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| Archived Articles for 2024 | |
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Welcome to the site of the Motorcycle Riders' Association of South Australia. This page is an archive of selected articles from our home page during 2024. | |
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| Vale Milo | |
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VALE IAN 'MILO' MARLOW
Milo was a stalwart of the MRASA for many years. He joined the organisation in its infancy in 1983, later holding a number of Committee positions, notably Membership Officer for 11 years (1984-1995) and Treasurer for 17 years (1986-2003). He was also briefly part of the Centrestand editorial team (1986-1989) and Minutes Secretary (1989-1991). Given that Milo's day job was that of teacher and Principal of Salisbury Downs Primary School - his last posting of over eleven years, until he retired in 2019 - we all thought he must be uniquely organised, talented, self-disciplined or dedicated, or more likely all of those things, in order to manage all that work and still have time to go on rides with us and help with the MRA Toy Run, the MRA Great Escape Rally and the many motorcycle promotional functions we arranged. Milo was highly regarded and appreciated for his work ethic and commitment to the MRA's ethos, stability and longevity. He could be serious or jovial according to the occasion, and his quick wit never failed to lighten a sombre mood. He was awarded Life Membership of the MRASA in 1993 (he held Life Membership No. 3) due to his longstanding and stellar contribution to the Association over the years. For many of these years he was without a motorcycle due to family and financial considerations but continued his commitment to the MRASA because of his love of motorcycling and the camaraderie of the group. After about 14 years without a bike Milo finally bit the bullet and bought one of the new Kawasaki ZZR 1100s, and surprised himself on the way home from the dealership by pulling a wheelie taking off at the lights. "Bikes sure have changed," was his comment when he told us the story. Milo retired from the MRASA Committee in 2004 but kept up his interest in the Association and motorcycling over the years. Milo was born on March 11, 1953, and died on September 11 this year, hence his time on this planet was seventy-one years and exactly six months. He always liked the rationality of numbers, so he would have appreciated that synchronicity. Milo was a remarkable person. He will be sorely missed by all in his ambit. Milo's funeral will be conducted by Harrison Funerals, 63 Golden Grove Road, Corner of Jack High Lane, Ridgehaven, at 10am, Saturday, September 28, in the Rivergum Chapel. Livestreaming will be available on the Harrison Funerals website - go to Tributes and Upcoming Services. A donation in Milo's memory to Kidney Health Australia will be warmly welcomed. For those who are attending, wear something bright, colourful, crazy, cool - even black, Milo's favourite colour - to reflect his irrepressible sense of fun. | |
| 46th Annual Adelaide Toy Run - Media Release September 2024 | |
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The iconic Motorcycle Riders' Association of SA (MRASA) Annual Toy Run will once again return on Sunday 8 Dec 2024. Running for the 46th year, the ride and fete day aims to collect gifts, which are donated to Vinnies to distribute to children of disadvantaged families this Christmas. The event is also vital to promoting safe, responsible and enjoyable motorcycle riding to the public. The 2024 ride will have a refreshed format from previous years, ensuring that it is an event not just for motorcyclists - but the entire community! The MRASA are inviting all South Australia's to come along and see the spectacle of thousands of motorcycles, donate a toy to Vinnies and share the special day. As part of the 2024 event riders will assemble their bikes at Victoria Park, Pakapakanthi from 0900am. At 1100am, Santa will lead a ride to the Mt Osmond overpass on the South Eastern Freeway, before returning to Victoria Park for a day of celebrations with food stalls, variety stalls, motorcycle clubs, music and the biggest and best ever Show and Shine event. MRASA Toy Run Coordinator Cathy Lux, said, "We want the general public to feel a part of the celebration of this special day. Once again motorcyclists will have the opportunity to get together with friends, ride together and maybe even take home a trophy from the Show and Shine!" Everyone is encouraged to come and join the Motorcycle Riders' Association of South Australia celebrate the joy of Christmas, in a unique way. We hope to see you all at the 2024 MRASA Toy Run - Sunday December 8 at Victoria Park, Pakapakanthi 9am - 3pm. Brought to you by The Motorcycles Riders' Association of SA. It's for the Kid's.  | |
| National Road Safety Data - Media Release 2 May 2024 | |
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has been running a 'Data Saves Lives' campaign. The AMC has been a part of this campaign, acting
at a national level for the benefit of all states. On 2 May 2024 Minister Catherine King published a
media release containing two key elements.
