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Liz

LIZ DE ROME | MEdA
Research Fellow
The George Institute for Global Health | AUSTRALIA
Level 7, 341 George St | Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Motorcycle Council of NSW release Rider Risk Safety Videos

Motorcycle Council of NSW release Rider Risk Safety Videos

Thursday 20 October 2011
The Motorcycle Council of NSW today announced the release of its "Rider Risk" video series, a ten part series of riding skills videos aimed at improving rider skills and is now available on the MCC of NSW website. www.mccofnsw.org.au

Each video subject is based on the statistical risk of a type of crash.
A motorcycle rider needs certain skills and techniques to manage particular risks and avoid becoming a statistic.

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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2011

13th October, 2011

Motorcycle sales in Australia continued to grow significantly in the third quarter of 2011, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

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RTA backs down on e-tags for motorcyclists

06/01/2009 - The Roads and Traffic Authority has all but admitted the failure of e-tags - at least for tolling motorcyclists and scooter riders.

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Motorcycles help keep you young: software expert

04/03/2009 - Riding motorcycles helps keep drivers young by invigorating their brains, the scientist behind popular "Brain Training" computer software said Wednesday, citing a new scientific study.

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Breakfast Torque 29 /10 / 2006


Loftus Oval
Princes Highway
Loftus

(South of the tram lines, but North of the Nasho turnoff - see map below0

Sunday 29 October

8 am to 11 am
(7am if you forget Daylight Saving)

Breakfast Torque

Start your ride from here, coffee, breakfast and festive atmosphere

The day includes:

  • Fashion show highlighting different styles and types of apparel (both male and female) What are useful features
  • "First on the scene" talk from a motorcycle paramedic
  • Riding display from Ride it Right
  • plenty of bikes and gear from local stores on display.
  • Breakfast for riders
  • Win great prizes, riding gear, vouchers
  • Riding tips and advice
  • Guest MC - Jonesy from 2WS 101.7 FM breakfast show

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This event is run by Sutherland Shire Council, Rockdale City Council, the St George Sutherland Shire Ulysses Club and the Motorcycle Council of NSW, with sponsorship from Swann Insurance and local motorcycle outlets.

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Index to Protective clothing

  1. Protection from injury What parts of your body do you need to protect? Studies of injury patterns from motorcycle crashes around the world show a consistent pattern in the types of injuries suffered.
  2. Protection from the weather Motorcycle clothing may also help to prevent crashes by keeping you comfortable and alert under all sorts of riding conditions.
  3. Protection from SMIDSY crashes (‘Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You) What can you do to improve your chances of being noticed by other motorists?
  4. Helmets Choosing and caring for your helmet.
  5. Jackets and pants What to look for in buying motorcycle jackets or pants.
  6. BootsWhat to look for when buying motorcycle boots.
  7. Gloves What to look for when buying motorcycle gloves.
  8. Impact protectors Do impact protectors really work?

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