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Safe-T-Ryders, a training center purely for motorcycle riders, reached out to Malabon riders with its 3rd Bikers Club Meet-Up last Sunday, 20 May 2012, at the Malabon Amphitheater. As part of the Araw ng Malabon celebrations, UFRC (Underbone Fury Riders Club) and City Councilor Payapa Viola Ona hosted the afternoon of fun and learning. 

The number of motorcycle users is growing in double digits.   Consequently, the cases of road crashes involving motorcycles are also growing in double digits.  While we are alarmed by everyday accounts of bloody bike crashes, little is being done to mitigate them. 

Here are some statistics that highlight the compelling need for a safety riding campaign:

To promote greater awareness among the public in general, and motorcycle riders in particular, Safe-T-Ryders is conducting a series of Bikers Club Meet-Ups.  The goal is to engage organized bikers to take active part in the promotion of road safety and reduction of road mishaps.

Alberto H. Suansing, former LTO chief and current executive director of the Philippine Global Road Safety Program (PGRSP) and Gerry Nazzarea of MMDA Traffic Discipline Office exchanged views with representatives of the UFRC, Big Dog Riders Club, Palasan Riders, Malabon Teachers 2 Riders, Shadow Drift Riders, Agila Riders, Lagalag Riders, Archo Riders and Malabon Riders Club.  Discussions focused on issues and matters affecting the bike riders in their daily commute that touched on the use of motorcycle lane and violations of traffic enforcers. 

Celebrity race rider Ms. Love-love Tioseco came for the meet-and-greet session, highlighted by endless photo-ops with all the club members.  Love-love is a familiar face to motorcycle riders through her various TV shows: Stoplight TV and UNTV-Manibela.  She is also on-board her radio show, Inside Motoring, on DZRJ 810Khz (Tue/Thu 2PM).  Love-love is now the un-official poster girl of road safety to the motorcycle clubs attending Safe T Ryders Club Meet Up.

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 advocacy 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."

Club Meet Up is regularly supported by Gadgets Magazine, Blaze motorcycles and Independent Realty Corporation.  The Malabon leg is sponsored by Petron Sprint 4T lubes especially formulated for Philippine condition, Spyder Helmets which gave away full-face helmets to lucky winners, DOTC which provided bandanas for all participants, Barako Bull energy drink for everyone and Petron Value Card.  Touched by the enthusiasm of Malabon riders, Councilor Payapa Viola Ona gave the visitors a taste of Malabon hospitality with no less than the great-tasting pancit Malabon and refreshments for the participants.

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, who was the head of marketing for a leading car brand and was also instrumental in setting up the country's first integrated vehicle training 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.

The Club Meet-Up is open to bike club members as well as individual riders. Attendance is free of charge to qualified participants.   For interested parties and/or riders clubs who would like to host the meet up, please contact Safe T Ryders (Tel No. 208-8035 / Mobile: 0932-872-3389).  Check for updates on Facebook (www.facebook.com/safetryders).