Cairns Motorcycle Club hopes new program can fuel sport’s growth

Cairns Motorcycle Club is hoping the launch of a new national program can be a stepping stone to growing the sport of motocross in the Far North.

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Cairns Motorcycle Club is hoping the launch of a new national program can be a stepping stone to growing the sport of motocross in the Far North.

The club was given the green light to roar back into action earlier this month, after it was forced to shut down for 10 weeks due to COVID-19.

The Cairns Motorcycle Club is hoping the launch of a new national program, Ride Parks Australia, can be a stepping stone to growing the sport of motocross in the Far North. Heath Groundwater at the Edmonton track. PICTURE: STEWART McLEAN

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In its return, the club hosted its first Ride Parks Australia event.

CMC’s Mick Clarke said the new national program was designed to grow recreational activity by making it “much easier and less intimidating” for the public to get involved.

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“It’s affordable, they don’t need a licence, they don’t need to be a member at a club, and they can get two hours of solid riding in a safe and controlled environment,” he said.

“We have advanced, intermediate and beginners sessions, and the best thing about it is the whole family can all come and ride together.”

The Cairns Motorcycle Club is hoping the launch of a new national program, Ride Parks Australia, can be a stepping stone to growing the sport of motocross in the Far North. Members Carol Whitmore, Levi Daniel, 6, Braden Plath, 14, Shaun Whitmore, 13, and Heath Groundwater, 14, are ready to find new riders at the Edmonton track. PICTURE: STEWART McLEAN

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The club will host its third RPA event tomorrow, with participants required to register through RiderNet to ensure no more than 20 people are at the track at any one time.

“It’s getting a little bit stronger and stronger each event,” Clarke said.

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The Cairns Motorcycle Club is hoping the launch of a new national program, Ride Parks Australia, can be a stepping stone to growing the sport of motocross in the Far North. Members Carol Whitmore, Levi Daniel, 6, Heath Groundwater, 14, Braden Plath, 14, and Shaun Whitmore, 13, are ready to find new riders at the Edmonton track. PICTURE: STEWART McLEAN

The program is aimed at riders aged four years and older who already know how to ride but have never been on a track and new riders with little to no riding experience.

For more information visit the CMC Facebook page (Cairns MX Club) or email [e-mail].

Originally published as Cairns Motorcycle Club hopes new program can fuel sport’s growth