Free Motorcycle Safety Workshop

MidCoast Council are hosting a Survive the Ride workshop to help improve safety and aid decision making when riding.

Are you getting back on your motorbike after a break? Are you new to motorcycling? Or are you just interested in a road safety refresher?

MidCoast Council will host Survive the Ride Association of NSW’s Dave Tynan to deliver a workshop for motorcyclists to aid decision making and manage risks when riding.

Motorcyclists are involved in 21% of road crashes across the Hunter Region with 33% of riders aged over fifty.

The free workshop will focus on:

· adjusting your riding habits to reduce personal risk

· identifying and finding solutions for common and personal challenges

· riding posture for different bike types

· speed management to allow appropriate response to hazards or potential problems

· selecting the safest gear for your ride

· Basic first aid for motorcyclists

Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration is essential.

Port Stephens Council workshop- Raymond Terrace- Sunday 15 March 10am-1pm. Contact Port Stephens council for further information and bookings.

This event is funded under the Local Government Road Safety Program by Transport for NSW, which is committed to the local promotion of road safety and the reduction of crashes on our roads.