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Nov 24

“How to keep it UP-RIGHT” – Slow Skills and Pillions (Redcliffe)

November 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST

$50.00
  • Do you panic at the thought of doing a U-Turn?
  • Is it easier to ride around the block or find a roundabout?
  • Or have you ever dropped a bike at low speed in a car park or even your own driveway?

Guess what – you are NOT alone!

And if you ride with a pillion those skills AND MORE are critical to actually having the enjoyment that 2-up riding promises …. but many of us rarely experience.

If you’ve been looking for a way to take the fear out of slow manoeuvres or riding with a pillion then we can help.

We’re having a special “invitation only” workshop on Sunday 24th November at Redcliffe.

This workshop is designed to help riders build confidence, control, and mastery of their motorcycles at slow speeds – with or without a pillion passenger.

The 6 hour session focuses on essential techniques and promises to improve your balance, manoeuvring and safe pillion handling, all while prioritising rider and passenger comfort and confidence.

The day will start in the carpark at Redcliffe Showgrounds working on skills and we’ll conclude with a ride over Mt Mee to Dayboro.

Who is going to benefit from this workshop?

  • Riders who want to improve their slow-speed control skills.
  • Riders looking to gain confidence and skill when riding with a pillion passenger.
  • Motorcyclists who want a refresher in slow-speed manoeuvring techniques.

What will we cover?

  • Throttle, clutch and rear brake control
  • Posture and counterbalancing at slow speeds
  • Navigating obstacles at low speeds
  • Mastering tight turns at slow speeds

And if you’re bringing a pillion you will also learn:

  • Mounting and dismounting
  • Dynamics of riding with a passenger
  • Weight distribution and balance
  • Slow manoeuvring with a pillion

Details

Date:
November 24, 2024
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST
Cost:
$50.00
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Venue

Redcliffe Showgrounds (Northern District Rod & Car Club)
Redcliffe Show Grounds, Scarborough Rd,
Redcliffe, QLD 4020 Australia
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Organiser

SMART Rider Academy
Phone:
1300 961 335
Email:
events@smartrideracademy.com.au

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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 Coach, 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.