BBDC Ride Safe 2009

This year’s BBDC Ride safe was organized on a Saturday morning. Meet up point was in NTU Nanyang house where we were briefed by the BBDC instructors on the event details. Similarly like last year’s event, there will be a mass convoy in the center and skill riding competition to be held in circuit. There will be prizes for the individual performances and group competition events.

The morning started out with a slight drizzle and luckily, the weather lady decide to show some sympathy to the event and shined afterwards. There was a slight stationary accident in NTU, when Saeed fell off during a tight U turn attempt. Nothing major only a broken brake lever and took his rxz instead.

After the convoy to BBDC, we went around and patronize the booths, comprising of several bike displays, TP gadgets, motorcycle accessories, accident statistics and such. The turnout was quite a lot with different riders donning their club’s shirts. After arrival of the Guest of Honour and certificate presentation, the mass convoy was conducted to “flag” off the event.

Every bike was throttle happy and few hundred exhausts were screaming to mark the start of the occasion. After that, there were some displays of skill riding by the instructors including an accident scenario where an instructor flew off his bike. We were given 2-3 rounds of warm up and then proceed for the competition. Unfortunately, 2 riders went off the plank hence, we did not attain the required timings.

The event ended with by several speeches from various individuals on road safety and prize presentation. One of the NTU team won the first place in group event and won themselves airbag jackets. It was quite a long day and the event ended with a goodie bag distribution. It was quite pleasing to find the goodie bags containing gloves, drinks, and a 2GB thumb drive!

Looking forward for next year’s event! Ride Safe Everyone!

NUS Riders