October 2001 Who’s News

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Road Conditions Reporting Line: (03) 9854-2899 where motorcyclists can report road conditions and give suggestions for improvement on any road in Victoria. Vicroads now has an email address for the same purpose: [email protected]

Dave Moore crashed his `92 model WR250 out dirt riding with Dave Ward and friends way back in mid September. He damaged his right ankle including tendons and ligaments, couldn’t walk and was seen on crutches for a while. Look out for him at the Blue Light Rally, Sunday November 18^th. Entries close 9^th November. We wish him a speedy recovery.

The Club has a new post office box number. Our new postal address is PO Box 4132, Melbourne University PARKVILLE VIC 3052. Our old one will still work for another 6 months or so.

Seen at Phillip Island 500cc GP: Ben Warden, Nick and Lisa Casemore, Darren Morecomb, Rhys Williams, Di Welsford, Tim Dahlgren, Vince Melot, Rob Matricciani, Mandy Flower, the Nimmos, Ken Wright and Louisa.

Seen at the Social Sip: Di Welsford, Ron and Julie Johnston, Tim Walker, Ian Payne, Ric Brabbin, Ray Walker, Craig Morley, Bruce Saville, Les Leahy, Ben and Julie Warden, Jon Riddett, Davorin Zivkovic, Liz Oliver, Peter Weyermayr, Martin Hastie and Carmen. 18 members and friends.

Hi fellow motorcyclists.

You may, or may not have heard already about the Yarra Ranges and Murrindindi motor cycle safety program. This committee has recently been formed to look at ways of making the roads safer for motor cyclists in the Yarra Ranges and Murrindindi Shires. We are looking at ways of improving the road conditions and providing warning signs in the area to make roads like the Reefton Spur and others, safer for everyone.

For once our needs as motorcyclists are being considered before work is performed.

This committee is intended to be used as a model other councils can adopt to address similar issues. Personally I think we need to positively support this initiative in order to encourage greater motor cycling consultation in the future.

In the coming weeks we will have a 2 part launch of the program. The first will be the official launch in Elizabeth St, the second will be a sausage sizzle at the Dom Dom Saddle.

Elizabeth St.

11 am on Sat 6th October. A 30-minute launch with guest speakers.

Dom Dom Saddle

On Thursday 11th October at 11 am, we will be holding a sausage sizzle for motorcyclists riding to the grand prix (and anyone else who comes on a bike).

Your clubs should be receiving an official invitation shortly from the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

Please show your support for these two councils by coming to these two events.

This is an almost unique opportunity to take part in an event and show your support. In order to be taken seriously as legitimate road users I feel we need to support these efforts, and the best way to do that is attend the launches.

See you there.

Nigel Bickerstaff

Motorcycle representative

Yarra Ranges Roadwise.