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August 29, 2006

Motorcycle awareness day planned

Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) and RoadSafe Melbourne Eastern Ranges (MER), together with the support of the three local Councils including Knox, Maroondah and the Shire of Yarra Ranges, are holding a unique event to cater for the increasing number of off road and road riders in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

HART’s Motorcycle Awareness Day will be held on Sunday, 24 September 2006 at their Kilsyth Training Centre, and similar to the annual HART “Ride for Life” held each year in Tullamarine, the primary aim of the event will be to promote motorcycle awareness and safety.

"This is the first time we will be holding an event like this at our Kilsyth Centre," National Manager Mark Collins said.

HART will be offering excellent training discounts encouraging existing riders to get their permits and licences, and returning riders to improve their skills by taking up subsidised training.

Riders will also be encouraged into wearing appropriate motorcycle clothing such as Dri Rider and No Fear gear which will be on sale at reduced prices.

A focal point of the event is to inform people about responsible off-road riding. "There are some fantastic off road riding areas in this part of Victoria and a lot of people are not fully aware of what they can and cannot do in the bush.

"Factors to keep in mind include issues such as erosion, the local residents, state park regulations and noise," he explained.

Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) representatives will be on hand to discuss their Trail Bike Initiative.

Roadsafe Melbourne Eastern Ranges will be promoting motorcycle safety checks through workshops by qualified Honda mechanics.

Riders who come to the event will also be able to take advantage of a number of special activities and displays through sponsors including RoadSafe Melbourne Eastern Ranges, Joe Rocket, No Fear, Dri Rider, Michelin, Draggin Jeans, Metro Honda, Jeffrey Honda, TAC, Motorcycling Australia, METEC, Victoria Police and Honda Australia.

Experienced riders will also be able to sample HART’s Advanced training on CB600’s for free.

At the completion of these sessions participants will be able to enrol in heavily subsidised training courses courtesy of HART.

HART has taken rider training to the next level with the HART Rider Training Simulator.

The Simulator is a one-of-a-kind, computer driven rider trainer designed to teach road riders to recognise the typical hazards faced on the road and thereby improving their hazard perception skills.

This is the first time the Simulator will be available to the public after its official launch one week earlier.

Additional activities include:
• No Fear Honda Team Riders and Race Truck in attendance
• SMART (Supercross Motorcross Accredited Rider Training) display of advanced off-road techniques
• Discounted No Fear and Dri Rider safety gear and Honda merchandise for sale
• Honda Riders Club of Australia (HRCA) test rides of latest model road bikes
• Exhibitions of Kid’s Mini Bike training sessions
• Victoria Police information centre and display including road and off road solos
• Honda Dealers will be showcasing off-road bikes and providing information and maintenance advice about the entire motocross, enduro and trail bike range
• Off-Road safety gear display
• Road and Off Road Motorcycle Clubs promoting ride days and membership

The HART Motorcycle Awareness Day will be held from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 112 Colchester Road, Kilsyth VIC 3137.

For further information, visit: www.hartridertraining.com.au or phone (03) 9723 9051.