Ride to Zero, “How to Keep it UPRIGHT” Rider Training Course Schedule
The course is open to MECGC members and members of the public. A great opportunity to brush up on all your riding skills. Look forward to seeing you on the course.
The program value is actually $295 per person, but the Ride to Zero Government Grant funding pays for most of that fee, so you only have to contribute $50.
Courses at the Mudgeeraba Clubhouse and is now open for registration. Please go to the link below for full details and information on the course. Enrolling in the course is simply, in the link below go to the “Ticket” section and click “Get Ticket” – it’s that easy. Your registration will be recorded, and you will receive your ticket with a QR code (please bring on course day).
Course days that may suit your schedule – Please register for your preferred day by clinking the link and registering
- Thursday August 29, 2024 – https://smartrideracademy.com/event/r2z-mecgc-240829/
- Thursday September 19, 2024 – https://smartrideracademy.com/event/r2z-mecgc-240919/
- Sunday October 20, 2024 – https://smartrideracademy.com/event/r2z-mecgc-241020/
To All Members
As you may know our Ride to Zero Grant from the QLD Govt was approved.
Course Details:
- Courses will be run in groups of 5 riders – that is, 5 members per trainer. We will be conducting courses with a maximum of 10 riders per day (2 groups with 2 instructors)
- Courses will be run during the week and also on the weekend, courses will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. However weekday courses, for those who can attend, will provide SMART Rider Academy with more flexibility in dates and availability of course instructors
- All courses will be conducted at the Club House in the following format:
- a) 2 to 2 1/2 hours at the club house (Training Room) covering road craft fundamentals, cornering and braking techniques and a little bit on motorcycle maintenance
- b) There will be 1 hour in the parking lot to cover low speed riding skills on your bikes
- c) Then 2 hours on the road (5 riders with 1 instructor) to cover riding skills
Course Variations
Currently we have several course variations that are being offered:
- Motorcycle control in varying conditions
- Braking, cornering and road craft skills
- Riding with a pillion
- As an extension of the above, SMART Rider Academy can also conduct a variation that would involve off-road riding in the 2-hour riding element
This is a great opportunity for all members to brush up their riding skills and would encourage all members to participate. Please reply to this e-mail on the following points.
- Which course you would be interested in taking.
- Availability for mid-week courses (and day preference) or weekend course. Please note weekend course dates may be limited.
- Also advise which additional courses you are interested in
Regards
President Bazz
About SMART Rider Academy
SMART Rider Academy is a privately owned Australian company established to provide cost-effective training to motorcycle riders that improves their essential roadcraft skills and enjoyment of riding.
With funding support from Queensland Transport and Main Roads, SMART Rider Academy was the first organisation in the private sector to offer subsidised training to the motorcycle community in Queensland and is now the largest provider of post-licence road-based training in the state.
In 2017 SMART Rider Academy partnered with Queensland Police Service to create and deliver the “How to keep it UP-RIGHT” program. This program has now been delivered to over 1,400 riders in South East Queensland and is the model for the new “Ride to Zero” program being offered to clubs and not-for-profit organisations throughout Queensland.
Stephen McDowall, Director and Principal Instructor, leads a training team that has worked extensively with motorcycle clubs, road safety and advisory groups and other organisations across Australia and internationally for over 20 years.