STRANSW  Background

The Survive The Ride Association of NSW (STRANSW) was formed in July 2007 by five motorcycle riders who each have many years experience in promoting motorcycle safety.

The original Survive The Ride (STR) project commenced in 2002 as a project funded by Auburn, Holroyd & Parramatta Councils.  In recent years the project has received strong support from riders, the motorcycle industry and local Government.  In 2007 the support culminated in funding from 8 Councils and in-kind support from another 16 Councils.

Unfortunately, due to pressure from individuals within the RTA, local Councils have been forced to withdraw their support.  As a result the original STR project has been dismantled.

But we are passionate about riding bikes for as long as we can so letting the project simply die out was not an option. 

STRANSW has been established to ensure we continue to encourage riders and stakeholders who wish to improve rider safety.

Vision

We are driven (excuse the pun) by the concept of “riders looking out for each other”.

STRANSW will encourage motorcycle riders to enjoy riding motorcycles, without injury, for as long as they choose.

“Survive the Ride”

Key Messages

STRANSW promotes one primary message to motorcycle riders:
Take responsibility for your own safety
- it doesn't hurt any less when it's not your fault.

To assist riders in “how” to take responsibility we promote three key messages:

  • Scan-Anticipate-Respond to actively avoid situations that lead to a crash.
  • Wear protective clothing just in case someone makes a mistake.
  • Speed on the track not on the road – you still get the thrill, it is safer and you keep your license.

Strategic Approach

STRANSW will undertake promotions in three distinct areas:

  1. Motorcycle riders – providing information on proven and new ideas to improve rider safety on the road.
  2. Motorcycle industry – lobbying business to invest in helping their customers come back in one piece.
  3. Government – working with local Government and Police to educate local riders on safety issues.

Projects and Promotions

During 2008 the key projects will be:

  • STRANSW launch on January 23 2008 at Western Sydney International Dragway (completed).
  • Providing rider safety nights to motorcycle riders and clubs (first night to be for scooter riders).
  • Providing safety information and briefings for organised rides (completed Tex & Bundy Ride for NRMA Careflight, and, the Snowy Ride).
  • Developing a new STRANSW website (under development).
  • Developing a web-based interactive training resource (photography stage planned for November).

Evaluation

STRANSW will be evaluated by surveying riders and industry representatives.

Join

To join the STRANSW just complete this membership application form an send it to
STRANSW, PO Box 5, Berowra, NSW, 2081.

 

Membership benefits include:

Automatic entry into all competitions.

Regular e-mail updates of the latest info on rider safety.

Advanced notice and invitation to STRANSW public events.

Voting rights on Association decisions including how we encourage riders to take responsibility for their own decisions and mistakes.

Invitation to volunteer time, skill and effort to promote the STRANSW objectives.

Riders can be nominated on the Management Committee

Contact

David Tynan
Secretary and Treasurer
0414-190-218

email: Survive the Ride

 

Stephan Henderson
President

 

Milan Letunica
Public Offcer

 

All snailmail: PO Box 5 Berowra, NSW 2081