MA Riders' Division replenishes its stock

Following the resignation of Matthew Bennett, Motorcycling Australia (MA) has appointed Rob Smith as the new manager of its Riders’ Division – the peak body’s non-competitive arm.

Based in Melbourne, Rob, who has been a regular editorial contributor to the Bikesales Network, comes to the role with a wealth of experience, having been a motorcycle riding instructor in Australia as well as internationally for more than 25 years.

Over the last 15 years he has worked primarily as a motorcycle safety consultant and crash investigator.

Rob has previously held a seat on the Victorian Motorcycle Advisory Council as an independent, and in future he will represent MA in this position, while also representing MA on the National Road Safety Council.

“The new-look Riders’ Division is going to be increasingly hands on with more rider focused events and activities,” Smith said.

“We have some fantastic ideas that we hope will breathe new life into non-competitive motorcycling.

“We plan to take some big steps towards making riding fun and providing some balance to the all too often negative messages motorcyclists receive, while still encouraging positive action and having a strong safety focus -- I see exciting times ahead.”

Joining Rob in the Riders’ Division as his assistant will be Michael Stafford, whose background includes 15 years as a rider trainer, most of which was spent at Honda Australia Rider Training (HART).

Both Rob and Michael can be contacted on the details listed below:

Rob Smith
Motorcycling Australia Riders’ Division Manager
Phone: 03 9685 0501
Email: riders@ma.org.au

Michael Stafford
Motorcycling Australia Riders’ Division Assistant
Phone: 03 9685 0509
Email: membership@ma.org.au