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Latest Events
Canberra - July Monthly Dinner
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2009, @6:30pm- 10:00pm
Canberra - Get'M up a gear ride to Junee
Sat, Jul 4th, 2009, @10:00am- 5:00pm
Canberra - Get'M up a gear ride to Junee
Sun, Jul 5th, 2009, @10:00am- 5:00pm
Canberra - Members Meeting -
Tue, Jul 28th, 2009, @7:00pm- 8:30pm
Canberra - August monthly dinner
Fri, Aug 7th, 2009, @6:00pm- 10:00pm
Canberra - Get'M going coffee run to Bungendore
Sun, Aug 9th, 2009, @10:00am- 2:00pm
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Who Are Got’M? 
Got’M are a group of female motorcyclists & enthusiasts.  Our headquarters are in situated in Canberra, ACT & we have a Sub-branch in Hobart Tasmania, Australia.  We provide a social network for female motorcyclists by providing the opportunity to share information & enhance women’s knowledge of motorcycles.  We support women new to riding & those returning to two wheels.  So whether you're a rider or pillion, single or married, mother or grandmother, women of all ages & backgrounds are welcome to join us. 
What Do Got’M Do? 
Got’M maintain an active yearly calendar of rides and social events which include monthly lunches, dinners and provide support by organising Get’M Going monthly rides, which are focused on women new to riding and returning to riding and for those who wish to ride further for the day or weekend we have monthly Get’M Up A Gear rides.
In our yearly calendar we also include maintenance days, send out monthly newsletters & hold bi-monthly member meetings, in which everyone is always welcome.
What Is Got’M Involved In? 
Got’M organises the Annual Pink Ribbon Ride, in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and provides support to the motorcycling community by fund raising for Sophie Delezio - Ride4Difference and the ACT & Tasmanian Motorcycle Riders Association's (MRA) Annual Blanket Run and Toy Runs.
Further Information?
If you would like further information or if you are interested in organising a Got’M Sub-branch in your area or state, please email Bec Read at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please feel free to browse our web site.
 
GEARS Course (ACT)
GIRLS EDUCATION AND RIDING SAFETY (CANBERRA GIRLS ONLY)
What is GEARS??? 
GEARS courses will raise your awareness of potential road hazards and help you develop strategies to maximise your safety on the road. The course is for women only and covers:
Theory - why we do what we do.  Slow manoeuvre, emergency braking, cornering, how to pick up your bike, roadcraft skills.
Participant Ride - metro & rural.
Feedback and Review.
The NEXT GEARS course is scheduled for Saturday 25 July 2009
9am start out at Stay Upright, Sutton.
To register go to http://www.stayupright.com.au/act.htm  or phone Stay Upright on
(02) 6241 3963
COST:  $70 for 5 hours training
Got'M also subsidises this course with funding from NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust.
 
Wet Roads - Smart Positioning

Beware of Wet Roads


After a period of heavy rain, a good strategy to adopt is to follow the tyre track of a leading car. The water expulsion ability of most car tyres far exceeds that of motorcycle tyres and this makes for safer riding. Also try to avoid the concrete section on which tram rails are laid. Water will tend to pool whereas it will lie slightly below the surface in the roughness of bitumen. And remember to extend your survival space on wet roads. You need a following distance of at least three seconds to give you adequate time to respond if the vehicle ahead acts unpredictably. Give yourself even more survival space if the vehicle ahead is a truck or bus, which is harder to see around. Keeping your lights running always helps with visibility.

 

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