Interested motorcyclists and motorcycle clubs are being encouraged to take part in the launch of this year’s Motorcyclist Awareness Month (MAM).
October is Motorcyclist Awareness Month, an initiative by the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel (MCEP). The panel wants as many varied motorcyclists as possible to attend in Geelong, on the foreshore at Transvaal Square from 11am on Saturday October 5.
TAC and VicRoads stakeholders will be on hand to bring authorities and riders into the same space, encouraging dialogue and suggestions.
There will be a ride to MotoCAP at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds. MotoCAP tests and reports on the efficacy of all types of motorcycle protective gear and tours of the facility will take place there.
The event will be attended by Motorcycle Community Engagement Panel (MCEP) members providing demonstrations and education on real world motorcycle issues, and renowned world motorcycle traveller Michelle Lamphere will be one of a host of guest speakers at the event.
Organisers say this represents the perfect opportunity for riders to interact with the public in a visible way to highlight that the person under the helmet is just like everyone else.
“Having input to the minister and key stake holders is imperative to influence and highlight areas of concern for motorcyclists in Victoria,” said MCEP board member Brian Rix.
“This gives us the opportunity to get firsthand feedback from motorcyclists. The main thrust is to make drivers aware of motorcyclists and to share the road together.
“The idea is to personalise motorcyclists so that drivers think about us, look for us and give us space on the roads.”
MCEP members will also have a presence at the MotoGP at Philip Island to discuss Motorcyclist Awareness Month with racegoers on October 18-20, 2024.
