Get your motors running: RIDENZ.ORG - a new online resource for recreational motorcyclists

Motorcycle riders planning road trips in the lower North and upper South Islands can now access a wealth of useful tips and information via a new online resource produced by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) and local motorcyclists.

The online tool is part of a new motorcycle safety brand which includes two hard copy maps, RIDE: the Lower North, and RIDE: the Top of the South, both widely distributed in the Wellington, Marlborough and Tasman regions, along with a series of new State Highway billboards that can be found around Greater Wellington.

RideNZ.org pulls together information on:

• recommended rides from those in the know

• roadside amenities and attractions – find the best place to park up and picnic, where to find fuel and restrooms, a motorcycle retailer or i-Sites for those on tour.

• things to watch out for on these rides – whether it’s the weather, terrain, animals or dawdling caravans, every ride has things to be prepared for.

Easily accessible on hand-held devices – depending on mobile coverage – this website is an essential tool for those planning a road trip, and for those who already have two wheels to the road. Currently the site is exclusive to the Top of the South and Lower North.

Vanessa Rushton, NZTA/GWRC Road Safety Campaigns Manager, hopes the new platform will appeal to both local and visiting motorcyclists who want to know more about what the regions have to offer. “Our goal with the site is to deliver a useful and informative resource. Motorcyclist safety is an area of high concern for Greater Wellington, meaning too many riders are getting serious injuries or not surviving crashes on our roads. Knowing what to expect and planning ahead means you can enjoy a great ride, while staying safe.”

Also, in partnership with volunteers from the Ulysses Wairarapa Motorcycle Club, GWRC and NZTA have commissioned a video that evokes the feel of the open road and captures a glimpse of the stunning scenery and routes that the Lower North has to offer.

Check out the sneak peek at http://bit.ly/1KXo5gE

www.ridenz.org

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