Four years since it was introduced, the Honda ‘Girls on the Gas’ has seen some of Australia’s most talented young female motocross riders compete for the coverted title.

Some Phillip Island Motorcycle Enthusiasts intend to Conduct a Motorcycle Display of Historic/Classic and Interesting Bikes After the Cranbourne Ride on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Weekend.

Where: The Esplanade Cowes. Carpark opposite the Isle of Wight Hotel.

When : The Saturday of the Phillip Island Grand Prix (Proposed date 16/10/2010) Between 11.00am – 4.00pm

Many thanks to all that attended the Awareness ride "Riders Not Hoons" yesterday. We counted more than 130 bikes.

Television news had articles on most broadcasts.

Channel Ten

Overall the news reports were very positive last night and we were still doing radio interviews late into the night.

Some things didn't go according to plan which we'll learn from and work towards better effect in our on going campaign. Every rider understands that riding normally means taking evasive action from cars and easing congestion rather than holding your ground which non riders don't appreciate. A certain section of the media with a very clear anti-motorcycle agenda does very well at making people look foolish.

Attending the event was Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Ports Don Nardella, MLA who gave a brief speech. As a result of the event we have a meeting with Assistant Commissioner Ken Lay on Monday.

The Transport Accident Commission is urging motorcyclists taking part in this Sunday’s Ride for the Hills to gear up by wearing a full set of protective clothing.

Ride for the Hills will be held on Sunday 14th February to provide support for the ongoing Black Saturday bushfire recovery efforts.

Organisers aim to attract 4,000 motorcyclists and hope to raise $60,000 with all proceeds from the ride donated to the SES and CFA stations that lost equipment in the 2009 fires.

Members of the Gympie Motorcycle Club are eager to embrace the new season when the club hosts its first event of the year this weekend.

A NEW season gets underway for the Gympie Motorcycle Club this weekend and club spokesperson Donna Jeremey is itching to go.

WHILE there has been much focus on giving presents lately, people are being urged to give blood too.

The Australian Red Cross’s annual Summer Blood Challenge, in its 31st year, runs until February 28.

FOR a rookie motorbike builder, Shane Simmons carves out a mean looking chopper.
The Burpengary auto electrician has certainly found his calling after switching from custom-built hot rods and street machines to the bike made famous by the cult film Easy Rider, and more recently in the pay television hit show American Chopper.

The Ararat Remembrance Ride raised money for the Ararat Hospital's emergency department which is named after an officer killed during the Goldrush.

The foundation's Terry Weeks says the ride attracted almost 200 more entrants this year.

"We ran this ride here last year and got 200 riders to participate and we've run it again this year and got 380 riders to participate, so we're quite happy," he said.

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THE Great Vic Trek for Yooralla travelled through Bendigo on the weekend before Christmas.

Former Australian test cricketer Dean Jones came to Bendigo on a motorbike from Shepparton along with many other participants to support the event as part of the 21-day trek.

With the festive season well and truly upon us, Motorcycling Australia (MA) has rolled up its sleeves, taking part in the annual Summer Blood Challenge, and donating blood at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service on Friday 18 December.

The Summer Blood Challenge kicked off 31 years ago, when the Motorcycle Riders Association of Australian (MRAA) issued a challenge to the Victorian Police to donate more blood than the state’s motorcyclists over summer.

A CRANBOURNE woman is pushing for a Casey weekend festival as part of Motorcycle Riders Association GP Runs. Thousands visit Cranbourne each October to watch motorcyclists set out for Phillip Island on the motorcycle grand prix weekend.


Chantelle Riordan wants to establish a weekend festival in Casey

Tasmania
The Bicheno Motor Cycle Museum was the very suitable location for the Freycinet Coast Tourism Board to officially launch the Motor Cycle and Bicycle Friendly concept they have been working on for some twelve months.

ABC presenter Roisin McCann left, FCTB Chairwoman Margaret Morgan and Mayor Bertrand Cadart

Sunday 6 December 2009 was the 6th annual (MRA Vic - Motorcycle Riders Association, Victoria) Eureka Run. This is a fundraising run that also celebrates the anniversary of the Eureka Stockade rebellion.

Victorian drivers are being urged to turn their headlights on in memory of the thousands of people killed on the state's roads.

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Transport Accident Commission (TAC) advertisement, headlights will light-up on Thursday, December 10.

Along with many other industry representatives Motorcycling Australia (MA) took its place at the 2009 Sydney Motorcycle Show.

My name is Penny Holyoak, & I spoke to you on 24/10 in regard to a motorcycle charity ride that I am embarking on late February next year.

I am a 53 year old woman who was diagnosed with cancer in March this year. I am extremely passionate and determined to make a difference in our society and have a group of dedicated supporters to assist me do this.

CASEY Stoner, in claiming his third-successive Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island yesterday, proved his resilience is every bit a match for his undoubted speed and courage.

The 2010 models that will rule roads and dominate dirt tracks throughout the country will be showcased under one roof at the Sydney Motorcycle Show at the Sydney Showgrounds next month.

In excess of 400 new motorcycles will line exhibits of over 16 of the world’s most renowned manufacturers when doors to the November 20-22 event open.

Three of the biggest names in the history of Australian motorcycle racing will ride again when the "Legends of MotoGP" display takes to the track at the 2009 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix next month.

ROUGH, tough bikies, truckies and car enthusiasts showed their softer side at Murphys Creek Grounds on Saturday with the second annual Noise and Sound Spectacular in aid of the Cancer Council.