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Continuing its safety awareness campaign, Safe-T-Ryders Training Center held its 2nd Club Meet-Up last Saturday, 24 March 2012, at the Quezon Memorial Circle, with McDonald's as one of the main sponsors.

"As part of the community and the everyday lives of Filipinos, McDonald's is happy to support initiatives that champion their safety and well-being,” says Margot B. Torres, VP Marketing of McDonald’s Philippines.

Former LTO chief Alberto H. Suansing exchanged views with riders belonging to the Underbone Fury Riders Club from Malabon, Bright Lights Club of Valenzuela, as well as BayTor Riders, Manressa Riders Club, RJ Riders (and Interstate Riders Club, all from Quezon City. During the discussion, Suansing stressed the potential benefits of the lane separators being installed along the Commonwealth Avenue.

A Safe-T-Ryders instructor conducted a demonstration using the much talked-about “Fatal Vision” goggles to emphasize the very damaging effects of riding under the influence of alcohol, and its severe consequences resulting in serious injuries and even death.  With the growing number of road crashes resulting from riding under the influence of alcohol, Safe-T-Ryders is mounting a campaign against riding motorbikes after taking alcohol.

According to founder Arnel Doria, "The Club Meet-Up program is part of our campaign to engage bikers club members in the active campaign to multiply the number of responsible and disciplined bikers.  This will be a continuing program for Safe-T-Ryders Training Center and we invite corporate partners to join us in this road safety advocacy."

The event was hosted by QC councilor RJ Belmonte who arranged for the spacious venue inside the sprawling Quezon Memorial Circle.  The 2nd Club Meet Up was also supported by AVT Intelligent Car Media, Blaze motorcycles and Gadgets Magazine.

Safe-T-Ryders Training Center believes that a sound knowledge base as well as strong riding skills result in safer road users and enhance the enjoyment of motorcycle riders. It was established by Arnel Doria, a former automotive marketing officer, who was instrumental in setting up the country's first integrated traffic education center. The training center is manned by Julius Ballesteros, a TESDA-certified instructor who has just completed a two-year stint as a safety driving instructor of a large Saudi Arabian company, and Sulfikar Guiabel, an experienced LTO-accredited riding/driving instructor.

To find out about upcoming events, please contact Safe T Ryders (Tel No. 208-8035 / Mobile: 0932-872-3389); or visit its FB page (www.facebook.com/safetryders).