Motorcycle Awareness Week events

Thursday 20th October:

This date marks the beginning of Motorcycle Awareness week. A programme that is committed to raising the profile of motorcycling in NSW.

We kick off with the Launch of Motorcycle Awareness Week in the centre of the City of Sydney 12:30 till 2:00pm Wynyard Square, York St Sydney.

The day will feature Jonesy of 2WSFM fame as MC, St John’s Ambulance demonstrations of what to do when first on scene at an accident, a fashion parade featuring safety gear from various apparel suppliers and static displays and rider safety information

Roads Minister Duncan Gay will be attending to address the crowd at 1.15pm.

If you are able to be at this event, we encourage you to do so.

Saturday 22nd October

In case you are not familiar, the Quad squad was a group of three close friends that have travelled for 12 months, visiting 38 countries over 3 continents. Sadly, a group member, Valerio Daniel De Simoni, was involved in a vehicle accident during the journey and passed away. The group decided to carry on, in honor of their close friend.

The “Quad Squad” arrives in Sydney this Saturday, 22 October. They 'require' an escort into Sydney. This is looking to be the ride of the year with over 1,000 expected to escort the Quad Squad into Sydney Town.

Please mark this special occasion by riding with the group from one of the following meet points:

Start Point - Nobbys Beach car park at Newcastle. 8:00 am for an 8:45 am departure

Pick up Point 1 - Twin Service Station off the F3 at 10:00 am

Pick up Point 2 - Old Pacific Highway Gosford, cnr Quarry Rd (The Slab) at 10:30

Pick up Point 3 - Road Warriors Cafe Mt White at 10:50

Pick up Point 4 - Old Berowra Toll Gates at 11:15

Destination: Overseas Passenger Terminal.

For more details or to make a donation, check

http://www.expeditiongroup.org/welcomehome.html

Sunday 23rd October

The Pink Ribbon Ride, a fund raiser for a terrific charity organised by Girls Ride Out follows on Sunday 23 of October, 9:00 am at the Mean Fiddler Rouse Hill. Make sure you “Pink it up”. This event has raised thousands of dollars over the years and is a very popular event indeed. Pimp your ride in Pink and fly the flag for breast cancer. Registrations open at 9:00 am and the ribbon is cut at 10:00 am for the start of ride. Registrations can also be made at the following site.

http://www.pinkribbonride.com/

Saturday 29th October

Meet the Motorcycle Council of NSW group at Mount White Café, Old Pacific Highway Mount White from 10am onwards.

Sunday 30th October

Wellington Ride. The ever popular Molong Ride has a new name! All roads lead to Wellington. Activities kick off 10:00 am in Cameron Park Nanima Cres Wellington. For Further details contact Chris Weakes 02 6845 1924 http://www.cycletorque.com.au/Motor-Cycle-Awareness-Week-Ride-In./

Sunday 30th October

Breakfast Torque at Loftus Oval, Loftus in Sydney’s south is always a favourite and regularly gets nearly 1,000 attendees. Turn up and have a good yarn, be entertained with the usual list of activities and then follow up with the “Hard Ride” as the grand finale to the week of Motorcycle Awareness Week in Sydney. If you can only attend one event, make it Breakfast Torque on Sunday 30th October.