I mean is that they can change at anytime. Starting thinking about your point of no return. How close is that car behind you, will it be able to stop?

So you are able to stop, pull up behind the driver of the vehicle in front of you and at least a bike length back. This protects you if the vehicle rolls back but just as importantly gives you room to move forward and to the right to get out of the way of that vehicle that is not stopping in time. Stay in gear until you have protection behind you. (a vehicle not another bike, has stopped behind you.)

When you take off on the green, clear your blind spot, then look to the right as you enter the intersection. As you continue through look to left. When on roads with multiple lanes, if the lane doesn't have a vehicle stopped in it, it is a potential danger.

I have seen vehicles run red lights seconds after they changed. Remember good old Tassie does not have redlight cameras so unfortunately orange and red runners are pretty prevalent. Many commit to accelerating through an orange well before the lights by the time they are crossing the line it is well and truly red.

In the city use other vehicles as protection. Much rather the redlight runner hits the vehicle on my right or left than me.

Remember safe riding doesn't happen by accident!

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Meet the Vic Chics: Seven women riding motorbikes on their Tasmanian tour The group from Victoria recently completed their third Tasmanian tour.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/motoring/news/these-road-markers-could-make-roads-safer-for-motorcyclists/ar-BB1k2tzr?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=8f4bf38d64ce43198ae85fb86c65f7f0&ei=17

These Road Markers Could Make Roads Safer For Motorcyclists They encourage you to think ahead and keep your head on a swivel.

Hey all
MRA NORTH next monthly ride is this Sunday 24th March. This is an open ride, everyone welcome.
Meet at meadow mews carpark 9am for stands up at 9:30am.
Riding backroads to Campbelltown then Via Lake Leake for lunch at Swansea.

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State Growth are undertaking a safety audit of the the road from St Helens to Scottsdale. They are keen to receive as many responses to the survey below, before 1 March. Please complete the survey if you can, and pass on to as many other riders as possible

Tasman Highway Survey | Safe System Motorcycle Safety Audits

Congratulations to Rob Fairs Foundation . We're proud to have you as charity of choice for the recent awareness ride.

Looking back at 2023 ✨

𝟏𝟒 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝
Upon starting out, we had the goal to transform just 1 young disadvantaged Tasmanian life per year. Last year we transformed 7 and this year we've transformed 14! As a not-for-profit run by volunteers, we are thrilled to share such an incredible figure.
Transforming a life can mean a range of things, depending on the individual. It might be a pathway to education and/or employment, connection to service or youth agency, financial assistance, or whatever is needed most to help the young Tasmanian to have a fair go in life.

𝟏𝟐𝟑 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐆𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤
Fair Go Friends is a network of partnering businesses that have pledged to support the Foundation when the opportunity arises. Support is indicated through a simple willingness to be contacted to help a young disadvantaged Tasmanian in need when required.

While we celebrate these important figures with you, we'd also like to thank you for following our journey and your ongoing support.

To fund youngest daughters education, organized by Stergios Augerinos Hi, My sister was tragically taken 3 days after Christmas in a motorcycle acc… Stergios Augerinos needs your support for To fund youngest daughters education

Some of the shenanigans from last night, a fabulous event and amazing people !

And the Gerald Award goes Glen Davis, congratulations Glen! You get to look after the trophy for the next 12 months 😘

What a brilliant night for our Christmas party. Thank you to Everyone that came along to bare foot bowls, it was so much fun.

We look forward to more shenanigans in 2024 🥰

To the members of the West Launceston Bowls & Community Club inc. Thank you so much for your hospitality 👏

For Everyone who didn't make it today because of the weather, who would like to donate to our charity, Rob Fairs Foundation please feel free to pop some money into our account, MRA Awareness Ride 2023 BSB 633000 ACC 180501652. The club are donating $1000. Let's see how much more we can raise 🥰

If you didn't make it to the Awareness Ride it's not too late, it's a sensational day here at Hillwood. Warm dry and sunny 🌞

It's Awareness Ride day tomorrow!! The weather IS going to be OK 👍 the rain will HOLD OFF until after the event.

Remember we are leaving Perth at 11am SHARP!

Hillwood community are holding a market and Santa is visiting for the kids

We have some amazing raffle prizes available and live music.

Come along g and support this important event and support the Rob Fairs Foundation .

https://www.visordown.com/news/general/new-speed-camera-could-spell-trouble-bikers

New speed camera could spell trouble for bikers A new breed of speed camera is coming to the UK that features infra-red technology - and it could mean bad news for bikes!