2005 News Archive

Most of the links on this page will probably not work.

• Summer Editon of Inside Line (6 December 2005)
• New entries on the Classifieds – bikes for sale (26 October 2005)
• Vehicle Recall website link added (26 October 2005)
• New website for Struggletown Tourers (19 September 2005)
• Geoffry Lording – A little bit of justice – but….. (19 August 2005).
• Forum Nights – MRA ACT has successfully run two information evenings for ACT’s motorcyclists, the first a roadcraft theory night with Stay Upright, the second on Motorcycling and the Law with the AFP. A third evening is being planned on motorcycle protective gear – more information as plans are confirmed.
  Queries to Robyn info@mraact.org.au (16 August 2005)
• New Website – Dykes on Bikes (DOB) – see our links page (16 August 2005)
• Ground anchors for your motorcycle – the ultimate in motorcycle security anchors. (16 August 2005)
• GEARS course, developed by Got’M, launched for female riders in the ACT and immediate surrounding region.  On your Ls for six months or more or an experienced rider and want to hone your road craft strategies? Application/information for GEARS is on the Stay Upright ACT web site, www.stayupright.com.au/act.htm (8 July 2005)
• Don’t forget to check out our Classifieds page for new items! (8 July 2005)
• Attending the 2005 Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix? Want to catch the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island and then be shuttled to the track? Check out the following web site: www.interislandferries.com.au/gp. (8 July 2005)
• Update on the Novice Driver Program Trial (17-21 yrs) – Australian Transport Safety bureau for those of you with kids and those interested in sharing the road. (30 June2005)
• Stolen Bikes – keep an eye out for these – Supermoto Yama YZ250’s, YZ 450F’s, KTM SMR 525, Kawa KX 250F. $10,000 reward. Ring Camden Police or phone 0414 688 037 (22 June2005)
• How to pick up a bike – let the girls show you – and WIMA ACT girls can!! (22 June2005)
• Social Ride Photos May and June now published (20 June2005)
• Sydney Tolls Protest Ride – its on – Sunday 26 June (20 June2005)
• Winter Edition of Inside Line now published (14 June2005)
• Changing Gears – a Breast Cancer Awareness Ride – 3 legs UK US and Australia – Oz leg starting at Wima Sydney Pink Ribbon Ride – 23 October, finishing WIMA Brisbane Pink Ribbon Ride 30 October 2005. Needed – donations to Breast Cancer Network Australia, support van drivers and support riders. Visit websites for details or contact 0412 653 202
  (14 June2005)
  http://www.amazonheart.com/
  http://www.changinggears.org/

• Also Hooters for Scooters raffle – WIMA ACT – contact debie – gabite@iprimus.com.au (20 June2005)
• Heads Up Alert on Protest Rally – Sydney tolls (31 May 2005)
• Blanket Run photos by Fairdinkum Photos – our honorary photographer – available for sale.
  Toy Run Dec 2004 also available. (18 May 2005)
• Rejoinder to Contrary View – (Letters to the Editor Canberra Times 11 May 2005)
• Rejoinder to Contrary View - (Have your Say Canberra Times 8 May 2005)
• A contrary view (CT Letters to the Editor 6 May).
  MRA members – let us know what you think – email to info@mraact.org.au. MRA has responded to Letters to the Editor and Have your say – see above (a lengthier article) (7 May 2005)
• Motorbike accidents spark call for more training ( By David McLennan Police Reporter
  Tuesday, 3 May 2005)
• 17 year old motoryclist killed (By David Jean
  Sunday, 1 May 2005)
• Warne-Norris Appeal Update (19 April 2005)
• 4B’s – Bent and Buckled Bikers Brigade Revived! (18 April 2005)
• Dave Payne steps in as our Vice President (18 April 2005)
• Photo Gallery has been updated with photos of our rides and social events (17 April 2005)
• Licence Test Practice Day for learners – Sun 24 April (17 April 2005)
• Bookings for Mallacoota ride – ring NOW to book! (17 April 2005)
• SMH article on the new NSW increase in demerit points for speediing up to 15kph (11 April 2005)
• Demerit Points Links added to Roads and Traffic Page
• Update on NSW EPA ( now DEC) exhaust labelling (11 April 2005)
• Post Classic Races and Swap Meet- Oran Park 11-12 June 2005 (11 April 2005)
• Launch of NRMA Mobile Road Safety Unit – 13 April 2005
• Australasian College of Road Safety – ACT and Region Chapter Tenth Annual General Meeting – 19 April 2005.
• European Commission Report – Daytime Running Lights(31 March 2005)
• Victorian Road Safety Committee Report “Inquiry into Crashes involving roadside objects”, March 2005 (31 March 2005)
• Recidivist and Drink Driving Seminar – Melbourne (31 March 2005)
• Muarc Survey – Riders over 25 years old(29 March 2005)
• Frontal ID(09 March 2005)
• NSW electronic tolling(09 March 2005)
• NSW Exhaust Labelling – EPA (09 March 2005)
• Australian Motorcycle Council/ATSB Concom update (09 March 2005)
• Warne Norris Trust Fund Appeal(03 March 2005)
• Conference on driver distraction(03 March 2005)
• Summary of MRA’s current issues and activities

Inquiries about items on this page can be directed by to Robyn Major, mobile 0431-598-636.

Dave Payne – Vice President

Following the retirement of our long time committee member and current Vice President Richard Gray, Dave Payne has stepped into the breach.

Dave has been our Toy/Blanket Run Organiser for many years, past editor, and like Richard, a stalwart of the MRA ACT.

Dave will bring with him a wealth of knowledge and will be an excellent member of the Executive team.