BRONZ Meeting
The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday April 21st at 7.30pm at Danish House, Rockridge Ave, Penrose. Meetings take place once a month, on the third Wednesday of the month. We would love to see some new faces so if you wish to contribute please come along.
No Way Nick Protest – Auckland City Compass Protest Ride
This is the first of a series of protest rides that are being organised by the Auckland Action Group. The ride comes from all points of the compass and enters the City from the North/South/East/West. Departure times are co-ordinated to arrive at Auckland Domain at 10am, for noise making and speeches, an 11am ride up Queen Street and a one bike per park park-in at Mission Bay for Lunch.
When: Saturday May 1st, Meet 10am for 10.30am departure
Where: North : Leaving From Oteha Valley Rd Mobil
South : Leaving From BP Papakura (Autobahn)
East : Leaving From BP Ti Rakau Drive
West : Leaving From Shell Westgate
***Please bring a Gold Coin Donation
We are raising funds for Rape Crisis on this ride***
Contact: Anne James 0274 599 925
MR27
It’s not too late to register your motorcycle for an extra 15 months under the existing rates, just get down to the AA, an NZ Post Shop or VTNZ and pick up an MR27 form. This will allow you to register your bike for an extended period and delay the impact of the new levies until September 2011. These must be completed prior to 1st July 2010. The new ACC levies for cars and motorcycles come into effect on July 1st 2010.
ACC Safety Programmes
As mentioned in the last newsletter, some of the money from the new ACC levies has been ring fenced for safety. BRONZ have contacted minister to indicate interest in being involved in the process of improving safety effectively. It is important that this $30 per motorcyclist actually makes it to those who are riding on two wheels, not bureaucrats sitting on a rolling computer stool. We will keep you posted.
Events:
RRRS
Les Mason
Auckland President
021 781 322
Les.mason@gmail.com
Finn Nielsen
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE Coordinator
09 625 5533
bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
Peggy O’Neal
Secretary
09 638 9227
bronzauckland@hotmail.com
John Maloyd
Webmaster
021 894 988
bronzweb@gmail.com
David Cohen
Press Officer
09 523 5308
mail@davidcohen.co.nz
Events:
RRRS
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE is a rider training course that runs once a month. Divided into alternate riding and non-riding segments, the course is made up of riding and classroom segments. Exercises in motorcycle control, counter steering, including its use for cornering, as well as exercises in braking and the theory of motorcycle control, techniques of motorcycle riding and protective gear are all included.
When: Next course April 18
Upcoming Courses: May 16, June 20, July 15
Where: Whenuapai Air Base
Cost: $60 for full day
Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
57th BRONZ Blood Run
When: Tuesday 20th April, 6-8pm
Where: Blood Donor Centre, Great South Road, Auckland
What: Blood donation run to help save lives, badges will be available for $10.
Hampton Downs Ride Days
When: Monday 12th April, Sunday 25th April and Saturday 15th May
Where: Hampton Downs
What: There are 4 speed groups to cater for all riders, offering a chance to practice some of the skills you learnt at the California Superbike School or simply have a blat.
For more information visit www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz or call Darren Sweetman on 09 412 6266
Speed Show
When: 24 -25 July 2010
Where: ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland
What: New Zealand’s largest motoring and motorsports show. Ducati join the new motorcycle line-up this year with some very special bikes and merchandise. Triumph, Aprilia, Suzuki, Victory, Honda, Kawasaki, BMW and Royal Enfield brands are confirmed as is an extremely rare brand – Cotton Motorcycles. For more information visit http://www.speedshow.co.nz/
If you are aware of any upcoming events please contact the webmaster on bronzweb@gmail.com, with details on what and when and a contact number. Alternatively you can contact BRONZ at P.O. Box 96187, Balmoral, Auckland, 1342
Aims of BRONZ:
· To Promote road safety through road user education
Education Rather Than Legislation Saves Lives
· To protect and promote the rights of the motorcyclist to decide his/her own future as a road user
Let Those Who Ride Decide
· To promote and protect the general welfare of the motorcycling public
What Does Being A Member of BRONZ Mean?
