Yarra Ranges Motorcycle Safety Ride

The scenic winding roads of the Yarra Ranges are an attraction for touring motorcycle riders in Victoria. These roads can provide a challenge to riders. Unfortunately this leads to motorcyclists being over-represented in casualty crashes in Yarra Ranges.

Yarra Ranges is ranked equal second highest for motorcyclist casualties out of all Victorian municipalities.

To help you become a safer rider and to enjoy your experience on our local roads Instructed ride at Reefton.

Topics covered on the Instructed Ride.

• Taking care of your bike - roadworthiness.
• Bike set-up - brakes, clutch, chain, lights, cables, mirrors, tyres, suspension.
• Throttle control - smooth!
• Cornering - enter wide, stay wide, exit left.
• Braking - in a straight line before the corner.
• Eye direction - look through the corner (with your chin!)
• Lane position - see/be seen/be safe.
• Other road users - cars, 4WDs, logging trucks and wildlife
• "Dead area" for mobile phones/emergency services (Help could be up to one hour away!)
• Rider fatigue - are you at risk? (Remember: the only cure for fatigue is sleep)
• Protective clothing.
• Rides commence at 9am sharp to finish at approximately 4pm. Riders must arrive by 8.30am.
• (no learner riders allowed)

Are you interested?

Telephone 1300 368 333 or email your interest to the Road Safety Officer, via the link below.

The fee is $75 per rider (non-refundable). There is a maximum of 30 riders per a ride.

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au