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Motorcycle Awareness Week 2009
Motorcycle Awareness Week is a week of activities intended to promote motorcycling and motorcyclists in the ACT and region.
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The Motorcycle Awareness Week 2009 Program was:
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*The Launch: 24th October 2009 - 0930 for 10:00 at Ainslie Place Civic - riders from the Canberra region gathered to hear a launch by Senator Kate Lundy, and activity details from Peter Major from the ACT MRA. Participating clubs included Got’m, Canberra Riders and Ulysses Canberra Branch. Kate Lundy also reminded everyone that the ACT Government has timed the launch of the new ACT Motorcycle Riders Handbook to align with the Motorcycle Awareness Week. Article from the Canberra Times.
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* Pink Ribbon Ride: Sunday 25th October, commenced at Old Parliament House 0830 for 10:00 and was followed by an afternoon in the park for the family. Article from the Canberra Times.
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* A Gala Fashion Parade was held on Thursday 29th October 1930 (7:30pm) at the Italo-Australian Club, Forrest of good Riding Gear for the discerning rider, and also included a presentation from Southcare Helicopter service on the recovery of the injured after a mishap, and a presentation from Eddie Wheeler from the ACT NRMA Road safety Trust on some of the work that the Trust has commissioned to suppoert the regions motorcyclists.
The Fashion parade was heaps of fun, and seemed to attract quite a bit of interest from Italo club visitors passing the doors. Judging by the wolf whistles from the audience the good work was very well appreciated. A spirited auction of a Stay Upright riding course almost matched the normal asking price. Well done one and all!
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* A Ride to Work Friday and Bikers Breakfast was kicked off on the 30th October 2009 Breakfast was served from 0700 Lennox Gardens by the Vietnam Vets in their idiosyncratic style. It was a great way to start the day.
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* BIKE FEST 2009 - organised by riders for riders):the Bike Fest kicked off on the 31st October 2009 at 10:00 and finally wound up at 1700, at Sutton Road Driver Training Area. Displays, stalls and demonstrations especially Trials and DSMRA were held. There were also a great selection of Dealer stands, demo rides and specialty stalls, with gear for sale, food and great coffee. CUNNING STUNTS also sponsored the day by donating their services for the amusement of the crowd. Several people also set out their pride & joy against the rest in the Show ‘n Shine! Article from the Canberra Times.
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