#Ride4David
One of key objectives of the Bicycle NSW Bega Tathra Safe Ride 2022 is to:
Educate the community about the relevant road rules and the importance of road safety to protect vulnerable road users.
To support Louise Brand's campaign to highlight the need for tolerance and consideration for all road users, Bega Tathra Safe Ride is tagging our Bicycle NSW Bega Tathra Safe Ride 2022, #Ride4David. David Brand was a legitimate road user and, like all of us, deserved respect, consideration and safe treatment from other road users when he was riding. He didn't get that and died from injuries sustained in a road rage incident.
Please join Louise Brand and Bega Tathra Safe Ride in honouring the memory of David Brand with a wonderful bike ride that celebrates the very best of road safety, cycling and community. When you #Ride4David you will be riding to improve safety for all road users.
Earlier this year, Louise wrote in support of road and cycling safety in the Bega Valley Shire:
Subject: Road and Cycling safety in Bega Valley Shire
My name is Louise Brand and I am a resident of Bega/ Eden Monaro electorates. Given the death of my cyclist husband in a Road Rage incident in our electorate in 2018, I write to you with great interest in the promotion of road safety for cyclists and the pursuit of tolerance between drivers and cyclists in our shire.
I would like to voice my strong support for Council’s vision for the above promotion of road safety: supporting off-road cycling, and family events which teach respect and tolerance on our roads between drivers and cyclists.
Specifically, and practically, I would like to offer my strong support for:
the re-introduction of the Community Ride from Bega to Tathra in 2022 after a two year hiatus owing to Covid. The success of this venture in the past is well-documented with its promotion of road rules, respect and tolerance of all road users. Family values, community support for one another, using roads safely and preventing accidents are all valued and can be reinforced and taught through community rides. I commend Council for its past endorsement of such events.
the completion of Stage 2 of the Bega to Tathra off-road cycleway. Given the very successful implementation of Stage 1 of this project through the diligence and collaborative effort between community groups such as the Bega Tathra Safe Ride team and Council, a template for future success is assured. Also, given the extensive plans in the region already to expand mountain bike paths in Mogo, Narooma and Eden, the extension of the cycleway from Kalaru to Bega would enhance our shire as an inclusive, family friendly destination for all forms of cycling. I commend Council for its past support of Stage 1, and look forward to their on-going support for Stage 2.
the on-going work of the Bega Tathra Safe Ride team. Their integrity, collaborative involvement with multiple levels of government and hard work over many years for the betterment of our community cannot be denied, and I for one will be forever grateful for their efforts and support of my personal circumstances.
We are very grateful for Louise's support and it is an honour to be able to commemorate David's memory with #Ride4David
