Again on Your Bike free street security workshop

Riders from all through NSW are welcome to attend the following again on Your Bike free street security workshop in Armidale on Saturday, 12 March.

The important thing phrases “free” and “security” ought to attraction to many riders and it doesn’t matter the place you come from because it’s an amazing trip out to Armidale up the Oxley Freeway or Waterfall Means.

The workshop on the NOVA centre in Armidale on 12 March from 8.30am–3.30pm will function shows together with TfNSW, motorbike first help, street security, driving expertise, primary mechanics and psychological well being.

Registration is crucial and numbers are restricted. To register, click on right here.

The primary Again on Your Bike in 2015 was held in Newcastle, the workshop attracted round 40 individuals and was primarily organised by Chris Tola, who has been serving to with the annual Bikers for Children Toy Run in Newcastle for just a few years.

In 2020, he secured funding from the Neighborhood Street Security Grant and about 50 attended the workshop, once more in Newcastle.

This yr, Transport for NSW Affiliate Neighborhood and Security Companion Alison Balding has acknowledged the advantage of the primary two workshops and secured funding.

“At this stage it isn’t a state-wide mission,” she says.

“Dependant on funding and evaluations we’re desirous about increasing the workshops to different areas. 

“Observe that the workshop isn’t an on-road workshop – extra shows, with some hands-on components integrated within the first-aid and primary mechanics components. 

“Additionally included will likely be a TfNSW factor specializing in native crash evaluation, enhancements being undertaken on native roads and methods riders might be engaged in street security initiatives.”

Alison, who works on the North Area – New England workplace thought Armidale was location this time. 

Chris says he hopes this system will roll out throughout the nation.

“We’re hoping for 50 attendees and we now have six presenters, starting from first-aid (St John), motorbike upkeep (Supermoto Armidale), the Crew from Wheel Abilities, and a psychological Well being Practitioner from Therapeutic-Works presenting on psychological well being points,” Chris says.