Motorcyclists assembled at the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council offices on Tuesday (1 October) to launch Motorcycle Awareness Month. Photo: Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is revving up the importance of motorcycle safety this October with the launch of Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Twenty-five motorcyclists assembled outside the council building to participate in safety talks and free giveaways, marking the beginning of the campaign that brings the motorcycling community together to highlight and promote motorcycle awareness and safety.
The 25 riders and interested onlookers enjoyed a sausage sizzle supplied by CGRC and were able to network and meet others who are able to take the message of motorcycle awareness to motorists. This includes awareness among riders about risks, awareness of how best to prepare for a ride and making other road users aware of the number of bikes on the roads. Motorcycle Awareness Month aims to emphasise the bonds riders share.
Member of the Cootamundra Antique Motor Club John Simpfendorfer, said the morning was well represented and a worthwhile exercise for council to host.
“If an event like this can save just one life, then it’s worth it,” Mr Simpfendorfer said.
“Coming together and having the opportunity to gather a heap of bikes together makes a lot of sense when we are trying to promote motorcycle awareness.
“Most people enjoy seeing a rally of bikes parked on the street and want to have a look at them. If that makes people think about bikes and look twice before pulling out, then we’ve done the job.”
Tex Quigg arrived on his impressive Harley Davidson with information from the Black Dog Ride and was able to take away some resources to use at other gatherings he attends.
“This was a great turnout, and I’d like to thank the council for hosting it. We all need to be aware, and we all need to talk to each other. This event has had a twofold effect: I’ve been able to make contacts that will assist with getting the Black Dog Ride message out, and I in turn can promote motorcycle awareness to others at events I attend,” Mr Quigg said.
Motorcyclists from Cootamundra, Young, Jugiong, Harden and other centres spent the morning chatting to onlookers and inspecting the array of motorcycles.
CGRC will be promoting motorcycle awareness throughout October.
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