Building on the success of last year’s motorcycle awareness month event, Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme and Underwood and Wilkins Motorcycles have joined forces again to deliver the Revved Up 2024 event. The free, action-packed event will be held this Saturday 14 September at Underwood and Wilkins, located at 62 McAlister Street in Whakatāne.
With motorcycle riders accounting for one-third of road fatalities, and being over 20 times more likely to be killed or injured on our roads than other road users, Revved Up aims to help reduce these appalling statistics.
Revved Up is an action-packed event designed to provide motorcyclists with an opportunity to brush up on their skills and knowledge, while also enjoying a free sausage sizzle and coffee. There is a range of fantastic prizes up for grabs from Underwood and Wilkins and heaps of spot prizes from ACC.
Community Safety Advisor, Richard Hamer, says it's a very valuable event and encourages anyone who rides a motorcycle to attend.
"Ultimately, we hope that all participants have a great time, brush up on some important motorcycle safety skills and take the opportunity to register for a free ‘Ride Forever’ programme," Mr Hamer says.
"Safety on the road is everyone’s responsibility, and by taking part in events like this, riders can ensure they’re better prepared for whatever comes their way."
The event runs from 10am to 12noon and there will also be a live demonstration and a skills race led by PassMasters, a certified rider training provider.