Motorbike Awareness Month: Rotorua hosts Ride and Respect Bike Show

Ulysses Rotorua event co-ordinator Leigh-Ann Crane says the Ride and Respect Bike Show will have a range of beautiful machines on display.

Dozens of motorbike riders and their bikes will be on show to raise rider awareness this month.

September is Motorbike Awareness Month, an ACC initiative, and Ulysses Rotorua is hosting the Ride and Respect Bike Show at Rotorua Lakefront on September 13.

“As the warmer weather has started many riders on two wheels are heading on to the roads and it is vital for them and drivers to be aware,” Ulysses Rotorua event co-ordinator Leigh-Ann Crane said.

“The event will promote the Ride Forever programme and aims to raise public awareness of motorcyclists on the road and promote rider safety.”

The club expects about 100 riders from various groups to take part and information about ACC Ride Forever programmes will be available.

Riders Against Meth and other clubs and organisations such as Bike Force will be available on the day, Crane said.

Funds raised from the event will go to Rotorua’s St Chads Life Skills Hub, which supports and empowers adults with intellectual disabilities through life skills.

There will be spot prizes throughout the day.

Entry to the event is free for spectators but a gold coin donation is appreciated, Crane said.

Motorcyclists can put their bikes on show for $20 and there will be a People’s Choice Award, with visitors able to select their favourite at $1 per vote.

Live music will be provided by Maranda.

“Come and check out these beautiful machines. People will be able to view the bikes up close and engage with riders,” Crane said.

Motorcyclists will ride down Fenton St before arriving at The Lakefront around 9.45am.

Bikes, music, a sausage sizzle and information will make for a great family day out.

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