Passing it on...... (in relation to patching the potholes - be wary of the loose gravel that now covers the potholes
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Good morning all.
Please pass the October 29 protest ride assembly areas on to as many
riders as you can.
More information at
www.damiencodognottooam.blogspot.com Three things.
1. The Melbourne Age ran the pothole story.
www.theage.com.au/victoria/grand-prix-fans-at-risk-on-damaged-roads-motorcyclists-warn-20121023-283l2.htmlThe Independent Riders' Group's Dale Maggs was interviewed by Red
Simons on ABC Radio 774. He also did interviews on 3AW News and 3YB
which covers the south west of the state. Dale raised the "Bracks tax"
too.
2. Since the IRG route survey of the main route to Phillip Island on
Thursday, October 18, and the following media exposure, VicRoads has
made an astonishing effort to patch the long-offending potholes on the
Bass Highway.
The IRG did another route survey on Tuesday, October 24. In just five
days, over a weekend, VicRoads has patched the worst potholes on the
road. The Bass Highway is safer than it was a week ago but it's not
pretty and not smooth and the work does not look permanent.
And the fact that the work was done makes Minister Mulder's excuses
about the poor condition of too many roads across Victoria's a bit
thin. The IRG maintains that if VicRoads cut a lot of the waste in the
areas of road barriers and signage there would be a lot more money for
road surface maintenance and repairs.
3. Responses to the October 29 protest rally in Melbourne have been
very positive. Three groups will ride to the city for the rally the
day after the GP. The rally, among other things, is protesting against
recent moves to force motorcycle & scooter riders to wear high
visibility vests, make government approved protective gear compulsory
and bring back front number plates.
Three groups will ride to the city. All motorcycle & scooter riders
are invited to join them at the assembly areas or en route.
CRANBOURNE: The ride will be led by Johnny Gee in the Antique
Motorcycles truck - 0439 393 912.
www.antiquemotorcycle.com.au Riders
will assemble in the car park next to the BP service station. As you
come through Cranbourne heading for Melbourne you pass the Centro
shopping centre on the left, then the car park, then the BP. The route
will be up the Monash Freeway. The ride departs at 11am.
CAMPBELLFIELD: The ride will be led by Anthony. Contact Leah - 0433
908 545. The assembly area is in the Kmart car park at 1434 Sydney
Road, Campbellfield. The route will be down Sydney Road past Highway
31 and Harley City to Royal Parade. There will be a short stop by the
park to regroup. Thyen on to the Haymarket roundabout, Peel Street
past Garner's Hire Bikes then left into A'beckett Street. The ride
departs the Kmart car park at 11am.
HEALESVILLE: The ride will be led by Heather - 0425 720 193. The
assembly area is at AJs Cafe - 5962 2662.
www.ajsmotocafe.com.au335 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. The route will be down the
Maroondah Highway through Lilydale to Springvale Road. Turn right on
Springvale then left onto the Eastern Freeway. The ride departs AJs at
10am. There will be a short stop in Lilydale opposite the Olinda Hotel
to pick up riders.
Damien Codognotto OAM
Independent Riders' Group
Melbourne