BRONZ is a voluntary, non-profit organization. Your membership fee goes back to you, the member, via research into proposed legislation and road safety, regular newsletters and other social activities (eg Toy Runs, Blood Run, Easter Egg Run).
Your membership entitles you as a member and a motorcyclist to a say in how the organization is run. You are entitled to vote on issues that will affect the future of motorcycling and you may contribute anything that you feel is important. You are not obliged to attend any meetings or other functions regularly, although to get the full benefit of what BRONZ offers it is suggested that you avail yourself to as many as possible.
Branch meetings are open to everyone, members are welcome to bring a friend.
Being a member of BRONZ does not interfere with membership of any other organization or club. As a member of BRONZ you are expected to behave in a manner that will not be detrimental to the good name of BRONZ and the image of motorcycling.
Newsletters
If you would prefer to receive the BRONZ newsletter electronically, please send an email including your name to bronzweb@gmail.com with ‘Newsletter’ in the subject line.
Contact BRONZ
When: Next course April 18
Upcoming Courses: May 16, June 20, July 15
Where: Whenuapai Air Base
Cost: $60 for full day
Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
57th BRONZ Blood Run
When: Tuesday 20th April, 6-8pm
Where: Blood Donor Centre, Great South Road, Auckland
What: Blood donation run to help save lives, badges will be available for $10.
Hampton Downs Ride Days
When: Monday 12th April, Sunday 25th April and Saturday 15th May
Where: Hampton Downs
What: There are 4 speed groups to cater for all riders, offering a chance to practice some of the skills you learnt at the California Superbike School or simply have a blat.
For more information visit www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz or call Darren Sweetman on 09 412 6266
Speed Show
When: 24 -25 July 2010
Where: ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland
What: New Zealand’s largest motoring and motorsports show. Ducati join the new motorcycle line-up this year with some very special bikes and merchandise. Triumph, Aprilia, Suzuki, Victory, Honda, Kawasaki, BMW and Royal Enfield brands are confirmed as is an extremely rare brand – Cotton Motorcycles. For more information visit http://www.speedshow.co.nz/
If you are aware of any upcoming events please contact the webmaster on bronzweb@gmail.com, with details on what and when and a contact number. Alternatively you can contact BRONZ at P.O. Box 96187, Balmoral, Auckland, 1342
Aims of BRONZ:
· To Promote road safety through road user education
Education Rather Than Legislation Saves Lives
· To protect and promote the rights of the motorcyclist to decide his/her own future as a road user
Let Those Who Ride Decide
· To promote and protect the general welfare of the motorcycling public
What Does Being A Member of BRONZ Mean?
BRONZ is a voluntary, non-profit organization. Your membership fee goes back to you, the member, via research into proposed legislation and road safety, regular newsletters and other social activities (eg Toy Runs, Blood Run, Easter Egg Run).
Your membership entitles you as a member and a motorcyclist to a say in how the organization is run. You are entitled to vote on issues that will affect the future of motorcycling and you may contribute anything that you feel is important. You are not obliged to attend any meetings or other functions regularly, although to get the full benefit of what BRONZ offers it is suggested that you avail yourself to as many as possible.
Branch meetings are open to everyone, members are welcome to bring a friend.
Being a member of BRONZ does not interfere with membership of any other organization or club. As a member of BRONZ you are expected to behave in a manner that will not be detrimental to the good name of BRONZ and the image of motorcycling.
Newsletters
If you would prefer to receive the BRONZ newsletter electronically, please send an email including your name to bronzweb@gmail.com with ‘Newsletter’ in the subject line.
Contact BRONZ
Les Mason
Auckland President
021 781 322
Les.mason@gmail.com
Finn Nielsen
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE Coordinator
09 625 5533
bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
Peggy O’Neal
Secretary
09 638 9227
bronzauckland@hotmail.com
John Maloyd
Webmaster
021 894 988
bronzweb@gmail.com
David Cohen
Press Officer
09 523 5308
mail@davidcohen.co.nz
