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Archive for 2008
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Media Release: Motorcyclists Riding for the Community 2008 ACT and Districts Motorcyclist’s TOY RUN
On Saturday the 13th of December 2008 over 1000 people comprising: riders, pillions and on-lookers came together for the annual Motorcyclists Toy Run. The Master of Ceremonies (MC) Peter (Pete) Major said “the weather kept the number of bikes down to about 800 a couple of hundred short of last year’s record, [...] -
2009 Capital Rally
[ January 9, 2009 to January 11, 2009. ] Title: 2009 Capital Rally Location: Brindabella Ranges Description: The Motorcycle Riders Association of ACT Inc (MRA ACT) invites all motorcyclists to attend the Capital Rally. The rally is held in the Brindabella Ranges (southwest of Canberra). The 2009 Rally will take place on 9 -11 January. The location is a great camping spot right next to the Goodradigbee River. The [...] -
A MILLION SQUARE METRES OF ROAD TO BE RESEALED
Published: November 20, 2008, 8:00 am Section: Jon Stanhope, MLA | Media Releases Almost a million square metres of road will be resealed across the city by early next year, as part of a $6 million maintenance drive, Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Jon Stanhope, said today. The program will [...] -
Bathurst 12 Hour incorporating a Saturday Street and Custom Motorcycle Show
Title: Bathurst 12 Hour incorporating a Saturday Street and Custom Motorcycle Show Description: It\’s on again. The Bathurst 12 Hour incorporating a Saturday Street and Custom Motorcycle Show and a free Sunday Clubs Display day. Saturday has live music, cash prizes and trophies plus all the fun of the Festival included in the $20 price per person [...] -
Sharp – The Helmet Safety Rating Scheme (UK)
SHARP is the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme – it’s the new helmet safety scheme for motorcyclists. SHARP enables riders to more easily select a helmet which matches their needs. It provides consumers with an independent assessment of the safety performance of helmets sold in the UK. The SHARP RATING reflects the performance of each [...] -
Annual Social Ride to the Sydney Motorcycle Show
[ November 21, 2007 to November 23, 2007. ] Title: Annual Social Ride to the Sydney Motorcycle Show Location: Ampol/Caltex Watson (cnr of Antill and Federal) Description: The ride forms up at the Ampol/Caltex Watson (cnr of Antill and Federal) at 16:30 Friday afternoon for a boring but quick ride up to Picton for our overnight stop. Getting up early Saturday morning (hangovers are a [...] -
Discovery Ride led by Pete
Title: Discovery Ride led by Pete Location: Robbo\’s Fyshwick Description: Meeting at Robbo\’s Fyshwick at 0930 for a 10:00 departure. The ride is tailored to the needs of the group and is paced at the speed of the slowest rider. It is to introduce new and returning riders or riders looking for a no pressure [...] -
MRA ACT general meeting
Title: MRA ACT general meeting Location: Harmonie Club at Narrabundah Description: Come along and have your say about how we can improve motorcycling in the ACT. The MRA meets at the Harmonie Club at Narrabundah with the meeting starting at 1930 and dinner and a chat starting at about 1830. Start Time: 18:30 Date: 2008-11-11 End Time: 22:00 -
Discovery Ride led by Rob
Title: Discovery Ride led by Rob Location: Robbo\’s Fyshwick Description: Meeting at Robbo\’s Fyshwick at 0930 for a 10:00 departure. The ride is tailored to the needs of the group and is paced at the speed of the slowest rider. It is to introduce new and returning riders or riders looking for a no pressure [...] -
2008 Toy Run
MRA ACT’s annual Toy Run, usually held in early December, departs from Old Parliament House and finishes at Garema Place (the 2008 Run will take place on Saturday 13th December). See pics from the 2007 Toy run here. The Run is in aid of St John’s Care and The Salvation Army, both of whom support those [...]