View the AMC media release here. View details on the overall campaign here. | |
| Ridden-on Ride 2024 | |
| The 2024 Ridden-on Ride will be held on Sunday 28th April. We will assemble at the Victoria Hotel, South Road, O'Halloran Hill. Tea & Coffee available at the Hotel from 8.30am. Ridden On Ride Badges will be available at $10.00 each. Departure is at 10am, for a ride to Second Valley. A short memorial service will be held on the back beach, followed by an optional ride to Victor Harbor for lunch. We hope to see you there to commemorate our mates who are no longer with us. Proceeds to the 4Bs. More information is available on the ROR page. | |
| National Road Safety Week 2024 | |
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Every year, approximately 1200 people are killed and another 40,000+ are seriously injured on Australian roads.
Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of all
Australians aged between 15 and 24. These numbers are growing every year but are preventable if we choose to
Drive So Others Survive! Pledge I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead. I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving. I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs. I will protect all vulnerable road users, especially those whose job places them in harm's way, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe. Here is the link to sign the pledge. | |
| New Life Members | |
| At the 2024 AGM the MRASA awarded Life Membership's to both Cathy Lux and Ebi Lux. They have truly exemplified what it means to be dedicated members of the motorcycling community. Their passion, hard work, and unwavering support for the MRA have not gone unnoticed. As Life Members, they will forever be recognized for their outstanding contributions and will continue to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. The MRASA is grateful for their continued involvement and looks forward to many more years of collaboration with these two exceptional individuals. | |
| Great Escape Rally 2024 | |
| Unfortunately, this years Great Escape Rally at Marrabel has been cancelled. A lot of work has been done to return the campsite to a safe condition following the severe windstorm but issues have arisen which means we will not be able to return this year. The site is not available to the public. | |
| Notification of MRASA Inc. Annual General Meeting for 2024 | |
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The Annual General Meeting of the MRASA Inc. will be held at 7pm on Monday 19th February 2024 at the
MSA Hall, 251 The Parade, Beulah Park. All positions of the Association listed below will be declared vacant and the following positions on the 2024-2025 committee will be filled through election.
A proxy form allows you to nominate another financial member to vote on your behalf. The nomination form will allow you to nominate yourself or another financial member for a position on the committee. These forms are available using the links below. Proxy Form 2024 (form and information combined) Nomination Form 2024 (A4 with two forms per page) Sub Committee representatives to the MRASA committee include
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| Toy Run 2023 - Thank you | |
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On behalf of the MRASA I would like to say thank you to all who attended the MRASA Toy Run 2023. On a day when the weather was not
in our favour, many braved the elements to bring in a gift or donation. We saw bikers, drivers and pedestrians donating. To all of
you I say thank you, you will make a child's Christmas a day of happiness. You lived our motto, loud and clear. It's more than a Ride, it's for the Kids. To the bike riders who rode with us on our very short Toy Run, the public response was amazing. SAPOL gave us an uninterrupted ride. Our team of volunteers at Victoria Park, working tirelessly for the entire morning, making the experience as pleasant as possible in the damp conditions. Of course, the Coffee Van and BBQ, were warmly welcomed. Attendance from SAPOL /DIT, First Care Medical and our MRASA tent were well patronized. Coast FM provided music and a few lively interviews. See you next year, for the MRASA Toy Run, 8th Dec 2024. Cathy Lux MRASA Toy Run Coordinator On behalf of the Toy Run Committee. | |
| Updated Helmet Legislation | |
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As of the 31st August 2023 it is legal to use an ECE 22.06 standard approved helmet in South Australia. The MRASA is pleased to announce that the ECE 22.06 standard has been approved for use by the SA Government. Please refer to the updated page on My Licence website. For more information, visit our Helmet Information page. | |
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