𝐕𝐂𝐋 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨 — We are only as fast as our slowest rider

No matter what, we ride to the pace of our slowest rider. Every rider was a beginner once — some learn quickly, others take a little longer, and that’s perfectly okay.

VCL has always encouraged new riders to join us. We welcome anyone who wishes to ride, provided the ride is suitable for their current level of ability.

We also run dedicated ride days to offer one-on-one support, helping riders build confidence, skills, and get the most out of their riding journey.

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 – 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞

● 𝐓𝐲𝐫𝐞𝐬: Check your pressures, tread, and look for damage

● 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬: Brake lever feel

● 𝐎𝐢𝐥: Correct levels

● 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬: Indicators, horn, lights, mirrors


🦺𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩🦺

● Hi-Viz / reflective Vest + wet gear carried on all VCL Rides

● Compressor + tyre repair kit - Rides 50klm or more CBD

● Roadside Assist - is it current ?

● Crash Card - Have you updated your helmet.


⚠️ 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 - 𝐁𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 ⚠️

● Head and eyes up — scan constantly

● Check mirrors every 10-15 seconds, head check before lane changes

● Watch for potholes, driveways, pedestrians & animals

● Always check for red-light runners


𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

● Maintain a minimum 3-second gap to the car / bike in front

● Avoid vehicle blind spots

● Read driver behaviour (mirror checks = lane change likely)

● Position yourself for visibility


𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

● Start wide, slow in - Maintain same speed through the corner

● Slow in, fast out, once you see the straight

● Remember - The bike will go where your eye are looking.
Pay attention and look where you want to go.


⚠️ 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⚠️

● Use both brakes smoothly

● Front brake (Vespa - right lever) = main stopping power

● Emergency braking regularly

● Avoid grabbing brakes — smooth inputs only

● Wet, Night & Wind Riding

● Slow down early, increase following distance

● Brake and accelerate in straight lines

● Stay smooth with all inputs

● High Beam to be ON when attending all VCL Rides (day or night)


𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 🧐

● Pay attention to all Pre Ride instructions

● Stay in the Ride Order you have been given

● Follow lead & Tail Rider instructions

● Ride your own ride — no pressure

● Defensive Riding

● Expect the unexpected

● Cover brakes in high-risk areas

● Use “If this happens, I’ll do that” thinking

● Always know your escape options


𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

● Position for visibility

● Cover brakes on approach

● Don’t trust right of way

● Cancel indicators early

If you have any suggestions or questions, please leave a message in the comments or email 👉 info@vcl.net.au




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